The things you see when you don't have your cameraHmm, actually it was only a crane on a truck picking up a car to paint double yellow lines under it, but it looked sort of cool. More double yellows are muchly needed along Manor Road, it's not really wide enough to be a bus route with cars parked ei... If you can't see your screen...Make yourself a shade out of manila file folders. Basically a big hood over your monitor, then lean your head in. Side effect: your boss will actually notice that you're having a real problem, not just whining, and that you're doing something about i... to see you nicesorry for nipping out early last night mate - emma was a little bit worse for wear and I wasnt exactly feeling chipper meself.<br /><br />you're right, we're all getting old!I see you are worth a fair bit on blogshare<br />its all a bit mad innit?seeing as you know who he is...is 5/10 about right?The curse of popExMelody Maker features popEx as site of the week... Melody Maker closes down... MP3X does a big feature on popEx... Have a look at http://www.mp3x.co.uk<br /><br />Anyone know any more?Happy New Year and thatHello, hope the season finds you all well and that you have PLANS for New Years Eve... if you are in that London and would like to buy me a drink you can find me at "Where's Your Head At", which is split between The Enterprise and The Barfly (TPCVKA*... Dylan Competition ResultsFirst prize in the Bob Dylan Oscars Competition goes to Obergerard, who was the first to get 3 songs relating to both Bob Dylan and Films.The runners up prizes go to Lance Henrikson who also came up with "Too Drunk To Folk", and Ste who really put hi... PopEx Ticket Shop Now OnlineNice... here it is:http://www.popex.com/stuff/gigsSee who's touring, search for gigs in your area, or check when your favourite band are playing...Been working on this for ages, please have a look round it and let me know what you think... More fanf... 24 Hour Party People"24 Hour Party People" is the story of Factory Records and The Hacienda, as experienced by Tony Wilson (played by Steve Coogan). And it's ace. It's a great story, mostly true, has a natural soundtrack, which is put to good use, it has funny bits, it ... An gig, Parva and Junior SeniorSee you at Metro tomorrow night? No not the daily mail light that clutters up the tube stations, but the club on Oxford St... There's a Barfly promotion thing going on there, with Junior Simpson, Psychid and Parva playing, and I will be there...Junio... It's the vinyl countdownYou've obviously not forgotten that The Darkness album Permission To Land is out on Monday. Popex' very own copy is apparently winging it's way to the office RIGHT NOW, so another sort of review of it tomorrow... Anyway, the album is also out on VIN... Buffseeds / Bluetones... Blueseeds? Bufftones?Listening to the debut Buffseeds album The Picture Show right now, and first impression is that it sounds a bit like JJ72 and a lot like the Bluetones... not their livelier tunes, but the more whistful and melancholic stuff definitely...Anywyay, it's... MJ Hibbett gig this ThursdayFresh from the exciting news that he's to be Steve Lamacq's Euro 2004 correspondent, MJ Hibbett blesses London town with another live appearance. He'll be bringing his guitar and clutch of modern epics to the 12 Bar, Denmark Street, Soho. You also ge... May The Fourth Wall Be With You - quiz!Double quiz action at Chambers this weekend, regular monthly quiz on the Sunday with a £100 prize and then another to raise money for the Fourth Wall Theatre group on the Monday. Don't think I can make the Sunday one but maybe see you at this one...I... The Frog and Frigate reunionThere's no danger of anyone reading this and knowing what I'm on about and not knowing about this as you would have been copied in to the same email, but ooh look, Derek back at the Frog and Frigate! There will be a Frog and Frigate reunion party on ... Folkestone Library / Amazon pluginSee here, find out if a book is available in your local library each time you visit the page on Amazon - brilliant!It's a bit techie to use at the moment, you have to Use Firefox as your web browser, install Greasemonkey, install my script, then go t... Where'd my paternity leave go?Man alive that quality time with Clare and Harry has gone fast, one more day of it really. I should spend less of the remainder on the computer! Harry is sleeping and Clare is getting ready for us to go down town though. As I already mentioned he's s... Can't believe I'm back in work tomorrowI've been off with Harry for just about FOUR WEEKS now, this is amazing! I've not only forgotten what it is I do at work, I'm not entirely sure where it is any more. Luckily my neighbour works there, saw her today, they were having a very sophisticat... Don't forget Folkestone Festival this weekend!See <a href="http://www.hevy.co.uk">hevy.co.uk</a> for details, Gary Numan, Ash, Feeder, Hundred Reasons, etc! See you there!