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@ astoria

Still full-steam ahead for the Criminals, who are more sophisticated in the rap-funk, smooth groove department than their lyrics.

Charing Cross Road, WC2 (0171-434 0403) 6 Aug STATE OF BENGAL @ ica Anglo-Asian techno courtesy of this lot will bring the ICA's Bombay-London four-day event, - celebrating all things Bollywood - to a close.

The Mall, SW1 (0171-930 3647) tonight ROTHKO @ the garage A contender for the most bizarre gig of the week is this band - all three members play the bass guitar. Their single, "For Danny", is worth checking out.

Highbury Corner, N5

(0171-607 1818) 5 Aug