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- 2003 Snooker @ Wembley Arena (Wed 5 Feb 2003)
Jimmy White beat Peter Ebdon
[leave a comment] - 2003 Bowling For Soup @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sun 23 Feb 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 Def Leppard @ Brixton Academy (Thu 27 Feb 2003)
support from The Darkness and Ricky Warwick.
[leave a comment] - 2003 Turin Brakes @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 14 Mar 2003)
+ I Am Kloot
[leave a comment] - 2003 The Darkness @ 93 Feet East (Tue 25 Mar 2003)
BANG Magazine launch party, free booze! Plus another band, was it The Libertines again?
[leave a comment] - 2003 The Darkness @ Astoria (Sat 5 Apr 2003)
Was this the Carling "Homecoming" type event?
[leave a comment]- The day of the gigXFM might still be giving away tickets for the Darkness Carling Homecoming today, listen online at xfm.co.uk... -
- Darkness reviewread my review of The Darkness Carling Homecoming here... very good. -
- Don't Let The Bells EndLet's set aside for a moment that any sort of "homecoming" for The Darkness should certainly be at The Barfly in London's very own Camden Town, as it's where they did their first half a dozen or so proper gigs. Last night's show at The Astoria was a triumph. Three costume changes for Justin, an impromptu walkabout in the crowd, spectacular pyrotechnics, a storm of glitter, autumn leaves, and shock of shocks SOME NEW MATERIAL! The long awaited Christmas Single was garnished with a choir of tiny c -
- Do you remember this one Dom?Think this is the gig I mean: The Darkness live at The Astoria. I'm spending the evening looking for old gig footage. This one is not so old (1993?) but is a classic, definitely a highlight of the gigography. Reminiscing to myself about the gig now so am going to write it up now as I recall it, apologies in advance for inaccuracies and inconsistencies. If you are reading this in the authorised biography after I am dead then please feel free to ask for a refund. Rarely for a gig I am post -
- 2003 Paul McCartney @ Earls Court (Fri 18 Apr 2003)
Mothers Day present for Mum and Clare's mum, we went with them and Dad and Emma. Jim missed out as he has been to more gigs with us before...
[leave a comment] - 2003 Placebo @ Leas Cliff Hall (Mon 21 Apr 2003) [leave a comment]
- Placebo 2003Placebo in 2003 was cancelled!! - CC
- 2003 The Wildhearts @ Leas Cliff Hall (Tue 29 Apr 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 Athlete @ Astoria (Wed 30 Apr 2003)
ZZZzzzz
[leave a comment] - 2003 Reef @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 8 May 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 VH1 Divas @ MGM Grand (Thu 22 May 2003)
Chaka Khan, Celine Dion, Mary J Blige, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Jewel, Lisa Marie Presley, Ashanti, Shania Twain, Pat Benatar, Isley Brothers, Queen Latifah, Sharon Osbourne and STEVIE WONDER!
[leave a comment]- Viva Las VegasI have been in that Las Vegas, nice place, shame about the food, for me anyway. Had a nice grilled vege sub from Quizno's on the way home, but apart from that it's not the best place for a vegan. Breakfast was fried potato and spicy tomato sauce, more than I'd eat at home, but not a lot considering the choice available to everyone else. Not many of the restaurants made any concession at all to vegetarians on their menu, so no hope for me. On place that did was Olives in the Bellagio hotel. But i - pauly
- 2003 REM @ Brixton Academy (Tue 24 Jun 2003)
Glastonbury warmup
[leave a comment]- Glastonbury ChecklistSaw REM last night at Brixton Academy and it's put me right in the mood for Glastonbury, here are the things I have packed so far, please help, what have I forgot? [*] festival ticket [*] train ticket [*] tent and sleeping bag [*] toilet roll and wet wipes [*] hay fever medication and nurofen recovery meltlet things [*] foldinging chair (new, very exciting) [*] Pac-Safe [*] spare pair of socks [*] bag, to piss in and throw at Moby Also, OOH, new feature - if you just got a ma - pauly
- 2003 Polyphonic Spree @ Leas Cliff Hall (Tue 8 Jul 2003)
with Mull Historical Society, Hope of the States and The Hokum Clones
[leave a comment] - 2003 Tony Hadley @ Leas Cliff Hall (Wed 9 Jul 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 Blazin' Squad @ Leas Cliff Hall (Wed 23 Jul 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 Fun Lovin' Criminals @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sun 14 Sep 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 Mis-Teeq @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 9 Oct 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 Duran Duran @ Forum (Mon 13 Oct 2003)
Celeb-tastic, we were sat just a couple of rows behind Stephen Fry.
