Details of gigs and concerts and jazz performances in your area:

April 20

Live & Loud: Young Mayor's Band Night. The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford. 7pm. £4. 020 8692 4446.

April 21

If It's Lyrics Yuh Want? Part 2: Talk the Truth. The launch party for reggae MC Tippa Irie's new album, featuring Papa Levi and the cream of British reggae performers. The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford. 8pm. £10. 020 8692 4446.

Proms Extravaganza! The South London Singers, accompanied by the Lewisham Concert Band, will be performing songs such as Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and more. St Paul's Church, Brackley Road, Beckenham. 6.45pm. £12.00, proceeds to charity. 020 8658 7702.

April 27

Nightshift. Rock, pop, and soul band. The Golden Lion, Broadway, Bexleyheath. 8.30pm. 020 8303 4268.

April 28

Soweto Kinch brings his fusion of jazz, rap and hip-hop to Deptford. The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford. 7.30pm. £10, £8 concessions. 020 8692 4446.

Recycled Jazz Limited featuring a female vocalist performing smooth jazz standards and easy listening tunes. The Olympic Bar, Beechenlea Lane, Swanley. 8.30pm. Free. 01322 669201.

May 5

Lion Rocks. Tokyo Jo, Mad Dog and Klunk. Red Lion, Crete Hall Road, Gravesend. 8.30pm. £5. 01474 566127.

May 19

Dave Ellis and Boo Howard. Orpington Folk Club @ The Change of Horses, Farnborough Village, 8.15pm. £5. 01959 532754.

May 22 to 25, May 29 - 31

Pure Gold. Students studying popular music at Goldsmiths will converge on the Albany as part of the university's summer music festival. Every night will feature an eclectic mix of pop, jazz, and live visuals. The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford. 7.30pm. £7, £4 concs or buy a Goldpass £25, £15 concs to see all the shows in the festival. 020 8692 4446.

May 26

Nitin Sawhney's Aftershock London. A group of musicians from south east London will produce this showcase under the artistic direction of musical maverick, Nitin Sawhney. Jazz, grime, classical, whatever - in one take. The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford. 7.30pm. £5. 020 8692 4446.

June 22 and July 13

Arabian Nights. Young mayor's band night, showcasing the best young bands around. Line-up includes Mela Rosa, Boys of Brazil, Mysterons and Magnificent Mr Wonderful DJ. Under-18s. The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford. 7.30pm. £4. 020 8692 4446.

Ongoing

Every Wednesday. Papa J's Blues and Rock Jam. Musicians welcome - back-line, PA and drum-kit provided, bring your own drumsticks. Bridge House Tavern, Penge High Street. 8.30pm. Free entry, donations welcome. 020 7462 6371. bridgehousetavern.com

Open Mic nights hosted by songwriter/producer Ben Golding. Every fortnight at Morden Arms, Brand Street, Greenwich. Musicians weldome to play folk, blues, pop and jazz. bengolding.co.uk. 020 8293 7111.

Regular live bands, DJs and karaoke at The Swan, Clapham Road, Stockwell. Line-up includes Abba Vision, The A Team and Captain Howdie. 020 7978 9778. theswanstockwell.co.uk

Acoustic jam night, every Thursday. All musicians and singers welcome. Clancy's, Warspite Road, Woolwich. 8pm. Free entry. 07779 020666.

Every Monday. Joe Mudele Trio. Kings Head, Bexley. 8.30pm. £7. 020 8467 1350.

Every Thursday. Singers and musicians night, Orpington Folk Club, The Change of Horses, Farnborough Village, 8.30pm. 020 8325 6513.

Regular live jazz at the Rutland Arms, Perry Hill, Catford. Line-up includes Steve Lane's Red Hot Peppers. 020 8302 5020.

Live blues at the Crooked Billet, High Street Penge. Free admission. Blues club twice a week. 020 8676 0020.

Live jazz nights at Birchwood Park Golf Centre, Birchwood Road, Wilmington. 8.30pm. £5. 01322 662038.

Jazz Bruch at the Novotel Hotel, Greenwich High Road. Every Sunday. Live jazz with some of the country's top jazz musicians. 1.30-4pm. Free. 020 8312 6937.

Music Fusion. An eclectic mix of music every Thursday. Goldsmiths Tavern, New Cross Road, New Cross. 10pm to 2am. Free. music.fusion@hotmail.co.uk

Every Sunday. The Caberate Lounge. Home to music of the bygone eras and the hottest new talent singing live. The Lounge, White Horse Hill, Chislehurst. 5-11pm. Free. 020 8295 1888.

Live country music every Friday. Charlton Conservative Club, Charlton Church Lane, Charlton. 8-11pm. £5 members, £7 non-members. 07786 067282.