Clare has a relative called Maime Mahon I thinkHere's <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/tree/59/">Maime Mahon</a>, part of the <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/tree/">Mahon family tree</a>...something called virtual dub<a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/41/25/">Details on converting for IPAQ here</a>...Whatever happened to the Infidels?Chris McCormack, ex of 3 Colours Red and his new band were supposed to be called The Infidels, so what happened?I KNOW! A "source" cpEx that the name was already claimed by another band... So what about the band Grand Theft Auto, a bit similar innit?... Meeeeesh!Someone called "Meesh" in North London won the Fatboy Slim single, by being the first randomly picked punter who entered the "Zan Lyons or Spearmint" competition... A copy of Sunset [Bird Of Prey] is on it's way to you, and it's not even out until Mo... Hooverdam RIPIf you were wondering where your Hooverdam shares went, wonder no more... the band have changed their name to Captain Soul and signed to Poptones in one go...As you know, Poptones is Alan McGee's label, and is backed by no less than THE QUEEN, so exp... Brrr, new Shivaree singleShivaree have a new single out, the first from the ridiculously titled "I oughtta give you a shot in the head for making me live in this dump".Sounds a bit like Texas, but with more of an American twang, a twist of Nick Cave in there too.On the press... Billy Corgan to give birth"I'm having a baby, and he's going to be called 'Our Kid'" says Smashing Pumpkin's singer Billy Corgan."And if Gallagher brothers rip me off, or try and steal a bit of my publicity I'll fookin' 'ave 'em"...Billy Corgan is 57.... Did someone give me a D?England's premier rock combo The Darkness release their debut single "I Belive In A Thing Called Love" today, and they're supporting it by touring the UK like this:Thee Acid Ranch, Notting Hill, That London (Wed 14 Aug)On The Rocks, Shoreditch, That ... Coldplay at Barfly yesterdayColdplay yesterday were GRATE, and also the singer is just like Gaz Top, off TV. They did half a dozen songs at the Barfly (Camden Monarch), in a special, that's going out on Channel Four next month, as already mentioned lots of times... I made a not... The SullivansI thought The Cure had called it a day? Apparently not, they're doing an Australian tour any minute now, culminating in a headline slot at the prestigious Livid Festival...The short tour starts October 10th at Perth Entertainment Centre, and continue... I Believe In A Thing Called LoveThe Darkness re-release "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" today, on 3 lovely formats:CD - featuring the b-sides "Makin' Out" and "Physical Sex"DVD - featuring the video, an exclusive track entitled "Out Of My Hands" and a collection of video out-tak... I believe in a thing called *croak*There's a wild rumour going round that Justin Hawkins of The Darkness has lost his voice, and tonight's show at Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall might be off! More news on this as it comes in.If anyone out there can help me out with tickets / guest list fo... It's called a carouselI think the Flash version was a free download... Originally we were going with a really cool javascript solution but there were problems in Safari I think...Google for free flash carousel download or something...... The website isn't owned by anyone called GeraldSomeone called Gerald <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11003/10989/RE%3A+Quiet+few+days">did post here the other day though</a>, so good luck tracking them down.Today I invented a brilliant new thing, called "podcasts"Was surfing for news of Kid Rock yesterday, as a friend has been working with him and I was wondering if she'd show up in any paparazzi shots of him stumbling out of nightclubs or anything. No joy there, but he was interviewed by the Guardian yesterd... nme says the police were called to the editors gig<a href="http://www.nme.com/news/editors/50348">Read it here</a>. I was at the gig, I was not in the fight. Sorry I have not written my review yet (of the gig or the fight) been busy.<br /><br />Anyone know of a Folkestone venue in the '80s called Peter Pipers?@FenlandGent said on twitter:@FenlandGent Best thing I've found in that NME back issue. - on the evening of 24/5/84 Black Flag & HUSKER DU played at "Peter Pipers" in FolkestoneI'm guessing it's a previous name for Pipers but anyone know for sure? I ... The Clarendon is now a free house called The Earl of ClarendonI am well out of touch with local pubs. Looking forward to popping in when we move more locally to it.Went past today and peeped in the doors, did not go in though as I had Harry with me.Just posting this as a reply to myself as it's not worth a post... This is not a John Lewis Bergerac TV cabinetThis cabinet is not what I was expecting, time to remove my ebay search trigger thing at last.Dow-dow-dow da-de-da-dow. Yeah you've all got the Bergerac theme in your head right now.... What's a small demijohn called?Is it a semidemijohn? Someone in Ashford has demijohns for sale some small some large - I thought the name was something to do with the size.Also local this wicked apple crusher. I'm not allowed it until I see how I get on with my home brew cider.... PJ HarveySome <strong>Radio One</strong> event called <strong>Soho Live</strong> with <strong>John Parrish</strong>, <strong>Baby Bird</strong> and <strong>Geneva</strong>.The DarknessSetlist: "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"MansunThird gig, when they were still called <strong>Manson</strong>, and when they were still good.MansunWas this the gig where they were still called Manson, and had at least one extra band member?Grand Theft Autonothing to do with the game, or the ex <strong>3 Colours Red</strong> band of this name, was some popexers, at an event called <strong>Peep Show</strong>. No not that <strong>Peep Show</strong> either."Folkestone before 1500" launchThe Folkestone People's History Centre is inviting local people to take part in an exciting new heritage project called "A Town Unearthed: Folkestone Before 1500"Ricky GervaisTrying out some new material in a show called <a href="http://www.theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk/production/ricky_gervais_work_in_progress/#nav">Work In Progress</a> - enjoy!Four Blokes Called GeorgeBand. 8.30pm Free