ARE hamsters nocturnal?

Essex-based Rock/blues trio The Hamsters certainly are. They come out at night to play venues like Southampton's Brook, where you can catch them promoting their latest album on Saturday. Their new CD is aptly titled They Live By Night and was recorded live to reproduce the cracking atmosphere of a Hamsters gig.

The band are three long-time friends who started out as a Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top covers band. They have since added their own punchy compositions to the repertoire.

Now in their 15th year on the road, they average more than 200 concerts a year.

Tickets cost £7.50. For more information, call The Brook on 023 8055 5366.