out from Folkestone GeraldPauly Indigo2 Nerdbanite.com has teamed up with Kymberlee Jay and Funk Physics to give you the opportunity to win a pair of VIP tickets to the Funk Physics Birthday Party. These tickets are not available to buy so are something really special. VIP tickets will all... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11952/Indigo2">more</a>... 0.0050,51.5016,0 Ian Cognito for Lone Stary Comedy club in January And it's back at Lanterns! And it's pay day! Ian Cognito headlines, here's the (nearly) full lineup:Tom Price is a British Actor and one of the stars of the Five Comedy show Swinging. He has also appeared as police officer PC Andy Davidson in a numbe... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11936/Ian+Cognito+for+Lone+Stary+Comedy+club+in+January">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11936/Ian+Cognito+for+Lone+Stary+Comedy+club+in+January">more</a>... 1.1815,51.0803,0 Speaking of things gigographic I kind of was earlier, mentioned my gigography, was I really never at a gig at this week in history? Doesn't sound very likely, I think something's gone wrong. The dinner is on, I have a good twenty minutes to investigate before Clare gets in from wo... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11935/Speaking+of+things+gigographic">more</a>... -0.2843,51.5575,0 RE: Haha nice one, have you scanned in all your tickets? i did - apparently i only went to the hammy odeon 6 times ;)i was bored one day just before xmas so got the plastic bag out and sat there all day scanning them ;)mrlk.wordpress.com/2008/11/29/brixton-academy-concerts-and-gigs/mrlk.wordpress.com/2008/... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11930/RE%3A+Haha+nice+one%2C+have+you+scanned+in+all+your+tickets%3F">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11930/RE%3A+Haha+nice+one%2C+have+you+scanned+in+all+your+tickets%3F">more</a>... -0.2251,51.4908,0 Coldplay with Girls Aloud??? Is this a joke? Coldplay are playing Wembley with Girls Aloud! This is a far cry from their days at the Barfly, and doesn't really make much sense to me... Jay-Z is supporting on other dates too. Here's what Club Wembley are offering as a package, fo... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11924/Coldplay+with+Girls+Aloud%3F%3F%3F">more</a>... -0.2796,51.5558,0 Foals no longer supporting The Cure at the O2 The last.fm event page has only Crystal Castles and White Lies playing now, not sure where the definitive list of acts is...Standing ticket here, for Ј53.90. Prices are rising, I'd get in quick if you want to go!Not sure what all these Kaiser Chiefs ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11920/Foals+no+longer+supporting+The+Cure+at+the+O2">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11920/Foals+no+longer+supporting+The+Cure+at+the+O2">more</a>... 7.0000,51.4848,0 So long Astoria Catching up on what friends have to say, and I find out from Darryl that there is a closing date for the Astoria, LA2, and Metro. The sites of some great gigs, key moments of my time in London probably. A shame. Think my first time there was to see U... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11915/So+long+Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11915/So+long+Astoria">more</a>... -0.1306,51.5160,0 Closest pub to the channel tunnel? Just seen an ad saying the New Inn, Etchinghill is the closest pub to the channel tunnel... never thought about it that way but I suppose it is! <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11913/Closest+pub+to+the+channel+tunnel%3F"><img alt="Closest pub to the channel tunnel?" src="http://www.new-inn.info/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/pencil34.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11913/Closest+pub+to+the+channel+tunnel%3F">Rated 6.28/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11913/Closest+pub+to+the+channel+tunnel%3F">more</a>... 1.0950,51.1129,0 Punch up at the Seagull I used to work in this pub, so did some chums of mine, at least one who reads this blog. My runner up memory of this place is happy times working in the bar there (after leaving The Harbour Lights but before heading off to do the BTEC with Nixdorf), ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11911/Punch+up+at+the+Seagull">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11911/Punch+up+at+the+Seagull">more</a>... -1.1268,50.8425,0 December newsletter from the George in Rye Sounds great!We're looking forward to welcoming many of you to The George in Rye at Christmas time. If you're not staying but would like to come to Rye over the festive season, do pop in for a drink. Rye is great for last-minute Christmas shopping - ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11903/December+newsletter+from+the+George+in+Rye">more</a>... 