Picks of the week: Central: Rock and pop
Ronnie Spector
Carling Academy Islington, London, Saturday
With her ex-husband's retrial about to begin, here comes the former Ronette. New direction exploits her iconic status among punk rockers.
Cajun Dance Party
The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, Saturday Arcade
Fire style-stuff from the Bernard Butler-favoured north London band. The sound of youth impressively having its fling.
White Lies
Thekla, Bristol, Sunday; Norwich Arts Centre, Wednesday
Dry ice, black clothes and doomy relationship rock from this powerfully backed trio. A mini Interpol for cash-crunched times.
The Ting Tings
University of East Anglia, Norwich, Sunday; Engine Sheds, Lincoln, Monday; Leicester University, Tuesday
Manc duo make a little go a long way; That's Not My Name surprisingly not all that's on offer.
Bromheads Jacket
Zodiac, Oxford, Monday
Disappointed by Arctic Monkey Alex Turner's change of direction? No worries: Sheffield mates of the band bring regionally accented, anecdotal rock.