7 NIGHTS; Here are Carole Murphy's tips for going out.

SUN The Flaming Lips The American band bring their eccentric live show, complete with furry animals, to the O2 Academy in Glasgow. Starts 7pm. Tickets pounds 20, call 08444 772000.

MON Trashcan Sinatras, Aberdeen's The Warehouse plays host to the finely tuned pop of the Kilmarnock band. Starts 7pm. Tickets pounds 10, call 01224 572876.

TUE Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings The former Rolling Stones bassist makes a return to the Music Hall in Aberdeen with the Rhythm Kings playing the kind of jazz and blues that first inspired him. Starts 8pm. Tickets pounds 24.50, call 01224 641122.

WED Ocean Colour Scene The survivors of Britpop still draw in the crowds. Tonight it's at Springwood Hall, Kelso. Starts 7pm. Tickets pounds 22.50, call 0870 220 1116.

THU Motorhead The self-proclaimed "loudest band in the world" arrive in Glasgow to play the O2 Academy. Starts 7pm. Tickets pounds 25, call 08444 772000.

FRI Sergeant, Dead Sea Souls, Neons Jangling indie pop that owes a debt to The La's and The Smiths from Fifers Sergeant, plus a healthy line-up of support acts. Starts 9pm. Room At The Top, Bathgate, tickets pounds 7, call 01506 635123.

SAT The MacDonald Brothers X-Mas Show The X Factor runners-up are still going strong and bring their fun-packed show to the Webster Theatre, Arbroath. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets pounds 10-pounds 12, call 01241 435800.