YOUNG RIVAL: Retro Britrock from four Hamilton guys who used to call themselves The Ride Theory. They've released their first EP under the name Young Rival and are eager for you to hear it tomorrow at the Casbah, with Bicycles. Young Rival leaves on a cross-country tour after the show which starts at 10 p.m. $8 at the door, $6 advance.

TRICKBAG: Hamilton's favourite blues band releases, Tricknology, its first studio recording in 13 years with a special show at the Corktown (175 Young St.) Saturday, 9 p.m. The CD contains 15 mostly original tracks, with a wide spectrum of roots influences. Trickbag is as good a blues band as any in Canada and this CD proves it. Denis Keldie sits in on keys.

BARNEY BENTALL: Vancouver pop-rocker Barney Bentall (remember the Lonely Hearts) has returned to his folkie, alt-country roots. He kicks off the Freewheelin' Folk concert series Saturday, 8 p.m. in the intimate Downtown Arts Centre Theatre on Rebecca Street. With Kim Koren. Advance $20, at the door $25.

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PETE BEST: The original Beatles' drummer has finally released his own album. Called Hayman's Green, the CD is reminiscent of the mid '60s, but at times it has an Oasis-like Britrock feel to it. His band performs Saturday at Hamilton Place Studio Theatre. An all-star local band featuring Dave King, Dave Rave and Bill Majoros opens. 8 p.m. $27.50 at the door. $22.50 advance.

FABER DRIVE: Popular Canadian rockers return to Hamilton Place Studio Theatre tomorrow at 8 p.m. to perform songs from their debut album Seven Second Surgery, including Second Chance, Tongue Tied and When I'm With You. Tickets are $20 available at Copps Coliseum box office, ticketmaster.ca or 905-527-7666.