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I got the venue details from Marmalade Skies

Marmalade Skies 1967. Sounds like you saw some great stuff, do you have actual dates or anything?

Leas Cliff Hall sold to Ambassador Theatre Group

It says here... Hmm seems to have been the fairly recent takeover by Live Nation that brought bands of the "standard" of Stereophonics, Kings of Leon, Pete Doherty, David Gray and the Kooks, I wonder if we'll see more musical theatre or something now...

Annoying people in the pub

Was going to write "you know those annoying people you get sometimes in pubs", but have realised that subject line works on another level. On Saturday night, we were annoying people in the pub I'm sure! I say the pub, I mean The Clifton, where I was ...

Leas Cliff Hall gigs in the 1970s

Hi I have just been looking at the Leas Cliff Hall archive gig list and could not see a mention of a date that I gigged there. I played drums in a little known band called Scruff supporting Japan and then Jim Capaldi, all on the same night. Not sure ...

Ha I knew that about Skid Row, let me explain!

The links were just links to search this site for previous mentions of those acts, as I thought I already had Skid Row in the listings somewhere - wasn't it Gary Moore's band, or some other connection with Thin Lizzy? I think Thin Lizzy used to be ca...

Sold 80 CD's today

Sold 80 CD's in my one man boot fair at work today, mostly to the one friend who I sit next too. Only about A THOUSAND to go then, see you at the Shornecliffe Road boot fair in the morning!...

Anyone got anything to say about Folkestone that doesn't involve machetes?

Lordy all these tweeting and retweeting, see what the front page of the Gerald looks like at the moment! @rmtimes seems to have broken the story and we've all passed it on, and every time someone else passed it on I've retweeted them because they men...

I didn't realise Pete Doherty was in Folkestone tonight

Or rather Peter Doherty as he would like to be know now. Enjoy if you're going, hope he turns up.Tonight I am at the Goldie Lookin' Chain in Exeter! I was quite a fan, but I'm not following them around the country or anything, it's a friend's birthda...

The Holloways play Leas Cliff Hall 28th November

The Holloways play the LCH, get tickets here. Not yet sold out, no need for ebay (yet). Support from local acts Underground Heroes and Seven Storey Down, full press release to follow.More dates nationally, at cosier venues than we get here, guess Fol...

My family History

Hi I am intereted in genealogy and have recently found out from my brother that he used to dance at Leas Cliff Hall in the 50s when he was stationed at Dover while serving in the York and Lancs reg, coincidentally my father told him he did the same t...

Free art fun day at the Leas Cliff Hall, Thursday 11th September

Make clothes out of "trash"? Is this our Leas Cliff Hall, in Folkestone, or somewhere in the USA?...

Lone Star Comedy returns on Saturday September 27th

The Lone Star Comedy Club returns to the Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe Garrsion in Cheriton � on Saturday September 27th.The line up consists of THE AMAZING MR SMITH, SHELAGH MARTIN, compere TIERNAN DOUIEB, plus a newcomer�s act. THE AMA...

Stereophonics sales frenzy!

This box set didn't sell, but my Stereophonics ticket did! Rah, we did not have to go and I didn't lose any money.Looks like the same box set has come up again, and another at a higher price.I am going to think more carefully before buy more tickets ...

stereophonics again

I've got one of these, that's not it though, hope it goes for a good price. If you want to buy mine, maybe with the tickets I have for Folkestone, get in touch. We're going to end up going at this rate :-(Last chance for tickets (other people's ticke...

Who will buy my Stereophonics tickets

Slight repost from Folkestone Gerald and my blog / forum there:I can't decide whether or not to go to Stereophonics next Tuesday, we have messed up a bit in arranging a lie in the following morning so it's not really convenient now. Do you want my s...

Three people selling Stereophonics Leas Cliff Hall tickets now

And they all have bids, all at around the �120 mark.Should we go, or shouldn't we go?...

Psst, wanna buy some Stereophonics tickets?

