Folkestone WeekenderBooked into La Bamba Mexican Restaurant, Hythe which I just found via Hythe Live. I think it's not up to date, as I'm sure the fantastic Kai's has closed now. Also going to Chambers again which I'm really looking forward to - proper beer, pool table ... Doctor DoctorHad a great weekend, Chambers let me down a bit though, or I let it down, it was too smokey in there, so I was sat there being a bit quiet with streaming eyes, and feeling guilty for getting everyone else to go there. No-one else seemed to mind, or n... Chambers Beer FestivalFolkestone's finest boozatorium, The Chambers is holding an "Easter Ales Festival" over the Easter weekend (Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th April). They're planning to offer eight guest real ales, four guest ciders, and live jazz and blues every evening.T... Chambers Beer FestivalThe Chambers "Easter Ales" Beer Festival was a raging success, from the first day to the last. It seems to have taken everyone concerned slightly by surprise, but according to the landlord it will be "at least" an annual event, so here's to the next ... Chambers and The FlyJust heard form <strong>The Fly</strong> that <strong>Chambers</strong> have agreed to take 300 copies of the magazine each month. It's free, it's A5 size, and it's about music, pick one up next time you're in there...Chambers QuizThere's no <strong>Chambers quiz</strong> for the next two months, it's back in October... Can't wait? Us either, here's a countdown timer... Unless of course you're viewing this in October, you missed it!Chambers Beer FestivalThere's another beer festival at Chambers over the bank holiday weekend, ace! The last one in May was a roaring success, don't miss out. Plenty of cider on tap too, get your drinking trousers ready... live bands on each night including Sick Note Blue... I'm glad it's two weeks until the Chambers quizTTTTWWWWEEEENNNNTTTYYY JJJOOOHHHNNN oh I'm sorry, I'm typing that at the wrong speed; Twenty <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/news/altnews/041026_john_peel.shtml">John Peel</a> based team name puns would be too much.<br /><br />RIP fella.Chambers QuizWhat was that all about then? There was no quiz at Chambers in December, as they're saving it up for Christmas Day... I guess this means no quiz in January either, when on earth are we meant to defend our title?Advertising of events has been a bit on... The first rule about job clubGoogle blogger sacked, don't talk about work kids...Great weekend with a visit to Folkestone by Mum and Dad, took a trip to Lympne Castle, picked out some paint for the front room, and I DROVE A CAR, for the first time in about 8 years... piece of ca... Chambers Easter Ales FestivalChambers in assocation with The Ship Inn present their Easter Ales festival this weekend! And I'm going to miss it, DOH! It's on from Thursday 24th - Monday 28th March, and the runners and riders are as follows... Your four regular ales are Adnams So... Got the first Darkness EP?They have gone for decent amounts of money before, here's one just listed, good luck. Ah, here's the perfect accompaniment to the t-shirt I already have too...On to the blog, great weekend. Friday saw a visit from Emma and a rare trip to Chambers. Ve... Cider-TasticMJ Hibbett is playing way out West this week - July 25th he will be playing at Chambers, in Taunton.Chambers is "opposite the Virgin and below the Orange shop in Taunton town centre. The Orange shop sells phones, it is not a greengrocers", thanks to ... Rubbish disco at ChambersEnded up at Chambers on Saturday night, terrible music going on there and a slightly creepy air about the place. Perhaps all the regulars were away at something else.For the record, I like it indie, or rock, or folky, none of your pumping electronics... What gig? In Chambers? On Friday?I would not have thought so, even with an over eighteen, it is a pub.Folkestone Chambers, New Years EveWe've got our tickets, they're having a bit of a do on New Year's Eve, starring disk jockeying performances from Thom, Stevo, Alien FM, Al, Club Buff, and Tactical. Tickets seven pounds each from the bar.Canterbury weekenderHad such a great weekend, it's taken me days to recover, and I've not fully gathered my thoughts. I'm in danger of forgetting everything though, so It's time to blat out a mini review.Friday started how all our Fridays used to start, with a trip to C... Free acoustic showcase double bill at Chambers, 16th AugustImportant news, I have an acoustic showcase DOUBLE BILL coming up at chambers on THURS AUG 16th: CREATIVE ECLECTIC presents: In the upstairs coffee shop 7.30-9.30pm the internationally renowned guiarist and composer LEE WESTWOOD performing his enchan... "Caught By The Fuzz" for the "Who were Supergrass, Grandad?" generationLethal Bizzle's "Police On My Back" is a bit flippin' good isn't it? Who says I don't like new music, because I've listened to new music before and it's all rubbish? Oh, that'd be me.Also this week, I am listening to Suede rarities and bootlegs and t... Bless The Boot Bless the boot, come on England. Really looking forward to this tomorrow, like every other part time England fan. I would not say we have a chance really, but you never know. Personally I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a food poisoning outbreak at... Art exhibition on Hythe RoadLOOK, good stuff, see these pictures at ezeetiger.com or in person at The Courtyard Gallery from the 3rd December...That's a great Dave Grohl, unfortunately it's no longer available according to ezeetiger.com - wsa it once hung in Chambers coffee sho... Festive FunWelcome back after the christmas break, hope you had a good one. We did, felt a bit quiet though, no big late nights or anything. Kind of handy really, as I'm back in work today, I volunteered to be in on these (hopefully) quiet days between christma... Big shout out to ChambersThanks for the kind words at the quiz yesterday, which was great. Free drinks and sweets presents for everybody, you can't argue with that.The presents were a pretty funky laser pointer / torch combo for everyone, a santa hat with flashing lights, an... Good