Not sure if this was the 14th or the 13 though...
[leave a comment]- Duran Duran @ Kentish Town ForumGig last night was ace, though Duran Duran themselves didn't put on too much of a performance, at least to start with, they were happy with standing there knowing the crowd were loving them. The atmosphere in the venue was great, and best of all it was stalking-TASTIC! We were stood right by Stephen Fry, and also Mark Owen, who for some reason was dressed like Tom Baker's Doctor Who, with a big hat and scarf. Also spotted Gabrielle, Toby Anstis, and Phil's bird Kate from 'Stenders. Apparently Vi - pauly
- 2003 AC/DC @ Hammersmith Odeon (Tue 21 Oct 2003)
Special gig, we had to queue all day for tickets. Support from Hundred Reasons.
[leave a comment]- NNNNNNNN \m/AC/DC play Hammersmith Odeon! Normally you'd get acdc... but not this time. -
- Up early to get those AC/DC ticketsC'mon... Good weekend though, started slightly fuzzy with booze, then met the parents for a curry at the Punjab in Covent Garden, then saw David Blaine in his box, he really does seem to be there, I don't get what the trick is still. Is David Blaine cheating? Then a mooch round Borough Market, got some New Forest cider, then an equally fantastic curry in the Anglo Asian, then a mooch round Spitalfields Market, a very productive weekend, hope the week can be as good... already have lined up Chi - pauly
- Keep smoking JustinStill no confirmation as to whether tonight's Darkness gig is still on or not (after Liverpool, Folkestone and Portsmouth were all postponed), but I could do with it being put off for a bit... Saw AC/DC last night, also at Hammersmith Odeon Apollo, and I'm not sure there's enough room in one week for that much ROCK. Rumours about the venue now being a higher capacity than Brixton Academy are very hard to believe, it certainly feels smaller. The sloping of the floor is the same, if not steeper, -
- 2003 Level 42 @ Leas Cliff Hall (Tue 21 Oct 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 The Darkness @ Hammersmith Odeon (Wed 22 Oct 2003)
The Darkness on the turn I would say, possibly the last good gig...
[leave a comment]- Darkness Cancelled!There's a rumour going around that tonigh's show at Leas Cliff Hall might be off, because Justin Hawkins has lost his voice... Call the venue to check if you're travelling a long way! I'm still looking for a ticket for it, or the rescheduled show... - pauly
- 2003 Bruce Forsyth @ Theatre Royal Haymarket (Sun 26 Oct 2003)
Charity comedy thing, cool as, lots of names present, including Ian McKellen. Search the blog, I must have written this one up...
[leave a comment]- Comedy Tonight TooCharity show at the Theatre Royal Haymarket... decided not to go for the gala buffet tickets, even though Clare's fave Ian McKellan MIGHT be there... there couldn't offer any guarantees on the phone, so it could easily just have been a Sunday night in a room full of very old people. Ross Noble really stands out on that bill, he's the youngest performer there by about forty years. That was written BEFORE the show, now the after... great night, Ross Noble was the best by far, mostly because the -
- 2003 The Mavericks @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sun 2 Nov 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 stellastarr* @ Islington Academy (Mon 24 Nov 2003)
plus The Ordinary Boys and The 22s. Looks like everyone was there to see the Ordinary Boys, but I thought they were a bit ordinary... stellastarr were OK, not quite as convincing as on record though.
