SWINDON band Mister Love And Justice will be heading north of the border to take part in the Edinburgh Festival.

The pop rock musicians have scooped a gig at the Venue, in Carlton Road Edinburgh on Monday August 21.

It will be a headline gig at one of Edinburgh's best known live music venues,'' said Steve Cox, lead singer and guitarist with the band.

Mister Love And Justice have just recorded their second CD called Ideal Meal, and have scooped a gig at The Bull & Gate, Kentish Town on Sunday. It will be their debut London gig.

Joining Steve in the band are Andy Jones on bass guitar and backing vocals, Stewart Palmen on guitar and Chris Anniss on drums.

Steve says the musicians are influenced by such greats as Elvis Costello, Paul Weller, Swindon's own XTC and The Beatles.

We have a strong emphasis on melody and lyrics, '' he said.

The band play at the Porter Cellar Bar in George Street, Bath on Tuesday and at Rawtunes in the Beehive, Prospect Hill, Old Town on Monday July 17.

For fans interested in supporting their musical heroes on Sunday, July 9, at their London debut, a coach is leaving Swindon College at 10am.

For more details telephone Swindon 496746 or check out the web site on: www.vanityrecords.co.uk