If you are going to the Watershed on Wednesday to watch headliners Acoustic Ladyland, make sure you get there early because you might just see something special among the support acts.

The three members of Weybridge-based band Flags have known each other since secondary school and are so committed to making a breakthrough with their music they've already got their own studio and have an EP all set to go next month.

Singer and guitarist Marc Girdlestone, piano player David Joyson and drummer Pete Knapp have also organised their part-time jobs so they can all be in the studio at the same time together.

"We work part time at various little places but we all work on Mondays and Tuesdays so we can be in the recording studio the rest of the week," says David.

"That works really well and between the three of us we are quite efficient."

"We do all our own recording in that studio," adds Pete.

"With that set up we can do the recording and mixing and compare the quality of the music to what else is out there on our own, which means we don't really need a record company.

"What we really need is a promoter."

The band, who are all in their early 20s, believe the piano makes them stand apart from other young bands aiming for a breakthrough.

"We were in various rubbish bands before playing bog-standard music," says Marc.

"But Flags is different because we have a lot of piano driven songs mixed with rock music and that gives it a different sound overall " pipes up Dave, who admits to being a big fan of Acoustic Ladyland "I saw them a few years ago in London and I am a fan of them.

"Being given the opportunity to support them is pretty amazing really."

The Watershed are hosting another music night next Friday where White Rose Movement will be supported by Romance and guests.

Acoustic Ladyland, Chik Budo and Flags, The Watershed, The Broadway, September 23, 8pm, £10. Visit flagstheband.com White Rose Movement, Romance and guests, September 25, 8pm, £10. Call 020 8540 0080 or visitthe-watershed.com.