La, from Folkestone GeraldPauly Backstage at Elton John's new year's eve party... This doesn't actually sound like a bad deal, New Year's Eve is always expensive and disappointing, how do you best tickets for Elton John, at the 'Dome, free drinks and an after show party too? All for less than 300 quid. Regular tickets are around t... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11769/Backstage+at+Elton+John%27s+new+year%27s+eve+party...">Rated 5.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11769/Backstage+at+Elton+John%27s+new+year%27s+eve+party...">more</a>... 7.0000,51.4848,0 This page only gets responded to every few months, but I could run a poll on the home page if you're interested... Who should play Folkestone? Who I would like to come to Folkestone (again in some cases):The Cure (ha!)The Magic NumbersSuper Furry AnimalsDavid Devant and his Spirit WifeBelle and SebastianSuede (maybe they'll get back together soon)This is not for Zoo Thousand / ZOO9 is it? T... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11767/This+page+only+gets+responded+to+every+few+months%2C+but+I+could+run+a+poll+on+the+home+page+if+you%27re+interested...+Who+should+play+Folkestone%3F"><img alt="This page only gets responded to every few months, but I could run a poll on the home page if you're interested... Who should play Folkestone?" src="http://static.flickr.com/95/254850902_0122217ed3_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11767/This+page+only+gets+responded+to+every+few+months%2C+but+I+could+run+a+poll+on+the+home+page+if+you%27re+interested...+Who+should+play+Folkestone%3F">more</a>... 1.1832,51.0813,0 Coldplay tickets Coldplay play Wembley, Hampden Park and Lancashire County Cricket Club in September next year, some very big gigs indeed, and Ticketmaster will have some special packages here. Regular tickets also go on sale at 9.30am today.ColdplayColdplayColdplayC... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11765/Coldplay+tickets">more</a>... -0.2796,51.5558,0 Work is underway at Escondido Walked past last night, it's not ready to reopen yet (looks like half the kitchen is in the dining room) but work is definitely underway... hopefully it will be open again soon. <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11763/Work+is+underway+at+Escondido"><img alt="Work is underway at Escondido" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11763/Work+is+underway+at+Escondido">Rated 7.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11763/Work+is+underway+at+Escondido">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0738,0 Lone Star Comedy, now with added German standup The line up consists of Henning Wehn, Liam Mullone, Jim Smallman and a newcomer’s act.Henning Wehn is the German Comedy Ambassador to the UK. He calmly and clinically debunks the idea that Germans do not have a sense of humour.Henning does this by ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11755/Lone+Star+Comedy%2C+now+with+added+German+standup">Rated 5.28/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11755/Lone+Star+Comedy%2C+now+with+added+German+standup">more</a>... 1.1815,51.0803,0 Bar Below opening night Friday 14th November Just seen a poster at work. Actually this was open ages ago, we went there for New Years once when Chambers cancelled. Some kind of relaunch then. There will be a DJ and live entertainment:Opening Friday 14th November @ 18:00 – 23:00 with; DJ JDP spi... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11691/Bar+Below+opening+night+Friday+14th+November"><img alt="Bar Below opening night Friday 14th November" src="http://semstudio.co.uk/lavue/images/front_fs.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11691/Bar+Below+opening+night+Friday+14th+November">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11691/Bar+Below+opening+night+Friday+14th+November">more</a>... 1.1795,51.0782,0 Dingwalls Don't think I enjoyed it, from what I wrote on popex. Shame, I thought I liked Spearmint!... <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">more</a>... -0.1459,51.5415,0 Gulbenkian Theatre The new comedy by Stewart Lee, directed by Owen LewisWith Simon Munnery as Queen Elizabeth I and Miles Jupp as Sir Walter Raleigh.... <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2300/Gulbenkian+Theatre">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2300/Gulbenkian+Theatre">more</a>... 1.0694,51.2982,0 The Sandgate Hotel at The Sandgate Hotel, Esplanade, Sandgate. (Lee Westwood) Brighton based legend plays his unique guitar compositions in his own renowned style. 14:00-17:00 <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/1923/The+Sandgate+Hotel">Rated 5.35/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/1923/The+Sandgate+Hotel">more</a>... 1.1342,51.0724,0 Julie Rose Stadium - Welcome to the Euro 5 Man Championships, the all-action end of season spectacular where Europe's best paintball teams slug it out to secure the coveted title! Julie Rose Stadium, Ashford, Kent ASHFORD TN24 9QP <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/3702/Julie+Rose+Stadium">more</a>... 0.8970,51.1623,0 Tim's Vinos and Tapas St. Valentine's dinner menu available at Tim's Vino & Tapas, 3a West Terrace, Folkestone, tel 01303 249900. <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas"><img alt="Tim's Vinos and Tapas" src="http://static.flickr.com/25/36610194_67483589d7_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas">more</a>... 1.1790,51.0782,0 Main (our calendar) Lanterns <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/1/Main+%28our+calendar%29">more</a>... 1.1646,51.0799,0 Caernarvon Castle <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/last+rockers+club">Last Rockers Club</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2082/Caernarvon+Castle">more</a>... -0.1453,51.5416,0 Barfly The Darkness play a music passport show at Barfly London... Not sure whether to use up one of my competition entries on them, as I've seen them so many times...... <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly">more</a>... -0.1500,51.5433,0 12 Bar Club MJ Hibbett is doing his first gig of the year at the 12 Bar Club, that's Denmark Street isn't it? Onstage 9pm, 26th Feb at the monthly Hieronymous Bisch Bosch night... seeya there.Last night's Valentine's pub crawl was very nice, we st... <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2079/12+Bar+Club">more</a>... -0.1292,51.5155,0 Leas Cliff Hall plus <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/goldie+lookin%27+chain">Goldie Lookin' Chain</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2/Leas+Cliff+Hall"><img alt="Leas Cliff Hall" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2/Leas+Cliff+Hall">Rated 4.86/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2/Leas+Cliff+Hall">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Metro I've got a tiny bit of video footage of this one. <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2078/Metro">more</a>... -0.1445,51.5129,0 Astoria 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. <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/95/Astoria">more</a>... -0.1306,51.5160,0 Hammersmith Odeon The Darkness on the turn I would say, possibly the last good gig... <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/161/Hammersmith+Odeon">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/161/Hammersmith+Odeon">more</a>... -0.2251,51.4908,0 The Cross With free bar and rock karaoke! Just found invites and a promotional sick bag, was I that bad? <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2107/The+Cross">more</a>... -0.1243,51.5364,0 Brixton Academy Glastonbury warmup <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/152/Brixton+Academy">more</a>... -0.1152,51.4654,0 The Garage + Saint Rose + Corporation:Blend <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/142/The+Garage">more</a>... -0.1038,51.5466,0 Bull and Gate Some sort of twee indie bear themed evening. Last minute addition to the bill were <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/the+futureheads">The Futureheads</a> for some reason. <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2086/Bull+and+Gate">more</a>... -0.1412,51.5504,0