Bypass the emos and booze promos, head to the backroom: Loose Joints are having their Xmas bash, with Neil Something (Spengler/Modality) guesting. If I was in Wales I’d go. Neil’s Modality mixes are essential jazz listening. Visit his blog or the guest mixes on Shhhhh for the links.

Saturday 27th December, 9pm – 4am. Meze Lounge, Market Street, Newport, South Wales UK