COLIN WILSON The Boy Least Likely To, bring their charming rural pop sound mixed with a quirky indie folk style to Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedict's, on Monday night.

COLIN WILSON

The Boy Least Likely To - Jof (lyrics/vocals) and Peter (music/instruments), who are strongly influenced by the independent bands of the 1980s such as Altered Images, Aztec Camera and Orange Juice, bring their charming rural pop sound mixed with a quirky indie folk style to Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedict's, on Monday night.

The band released their debut album, The Best Party Ever, on Valentine's Day 2005 through Rough Trade. The album sold out of the initial 1,000 copies within days.

2006 saw Jof and Peter take their five-piece band across the UK and USA (both supporting James Blunt and as headliners) to rapturous responses from fans and media alike. While some of the venues have been less than glamorous, the band's performances have been never been anything but inspiring.

In November, The Boy Least Likely To supported Razorlight on their arena tour of the UK.

Main support comes from Californian indie band the Little Ones, who kick off 2007 in support their latest single Oh, MJ which is released through Heavenly on January 29.

Already lauded by NME as the best band at CMJ in New York, 2007 promises much for the Little Ones as they begin their assault on the UK for the first time.

While their West Coast vibe and classic pop influences are plain for all to see, the band are unafraid to explore the darker feelings you get from a city such as LA. They've a depth that is deceptive and makes the songs all the more revealing over time.

The Little Ones release the Sing Song EP on February 12.

Opening the evening will be Lonely Dear.

Doors 8pm. Tickets at £8advance, £9door are available from the NAC box office on 01603 660352 or www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk