AT this time of year, nobody is safe from cutting the odd shape on the dance floor in a novelty hat, and for your festive soundtrack you need look no further than your local music venues this weekend.

Graham Larkbey & The Escape Committee plus Robb Johnson and Chris Jones will make up the line-up for Tunnel Vision’s Christmas Special at The Plough Inn, Walthamstow, on Saturday, 8pm (www.theploughinne17.co.uk, 07947 149250, glin57@aol.com).

While in Leytonstone, What’s Cookin’ present its Xmas Revue at The Sheepwalk with the foundation-shaking, paint-stripping, red hot Jim Jones Revue and performances from Taurus Trakker and Cowbell (www.whatscookin.co.uk, 07904 210218).

And on Sunday, Ye Olde Rose & Crown, in Walthamstow, will be having traditional carols by candlelight from 4pm with mince pies and mulled wine (020 8509 3880, www.roseandcrowntheatrepub.webeden.co.uk).