0.7337,50.9508,0 Red List / Zoo9 / Sellindge Music Festival An anti-press release from Sellindge Music Festival! Probably best to get some bands on board and send out some info about who is playing your festival, rather than just going on about someone else's festival. Good to point this out though, Zoo8 was ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11898/Red+List+/+Zoo9+/+Sellindge+Music+Festival">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11898/Red+List+/+Zoo9+/+Sellindge+Music+Festival">more</a>... 1.0013,51.0775,0 A Christmas of sorts, and why doesn't the Whole World Cafe want customers? Friday, got properly into the Christmas season, went to "A Christmas Of Sorts" at the Whole World Cafe, and it was brilliant! Was not quite sure what to expect from the gig before hand, but it really was ace, if you get the chance to see [google=carn... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11895/A+Christmas+of+sorts%2C+and+why+doesn%27t+the+Whole+World+Cafe+want+customers%3F"><img alt="A Christmas of sorts, and why doesn't the Whole World Cafe want customers?" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2580400301_d2b526002b_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11895/A+Christmas+of+sorts%2C+and+why+doesn%27t+the+Whole+World+Cafe+want+customers%3F">Rated 4.29/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11895/A+Christmas+of+sorts%2C+and+why+doesn%27t+the+Whole+World+Cafe+want+customers%3F">more</a>... 1.1829,51.0803,0 Brixton Academy Their annual christmas outing, with <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/shane+mcgowan">Shane McGowan</a> and everything <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/152/Brixton+Academy">more</a>... -0.1152,51.4654,0 Leas Cliff Hall plus <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/goldie+lookin%27+chain">Goldie Lookin' Chain</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2/Leas+Cliff+Hall"><img alt="Leas Cliff Hall" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2/Leas+Cliff+Hall">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2/Leas+Cliff+Hall">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Bull and Gate Some sort of twee indie bear themed evening. Last minute addition to the bill were <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/the+futureheads">The Futureheads</a> for some reason. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2086/Bull+and+Gate">more</a>... -0.1412,51.5504,0 Notting Hill Arts Club SOLD OUT in advance, we only just squeezed in, debut single out this week. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2084/Notting+Hill+Arts+Club">more</a>... -0.1948,51.5091,0 Ocean No idea about this, but I have a ticket. Could have been a showcase with The Darkness on the bill. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2085/Ocean">more</a>... -0.0551,51.5444,0 The 100 Club ВЈ6.50 <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2128/The+100+Club">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2128/The+100+Club">more</a>... -0.1353,51.5162,0 Camden Underworld Reni out of the <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/stone+roses">Stone Roses</a> and his band... was looking forward to this a lot, but it was absolutely shocking. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/157/Camden+Underworld">more</a>... -0.1420,51.5386,0 Dingwalls A birthday night out, just after she was Mercury nominated <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">more</a>... -0.1459,51.5415,0 The Garage Excellent, good to see his Blur bandmates turning out to cheer him on the audience too, Damon was pogoing away like a goodun <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/142/The+Garage">more</a>... -0.1038,51.5466,0 Goldsmiths College Reading warmup, got very drunk on vodka red bulls, fell in a bush,and you can see me on the South Bank Show Special that was filmed there. Off to Reading the next day. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2415/Goldsmiths+College">more</a>... -0.0354,51.4741,0 The Joiners plus <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/linoleum">Linoleum</a>. Had to walk back from Southampton after being stopped with no lights on my bike, then head to Phoenix Festival the next day. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/29/The+Joiners">more</a>... -1.3964,50.9045,0 The Wedgewood Rooms plus Jolt (Mark Kedsd of the Senseless Things) and Yellow Car, reviewed in $OLD OUT <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2103/The+Wedgewood+Rooms">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2103/The+Wedgewood+Rooms">more</a>... -1.0753,50.7868,0 Reading Alleycat Some ill advised comments about swastikas saw the band fall right down before the signed goodies I got this day became worth anything... here's to a revival! <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2125/Reading+Alleycat">more</a>... -0.9691,51.4531,0