[leave a comment] - 2003 The Levellers @ Leas Cliff Hall (Mon 1 Dec 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 Belle & Sebastian @ Astoria (Wed 3 Dec 2003)
Karaoke as a warm up act? Or was it Franz Ferdinand? We went in late and missed all that, but a friend of a friend did get up and sing Lazy Line Painter Jane with the band.
[leave a comment]- Belle and Sebastian TicketsLondon Astoria just went on sale here, get in quick! - pauly
- 2003 Turbonegro @ Mean Fiddler (Mon 8 Dec 2003)
Whole lot of sailor hats in the audience, great gig!
[leave a comment]- Turbonegro @ LA2 / Mean FiddlerDon't you wish you'd bought Darkness tickets when I first mentioned them? [*]Turbo Negro @ MEAN FIDDLER, LONDON, (Mon 8 Dec) [*]Turbo Negro @ Mean Fiddler, London (Mon 8 Dec) [info / details] [*]Turbo Negro @ TJ's, Newport, Gwent (Tue 9 Dec) [info / details] [*]Turbonegro @ GLASGOW GARAGE, GLASGOW, (Thu 11 Dec) [*]Turbo Negro @ Manchester University, Manchester (Fri 12 Dec) [info / details] [*]Turbonegro @ Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, West Sussex (Mon 15 Dec) [info / details] If you'd -
- 2003 Status Quo @ Leas Cliff Hall (Mon 8 Dec 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 Status Quo @ Leas Cliff Hall (Tue 9 Dec 2003) [leave a comment]
- 2003 Suede @ Astoria (Sat 13 Dec 2003)
Last gig ever! Played some great sets, the gig seemingly got chopped short, we left to the ghostly strains of "We'll Meet Again"... I hope we do.
[leave a comment]- SuedeSuede play London, 12th of December, bit steep though... do I do nothing but complain about costs? Am I mean? At least it's a proper gig that we have a chance of getting tickets to, after the fiasco that was the ICA. Tickets, concert tickets, gig tickets, more ticket info to go here Popex has been down at the weekend, the box hasn't been right since it was moved - a new logging process seems to have been started, I deleted the file and there was some unattached data filling up the hard disk. - pauly
- Suede @ London AstoriaMan I'm spending too much on gigs, but it's turning into a really good year for good bands touring... Just got Suede tickets, it's good that they've added a new date at a smaller venue... Also GOOD that it's a Saturday night, we can really make a day of it, but not so good that it's the Astoria on a Saturday, the gig will end at about 10pm so they can start clearing everyone out to get a club night in there... [*]Suede @ GLASGOW ACADEMY, GLASGOW (Sun 7 Dec) [*]Suede @ Manchester University, M -
- 2003 Travis @ Alexandra Palace (Sat 20 Dec 2003)
plus Kings Of Leon who were OK, Travis a bit boring. VERY annoyed by the Carling-ness of it all and so we left early to get a proper drink.
[leave a comment] - 2003 Damon Albarn @ Neighbourhood (Mon 22 Dec 2003)
Democrazy, bit worthy really, and not that thrilling, but nice to be somehwere trendy for a change...
[leave a comment]- Damon AlbarnBit indulgent last night I thought, and not all that impressive, but nice enough. Neighbourhood is a good venue though, shame it's so far away. It's VERY West London, I'm not sure I've been to another gig where we've bought bottles of wine over the bar. Turns out there are loads of pubs called The Crown (or some variation) near Tottenham Court Road, and we were all waiting for each other in different ones. Still enjoying the Gonga album. - pauly
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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...
- 1976 Roger Chapman @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 29 May 1976) [leave a comment]
- 1984 Black Flag @ Pipers Nightclub (Fri 25 May 1984)
[leave a comment]@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 Folkestone
- 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 Folkestone I'm guessing it's a previous name for Pipers but anyone know for sure? I got in touch with @FenlandGent but they had no idea, they were just pleased to see a mention of their favourite bands playing a double bill like that in an old NME. Anyone out there gigging in the 1980s who might have been at this gig? -
- 1984 Petula Clark @ Leas Cliff Hall (Wed 30 May 1984) [leave a comment]
- 1985 Hawkwind @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 1 Jun 1985) [leave a comment]
- 1990 Little Angels @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 31 May 1990)
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...
