2009-11-17GMT06:30:10Me, stagedivingOh yeah this has been worth waiting for here's a clip of me on stage at the London Astoria, 1991. What, you blinked? Watch it again! That's me bottom left for a few seconds.Particularly poignant as it's GONE now. I bought this bootleg video a while a... 2009-11-15GMT09:16:25Noisy night in tonightBizarrely this arrived in the post the other day with no note or anything. There was a return address though, and from that Clare thinks it was sent to her because she signed up for something agreeing to review baby products on some parenting website... 2009-07-15BST07:26:41RT @darryl1974 The demolition of the Astoria in pictures:Goodbye old friend. From my first visit to my last it was a good reliable gig venue. Always more about the people I was with than the venue itself, but still.Haven't mentioned Harry for DAYS! It's mostly that it's hard to think of something nice abou... 2009-01-01GMT12:14:17RE: So long Astoriamrlk.wordpress.com/2008/11/29/london-astoria-concert-and-gig-tickets/this was the brats pass: ;)... 2008-12-31GMT02:21:11So long AstoriaCatching up on what friends have to say, and I find out from Darryl that there is a closing date for the Astoria, LA2, and Metro. The sites of some great gigs, key moments of my time in London probably. A shame. Think my first time there was to see U... 2005-02-17GMT10:46:58Bernard ButlerWe were in the Phoenix artists bar last night before The Tears gig, precisely because it's the kind of place where you might spot somebody... And LO! There was Saint Bernard Butler, dressed like a student in a big coat and hat. I nearly snapped him o... 2004-08-25BST11:09:04GLC Astoria residencyWell, Goldie Lookin' Chain have announced a second night at the Astoria. We're going on the Friday.243 was a gentle breeze into work today, it's quite a nice journey through Dalston, Shoreditch, Old Street etc...... 2004-07-22BST08:21:34GLC play the AstoriaGLC play London Astoria on the 22nd of October, tickets here... Goldie Lookin' Chain tickets for other areas, I know they're playing Edinburgh too.Probably John The White Rapper as support.Goldie Lookin' Chain tickets Folkestone, Goldie Lookin' Chain... 2004-02-05GMT07:57:04My Morning JacketMy Morning Jacket, the favourites of Dave Grohl and also Clare's brother, are playing the Astoria in February...My Morning Jacket @ ASTORIA, LONDON, (Thu 5 Feb 2004)If you'd like to know when My Morning Jacket tickets become available click here if y... 2003-12-18GMT06:34:19RicardoIt's a bit crap putting reality TV types up here (he was the Brazillian hairdresser from "The Salon"), but he's quite an entertainer by all accounts, he tends to dress as a lady when he's going to showbizzy type affairs, but at Suede on Saturday Nigh... 2003-12-15GMT12:14:31Mike LeighI was expecting to see a big bundle of celebs at the last ever Suede gig at the Astoria on Saturday night, but as we stood downstairs I missed all the usual melee in the Keith Moon Bar... I DID however see Mike Leigh in the Phoenix Theatre bar before... 2003-12-15GMT10:22:20Suede were amazingSo glad we went to the Astoria to see Suede on Saturday, they were fantastic. They played two sets, the first being all the non singles that they say they wanted to play - coincidentally it was all their best songs, all the songs they've been ignorin... 2003-12-13GMT07:00:23Suede @ 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... 2003-12-03GMT07:30:24Belle and Sebastian @ London AstoriaWell, this is the day we've picked, hope it's a good 'un...2003-11-12GMT12:01:15Sophie Ellis BextorSaw Sophie in the bar of <a href="/popEx/1/0/7/3/8/6/1/">The Darkness gig last night</a>, and also at the after show. Thought of telling her I'd heard she was dead, but I expect she's had that a lot.2003-11-12GMT11:51:46Ralph LittleSaw our Anthony in the Phoenix bar before The Darkness gig at the Astoria, also in the Astoria, and also at the after show party, at Rouge, also on Charing Cross road. He was following me around.... 2003-11-12GMT11:39:31Mark OwenSaw little Mark Owen first of all in the queue for the queue outside the Astoria for the Darkness homecoming gig. Yes, queueing outside, like everyone else, there's a man who's not lost the common touch. He had long hair, and a sparkly top on. Saw hi... 2003-11-12GMT11:14:03Don'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 ... 2003-11-11GMT09:00:55Darkness @ London AstoriaThe Darkness are playing a Carling Homecoming gig at the Astoria, possibly win tickets at www.carlinglive.comDon't forget the Darkness ticket exchange and at www.popex.com from Monday!... 2003-10-30GMT10:19:09New Darkness GigThe Darkness are doing a Carling Homecoming gig at London Astoria on the 11th of November... stay tuned here for a chance to win tickets, or if you want an extra chance check out carlinglive.com - they are giving away 200 pairs.Don't apply for them i... 2003-06-13BST07:56:55Joel and SteveWe spotted Joel and Steve from Athlete at the packed out Grandaddy gig at the Astoria last night. That is all. 2003-05-13BST09:55:01Phil DanielsBlur brough Phil Daniels on at their gig last night... oh no thought the crowd... but NO Parklife! They possibly did a song called My White Noise instead, it's track zero on the new album Think Tank...... 2003-05-13BST09:51:55Steve LamacqHe introduced Blur, last night, 12th May.2003-05-13BST09:42:06A LibertineThe singer probably, he barged past us in the bar. Last night at Blur. Zzzzz...