Didn't Sandgate + Folkestone look nice on TV last night?You'd not have known they went to Folkestone harbour, but Sandgate is all part of our Kentish happy family, being just a short stroll down the hill.Nice to see The Clarendon get a little look in, that �2000 a month the staff were spending over the ba... Folk Night at the GrandMany apologies to people who couldn't get into the Folk Night at the Grand on Wednesday night. We had badly underestimated how popular it would be.We will be moving it into the music room just off Keppels next month so lots more room.Leas Club / strip clubStory in one of the freesheets today about STRIPPERS at the Leas Club! That's going to send the soon to be no more venue off with a bang isn't it? It's male strippers, and it's for charity, a ladies night fund raiser for breast cancer, which puts a n... Did you see Folkestone on TV last night?The town looked nice on The Culture Show, I'm glad. That's why I was looking up The Culture Show yesterday when I mentioned the Ricky Gervais stuff, to find out when this feature was on, must have got distracted before I found it or I'd have plugge... Did you see Folkestone on TV last night?Slight repost from the blog, but didn't we look nice on The Culture Show last night?An aside, Vic Reeves said on the show last night that he lived in Folkestone for two years, in a flat overlooking the sea. Some misspeaking there I think, I believe h... I didn't realise Pete Doherty was in Folkestone tonightOr 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... "Experience Folkestone's nightlife", as travellers are being urged, may be questionable as a big draw cardWhat are the Independent saying about Parisienne, Pipers, Jolsons, etc?(I am aware some of these places have closed, but I am a bit short of other references...)... Don't forget Richard Herring is in Folkestone this Friday nightWe'll be there, looking forward to it. Going out, on a Friday night, imagine! Hope we can find time for a drink before and after, but where, Wetherspoons maybe?Recommended comedy if you're in Folkestone this Saturday nightThe Raymond and Mr Timpkins Review are at the Cheesegrater this Saturday. I have seen them LOTS, they are from Portsmouth.Aha it must be Jim Smallman headlining Folkestone Rugby club this Friday night (22/10/10)Jim Smallmanpress release thing posted at work had his name missing:"An endearing and arresting onstage presence divulging finely crafted autobiographical anecdotes laced with deliciously dark humour. A welcome addition to any evening of quality stan... Open Mic night at the Whole World CafeA Tony King production, <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10935/10935/Open+Mic+night+at+the+Whole+World+cafe+this+Friday">details here</a>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 ... FOLKESTONE CARNIVAL CABARET NIGHT AT THE PAVILIONVenue: 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 ... Folk NightEvery first Wednesday in the month, Folk Night in Keppels Bar. Free entry. 8pm.late.Burns Festival 2010 - Folk NightBBC Suffolk's Big Night OutAlternative Blues WeekendA big blues event for Folkestone, A DOZEN BANDS OVER 3 DAYS! Nightly ticket or weekend wristband. For band & ticket details go to- <a href="http://www.facebook/thechambers">facebook/thechambers</a>Los SalvadosTraditional folk but with world influences from all sides, uplifting & impassioned. Nightly ticket or weekend wristband. For band & ticket details go to- <a href="http://www.facebook/thechambers">facebook/thechambers</a>Red DieselThe much talked about Diesel bring their cool mix of soul/jazz/groove to folkestone.totally original not a cover in sight.If you missed Diesel @ the Louis Armstrong you will be in for a really good night. garenteed to make you go home with a head ful... Red DieselThe much talked about Diesel bring their cool mix of soul/jazz/groove to folkestone.totally original not a cover in sight.If you missed Diesel @ the Louis Armstrong you will be in for a really good night.Morris Men & Folky InvasionFolk Night. FreeFolk Jam NightFolk NightAll Welcome - Food Available. 8pm FreeFolk NightMusicians Welcome - Food Available. 8.45pm Free