Acclaimed UK singer songwriter Vinny Peculiar aka Alan Wilkes returns to The Liverpool Music Room for a full band performance showcasing new album – working title ‘The Curse of Vinny Peculiar’ alongside other favourites from his extensive back catalogue including songs originally recorded as Parlour Flames, the band he formed with Oasis guitarist Bonehead. Vinny Peculiar, often described as a poet laureate of the everyday, is a known for his sharp wit, poignant storytelling, and a knack for capturing the quirks of modern life, his music blends elements of indie, folk, and pop, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly original. Variously described as – ‘an under sung national treasure’ [UNCUT] – ‘a warm-hearted Morrissey’ [Q Magazine] and ‘the missing link between Jarvis Cocker and Roger McGough’ [Irish Times] previous work associations include Bill Drummond [KLF], Luke Haines [the Auteurs], Jah Wobble [PIL] and his various bands have included ex members of The Smiths, OASIS, Aztec Camera & The Fall.He’s also written and recorded as ParlourFlames, the band he formed in 2013 with exOASIS rhythm guitarist Bonehead. ‘The missing link between Jarvis Cocker and Roger McGough’ Irish Times ‘Wildly witty with abject sadness and pathos in swathes, like a warm-hearted Morrissey no less’ INDEPENDENT Sat 19 Sep 8pm £22.50/£19.50/£17.50 Book