The Haringey- born legend, guitarist and co-founder of the the Kinks, will perform a rare concert of solo songs, hits and Kinks classics such as You Really Got Me. He will be joined by Jonathan Lea (guitar), Tom Currier (bass) and Dennis Diken of the Smithereens (drums).

Islington Assembly Hall, Upper Street, Islington, Friday, December 18. Details: 0844 871 8819, alt-tickets.co.uk/dave-davies-tickets.