The Wicklow Street branch of Tower Records will next week host Mr Hugh Cornwell at a special instore gig.

Hugh will be performing on November 15 at 2pm, in support of his new album Hooverdam, which is released on CD/DVD digipak and 12" vinyl, and also available as a free download from www.hooverdamdownload.com.

Following 17 years with The Stranglers, during which they enjoyed hits like 'Peaches', 'No More Heroes', and 'Golden Brown', Cornwell has had considerable success as a solo artist, releasing seven albums since 1988's Wolf.

He has also recently in Ireland to launch the JD Set competition, which offers unsigned bands the chance to play live in some of Ireland’s best venues, and win studio time and advice from top industry professionals. Hugh will also judge the final, held in Dublin next April.

For a preview of what Hugh can do live, check out the current issue of Hot Press, where we report from the Birthday JD Set in Tennessee, featuring Mr Cornwell performing alongside the Young Knives’ House of Lords, Roisin Murphy, and Ash’s Tim Wheeler.

Fans are advised to come early for the Tower instore, as organisers expect a crowd.