Fight the powerIt's trad in the world of blogs to link to other blogs that you find, so here's a fellow complaining about poor service, and here's my cow-orker, also complaining. Hopefully not about me. Tried to post these last night, but blueyonder went all shitty... David DevantAn press release about David Devant the Magician, not to be confused with old fave of mine David Devant the band... Well, maybe it's OK to confuse them as one is named after the other.English Heritage plaque to conjurer David Devant to be unveiled at... Curry and Mouse PooTOP curry yesterday, went to Tayyab near Whitechapel, very good, queued right out the door, which makes a change from all the hustling you get on Brick Lane... had a few pints before in The Ten Bells, also well recommended.Note to self: Never, ever g... This is my new weblog......which I am being forced to write so my boyfriend can read what I have been doing and what I am thinking at all times. This weekend was fairly unproductive. We did make the effort to go shopping but gave up in despair after an hour or two. Too m... Bluewater + DrinkingGoing to <strong>Bluewater</strong> today (definitely not <strong>Lakeside</strong>, ever again) and also meeting Richy for some quiet drinks, possibly at the <strong>Shakespeare</strong>.Post holiday blues. And redsMan alive it is hot today. Very disappointed to get back to the UK yesterday and find it almost as hot here as it was in Hersonnisos, but pleased to find that it's not been this nice all week... Work email account has retrieved 7000 so far and still... Angela GriffinShe played Fiona in Coronation Street and is now in Holby City... she appeared to be stalking ME around Bluewater shopping centre in Kent on Saturday (10th February)... She followed us into Calvin Klein, Diesel, and also Pret a Manger.... blue29th 30th of nov, they were thier usual selfs drinking, flirting and chatting to strippers from spearmint rhino mmm.... lee was absoluty steaming he was very happy and the bar was heaving with thier crew and media folkSigur RosWe spotted them from the bar (we were looking across the street)they were walking to the back of the restaurant when they realized it wasn't and entrance and then walked all the way back to the front where we were sitting right by the door waiting on... Antony from BlueHe was in the Wishing Well pub (Palmers Green, North London) not so long ago... he was watching an Elvis impersonator! The imporsonator is coming back in October so if u wanna see him again... he might be there!! He was really nice and an ickle bit t... When I am sad and weary, and all my lunch is goneThe Bluetones are doing an afternoon gig at the London Astoria 2, on the 29th April... Normally a gig in the daytime means the band are shooting a video or something, and it's free to get in, but HERE'S THE TWIST: It's going to cost you 6 quid, from ... FREE GIGS, courtesy of the wireless...Bluetones, Elastica and Asian Dub Foundation are among acts doing sessions for XFM soon, and you can see them live FOR FREE!The Bluetones sesh will be recorded and broadcast on Monday, mail me if you want tickets. It's at 7pm, at Sound (ex Sound Repu... Blue MondaySome <strong>popEx</strong> punters have wone free tickets to see the <strong>Bluetones</strong>, courtesy of <strong>XFM</strong>, at Sound Leicester Square tonight... You've been e-mailed if you won, congratulations...<br />Are you blue or are you a racist?The Bluetones last night (at Sound in Leicester Square) were good enough to make me forget about their recent racist remarks furore, which must be an achievement. They played a mix of old and new, a few tracks of each album, but concentrating on the ... Taking a POP at a, uh, LADYIn the blue corner we have PopBitch, and in the red corner we have annoying DJ Jo Whiley - Da 'Bitch have DRAWN a line in the sand after Ms Whiley has been treating the name "popbitch" WITHOUT DUE RESPECT.Whiley claims to have invented the name "popb... Sunday SundayThis Sunday at the Elbow Rooms, Islington looks alright - MO-HO-BISH-O-PI playing live, and Mark Morris of the Bluetones on the wheels-of-steel. And also playing some records.<br /><br />It's free, so I might see you there...Bluetones WarmupFirst Bluetones news story on this site EVER? They've been very quiet for a while, but are making festival appearances this summer, and are doing a few warm-up shows in August, in preparation:Edinburgh Liquid Rooms (9th)Glasgow King Tuts (10th)Portsm... Bluetones Huge Tour and Greatest HitsThe Bluetones are touring in March, to support a new single "After Hours" and also "Pachinko - The Best Of The Bluetones. The singles is out on the 18th of March, and the gratest hits album (or is it a seven inch single HAHAHAHAHA NO-ONE WILL HAVE EV... Free Blue Jam TicketsFollowing a brilliantly received run at their own theatre in Camden, The Etcetera Theatre Company is set to move it’s production of Blue Jam based on original material by Chris Morris to the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith for a limited run only. T... Memphis IndustriesAs if appearing on one CD wasn’t enough for the upstanding gentlefolk of Memphis Industries, they’ve decided to host their very first night together, 27th February at 93ft East - J. Xaverre and Blue States are playing live, and the rest of the Memphi... 