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Folkestone gig archive and nostalgia, gigs in Folkestone area for 1999, Folkestone gigs and concerts in the late 1990s, 1990s Folkestone and Kent... To see more classic gigs, please click on a year below.
Part of Folkestone's gig history, where there is a page for each year. For a current Folkestone gig guide, see Folkestone Gerald.
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- 1999 Gene @ Forum (Thu 25 Mar 1999)
A work freebie, we nearly didn't get in because I couldn't prove I was who I was claiming to be (I wasn't). A charity contribution sorted it out...
[leave a comment] - 1999 Bowlie Weekender @ Camber Sands (Fri 23 Apr 1999)
Belle and Sebastian etc, the forerunner to All Tomorrow's Parties. Got very drunk.
[leave a comment] - 1999 Terrorvision @ Leas Cliff Hall (Wed 28 Apr 1999) [leave a comment]
- 1999 Suede @ Shepherds Bush Empire (Sun 9 May 1999)
MTV Five Night Stand, would have been a few other bands on the bill... broadcast on MTV from May 17 to May 23, 1999.
[leave a comment] - 1999 Supergrass @ Shepherds Bush Empire (Thu 13 May 1999)
MTV Five Night Stand... wish I could find more details of these online, I know the support acts were good too.
[leave a comment] - 1999 Glastonbury 1999 @ Glastonbury (Thu 24 Jun 1999)
I only remember REM I hope i wrote more on popex at the time that I can find later...
[leave a comment] - 1999 Art @ Wyndhams Theatre (Mon 26 Jul 1999)
A play, a birthday treat, long running, had Art Malik in it and it was Frank Skinner's first night.
[leave a comment] - 1999 Blur @ Goldsmiths College (Thu 26 Aug 1999)
Reading warmup, got very drunk on vodka red bulls, fell in a bush,and you can see me on the South Bank Show Special that was filmed there. Off to Reading the next day.
[leave a comment] - 1999 Embrace @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 17 Sep 1999)
+ Delakota, featuring one of the Senseless Things!
[leave a comment] - 1999 Bernard Butler @ Sound Republic (Thu 7 Oct 1999)
Free gig, recorded for XFM. Beset by tech problems, I think Bernard kicked the barrier down in frustration.
[leave a comment] - 1999 Super Furry Animals @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sun 24 Oct 1999)
+ The Llamas...
[leave a comment] - 1999 Travis @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 29 Oct 1999)
+ Remy Zero
[leave a comment] - 1999 Thunder @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 2 Dec 1999)
+ Kick
[leave a comment] - 1999 Blur @ The Brighton Centre (Fri 10 Dec 1999) [leave a comment]
- 1999 Delirious? @ Shepherds Bush Empire (Mon 20 Dec 1999)
Ha, AWFUL christian rock. I was accompanying a friend who was reviewing or something.
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Here's a list of gigs that happened this week in the area's history... if you can offer any extra information, or any corrections, please leave a comment below...
- 1968 The Moody Blues @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 10 Feb 1968) [leave a comment]
- 1968 The Herd @ Leas Cliff Hall (Tue 13 Feb 1968)
+ The Circuit
[leave a comment]- The Herd 1968I saw The Herd in 1968 and I played in the Support band "The Circuit" with Rod Jones Guitar, Les Peel Vocals, Mick Wilkins Bass, and me Dave Shackle drums. Happy Days. - Dave Shackle
- 1973 Thin Lizzy @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 10 Feb 1973)
Got bottled off possibly, though their manager to be was in the audience.
[leave a comment] - 1984 Diamond Head @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 10 Feb 1984) [leave a comment]
- 1995 Supergrass @ The Joiners (Thu 9 Feb 1995)
plus The Bluetones, a great gig, at a great time.
[leave a comment] - 1996 Number One Cup @ The Joiners (Sun 11 Feb 1996)
and Bennett I think
[leave a comment] - 1998 The Dandy Warhols @ The Garage (Thu 12 Feb 1998)
I think this is the last time the keyboardist took her top off on stage.
[leave a comment] - 1998 Primal Scream @ Brixton Academy (Sat 14 Feb 1998)
Some sort of all nighter, we didn't stay the pace. Was this the first gig with Kevin Shields?
[leave a comment] - 2002 The Charlatans @ Astoria (Mon 11 Feb 2002)
NME Brats?
[leave a comment] - 2006 The Mighty Boosh @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 10 Feb 2006)
Top notch cult TV comedy! Returns only now I think. Looking forward to this one a lot
[leave a comment]- The Mighty BooshNot sure how this hasn't come up on the listings yet but cult TV extravaganza The Mighty Boosh is coming to the LCH in February... Most other dates on the tour have already sold out, so get in quick! Come with us now on journey through time and space to the world of The Mighty Boosh. See all the characters from the cult BBC show as they parade about in front of your naked eyes for a small fee. Witness Mr. Susan the cloth beast as he brandishes his miraculous mirror balls for your enjoyment. Re -
- Weekend reportSuper weekend, starting with The Mighty Boosh at the LCH, funny, good, we felt a bit old though, they do attract a young audience, lots of whom were dressed up. I maybe enjoyed the show a bit more than my companions, though it did feel a bit like a cobbled together string of all the funny characters from the show. It felt like that because it was that, like the TV show and the radio show before it. A few drinks after this in The Clifton, and then home to our massive telly - sorry no pictures of -
- 2006 The Mighty Boosh @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 10 Feb 2006)
The live stage show, in our humble town...
[leave a comment] - 2006 VALENTINES! @ The Grand (Tue 14 Feb 2006)
We are posted as having a Cabaret for Valentines Night but thats changed.
A fantastic gourmet evening. 7 courses of really amazing food. Live romantic music.
[leave a comment]- RE:The Ballroom at the Grand is THE place to be on Valentines night. A 4 course meal and live cabaret. Bring the romance back - sherrynorton
- 2006 DEREK ACORAH @ Leas Cliff Hall (Wed 15 Feb 2006)
TV "psychic"... we get too much of this at the LCH if you ask me.
[leave a comment] - 2007 St. Valentine's Dinner Menu @ Jon's Vinos Y Tapas (Wed 14 Feb 2007)
St. Valentine's dinner menu available at Tim's Vino & Tapas, 3a West Terrace, Folkestone, tel 01303 249900.
[leave a comment] - 2008 ALISON MOYET - SOLD OUT @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 15 Feb 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Main Stage Talent Tournament: Heat 2 @ The Frenchman (Thu 12 Feb 2009)
Battle of the Bands type thing for Sellindge Festival.
[leave a comment]- Free gig Thursday to find the best local talent for music festivalBe there to witness the best local bands battling it out for a spot on the main stage at Sellindge Music Festival 2009. On 22nd January, SMF presented Heat 1 of the Main Stage Talent Tournament to a packed venue in Folkestone, and saw The Little Philistines and Burgundy making it through to the final. This Thursday, five more bands will play their hearts out in hopes of making it through. The bands include Watch This Space, Waterhorse, Us & Them, Monday Street, and Elephants. Two of these -
- 2009 Book Now For Valentines Day @ Number 11 (Sat 14 Feb 2009)
We will be serving a special menu on the evening of Saturday 14th February including Oysters, Fois Gras, Roast Guinea Fowl, Lobster among many other things. We can also cater for vegetarians and vegans. Book now on 01303 259535.
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