Matthew C. Whitaker (Henge)

Matthew C. Whitaker plays Hare And Hounds Kings Heath on Monday 26 October, with doors opening at 19:30. If you're not familiar with the name, he's a composer and songwriter best known for his work with the band HENGE, and this is a solo date rather than a full band outing.

It's a different way to see him from the HENGE shows. While that band is known for its loud, heavy sound, this is a seated show, which changes the whole feel of the evening. Instead of a standing crowd and a loud room, you'll be sitting down, and the focus is on the songwriting and the composition rather than the volume. It's the kind of night where you can actually hear the details of the arrangements, and the seated setup means you're listening rather than dancing.

Whitaker's work with HENGE is where most people will recognise him from, and that's the context he brings to this solo appearance. If you've followed the band, this is a chance to hear him step out from the full group and take the lead on his own. It's a more stripped-back affair, and the seated format lets the songs take centre stage.

The gig is at Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, 106 High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ. Doors open at 19:30, and the show is billed as a seated event, so you'll have a seat for the duration rather than standing in the crowd.