Elbow, Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Wednesday, Thursday; O2 Academy, Glasgow, Friday

Ahead of the release of their ninth studio album Flying Dream 1, recorded during lockdown, Elbow’s charismatic frontman Guy Garvey and co are finally on the road again. The Manchester outfit, whose hits include the singalong anthem One Day Like This, have built a deserved reputation as one of Britain’s best live bands and this is a rare opportunity to see them perform in a more intimate setting. The tour has been rescheduled twice since 2020 but there are still tickets left. It’s going to be emotional.