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so it wasn't all big name indie bands playing the Metronome every night as I've been led to believe... here's a fascinating republication of gig listings from 1981, from the good people at www.kentgigs.com. Don't forget my Folkestone gig guide though.
We showed in our mailout on Tuesday that we have been supplying the press and music fans with listings for 25 years. It has raised a little interest so we have produced below the gig guide for this week, 25 years ago. Might bring back some memories for some and a chance to air some idle thoughts whilst typing.
Our first Gig Guide actually hit the press on 25th April 1981 in one Folkestone newspaper along with a write up for a band and a photo which was the deal we obtained. This newspaper was the only one who had a gig guide with more than just a couple of lines of information. If hadn't been for the national music press of the time i.e. NME, Sounds and Melody Maker we could have been the inventors of the Gig Guide. We also flyposted throughout the local area in the once many music shops, corner shops and record stores.
There were no computers, email or internet, affordable photocopying or home printers, just handwriting and relying on the local friendly printer who created our masterpieces by a screenprinting process. The newspapers were created by hand-set lead type in wooden blocks. When you went to the local press it was like a factory with clattering typewriters, smoke from the molten lead and guys with dirty hands.
GIG GUIDE A WEEKLY GUIDE TO SOUTH KENT MUSIC VENUES published in 1981
WEDNESDAY 4th NOVEMBER 1981
SPRING FIELD HOTEL (Folkestone) - JUNCTION CITY BLUES BAND
LISMORE HOTEL (Folkestone) - CARLOS & HIS FLAMENCO GUITAR
SOUNDHOUSE (Hawkinge) - STEVES STAG NIGHT - Strippers and Comedians
THE DOVER STAGE (Dover) - Country & Western Night with THE RUSTLERS
RED LION INN (St Margarets) - BREAKAWAYS
THE CASTLE (Ashford) TBC
THURSDAY 5th NOVEMBER 1981
SPRINGFIELD HOTEL (Folkestone) - RONDO
SPITFIRE LEISUREDROME (Hawkinge) - BONFIRE PARTY - B.B.Q. and DISCO
LOUIS ARMSTRONG (Dover) - INVICTA JAZZ BAND
THE ASH TREE (Gillingham) - BREAKAWAYS
FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER 1981
SPRINGFIELD HOTEL (Folkestone) - THE PETE STACEY JAZZ BAND and FRENDS
ROYAL NORFOLK HOTEL (Sandgate) - DENIGH
LISMORE HOTEL (Folkestone) - SILHOUETI'E DISCO
SOUNDHOUSE (Hawkinge) - DISCO 8 - 1.00 am
NEPTUNE MOTEL (Dymchurch) - BREAKAWAYS and FIFTH QUARTER DISCO
LOUIS ARMSTRONG (Dover) - ENRY
RED LION INN (St Margarets) - CITY BLUES BAND
CANTERBURY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Canterbury) - THIN MEN + SUPPORT
THE CASTLE (Ashford) - J.C.B.
SATURDAY 7th ,NOVEMBER 1981
ROYAL NORFOLK HOTEL (Sandgate) - ENGLISH ROGUES
SOUNDHOUSE (Hawkinge) - DISCO 8 - 1.00 am
SPITFIRE LEISUREDROME (Hawkinge) - DISCO with T.R. SOUNDS
NEPTUNE MOTEL (Dymchurch) - FIFTH QUARTER DISCO
LOUIS ARMSTBONG (Dover) - SEVEN ACES JAZZ BAND - Trad. Jazz
RED LION INN (St Margarets) - ENRY
HIGH & DRY (Waldershare) - LIVE MUSIC - Country & Western - Guest Artiste
ASHFORD BREAKERS KEMPTON MANOR (Hothfield) - BREAKAWAYS
THE CASTLE (Ashford) - SANDY BEACH & THE DECKCHAIRS
SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER 1981
Lunchtime - SPRINGFIELD HOTEL (Folkestone) - TRANSATLANTIC BLUES BAND
Evening - SPRINGFIELD HOTEL (Folkestone) - FOLK CLUB - Everyone Welcome
THE GOLDEN ARROW ( Cheri ton) - STAIRES
LISMORE HOTEL (Folkestone) - CARLOS AND HIS FLAMENCO GUITAR
BYBROOK TAVERN (Ashford) THE BYBROOK TAVERNERS - Trad. Jazz
THE COLT (Ashford) - HIS & HERS - Country Duo
MONDAY 9th NOVEMBER 1981
SPRINGFIELD HOTEL (Folkestone) - VERNON WOODWARD
TUESDAY 10th NOVEMBER 1981
THE HIGH AND DRY (Waldershare) - KEEN COUNTRY
2006 :: Comment / reply
Apr4
On a technical level, I don't like www.sosfolkestone.info but that could be just me being a nerd. They do have a little forum there with a lot more activity than this one, and some more info on Roger Dehaan's masterplan for Folkestone, including some pictures. They include this report on his recent presentation:
Over the last week (20th March onwards) Roger De Haan has been presenting his seafront plans to various groups before it goes public on April 1st (open for public consultation).
