22-20s demonstrate why they were the subject of an almighty bidding war last year when they descend on The Hub, Dublin (September 29) and Limelight, Belfast (30).

American bluesmen trapped in English indie merchants' bodies, the trio release a new single, '22 Days', to coincide.

"I think records have become so produced that people want to go and see live bands again to see music that's edgy," says lead singer Martin Trimble (no relation). "I think the blues fit that bill."