2009-01-08UTC11:23:45Indigo2Nerdbanite.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... 2009-01-08UTC02:22:27Seven second pintIndigo2 at the O2 Arena are boasting a fast pint:"7 second pint" fast-pour technology at both of the large bars, quality air conditioning and more toilets per audience member than any other venue of comparable size.Do you think that bodes well for ge... 2009-01-07UTC10:18:23Elphinstone Sport & Social ClubThis is probably the worst social club i have ever been in and ive been in hundreds over the years.its filthy inside and out the staff are very very rude and dont care if you are there or not <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11946/">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-01-06UTC07:10:46Snow patrolStill very icy round here, and even some residual snow on the ground from yesterday that did not thaw yet.Snow Patrol in Bournemouth 22/02/09 &pound;219.99 Bournemouth International Centre Snow Patrol 24/02/09 &pound;29.37 SECC Snow Patrol in Glasgow... 2009-01-06UTC09:02:57Ian Cognito for Lone Stary Comedy club in JanuaryAnd 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... <br /><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>2009-01-05UTC07:08:24Speaking of things gigographicI 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... 2009-01-05UTC07:29:42We got snow this morningWasn't expecting that at all, looks lovely but not so helpful for our first day back at work of the year. Just seen Clare off to the station, she's shuffling carefully towards her train right now and hoping it's on time. It's apparently not going to ... 2009-01-04UTC12:13:52The Cure / NME Awards Big Gig ticketsNot Folkestone, not even that local, but a fairly easy journey from Folkestone to the O2 Arena, one we're making, I'd hate for you to miss out too. It's The Cure, and they're headlining the NME poll winners party type thing. Officially sold out, but ... 2009-01-03UTC04:49:33How to dismantle an Omega pool table!Aha an answer to my question of the other day:Thank you for your email, the dismantling of the Omega table is very simple. If you look at the base of the table you will see there are a number of holes if you put your hand inside you will be able to l... 2009-01-02UTC10:58:32Coldplay 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... 2009-01-02UTC09:46:42RE: Red List / Zoo9 / Sellindge Music FestivalI am a local kent promoter and have been contacted by red list about what I do. I have been assured that the men responsible for the zoo festival are not involved in anyway. Now from what I gather, there is a whole team of people working down there w... 2009-01-01UTC09:40:00Happy New Year!Bit late, but hope it's a good one for you all, I know it's going to be an eventful one for us...2009-01-01UTC08:42:40Foals no longer supporting The Cure at the O2The 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 £53.90. Prices are rising, I'd get in quick if you want to go!Not sure what all these Kaiser Chiefs ... <br /><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>2009-01-01UTC04:26:30an evening of clairvoyance with psychic medium colin fry tickets selling fastStill getting lots of searches for this sort of nonsense here:An Evening of Clairvoyance with Colin Fry 26/02/09 &pound;19.5 White Rock Theatre An Evening of Clairvoyance with Colin Fry 03/03/09 &pound;19.5 Leas Cliff Hall Colin Fry and TJ Higgs - Th... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11918/an+evening+of+clairvoyance+with+psychic+medium+colin+fry+tickets+selling+fast"><img alt="an evening of clairvoyance with psychic medium colin fry tickets selling fast" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11918/an+evening+of+clairvoyance+with+psychic+medium+colin+fry+tickets+selling+fast">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-12-31UTC10:31:15Closest 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! <br /><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> <br /><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>2008-12-30UTC03:51:05Punch up at the SeagullI 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), ... <br /><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>2008-12-30UTC03:07:19RE: Lambert & WestonYou'll see yours was the only reply to that original post, from over a year ago though. If googling them brings back nothing but this site I think you've made every effort to track them down, so you should use the photos! I am not a lawyer though, mi... 2008-12-29UTC06:05:50Lovely christmas, where is the time going?Went to my folks, nearly four days but it rushed by like nobody's business. Christmas eve in the Red Lion in Fareham disappeared in a flash too, didn't even get round to speaking to everyone. Shame it's so infrequent that we meet up. Great christmas ... 