Hotels for Hermanos Gutiérrez

Two brothers building instrumental guitar music from desert-rock twang and slow-burning melody, the kind that fills a room without a single word sung. Expect a seated or standing crowd happy to just listen, swaying rather than shouting, drawn by the interplay between the two guitars and the warmth of the tone.

A Tuesday evening slot suits the mood well, an unhurried start to the week rather than a big weekend blowout. Fans tend to be the sort who know the records closely and come for the atmosphere as much as the songs themselves.

A beautifully preserved art-deco theatre in Hammersmith, the Eventim Apollo is one of London's best-loved mid-size music venues, hosting touring bands, comedy and one-off gigs. The surrounding west London district blends riverside pubs along the Thames with the bustle of the Broadway's shops and cafés.

Hammersmith station, served by the District, Piccadilly and other lines, sits almost opposite the entrance. Booking a room nearby means you can spill out after the show straight into the neighbourhood's late bars and easy transport.