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... Thanks for the stuffThanks today to One Minute Silence for the "One Lie Fits All" album, out on the 14th, The Bluetones for "Never Going Nowhere" out on the 11th of August, Real Shocks for the CD's (please leave out the photos next time though guys), and also Stereophon... Betty BlueFrench cult Classic Betty Blue makes its DVD debut this week.If you've seen it before then you'll know its a must for any collection. If you haven't then wake up sucker! Its the full 3-hour directors cut and possibly one of the greatest movies ever m... V Festival latestI've been quiet today, beavering busily on busted balance sheets, so HEY! Here's some news written by someone else; The Killers, Deepest Blue and Syntax have been added to the V Festival lineup... An old workmate of mine is in Syntax, friend to the s... BBC fights Blue Peter badge salesBadgetastic, there are still tonnes of Blue Peter Badges on sale though, going for crazy prices - is this the ebay guerillas spoiling the auctions? Nice work!Sadly finished Nathan Barley last night, it's a brilliant series, and should be compulsory v... Some shoppingJust went to Bluewater to try and get a telly for the kitchen (but no-one wanted to swap, hoho) and a new coat for Clare. BUT, the telly we had seen online didn't look nearly as good in the flesh, and all the others that did were more than we were th... Luncheon fiascoBah, forgot my lunch today, all I remembered was the fruit component. There are no shops within walking distance, and though there are vending machines here at work, one stole my money and failed to deliver my crisps the other day, so not sure about ... Southcliff Hotel gig<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/folkestonegerald/2310416318/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2310416318_3e975a193e.jpg" alt="From Flickr" /></a>Great sounding gig coming up in FolkestoneThursday 20th March at the Southcliff Hotel sees "The Seaside Sessions", an event in aid of charity, featuring Great Northwestern Hoboes, Filo Beddow (Mark Morriss of The Bluetones and yes they will be playing Bluetones stuff), The Lettabes, Steve-O ... Went to BluewaterFairly quiet weekend apart from going to Bluewater.Friday, got back from FOWA fairly late. Got the high speed again, didn't seem quite as fast this time, but at least I timed it right. Thursday I just missed the fast train to Folkestone, had to wait ... Rory GallagherPart of the Jazz and Blues festivalJohn Mayall's Blues BreakersFeaturing <strong>Eric Clapton</strong>, and maybe <strong>Mick Taylor</strong>.New OrderPissed down with rain. Crystal, Transmission, Regret, Ceremony, 60 Miles An Hour, Atmosphere, Brutal, Close Range, She's Lost Control, Bizarre Love Triangle, True Faith, Temptation, Love Will Tear Us Apart, (Encore) Digital (with John Simm), Blue Mon... NME Bratbus tour<strong>The Bluetones</strong>, <strong>Cardigans</strong>, <strong>Heavy Stereo</strong> and <strong>Fluffy</strong>.<br /><img src="http://www.ibizaa-z.com/misc/tickets/bluetones_astoria_22111996.jpg" />The BluetonesSupergrassplus <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/tag=clarkeology-21#&amp;mode=blended&amp;keyword=the+bluetones" title="Amazon: The Bluetones">The Bluetones</a>, a great gig, at a great time.The BluetonesFree gig for XFMLa SylphideRhapsody In Blue - Vienna Festival BalletPuppetry of the PenisAnother bizarrely recurring event at Folkestone. We like blue comedy, psychics, and cocks apparently.The Moody Blues37.5Evening Of New Generation Blues, Oli Brown Band, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Virgil & The Accelerators15.00Chix Wiv PixProbably The Best Girl Blues Band This. Side of The Mississippi. 8.30pm FreeJohn Mayall's Bluesbreakers+ Chicken Shack, a welcome return for this UK blues legend and Clapton collaborator.Robert Cray in LiverpoolBorn: Aug 01, 1953 in Columbus, USAStyle: BluesCheck out: 'The Score' 'Smoking Gun' 'Too Many Cooks'Buy or sell your Robert Cray...Jools Holland vs his Rhythm & Blues OrchestraThe Moody Blues in LondonThe Moody Blues in London tickets GET ME IN! is part of Ticketmaster, the world?s largest ticketing company. Buy your {%Tag1%} tickets or sell your {%Tag1%} tickets in a safe...The Moody Blues in CardiffThe Moody Blues in Cardiff tickets GET ME IN! is part of Ticketmaster, the world?s largest ticketing company. Buy your {%Tag1%} tickets or sell your {%Tag1%} tickets in a safe...The Moody Blues37.5The Moody BluesChix Wiv PixProbably The Best Girl Blues Band this side of the Mississippi. 8.30pm Free. newJake & Elwood - The Best Blues Brothers Show In The World...EVER!!!16 - 20.5Jools Holland & His Rhthm and Blues Orchestra in Bristol69.30Acoustic Festival - Adult Day Tickets, Paul Jones & the Blues Band, Sandi Thom, Pierre Bensusan, Henry Priestman, Papa George, Radio Mary, Little Johnny England25.00Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra15 - 20Out of the BlueEric Clapton and Steve Winwood in LondonSteve Winwood Born: May 12, 1948 in Birmingham, England Active: '70s - 2000s Major Styles: Blue-Eyed Soul, Pop/Rock, Album Rock Instrument: Keyboards Representative Albums: "Back in the High Life,"...Evening Of New Generation Blues, Oli Brown Band, Joanne Shaw Taylor, VThe BarflysA superb duo performing rock, blues and soul! Very popular so get here early!