Rock from Folkestone GeraldPauly Sandbanks menu Been sent the Sandbanks restaurant (fancy new restaurant at the Pavilion), so here you go. Sounds ambitious but is apparently great, review to follow.STARTERS Creamed Sweetcorn Soup with a Poached Hen EggFour Pounds Ninety Pence Carpaccio of Beef ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11539/Sandbanks+menu">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11539/Sandbanks+menu">more</a>... 1.1957,51.0837,0 AC/DC want YOU for their new video Enter here for a chance to be in their new video. It's in London, on Friday. If only it was at The Leas Club in Folkestone where I already have plans to be for a friend's leaving do, I'd be THERE!... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11500/AC%2FDC+want+YOU+for+their+new+video">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11500/AC%2FDC+want+YOU+for+their+new+video">more</a>... 1.1773,51.0775,0 Hot Leg tonight Hot Leg tonight at Proud Galleries, Camden, That London. Bit concerned about it really, got to leg it out of work at a pretty busy time for us, lots on at the moment. Leaving a little early anyway, train to London, hurriedly catch up with friends tha... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11495/Hot+Leg+tonight"><img alt="Hot Leg tonight" src="http://www.atproud.net/images/upload/gallery.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11495/Hot+Leg+tonight">more</a>... -0.1480,51.5422,0 MJ Hibbett's Exciting Life In Rock is off to Edinburgh NOW! The Last Working Day Of The Month, Issue 42-------------------------------------------(MJ Hibbett & The Validators FACT, July 31st 2008)Hello all, and welcome to this FESTIVAL FUNTIME edition of the newsletter. Let's GO!GIGS TO COMEThis month I shall... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11465/MJ+Hibbett%27s+Exciting+Life+In+Rock+is+off+to+Edinburgh+NOW%21">more</a>... -3.1861,55.9462,0 CLUB CHICKEN ROYALE WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY! Club Chicken Royale returns at the Dry Bar on Wednesday 16th July with a sizzling lineup of live bands and DJs! LIVE:MOLLOY! effin' brilliant angular electro pop rock!GLUCKSKINDER! progressive, alternative, visual!FALLING MAJESTIES! psychedelia, elec... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11356/CLUB+CHICKEN+ROYALE+WEDNESDAY+16TH+JULY%21">Rated 4.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11356/CLUB+CHICKEN+ROYALE+WEDNESDAY+16TH+JULY%21">more</a>... -0.0990,51.5197,0 Psst, wanna buy a Tracey Emin? A GREAT day around Folkestone today, it was the start of the Triennial and there was tonnes to see. Number one activity was hunting down the Tracey Emin's before they got stolen. She'd cast several bronze sculptures of abandoned baby clothes that she... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">Rated 5.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 Too old to rock have my new starter at work, our industrial placement from Canterbury University for the year. He seems a nice guy, but in making conversation I asked him what he was listening to... Simply Red! Phil Collins! Robbie Williams! This guy is not even twe... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11318/Too+old+to+rock">more</a>... -1.3749,52.8302,0 Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08 Hevy is extremely excited to be presenting their biggest event so far this August, featuring two of their favourite upcoming bands supporting Turin Brakes at the Leas Cliff Hall.Leas Cliff Hall, FolkestoneFriday 8th August 2008 (08/08/08)Doors 7:00pm... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08"><img alt="Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08">Rated 4.69/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 events at the Hook and hatchet Can we add some events at the hook and hatchet5 June Acoustic Open Mic with Ben Jones6 June Most excellent covers duo, Marc Antony.11 June Run VT18 June Irish Night with the Hot Rats19 June Americana Dance Night with Happy Trails2... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11285/events+at+the+Hook+and+hatchet">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11285/events+at+the+Hook+and+hatchet">more</a>... 0.6438,51.2938,0 Some optimistic estimates in this online auction I feel These all sound a bit high to me, found an auction of rock memorabilia:Soundproofing from Abbey Road Ł850+, signed KISS album, Ł3-400. Madonna platinum album Ł500+, these things are so common, our old office was stuffed with them. Guess if you have a... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11244/Some+optimistic+estimates+in+this+online+auction+I+feel">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11244/Some+optimistic+estimates+in+this+online+auction+I+feel">more</a>... 