2008-12-28UTC08:18:48Legends of FolkestoneSpeaking to a friend last night in Chambers about legends of folkestone a Facebook group he has set up. Hoping to swap some info with my Folkestone history section... Over 1000 members, nice, and some interesting sounding events:Events:Darth Vader vi... 2008-12-24UTC10:18:14Not sure there is a connection, but you never knowBy family tree database is down right now, so I don't have all the dates to hand, but the Gertrude Rainey mentioned was my Grandmother who would have been born around 1920. She was from Salford, Manchester, but I believe her family were from Ireland.... 2008-12-23UTC07:46:02December newsletter from the George in RyeSounds 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 - ... 2008-12-23UTC12:45:20RE: Red List / Zoo9 / Sellindge Music FestivalSellindge Music Festival apologises for any misunderstanding brought forth from the publication of the article "The Secret Behind Zoo Thousand and Nine". SMF does not claim to know if Red List Live does or does not employ all of the same organisers a... 2008-12-22UTC06:15:10not actually been bannedthey just changed who their affiliate scheme is with, I applied to the new one and they say they're getting round to responding to everyone... They've not got around to me yet. The old affiliate code still works, see the ebay stuff in the right hand ... 2008-12-22UTC03:14:51Red List / Zoo9 / Sellindge Music FestivalAn 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 ... <br /><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>2008-12-22UTC02:04:56ho ho ho very festive weekenderStarted our weekend at the Christmas of Sorts night at the Whole World Cafe, it was GREAT, though the lady running the cafe was as unwelcoming as ever, perhaps it's her style... The band playing (more of a collective really) were great, I was expecti... 2008-12-22UTC01:40:04A 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... <br /><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> <br /><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>2008-12-21UTC08:56:34Fireworks were nice, and quite impressiveWe watched from home, which was even nicer... did you win the Wii?2008-12-21UTC04:23:20Christmas farmers market at Capel village hallA Reminder please, that the Capel-le-Ferne Christmas Special Farmers Marketwill be held on Tuesday 23rd December from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. atCapel-le-Ferne Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Nr.Folkestone.All stallholders and organisers... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11892/Christmas+farmers+market+at+Capel+village+hall"><img alt="Christmas farmers market at Capel village hall" src="http://www.capelleferne.info/images/marketoverview.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11892/Christmas+farmers+market+at+Capel+village+hall">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-12-19UTC09:24:56I don't talk about work so much any moreJust got an email about Stone Gods tickets being on sale, that's half of The Darkness, and are supposed to be great. This made me check here for tickets, which popped up this rambling missive about an incident where I used to work, or at the very lea... 2008-12-18UTC09:10:09Elton John support actsElton John has announced his support acts for those new years shows at the O2, they are Will Young, X Factor Winner Alexandra Burke, The Overtures and Sealife, plus Heart DJ. Never mind though, you should still buy tickets if you have not already.Elt... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11882/Elton+John+support+acts">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-15UTC10:08:00Wembley Stadium44.04 - 452008-10-17UTC12:10:30O2 Arena<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/mar/02/popandrock.features1">Interesting slating of last year's event here</a>, but we will still go... SOLD OUT now, of course. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/5803/O2+Arena">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-11UTC12:12:54DingwallsDon't think I enjoyed it, from what I wrote on popex. Shame, I thought I liked Spearmint!... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-10-23UTC04:55:36Gulbenkian TheatreThe new comedy by Stewart Lee, directed by Owen LewisWith Simon Munnery as Queen Elizabeth I and Miles Jupp as Sir Walter Raleigh.... