Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout in Derby

Martin McAloon, bassist and founding member of the English pop band Prefab Sprout, performs a solo show in Derby. The band's compilation "A Life of Surprises" reached No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and features selections from their first five albums.

McAloon's set draws from Prefab Sprout's catalog, including songs from that compilation and beyond. The intimate format offers a close-up look at the work of a musician who helped shape the band's sound.

Fans of Prefab Sprout's gorgeously crafted pop songs can hear familiar material reinterpreted in a solo setting.