<br /><br />Apparently Zoe and Norm were there too, my mate saw them. But I didn't.2003-05-13BST09:38:40AthleteWhat were they doing supporting Blur? It's only two weeks since they headlined and sold out the same venue.... anyway, spotting them on the stage doesn't count at all, but I noticed them being bigged up by their possee in the "VIP" bit of the Astoria... 2003-05-13BST09:09:11Giiiigs, is there no endBlur were ace last night at the Astoria, much more of a mix of old and new than I expected, which was a treat as I don't know the new album. New guitarist stood like a sessionist, not drawing attention to himself either with presence or ability reall... 2003-05-01BST03:46:59Light Bulb HeadThe guy with the big head (sorry, don't know the name) from BBC Choice Liquid News was at the Athlete gig last night. Other than that it was completely bereft of celebs. And music fans.2003-04-16BST06:03:39Ricky GervaisJust saw him a minute ago; at about 4.15 on Wed 16 April. He was walking along in the sunshine looking quite pleased with his lot. I would be if I was him; he looked like he was going to have a nice sit down in Soho Sq, while I've had to go back to m... 2003-02-25GMT01:35:26The BlursHi i am new i got here from the link on http://www.popex.com/profiles/BLUR/No not really... a mate just mailed to say he'd heard from another mate that Blur were doing 4 nights at the Astoria in May... anyone heard anything yet? Nothing on the ticket... 2002-12-05GMT05:55:39Rolling Stones play London AstoriaGet your Rolling Stones tickets here! They're in the UK in August:Twickenham Stadium, 23rdLONDON ASTORIA, 27thWembley Arena, 29th Is that right? Mad as you like - tickets on sale here from 9am... if no joy there, try here...The Stones were one of abo... 2009-07-16BST01:38:01Foo FightersReading warmup at the Astoria... aargh, who will video LOST for us?... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Foo-Fighters-Astoria/10476.html"><img alt="Foo Fighters" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3395790478_8e29be2962_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Foo-Fighters-Astoria/10476.html">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-07-16BST01:38:01Goldie Lookin' Chain <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Goldie-Lookin-Chain-Astoria/9153.html"><img alt="Goldie Lookin' Chain" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3395790478_8e29be2962_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Goldie-Lookin-Chain-Astoria/9153.html">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-07-04BST06:02:54The PoguesOr was it just Shane McGowan? And was it Brixton or the Astoria?. Support from I Am Kloot anyway I wrote about it on popex. Ah, I was not there anyway.... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/The-Pogues-Brixton-Academy/128369.html">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-07-16BST01:38:01TravisNME Brats, plus Ultrasound, The Hybrids and Unbelievable Truth. There's a good chance I was at this, I had staff passes for the whole week. There was a Pavement and [artist]Super Furry An... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Travis-Astoria/57001.html"><img alt="Travis" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3395790478_8e29be2962_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Travis-Astoria/57001.html">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-07-16BST01:38:01The Lightning SeedsNME Brats show? Plus Octopus, Mundy and Stereophonics again apparently. Must have been a week of gigs around this time.<br /><img src="http://www.ibizaa-z.com/misc/tickets/lightningseeds_astoria_1997.jpg" /> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/The-Lightning-Seeds-Astoria/11721.html"><img alt="The Lightning Seeds" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3395790478_8e29be2962_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/The-Lightning-Seeds-Astoria/11721.html">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-07-16BST01:38:01NME Bratbus tourThe Bluetones, Cardigans, Heavy Stereo and Fluffy.... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/NME-Bratbus-tour-Astoria/9180.html"><img alt="NME Bratbus tour" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3395790478_8e29be2962_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/NME-Bratbus-tour-Astoria/9180.html">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-07-16BST01:38:01Under Neath WhatI was in the queue for this gig and bought a fanzine off someone. Did I know Metallica were doing a secret gig just a few doors down at the Marquee club? Why on earth did I stay at the Astoria? Bah...... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Under-Neath-What-Astoria/9848.html"><img alt="Under Neath What" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3395790478_8e29be2962_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Under-Neath-What-Astoria/9848.html">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>