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2300/Gulbenkian+Theatre">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-23UTC04:31:04Brixton AcademyTheir annual christmas outing, with <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/shane+mcgowan">Shane McGowan</a> and everything2005-11-07UTC09:27:19Islington Academy<a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/james+marsters">James Marsters</a>' band... ooh, a stinker! <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/116/Islington+Academy">Rated 1.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-11UTC12:12:54DingwallsAlbum launch gig <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-16UTC06:22:18BarflyAmazing, we got in to the <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/barfly">Barfly</a>, read my <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/cure+review">Cure review</a>. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-10UTC12:40:26AstoriaLast gig ever! Played some great sets, the gig seemingly got chopped short, we left to the ghostly strains of "We'll Meet Again"... I hope we do. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-07UTC09:27:19Islington Academyplus The Ordinary Boys and The 22s. Looks like everyone was there to see the Ordinary Boys, but I thought they were a bit ordinary... stellastarr were OK, not quite as convincing as on record though.... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/116/Islington+Academy">Rated 1.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-10UTC12:40:26AstoriaLast of a five night residency. Would you adam and eve it <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/phil+daniels">PHIL DANIELS</a> showed up! <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-21UTC10:28:17Bull and GateSome 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.2008-06-10UTC12:40:26AstoriaWas this the Carling "Homecoming" type event? <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-22UTC06:58:39MetroSetlist: "Bareback", "Black Shuck", "Best of me", "Love is only a feeling", "Get your hands off", "Givin' up", "Stuck in a rut", "I believe in a thing called love", "Love on the rocks with no ice"2005-11-23UTC04:31:04Brixton Academy17.502008-03-19UTC06:49:25The 100 Club£6.50 <br /><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>2006-09-27UTC04:02:36The Vibe Barnothing to do with the game, or the ex 3 Colours Red band of this name, popexers, at an event called "Peep Show"2005-11-11UTC12:12:54DingwallsI didn't like it <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/6584/Ever+banged+your+finger+in+a+door%3F">it seems</a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-16UTC06:22:18Barflyand Alfie, Barfly sessions daytime thing recorded for TV. Can't remember if I stayed for Idlewild in the evening.... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-10UTC12:38:46The GarageDon't recall if they did their "Hamster Dance" single, I do remember an ace cover of "Self Esteem", though I could possiblybe mixing it up with an earlier Helen Love gig... Plus The Fighting Cocks.... 2008-06-16UTC06:22:18BarflyAnother Barfly Sessions, evening or just later afternoon this one. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-21UTC10:28:17Bull and Gate+ Mica Bomb + Reverend Pike. Rosita were two of Kenickie and Mica Bomb were connected to the singer of the Sultans of Ping I'm sure...... 2008-06-10UTC12:40:26AstoriaPlus <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/...trail+of+dead">...Trail Of Dead</a>, awesome. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-18UTC12:48:08Camber SandsBelle and Sebastian etc, the forerunner to All Tomorrow's Parties. Got very drunk.... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2106/Camber+Sands">Rated 3.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-22UTC06:58:09The Lyceum TheatreFairly bland sets of Tony Ferrino and possibly Alan Partridge, but warm up came from <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/simon+pegg">Simon Pegg</a>.2005-11-06UTC12:54:31Kings CollegeOne of <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/menswear">Menswear</a> was in the band, this was the height of girly indie, there were tiaras, fairy wings, and even rollerskates in the crowd2006-09-19UTC10:48:59Manchester Town HallBelle & Sebastian2005-11-07UTC09:29:52Union ChapelPaid 5x over the odds for a ticket, but we had to get in. Got in the aftershow too, there was just us and Jarvis Cocker there. Ooh did I drop another name?... 2009-01-03UTC03:22:13Mean FiddlerSome Radio One event called Soho Live with John Parrish, Baby Bird and Geneva.... 2008-05-20UTC06:34:24Reading FestivalMy first gig with nme.com, I started work there that weekend. I left part way through the worst ever Stone Roses performance (OK, the only time I saw them)....