weekend, rubbish episode of LostNice weekend, Emma was visiting, we sat about quite a lot, and went to Chambers (via a very brief look in at The Bank Bar) on the Saturday night. Did not eat out all weekend (cue "but if you don't owt you'll die!"), can't remember the last time I had... Work night outFew drinks after work in <strong>Chambers</strong>, NICE! Food in <strong>Kalala</strong>, nice! Another drink in <strong>Chambers</strong> before going home, NICE! Bit of a headache today, NOT SO NICE!Great quiz at Chambers this bank holiday weekendShame I didn't know about it in advance so I could big it up here... no we didn't win, in fact we didn't even get to the pub in time to join in properly, but we sat and drank and played along anyway, very enjoyable!Where'd the weekend go?In fact where did the week go since I last had something to write about? Had plenty going on, I put it down to trying to learn the guitar, and the tips of my fingers are in far too much pain to type, so sorry if I go a bit slowly.If anyone has any go... The only pub around with an indoor smoking area?Went to the Skuba Bar last night and sat in their new conservatory for the first time. We had two smokers with us who were very pleased to see they've found some kind of loophole against the smoking ban. The walls of the conservatory can be opened ri... I have seen Lemmy in a pub once beforeHe was in the Worlds End, Camden, playing the fruit machine, on his own. Would have been cool to see him in <strong>Chambers</strong>...Is Chambers Easter Ales festival on this year?Just realised it's Easter weekend (yeah, I'm a bit slow) when I saw a lot of hockey players in town carrying crates of beer... where are they all going? Is there an easter ales festival at Chambers this year or not?The Creative Players present Robin HoodThe panto! Tickets from Chambers, Cafe IT, and Barleycorn, or phone Tony King on 07790 264 108. Bring your kids it's in half term week!The Creative Players in association with Westbrook House Preparetory School presentsAn evening of contrasting one act plays.1st: Ernies Incredible Illucinations by Alan Aykeborne. A childrens comedy.2nd: An adaptation of The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe. A dark thriller.7.30pm, tickets from Chambers or the Barl... Lock-in DJ'san across the board selection. The Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkesone. Monty Python Fancy Dress Party1st prize - two tickets to see SPAMALOT in London. The Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone. Surprise DJThe Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone. Chambers Easter Ales festival!How could I forget! On from Thursday, and including a quiz on the Sunday wicked...Boxing Day quizAs traditional as christmas itself (now that Chambers christmas day quiz is no longer on)Easter Ale & Cider Festival atThe Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone. Live music from the JAZZ POLICE on the opening night and live music on Saturday also. Featuring: Thatchers Farmers Tipple; Westons Country Perry; Burrow Hill - Dry; Broadoak - KB; Biddenden - Dry; 3 Rivers ... The famous Chambers QuizBack after its summer recess, the best Quiz in town is fired up again with a vengeance! £100 first prize. Lots of questions on music plus film clips & many other rounds! Teams any size. Be early, it get V V V busy! £2 per person.Chambers 80's fancy dress Halloween Party!Best costume wins 36'' television. Feat DJs "The Lost Boys" until 2amChambers Quiz£100 prize!SIDESHOWTHIS FRIDAY 245/7 @ THE CHAMBERS, FOLKESTONE - SIDEWAYS RECORDINGS PRESENT SIDESHOW - DJS ALIEN FM & THOM NORTON 8PM FREE ENTRY...........Kent Beer FestivalCool we are going to <a href="http://www.kentbeerfestival.com">Canterbury Beer Festival</a><br /><br />There is a coach running from <strong>Chambers</strong> in <strong>Folkestone</strong>.Hook1st time for the Canterbury based band to play Chambers. True songwriting talent with charmed performance.Beatfreak DJsA new Dj collective night at Chambers – House – breakbeat – dubstep til 1am!Mr Love BucketA VERY special night of live funk & jazz. A 7 piece band that regularly woo audiences in Paris & London. Big gigs with a big sound!! Tix £5 – on sale soon from Chambers only!!!The DealersOne of the hottest unsigned folk bands around today. Only a matter of time! First time @ Chambers. Visit - http://www.thedealersonline.comTheatre RoyalMedway based indie/rock band with a great future. First time live in Folkestone! A GREAT band! Check out - myspace.com/wearetheatreroyalFREE ENTRY! 01303 223333. Facebook ‘the chambers’ or pubfolkestone.co.uk... The Chambers fancy dress Halloween partyOur fab annual event, ALWAYS a scream!. Great costumes, great music & great prizes.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:... The famous Chambers quizzThe best ( & poss silliest) Quiz in town is rollin’ out again! £100 first prize.Lots of questions on music plus film clips & many other rounds!Teams any size. Be early, it get V V V busy! £2 per person.Open at 7 and start at 8pm... Alternative Blues WeekendA big blues event for Folkestone, A DOZEN BANDS OVER 3 DAYS!<br /><br />Nightly ticket or weekend wristband. For band & ticket details go to-<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook/thechambers">facebook/thechambers</a>Los SalvadosTraditional folk but with world influences from all sides, uplifting & impassioned.<br /><br /><br />Nightly ticket or weekend wristband. For band & ticket details go to-<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook/thechambers">facebook/thechambers</a>The famous Chambers quizHullaballo live xmas partyA Chambers tradition! Always the last live band to play before Xmas @ Chambers!<br /><br />A TOP TOP NIGHT!Free New Years Eve partyNYE is a free event for us this year! Having charged for events with mixed success I think its time to go back to the old 'open house policy' for Chambers on big celebration nights like NYE.Free New Years Eve partyNYE is a free event for us this year! Having charged for events with mixed success I think its time to go back to the old 'open house policy' for Chambers on big celebration nights like NYE.