[leave a comment] - 1992 PJ Harvey @ The Metronome (Thu 28 May 1992)
before she started applying makeup
[leave a comment] - 1994 Blur @ Southampton University (Sat 28 May 1994)
+ Sleeper. On the Parklife tour. Shoulda gone to this one...
[leave a comment] - 1998 The Dandy Warhols @ Electric Ballroom (Mon 1 Jun 1998)
I think my favourites the 60ft Dolls supported, and then promptly split up :-(
[leave a comment] - 2000 Gene @ The Scala (Sat 27 May 2000)
think I was at this, I wrote about it on popex
[leave a comment] - 2005 The Keith Barret Show @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 28 May 2005)
Contemporary comedy, award winning to I'm sure
[leave a comment] - 2006 The Chariot @ Lanterns (Fri 26 May 2006)
+ Architects + Bound By Blood + two more bands TBC
[leave a comment] - 2006 Quiz @ Chambers (Sun 28 May 2006)
What is the regular night for this quiz then..? Sort of first Sunday of the month? Or is it last Sunday? Best give them a shout to check - 01304 204759
[leave a comment] - 2007 Jazz Club @ The Grand (Thu 31 May 2007) The Jazz Club, Every Thursday at 8pm in Keppels Bar.
For more information please contact:
The Grand
The Leas
Folkestone
Kent
Tel: 01303 222 222 20:00
[leave a comment] - 2007 Colin Fry & Tony Stockwell @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 1 Jun 2007) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Open on Monday bank holiday @ The Hermitage (Mon 26 May 2008)
Wew are open on Monday from 10am for coffees, leaf teas, breakfasts, fixed menu, or normal - up to you
[leave a comment] - 2008 Family event - Pond dipping - explore & make day @ RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve. (Thu 29 May 2008)
booking essential. RSPB Dungeness Reserve, Boulderwell Farm, Dungeness Road, Lydd, TN29 9PN. T. 01797-320588. 13:30-15:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 FOLKESTONE CARNIVAL CABARET NIGHT AT THE PAVILION @ The Pavilion (Thu 29 May 2008)
Venue: the Pavilion, East Cliff, Folkestone. Tickets ÂGBP20.00 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 want
[leave a comment] - 2008 FCFC presents: The General (1926 @ Silver Screen Cinema (Thu 29 May 2008)
Venue: The Silver Screen Cinema, Guildhall Street, Folkestone. Annual membership: ÂGBP8; Members admission: ÂGBP3; Guest admission: ÂGBP4.50. Membership enquiries: 01303-245812. 10:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 Yves Langlois @ Hook and Hatchet (Thu 29 May 2008)
Superb Cajun Night, Yves Langlois back for a short time from France.This will be a great night out.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Jimmy Carr - Repeat Offender @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 30 May 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 MTV - Pimp My Ride Party @ Club Onyx (Fri 30 May 2008)
Tim Westwood live at Club Indigo, Marine Gardens, Folkestone. supported by top london DJ': Spencer Thug P Craig Jones DJ Principal Tickets: ÂGBP10 in advance or more on the door! Advance tickets Info: 07784246470 07894853964 01303-252200. Advance ti
[leave a comment] - 2008 Andy Lester's Bluetrain @ Quayside Bar (Fri 30 May 2008)
Blues. 9pm Free Entry
[leave a comment] - 2008 Lone Star Comedy @ The Tower Theatre Conversion (Sat 31 May 2008)
featuring Mitch Benn, a name off TV and that! Yes the Lone Star Comedy Club has moved here now.
[leave a comment]- Lone Star Comedy moves to the Tower TheatreThe Lone Star Comedy Club returns at a new venue – The Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe in Cheriton, near Folkestone – on Saturday May 31st with MITCH BENN, MICHAEL FABBRI, compere MAFF BROWN and a newcomer’s act. Now the home of FHODS, the Tower Theatre is currently the town’s best-kept secret and is the old Garrison Church at the Shorncliffe barracks. There are about 300 seats in the auditorium and a Full bar service. Drinks will be available before the show starts, in the interval -
- 2008 Daniel Kitson @ Gulbenkian Theatre (Sat 31 May 2008)
Stand-Up. 7.45pm
[leave a comment] - 2009 Beyonce "I AM...FIERCE" - ON-STAGE Package @ O2 Arena (Tue 26 May 2009)
Be on stage with Beyonce, and only just under A GRAND!!!