On Tuesday 21st March, so many people turned up, that two presentations had to be held!
SOS members, Julie Balliu & Simon Everett were lucky enough to be in one of these presentations and have prepared short notes for you to see/read and make your own judgements.
Brief Review:
As you are aware, Roger De Haan owns the Harbour, and has great plans for this area, but he did mention that without the land owned by Jimmy Godden incorporated into the project, the whole thing would not flow as it should do. The thought is that JG will sell the land; if he doesnt it could be met with a compulsory purchase - but only if the community/people of Folkestone want this to happen.
De Haan's legal advisors have been writing to Shepway District Council for a long period of time regarding this issue, with emphasis on the fact of errors in the process/planning application regarding JG land. The Trent plans have not received planning consent as yet, as they are unable to meet the conditions of the Planning Committee of SDC.
As we speak, Trent are currently submitting new plans to the SDC.
It has been found that, under new House of Lords decisions, SDC can change their mind on the Trent/JG planning issue, and they cannot be sued if they do so.
De Haan clearly stated that the whole seafront project is for the people of Folkestone, for its regeneration and its future. He would not be involved in such a thing, if he didnt think the people wanted it. Therefore, if you do like the proposed plans, you must speak out and let your councillor/SDC know of this. Your thoughts and opinions matter.
Please review De Haans aims and objectives, as well as some rather blurred (!) photographs of his proposed plans, which will probably take up to six years to complete.
Find the photos in www.sosfolkestone.info. But then come back here.
2006 :: Comment / reply
Events:
Folkestone Literary Festival Event - Writing to get published 06 Nov 2007 Thom Shaw - Writing to get published Venue: Leas Cliff Hall, Channel Suite. Tickets: £5/£4 Writer for publications including Time Out and Dance Theatre Journal, Thom Shaw wil lead a session on the process of writing and getting published. This event
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Folkestone Literary Festival. Open University Writing Workshop 2 The Grand 18 Nov 2006 Public New Writing Event
Have you always wanted to write creatively but never been sure how to go about it? Led by a tutor from The Open University, this workshop will help you discover new skills, methods and approaches to express yourself a
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Folkestone Literary Festival. Open University Writing Workshop 1 The Grand 18 Nov 2006 Public New Writing Event
Have you always wanted to write creatively but never been sure how to go about it? Led by a tutor from The Open University, this workshop will help you discover new skills, methods and approaches to express yourself a
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Folkestone Literary Festival. Screen South - Successful Shorts: Screening The Other Man by Dictynna Hood Silver Screen Cinema 18 Nov 2006 Public New Writing Event
Writing a good short film is a challenging task, writing award winning shorts can really kick-start the careers of all involved in particular the Writer, Director and main cast. A good short film is real gold dust for
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Folkestone Literary Festival. South-East Authors’ Book Fair The Metropole 18 Nov 2006 Public New Writing Event
Free. 10am-5pm
A selection of the region’s authors will be displaying and selling their varied books, as well as giving short talks about their writing at 11am and 3pm. Come and experience the product of their i
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