8th July, looks like it might be a warm up type thing, they don't have a big tour on the go. Get tickets here, this will sell out fast!See you on ebay...Man I hate the Stereophonics, what am I talking about? And I was one minute too late for the Folk...

Stereophonics at the Leas Cliff Hall on sale now!

Well, in five minutes... 8th July, looks like it might be a warm up type thing, they don't have a big tour on the go. get tickets here, this will sell out fast!See you on ebay......

Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08

Hevy is extremely excited to be presenting their biggest event so far this August, featuring two of their favourite upcoming bands supporting Turin Brakes at the Leas Cliff Hall.Leas Cliff Hall, FolkestoneFriday 8th August 2008 (08/08/08)Doors 7:00pm...

Strange time travel

As previously possibly mentioned, I am listening to old Mark Radcliffe radio shows, on the mp3. Just listened to the last ever graveyard shift show on Radio One, and then (in exactly the wrong order) the first ever graveyard shift show from 1993. And...

Summer Season show at the Leas Cliff in 1974 with Gordon & Bunny Jay

Personally I don't, hopefully someone will be able to contribute something. I will research!Here's a history of Gordon and Bunny Jay, and here's my 1974 page....

leas cliff hall 1974

Hi Gerald, do you have any details of the Summer Season show at the Leas Cliff in 1974 with Gordon & Bunny Jay?I spent a fab season with them staying in Sandgate and wanted reminding of the variety show acts.ThanksPhil...

Fight at David Gray!

The gig on Friday was halted apparently because of fighting in the crowd! When the scrappers were eventually removed from the hall they were shouting threats back at Mr Gray. Were you there? Did you see anything? Call Folkestone Gerald in confidence ...

Great sounding gig coming up in Folkestone

Thursday 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 ...

Southcliff Hotel gig

The Smiths and The Stone Roses, live in Folkestone!

Andy Rourke (of the Smiths) joined Ian Brown (of the Stone Roses live on stage at the Leas Cliff Hall last night by all accounts (I think I first read this on kentnews.co.uk, but it's gone now). Also, someone got chucked out. Was it you?...

Local Heroes and Hevy Music

Local Heroes @ The Leas Cliff HallFriday 16th NovemberTickets �10Doors at 7:00pm After a long hiatus, Folkestone�s Leas Cliff Hall will be hosting a local music night on Friday 16th November, but this time it�s different. The event, Local Heroes, wil...

Ian Brown's coming to Folkestone

Tour starts in September, Ian Brown, yes the former Stone Roses front man, gigs in Folkestone at the end of October. Full dates are:Newcastle Academy (September 27)Hull City Hall (28)Sheffield Octagon (29)Middlesbrough Town Hall (October 1)Lincoln En...

Megadeth tour dates

Check these out, I didn't realise how few shows they're playing in the UK, we're lucky to have them...June 1 Nurnberg, Germany Rock Im Park ** * On Sale Now 2 Roeselare, Belgium Schwung Festival All * On Sale Now 3 Nurburg, Germ...

Clifton Hotel

Rumour has it that my great-great-grandmother purchased the Clifton Hotel for my grandmother (Mavis Gordon, nee Lyne-Smith) and her husband, Kenneth Gordon, to run. Can anybody substantiate this?

Michael Bolton in Westcliff-on-Sea

Born: 1953 in New Haven, USAStyle: Rock / PopCheck out: "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" "Soul Provider" "When a Man Loves a...

Level 42 in Westcliff-on-Sea

Formed: 1980 in Manchester, EnglandStyle: Pop / RockCheck out: ?Something About You? ?Lessons in Love? ?Running in the Family?Almost 20 years...

Lee Mack in Westcliff-on-Sea

Highly regarded in industry circles as one of comedy's most exciting new prospects, Lee's lightening sharp mind for gag writing and joke telling has set...

Frankie Boyle in Westcliff-on-Sea

Frankie Boyle gained a reputation for his quirky, dark sense of humour. Loved for his stand-up comedy shows, as well as his legendary appearances on...