[leave a comment] - 2009 ACOUSFEST @ The Office (Wed 27 May 2009)
ACOUSFEST is back on WED MAY 27TH @ the office bar in folkestone with live music from LONGSPOON,ALEX WILSON & MARK HOWARD 7-10pm
[leave a comment] - 2009 Sandgate Comedy Club @ The Sandgate Hotel (Thu 28 May 2009)
The last Thursday of every month, 7pm-11pm at Folkestone's famous Sandgate Comedy Club
[leave a comment]- missing gig infoA date for your diary - the last Thursday of every month, 7pm-11pm at Folkestone's famous Sandgate Comedy Club Thursday 28th May 2009 featuring... Ali Cook Ali performs magic with a mischievous and surreal attitude. He has written and performed seven of his own TV series in the last few years. Star of Channel 4's Dirty Tricks. "Funny, sharp and interesting. A real rising star" - Christian O'Connell Virgin Radio "The next big thing" - The Sunday Times See Ali's website for m - Ray
- 2009 Nickelback - Gold Reserved Rockstar Package @ O2 Arena (Thu 28 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Nickelback @ O2 Arena (Thu 28 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Ricky Gervais @ Theatre Royal Winchester (Fri 29 May 2009)
Trying out some new material in a show called Work In Progress - enjoy!
[leave a comment]- Ricky Gervais ticketsWoo, after my call for tickets for Ricky Gervais (my sister was very keen to see him in Winchester) there is a full tour including Portsmouth Guildhall (6th, 7th, and 8th of October). So that works out well for everyone then! He's also doing Glasgow, Oxford, Newcastle, Ipswich, Manchester, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Sheffield, Blackpool, and Brighton. JESUS, BLACKPOOL, NO! No London dates yet, guessing it will be a residency at the O2 Arena eventually though... Not available on ticketmaster yet -
- 2009 enid @ Bush Hall (Fri 29 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Nickelback - Platinum Pit Rockstar Package @ Sheffield Arena (Fri 29 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Nickelback in Sheffield @ Sheffield Arena (Fri 29 May 2009) [leave a comment]
- 2009 Clothes swap @ Quarterhouse (Sat 30 May 2009)
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- 2010 Chris Addison @ Quarterhouse (Fri 28 May 2010)
Mr Chris Addison off Bafta Award-winning comedy The Thick of It, In The Loop, Skins, Lab Rats and his own brand new 5 live show '7 day Sunday', is back with a brand new show of his critically acclaimed stand-up
[leave a comment] - 2010 Hardeep Singh Kohli - The Nearly Naked Chef @ Quarterhouse (Sat 29 May 2010)
This celebrated broadcaster, raconteur, writer and cook combines comedy with inventive cuisine in a wonderfully funny, laid back evening's entertainment
[leave a comment] - 2010 Tom Binns in... Ivan Brackenbury's Hospital Radio Remix @ Quarterhouse (Sun 30 May 2010) [leave a comment]
- 2011 Complete Vegetable Stew @ Royal Festival Hall (Fri 27 May 2011)
Part of Stewart Lee week at the Southbank Centre, sounds brilliant.
[leave a comment]- Stewart Lee's Austerity BingeThis looks ace, a kind of indoor festival curated by Stewart Lee but we unfortunately have two nights away from Harry the previous weekend so we can't do it, bah. If you can go have a good time for me. We are going to Wireless festival in July, just worked out that we can get a cheap hotel and it makes sense to so we're in there. Shame the other bands apart from Pulp aren't more to my taste but it will be a good day -
- 2011 Lost and Found in Folkestone @ Georges House Gallery (Fri 27 May 2011)
New exhibition opens today
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