ON Friday, September 14 The Citadel, Waterloo Street plays host to The Family Malone. They will be playing not only Irish drinking songs, but any drinking songs and early booking is recommended. This also features Radio 1DJ Mark Radcliffe and promises to be a great night.

THERE is a treat in store for blues rock fans on Sunday, September 15 when Omar and the Howlers are on stage from 8pm.

THE regular Jazz Rendezvous continues at the Star, Rainford on Sunday, September 16 from 8.30pm. Admission is free.

A FUND-raising night for childrens hospitals is being held on Friday, September 21 at Haydock C & B Club, Ireland Road. This features Ronnie J Morson and Steve McCabe and tickets, priced £2, are available from Jan on 01744 308303 or the club on 01744 604097.

MR Chan's Restaurant, North Road, St. Helens is having an evening of great entertainment with keyboard player Colin Galbraith and saxophonist Catherine Sewell from 8 to 10.30pm on Wednesday, September 19. Further details are available from 01744 451388.

THE Pilkington Choir will be presenting 'An Evening of Song' in aid of The Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball Trust on Saturday, September 22 from 7.30pm. This is at The Friend's Meeting House, Church Street, St Helens. Tickets cost £4 including refreshments and are available from Alec Wallace on 0151 430 0105 or on the door.