New York's Buffalo Collision features some of the most exciting and experienced players around; VD's visceral approach to jazz has led to their high voltage live shows.

Oregon four-piece Richmond Fontaine's evocative alt-country songs paint a powerful and sometimes troubling portrait of life along the margins of the contemporary American West.

WE HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR YOU - 20% OFF YOUR TICKET TO SEE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S VAREKAI AT THE TRAFFORD CENTRE (IN THE BIG TOP) FROM THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY TO FRIDAY 12TH MARCH 2010. Following on from its sell out run at London's Royal Albert Hall, Cirque du Soleil will be bringing its spectacular masterpiece, Varekai to Manchester for the very first time. Appearing at the Trafford Centre under the Grand Chapiteau (Cirque's Big Top) from Thursday 25th February until Sunday 21st March 2010. This will be the only stop for Varekai outside London, and is on for a strictly limited period only. Varekai, meaing "wherever" from the Romany language, is an explosive fusion of colourful drama and awe-inspiring acrobatics. The seemingly impossible becomes possible through the stunning displays of skill and power, and set to a pulsating music score and interwoven by thrilling choreography. The Grand Chapiteau is a huge temperature-controlled temporary structure which seats over 2,500 spectactors per performance. All the seats are cushioned and circle a central stage like a Roman amphitheatre, giving everyone a fantastic view of the show. There has never been a better time to dream!