<br /><br />tickets from <a href="http://www.hevy.co.uk">hevy.co.uk</a> or The Leas Cliff Hall box officePay day!You might still get advanced tickets from the Leas Cliff Hall, otherwise there will be a ticket office on site, so pay on the door. If you're lucky enough to work for Holiday Extras there's a very special deal available from the social club too. Here... Frog and Frigate reopening party!Apparently there is one, will not see you there though, it is next Friday 30th October. This is in Southampton, not a town I usually talk about. Enjoy if you are going...... Richard Herring's coming to the Cheesegrater@Herring1967 is great, and this is a Friday night, hope we can get a babysitter...So where do we drink before / after / during (if we have any time)? Are Bar Vasa still there? When they move out what will happen? We'll go to Wetherspoons I reckon.Bus... Lone Star ComedyMatt Welcome + Dave Dynamite + Coline Owens + new MC Dan Willis... see you there!ST Patricks DaySurely some sort of St Patricks day event? See you there!Easter Ales Beer Festival!EIGHTEEN guest beers and 4 ciders, see you there...Folkestone Classic Car FestivalHope the weather's nice for this, see you down there...F1: British Grand Prix in SilverstoneF1: British Grand Prix in Silverstone tickets Secure your {%Tag1%} tickets. Be part of the Formula One excitement and see if Jenson Button can repeatlastseason'striumph.Secure your BritishGrand Prix ticketsthrough GET ME...Folkestone Literary FestivalToo many events over too many venues, Check out <a href="http://www.folkestonelitfest.co.uk">folkestonelitfest.co.uk</a> for full lineup, and maybe see you at some of the talks.Andrea Bocelli in Lajatico, ItalyAndrea Bocelli in Lajatico, Italy tickets See Andrea Bocelli live on his UK tour. Get your Andrea Bocelli tickets through our GET ME IN! marketplace for his concerts at London...Beer Festival75 ales to try over two days at Dover town hall, See you there...Movie MondayRegular movie event, looks great, see <a href="http://www.moviemonday.co.uk">moviemonday.co.uk</a>. 8pm, and turn your mobile phones off please.David StarkeyPart of the lit fest, see you there.Sandi ToksvigPart of the lit fest, see you there.Goldie Lookin' ChainHeading here for a chum's birthday, see you there!Richard Herring<a href="http://www.richardherring.com">Richard Herring</a>'s <a href="http://www.richardherring.com/hitlermoustache">Hitler Moustache</a> tour, ace, see you there!<br /><br />Folkestone FestivalOne day festival on the still-un-redeveloped Rotunda land, see you there! Get your tickets from the LCH, artists include Feeder, Ash, and Gary Numan.... Stephen Merchant in LondonPlus special mystery guest headliner apparently, who on earth could that be? No, can't think of anyone... Simon Munnery is very good, not seen any of the others though.Whenever a show is advertised like that it's never who you think.... Frog and Frigate ReunionDerek is back! When I say reunion I mean people who used to go there in the late '80s. Hmm actually I'm still in touch with all those people. Well maybe see you there... 10pm - 3amClairvoyance eveningJust too late for the weekly mailout! "Cancelled due to unforseen circumstances"... not really. what do you mean you knew I was going to make that joke? Spooky...GroanboxThe 2nd time this U.S. trio have played Chambers & a real coup it is too!Major international players in the foot stompin’ folk scene, these guys just have to be seen to understand how you can be lifted & swept along by good music. BRILLIANT!!http:... Clairvoyance eveningIn time for the weekly mailout this time! "Cancelled due to unforseen circumstances"... not really. what do you mean you knew I was going to make that joke? Spooky (again).Bluesky Pie secret partyBluesky PIE's Secret Parties are already legendary. What's the secret? You pay your money but you have no idea what you are going to see that night, the only clue we give you is theme of the night - QUARANTINE!In a change to our brochure (as advertis... Leas Lift Beer FestivalReal ale and cider and live rugby somehow... see you there I hope!Fund raising quizRaising money to buy a portacabin for the "A Town Unearthed" archealogical project. Sounds great, see you there!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.atownunearthed.co.uk">atownunearthed.co.uk</a>Leas Lift Ale launchLocal fund raising ale, on sale already but launched at lunchtime today. See you there (as I am on holiday)Clacket LaneFollowing the success of this years touring with Feeder, Florence and the Machine, Mcfly and Dizzy Rascal, Clacket Lane are putting on a free gig in their hometown of Folkestone Kent. At the beautiful Amphitheatre. Weather permitting. See you there.