David Blunkett Policy MakerArrest innocent people, and then put their children into care. And charge them for it.Props to Pid. Man, this is turning into one of those blogs that just passes on amusing links from other people...... Let's Maker deal...The journo's in question very bravely point out that they're relying on Coldplay to make their fortune, so if you disapprove of their "build 'em up, knock 'em down" ways, GET CRASHING THOSE SHARES!!!... Feeder? What were they thinking of?Feeder on the front cover? It wouldn't surprise me if the Melody Maker doesn't last much longer at this rate.Things should be OK though, on Tuesday I spoke to a source close to the editor who denied it was to close, and again on Wednesday management ... In the next issue of Melody Maker...Are they taking the piss, or is there really going to be another issue of da 'Maker? On the inside back cover of their Christmas Issue (which only arrived today), they have a load of stuff:Papa Roach get set to take over the world!We join Coby Dick's... Strange ebay shopThese are not just adverts, these are original adverts for products you will recognise, hand cut from pages of the NME and the Melody Maker, and lovingly posted to you in a cardboard tube. Um, yes, bargain. Plenty of old NMEs around, cut out all the ... RE: Thanks for that brilliantly detailed reminiscenceHi Pauly.... Sorry but my brain's a little befuddled about exact dates. However, I can tell you that it would have bee arounf the period 1970-1971-ish to around 1976-77ish? During this period I was also in a local (Dover) band myself: "Father Luke"... Suede gig to be at the Royal Albert Hallthequietus reinforces the Albert Hall story. Who are thequietus though? Not seen that one before, all the contributors seem to be ex other music press, NME, Melody Maker etc. Also looks like it is / is going to be / was meant to be a real music paper... Film maker using time travel to promote himself!Heard this on the Shaun Keaveney show this morning, it's in the proper news though:I expect George Clarke is the time traveller himself, I think he is an ancestor of mine. Or do I mean descendent?... I am a shapeThis is Harry's new favourite thing, we have watched it thirty times today :-(Apart from that had a nice afternooon ambling about in Hythe, picked up a bundle of books in the charity shops, and a new cup for Harry (not from a charity shop). Hopefully... US remake of The Killing (Forbrydelsen)Saw an ad last night, Channel 4 are showing an american remake of Forbrydelsen aka The Killing. We have to watch it, at least the start of it, but if it's the same story as the original (that was on BBC 4) isn't that going to take away just a tiny bi... The RainmakersDon't know what day in February this was yet... Very poor turnout though apparently.SuedeDefinitely played here, supporting Kingmaker, it's in <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/023300047X/?tag=clarkeology-21#Suede-Love-Poison-Official-Biography/">Love and Poison</a>.Maker Shaker tour<strong>Strangelove</strong>, <strong>Powder</strong>, <strong>Pusherman</strong> and <strong>Elcka</strong>. I hope I can find some better tickets than this!DrugstoreClub Maker night. <strong>Thom Yorke</strong> performed with Drugstore, and <strong>Michael Stipe</strong> was in the crowd. Support from <strong>The Bigger The God</strong> and Groupie and double gin for a pound.Maker Shaker 3<strong>Coast</strong>, <strong>Bawl</strong>, <strong>Puressence</strong> and <strong>The Gyres</strong>. The best the Melody Maker could muster :-(The Hitmakers"Groundbreaking" '80s acts, Martin Fry and ABC, Howard Jones and Toyah Wilcox...Sellindge Music FestivalSugarhill Gang, Reverend and the Makers, Lee Scratch Perry + lots more... Sunday Jazz, New Orleans JoymakersMaker9pm FreeTHE CONFETTI MAKERGulbenkian Theatre 10Maker9pm FreeWages of Sin+ <strong>Junior Walker and the All Stars</strong> + <strong>Amboy Jukes</strong>. Details from the Melody Maker, sent to me by <a href="http://garagehangover.com">garagehangover.com</a>Lee DorseyDetails from the Melody Maker, sent to me by <a href="http://garagehangover.com">garagehangover.com</a>Maker9pm FreeMr Gig creative networking eveningIf you’re a musician, artist, actor, writer, filmmaker, programmer or anyone with a spark of imagination who wants to get involved in new bands or creative projects, then come along and have a drink and chat with likeminded people.It's a fantastic wa... SHORT FILM NIGHT - Ben BartonRoundeye Films presents screening of short films by Folkestone-based poet and filmmaker, Ben Barton. Shot on super-8 cine film, these grainy films reveal a world of Hollywood glamour, fairytales and dancing insects. www.benbarton.co.uk... MakerRock. 9pm FreeMaker 5 PieceRock 'n' Roll Band. 8pm Free