- THE ironically named Fragile savour the cosmic music of Yes, the longest lasting of the Seventies' progressive rock bands, at Fibbers tonight. "Our purpose is not only to pay tribute but also to promote continuing interest in this legendary classic rock act," say Fragile, whose fans include Yes keeper of the keyboards, Rick Wakeman.

- Tomorrow, the Beats Collective hosts its latest Beatsiality Club Night at Fibbers, turning the dance music spotlight on Infinite Livez, Part 2 and Toastie Taylor, Residents Jed 104 and Joe Lung, and Big Tim and Tommy Lockjaw.

- Singer/writer Ian Peacock and guitarist Matt Appleton used to fill Fibbers in their Coasta incarnation. On Sunday, they re-appear leading The Everlasting, their new Manchester-based act with a Beatles feel.

- Keane have caught the attention of Radio 1 presenter Steve Lamacq with their debut EP for the Fierce Panda label, Everybody's Changing. On Monday, Fibbers boss Tim Hornsby welcomes them to York. "Singer Tom Chaplin is all rosy cheeks and tatty suit but he has a truly exceptional voice, as pure and swooping as Radiohead's Thom Yorke on an oxygen binge," he says.

- Not since Brian Clough in his pomp has so much impassioned noise come out of Nottingham, but Tuesday headliners Six By Seven are still waiting the call to join British rock's top table. "Cleaner and sharper focused than ever before, their blend of cynicism and positivism stands out like a beacon on a blasted heath," says Tim Hornsby.

u Bristol's Chikinki top Thursday's line-up with their high-voltage anthems of lust, sad ballads and body-popping beatbox grooves. "They write all too big, burly, bouncy tunes that throw their arms around you and squeeze you in inappropriate places," reckons Tim.

Updated: 09:54 Friday, October 03, 2003