Joan Armatrading in Westcliff-on-Sea

Joan Armatrading Born: Dec 09, 1950 in Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies Active: '70s - 2000s Major Styles: Folk-Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Folk-Rock Instrument: Vocals Representative Albums: "Greatest Hits," "Track Record,"...

James in Westcliff-on-Sea

{%Tag1%} TicketsManchester?s James announced a series of concerts throughout April. See james live performing their indie classics, such as ?Sit Down? ?Ring the Bells? or...

The Soldiers in Westcliff-on-Sea

The Soldiers tickets for 03/04/2010

Enigma: Derren Brown in Westcliff-on-Sea

Derren Brown TicketsDerren Brown?s mind reader show has been described as a ?mind-blowing experience? and won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment. Derren?s ability...

Enigma: Derren Brown in Westcliff-on-Sea

Derren Brown TicketsDerren Brown?s mind reader show has been described as a ?mind-blowing experience? and won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment. Derren?s ability...

Beer Festival - White Cliffs Winter Ales festival

Nothing less than 5% look out!
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The Holloways

A real band, playing the LCH and it's a Friday night, and probably your pay day too, get in!

Rated 5.07/10 on Folkestone Gerald

The Lady Boys of Bangkok

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Paddy McGuiness - Plus You Live

American Independence Day Grand Celebration

at The Burstin Hotel, The Harbour, Folkestone. Continuous entertainment, luncheon & complimentary drink included - with all proceeds going to charity. Tickets: £15. available from: The Lifeboat; East Cliff Tavern or East Kent Arms, Folkestone. In...

Rated 2.56/10 on Folkestone Gerald

PATRONAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND

ST. PETER ON THE EAST CLIFF FOLKESTONE Telephone: 01303 254472
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Folkestone DFAS (Decorative & Fine Arts Society) Lecture

Elizabeth Rumbelow illustrates the four seasons of the year through art, poetry and music in her lecture "A Celebration of the Seasons in Art, Poetry & Music". The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone CT20 3HL. Visitors welcome: £5,...
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Hed Kandi

HD Promotions present Hed Kandi. Club night, will there be fighting again?

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FOLKESTONE CARNIVAL CABARET NIGHT AT THE PAVILION

Venue: the Pavilion, East Cliff, Folkestone. Tickets £20.00 Michael Jackson Tribute Night, plus Chris Wong and the Encore Dancers, with a Disco to finish the evening. Welcome Drink on Arrival and nibbles on the table. We hope you will ...

David Gray

Thirty odd quid a ticket!!!

Rated 5.07/10 on Folkestone Gerald

Charity gig - The Seaside Sessions

Southcliff Hotel (22-16 The Leas Folkestone Kent Ct20 2dy 01303 850075) Seaside sessions for charity with The GreatNorthwestern Hoboes + Fi-Lo Beddows (Mark Smith) + The Lettabees + Steve-O DJ 7pm £7 £9 19:00

Derek Acorah

Is it the same people going to see him every year?

Rated 5.07/10 on Folkestone Gerald

EUROMILITAIRE

Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone.

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MCFLY

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Could It Be Magic

Starring Darren Day no less! I would say YES, it COULD be magic.

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Joe Brown with Sam Brown

Plus guest Sam Brown, that's his daughter, she's great

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Paddy McGuinness - selling fast

Yes, him from "Phoenix Nights" and "Max and Paddy"

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Pal Joey

This is to announce the musical 'Pal Joey' to be performed on the 3rd 4th 5th of August at Westbrook House Preparetory School 54-56 Shornecliffe Rd, Folkestone. 7.30 pm. Tickets are �5.00 Normal price or �3.50 Concs and groups of 5 or more. Tickets a...
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Electric Six

Fire in the Disco! Fire in the Leas Cliff Hall!

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Little Angels

Looks like one of three visits to the Leas Cliff Hall for Toby Jepson, Bruce Dickinson (not that one), Jimmy Dickinson (later of the Younger Younger 28s et al......

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