Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets just went on sale for a few different BAM shows including the previously mentioned series that Questlove is doing called "Shuffle Culture", and a bunch of shows with Dr. John: "Dr. John: Insides Out: A Louis Armstrong Tribute", "Dr.... more info

Guardian Music — Jazz Cafe, LondonIt could have been a blues club in the late 60s. The Jazz Cafe was packed (no mean achievement in what is often a lean time for promoters after the New Year), and on stage were a trio of bass, drums, and a singer/guitarist sporting a... more info

Guardian Music — Beat Connection NYE Party, BelfastOne of Belfast's oldest venues rings in its 94th year under the same family ownership with two floors and four rooms of music generated by some of the city's biggest names in alternative and electronic entertainment.... more info

ContactMusic — Jude Law says being an actor is like being Sherlock Holmes The 38-year-old actor - who plays the fictional detectives responsible sidekick Dr John Watson in Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows - admits his job allows him to be dashing and inventiv... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Anthony Hopkins is set to star in new thriller 'Solace'. The 73-year-old actor is in final discussions with New Line Cinema to take on the role of clairvoyant Dr. John Clancy who is enlisted by the police to help them catch a dangerous serial kil... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Dr. John at Bonnaroo (more by Graeme Flegenheimer) Katrina activist Dr. John and friends are playing (ironically) a soulfire4thegulf benefit show at Public Assembly tonight (8/26) with Sera Solstice, Mz. Imani, and Aliza Hava and the Rhythm Shamans. ... more info

ContactMusic — Hugh Laurie still can't believe he got the chance to perform with his heroes, Tom Jones and DR. John, as part of a new TV music special - and he's sure they must have hated the experience. The success of the House star's debut album Let Them Talk pro... more info

Guardian Music — (Alive Naturalsound)Under the alias Oliver Henry, Brian Olive cut his chops in bands such as the Soledad Brothers and the Greenhornes: retro-leaning, attitudinal outfits who came to some prominence in the slipstream of the White Stripes. Next up are ... more info

Guardian Music — From the Harlem Shuffle to the Moon Hop, here are your favourite songs about 'public displays of rhythm'Last week's request that you suggest the greatest songs about dance styles produced an avalanche of groovy tracks. Anyone would think you lot spen... more info

Guardian Music — Palace Theatre, ManchesterThose already expressing qualms about next year's Cultural Olympiad should cheer up a little: some strange alchemy has been at work, conjuring up a truly original new opera that will launch the 2012 celebrations. Premiered a... more info