0.5461,51.2634,0 Easter events at The Hermitage The Hermitage has some easter events, including gourmet night on Thursday 20th:Ł19.95 per person inclusive ( wine is extra)Starters: Salmon Fumé Cocktail (Smoked Salmo... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11069/Easter+events+at+The+Hermitage"><img alt="Easter events at The Hermitage" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2496134859_780229c35f_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11069/Easter+events+at+The+Hermitage">Rated 5.63/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11069/Easter+events+at+The+Hermitage">more</a>... 1.1762,51.0783,0 Mothers day update from The George in Rye Mothers Day is nearly here. If you haven't sorted anything out yet, fear not: we're hosting a Mothering Sunday Lunch at The George in Rye.Your mum will feel like royalty and you can all enjoy a lovely menu from our head chef Rod, full of the promises... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10999/Mothers+day+update+from+The+George+in+Rye">more</a>... 0.7337,50.9508,0 Food The food is absolute crap.Ate there Tuesday 11 Dec 2007 our party found it next to impossible to complete their meals.Bullet PeasRock Hard Roast PotatoesTurkey Just AcceptableSteak Like Boot LeatherThe food had clearly been reheated, it was disgustin... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10755/Food">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10755/Food">more</a>... 0.5056,51.4048,0 New JSON feed of my blog Oh that'll come in handy for all those mashups based around me you've been planning... Not a straight feed of what I post every day, it searches the content of the site, probably seven or eight years worth of postings now. JSON is "javascript object ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10701/New+JSON+feed+of+my+blog">more</a>... 1.1645,51.0800,0 The Pretty Things in Folkestone Some pictures I've just been sent, of The Pretty Things when they played at Micks' Flamenco Bar (now better known as Pipers) in 1967:That last photo was taken outside George Robey's the tobacconist a couple of doors down from the club.The next two we... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10633/The+Pretty+Things+in+Folkestone"><img alt="The Pretty Things in Folkestone" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2581239642_3c6cf68824_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10633/The+Pretty+Things+in+Folkestone">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10633/The+Pretty+Things+in+Folkestone">more</a>... 1.1841,51.0810,0 Splendid weekended Great weekend, went to visit the folks and we got down in plenty of time to go to Portsmouth Dockyard and see the Mary Rose and the Victory. The Mary Rose was more interesting than I thought, it's not just a big lump of driftwood, but the Victory was... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10627/Splendid+weekended">Rated 6.43/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10627/Splendid+weekended">more</a>... -1.0971,50.8408,0 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 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 Metro Setlist: "Bareback", "Black Shuck", "Best of me", "Love is only a feeling", "Get your hands off", "Givin' up", "Stuck in a rut", "I believe in a thing called love", "Love on the rocks with no ice" <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2078/Metro">more</a>... -0.1445,51.5129,0 Astoria NME Brats show, plus Rocket From The Crypt, Peaches, and The Strokes, yes I did see them...... <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 Mean Fiddler 80s style rock, they did a <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/cheap+trick">Cheap Trick</a> cover <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2072/Mean+Fiddler">more</a>... -0.1211,51.5123,0 Barfly <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/coldplay">Coldplay</a> <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/barfly+session">Barfly session</a> was today, I was there... cosy. <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 4.71/10</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 Water Rats Theatre All girl rock <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2083/Water+Rats+Theatre">more</a>... -0.1194,51.5289,0 Shepherds Bush Empire Ha, AWFUL christian rock. I was accompanying a friend who was reviewing or something. <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2074/Shepherds+Bush+Empire">more</a>... -0.2244,51.5035,0 The Joiners All girl rock, loved them at the time, they basically played gigs in their pants <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/29/The+Joiners">more</a>... -1.3964,50.9045,0 Portsmouth Pyramids Not her from Skunk Anansie, a rock band of this name <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/89/Portsmouth+Pyramids">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/89/Portsmouth+Pyramids">more</a>... -1.0849,50.7787,0