Wednesfield’s finest son and curmudgeonly backbone of Midland’s soul rebels Dexy’s Midnight Runners brings his sharply tuned musical intellect to Kings Heath for a DJ set. Rowland’s DJ sets are wilfully eclectic, you’re as likely to hear Trojan or T-Rex as a classic soul track, the joy of his repertoire is in the sonic curveballs Rowland can drop at any moment. Not averse to singing along, how we love that crying voice, and multiple costume changes, up close and personal in the Hare and Hounds this will be special. Cheeky Monkey DJs Marie, Carrie and Mel will be providing funky support. Too-Rye-Ay kids.

Fri 6 Apr 10pm at The Hare and Hounds, 106 High St, Birmingham B14 7JZ £10 www.skiddle.com