Slady

Slady play The Hairy Dog on Sunday 13 December, a celebration of Slade played by a group of young women. They don't frame it as a typical tribute act; instead, they pitch it as a tribute to '70s glam and classy Brit Rock, and they describe the show as a heartfelt continuation of the Slade songbook. That's a line they can back up, too: the act is supported and approved by Slade themselves. They call the whole thing a 'Skweeze Me Pleeze Me fest'.

If you're not familiar with the name, Slade were the stomping, singalong side of glam rock, and that's the spirit Slady are working with here. The whole band is made up of young women, and they're taking on the Slade catalogue with a focus on the glam and the Brit Rock side of things rather than just mimicking the original recordings. It's a full-band set, so you'll get the songs played out in full, and the 'Skweeze Me Pleeze Me' tag gives you a good sense of the kind of set they're putting together.

It's at The Hairy Dog, 1 Beckett Street, DE1 1HT, with doors opening at 5:00pm. Tickets are £19.80, which includes a £1.80 booking fee on a face value of £18.00. One thing to keep in mind before you head down: the venue has an age 16+ policy, so anyone under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over, and you'll need photo ID at the door.