Gigs of the Week, 14 February

14 February 2014, 14:02 | Written by The Line of Best Fit

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Welcome to our weekly round-up of shows happening in the grand concert halls, dimly lit basements, airy cafe’s and grimy sweatboxes across the UK and Ireland. All acts featured come with the Best Fit ‘Seal Of Approval’ so you can be assured that your hard earned cash will be well spent. To tempt your wallets this week we’ve gathered a collection of dates from the likes of Planningtorock, Rosie Lowe, Speedy Ortiz.

Parquet Courts & Eagulls @ Concorde 2, Brighton 14/02

Shredded guitars and stoner rock, you better be ready to throw down at the front for this double bill.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Parquet Courts shows.

Forest Swords @ The Button Factory, Dublin 15/02

We never miss the opportunity to catch Matthew Barnes live, neither should you.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Forest Swords shows.

Speedy Ortiz @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester 16/02

Brutal, playful rock that echoes the likes of Dinosaur JR and is so indebted to that Northampton Massachusetts sound.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Speedy Ortiz shows.

Halls @ The Shacklewell Arms, London 17/02

The South Londoner brings his gossamer pop and dub tinged hymns to the popular East end haunt.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Halls shows.

Planningtorock @ Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, London 18/02

Berlin based producer Janine Rostron brings her gender conscious, experimental electronics to London.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Planningtorock shows.

Cheatahs @ East Village Arts Club, Liverpool 19/02

Wichita signed quartet filter American garage-rock and late 80s shoegaze in equal measure and though it’s been done before, it’s no less exciting this time around.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Cheatahs shows.

Rosie Lowe @ Olso, London 20/02

Responsible for one of last’s years most addictive listens, Rosie Lowe is back for a live show at Hackney’s recently opened Oslo venue, presented as part of Clash’s Next Wave.