Art editor’s pick of the day’s best entertainment

Sep 23 2008 by Vicky Anderson, Liverpool Daily Post

MUSIC: Before Motley Crue, before RATT, even before Metallica, When Y&T formed in the early 70s they set the standard for the hard rock bands that trailed. Featuring Dave Meniketti and Phil Kennemore from the original line up, Y&T return to Liverpool tonight. Carling Academy, Hotham Street, tickets £15 adv, doors 7pm. 0905 020 3999.

THEATRE: Eric’s is a brand new show by writer Mark Davies Markham, top, about a man reflecting on his life through the comings and goings of the legendary city nightclub, among characters including Julian Cope and Holly Johnson with music from the era including Echo and the Bunnymen. Liverpool Everyman, Mon – Sat until October 11. Tickets £10 to £19.50, 7.30pm start. 0151 709 4776.

THEATRE: Dusty – Starring Katy Setterfield is a new show from the celebrated soundalike who recently won the top prize in the BBC’s The One and Only as Dusty. Pacific Road Arts Centre, September 23, tickets £16/ £14. 0151 647 0752.

GIG: Me My Head + The Smart Shirt Tuesdays + Elevaters + The New Haze play Liverpool tonight. Barfly, Seel Street. Doors 7.30pm, tickets £5 adv. 0844 8472424.