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Independent, The (London), Jul 15, 2008

Blues: The Robert Cray Band

(SAGE, GATESHEAD)

This singer has developed a wonderfully soulful voice to match his fluid guitar-playing.

(0191-443 4661) tonight

Opera: Dido & Aeneas 1700

(OPERA HOUSE, BUXTON)

Jonathan Miller directs Philip Pickett and Peter Holman's reconstruction of Purcell's Virgilian mini-masterpiece as it was performed in 1700.

(08451 272 190) tonight

Poetry: Simon Armitage

WATERSIDE HOTEL, AMBLESIDE)

The poet reads from his verse.

(01539 435 544) tonight

Pop: My Morning Jacket

(FORUM, LONDON)

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Jim James's US psych-heads get funky on the back of their fifth album, Evil Urges.

(020-7344 0044) tonight

Dance: Excellent!

(SADLERS WELLS, LONDON)

A new work by Henri Oguike features in this gala event for young dancers and musicians.

(08444 124 300) tonight