Your guide to the south's jazz, blues, folk, classical and alternative music scene...

ONE of the most outstanding classical guitarists on the international scene, Karin Schaupp, performs at The Point in Eastleigh on Saturday, 8pm.

Karin's breathtaking guitar playing is magical to both watch and listen to and this concert is a rare opportunity to savour the hauntingly brilliant music of one of the world's most renowned classical guitarists.

Tickets £12. Contact 023 8065 2333.

AN afternoon of the best popular classics on the Steinway Grand Piano by respected pianists begins this Sunday at the Pavilion Theatre in Bounremouth.

Tickets are only £7 and the concerts begin with a recital of music by Duncan Honeybourne, which will include Brahms' Sonata in F Minor Op.5 Shumann's Fantasy in C Op.17 Andrew Downes' Piano Sonata No.2 Op.82. The concert starts at 2.30pm. Contact 0870 111 3000 for more details.

ESTEEMED blues guitarist John Crampton brings his powerful growling vocals, blazing harmonica and sensational guitar licks to the Basingstoke Blues Club at the town's Moose Centre on Saturday. Contact 01256 321837 for more details.

THE brilliant John Martyn plays a one-off concert at The Anvil in Basingstoke on Sunday, 7.30pm.

Boasting a repertoire ranging from folk to rock and blues, John Martyn's music is a breath of fresh air in a volatile world.Tickets to the gig are £20.

If you prefer classical music then make a note of the The London Mozart Players' concert at The Anvil on Thursday.

Britain's longest established and much loved chamber orchestra are one of the world's finest classical chamber ensembles.

Tickets from £13.50. Contact 01256 844244 for tickets to both shows.