2008-11-28UTC09:05:13Coldplay ticketsColdplay 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.Coldplay in Hannover, Ger... 2008-11-13UTC01:31:16Bar Below opening night Friday 14th NovemberJust 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... <br /><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> <br /><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>2008-09-19UTC05:51:30Folkestone Literary Festival 2008Where is the lineup? www.folkestonelitfest.co.uk has nothing yet. I really should have already joined up as a friend and be running their site for them shouldn't I...Names I've heard so far include Will Self, John Hegley and a return for local lad Da... 2008-06-15UTC11:36:12An opportunity to learn @ the University Centre Folkestone for free!Step up to Business is a Short course (18hours) which will provide an enjoyable and lively look at business and enterprise.Learners will learn the basic of business. Ideal for those considering a start-up or just to improve job, and promotion prospec... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11330/An+opportunity+to+learn+%40+the+University+Centre+Folkestone+for+free%21"><img alt="An opportunity to learn @ the University Centre Folkestone for free!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2581233622_801fd83ca2_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11330/An+opportunity+to+learn+%40+the+University+Centre+Folkestone+for+free%21">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-28UTC03:05:47Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08Hevy 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... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08/08/08"><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> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08/08/08">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-03-07UTC07:24:36Great sounding gig coming up in FolkestoneThursday 20th March at the Southcliff Hotel sees "The Seaside Sessions", an event in aid of charity, featuring Great Northwestern Hoboes, Filo Beddow (Mark Morriss of The Bluetones and yes they will be playing Bluetones stuff), The Lettabes, Steve-O ... 2007-12-28UTC10:48:23A festive update from HibbettHmm, this newsletter is called "The Last Working Day Of The Month" (from one of his songs), but he's practically a civil servant and finished work for the year a week ago at least, I'm still working...welcome to this SUPER CHRISTMASSY edition of our ... 2007-10-12UTC03:48:37Local Heroes and Hevy MusicLocal Heroes @ The Leas Cliff HallFriday 16th NovemberTickets £10Doors at 7:00pm After a long hiatus, Folkestone’s Leas Cliff Hall will be hosting a local music night on Friday 16th November, but this time it’s different. The event, Local Heroes, wil... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10574/Local+Heroes+and+Hevy+Music"><img alt="Local Heroes and Hevy Music" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10574/Local+Heroes+and+Hevy+Music">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-10-03UTC06:35:55Folkestone literary festival kicks offWe've got tickets on the way for a few events including David Starkey and Terry Jones, get yours at www.folkestonelitfest.co.uk/:We have carefully put together nine days of eclectic and exciting world-class authors and performers to entertain you. Th... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10539/Folkestone+literary+festival+kicks+off">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-07-17UTC11:57:24Canterbury beer festival this weekendAnd I am in Canterbury anyway! Unfortunately it's a little way out of the town otherwise I'd spend a few hours there while waiting for Clare to shop.ALL TICKETS FOR THE FRIDAY EVENING SESSION HAVE NOW BEEN SOLD. PLEASE DO NOT TURN UP AT THE FESTIVAL ... 2007-06-09UTC10:56:12Quite InterestingWent back to QI, and it was ace, glad we made the effort. I had the afternoon off, and got away on time, so I had hours to kill before the show. I went to the National Gallery, and saw some paintings, it was nice. Then I wondered around Soho grazing ... 2007-02-02UTC07:55:06It is all work work workReally enjoyed my first week in the new job, it's a great place and a good crowd. And I'm not just writing this in case anyone there remembered the url from my CV and decides to investigate at some point. I even achieved something in my first week, I... 2007-01-10UTC02:29:13Quiz funBroke with tradition yesteray at the Ship Inn quiz, it was a slightly weakened turnout, so we three were split into two teams. That was me on my own, and Clare and her mum on another team. Neither team did that badly I thought, though if you look at ... 2006-12-12UTC12:28:53Did you know Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson were staying in Sandgate?Before / during I mean, we all read about it in the Herald after they'd checked out... La Portman wasn't the most favoured guest of The Sandgate Hotel apparently. From The Mirror, don't go there though it's covered in microsoft adverts that make movi... 2006-08-18UTC09:14:31Clarkes in the National Portrait GalleryJust searching for Sir Fred Clarke, who seems to be related to the wife's family but not to our Clarkes, and I'm not sure if this is him in the National Portrait Gallery or not, but here's a list of other Clarkes who are. Hold your mouse over their n... 2005-01-25UTC11:00:42Westgate PavilionKent Stage Schools run sessions every Saturday from 9am to 1pm.Sessions are:9am-11.30am for 5yrs - 10yrs10.30am-1pm for 11yrs - 16yrsWe are a production Theatre Company, and put on 3 full stage productions every year!We specialize in tutoring childre... 2004-09-20UTC09:41:17Elstow LodgeElstow Lodge is a large, attractive, detached house in a very pleasant residential area of Folkestone. We are registered with the National Care Standards Commission and approved by both Canterbury and Coastal NHS and KCC Social Services.We are able t... 2003-10-05UTC05:05:41Science Museum AgainWent to the Lord of the Rings exhibition at the Science Museum at last, and it's over-priced-merchandise-TASTIC! Good to see the costumes and the props up close, to see the quality of them and the detail that went into them. Wasn't overly impressed b... 2003-09-09UTC07:40:22PidsterA cow-orker and his <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/css">css</a> and usability obsessions...2003-08-04UTC01:59:48Kerrang day of rock!Are you ready to ROCK? They are at Virgin Megastore, and I'm about ready to rock with them, having confirmed now that I'm off to the day of rock at the Oxford Street store tomorrow, August 5th...Live performances and signing sessions are due from Sik... 2002-11-07UTC04:32:39Thanks and thingsA few bits stand out of this week's mail, here we go, hold tight...The Star Spangles' debut single "Which of the two of us is gonna burn this house down" is out on the 2nd of December, not listened to it yet, but will do tonight... they're on tour su... 2002-10-02UTC11:41:09Obsessive Suede fans wantedSuede are looking for enthusiastic fans to take part for the video shoot for their next single, obsessions. the shoot takes place in Islington, That London, this Saturday (October 5th).As well as fans to make up the crowd reacting to a live performan... 2001-12-12UTC10:24:30The WIAIWYA / Fortuna Pop Christmas PartyAlmost guaranteed more star studded than the première of "Ali", and the smash hits christmas party combined...Friday 14th DecemberThe Bull and Gate, Kentish Town, in that London.Admission £5. Doors 7:30 pm - latePlus mince pies, party paraphernalia, ... 2001-11-29UTC06:10:34Diesel U-Music 2002Diesel U-Music 2002 - the nationwide search for new music talent - starts this month with aspiring young bands, DJs and producers invited to enter their demos...The event opens on Monday 12th November, when entrants can submit their demos to: Diesel ... 2001-10-08UTC07:53:01In The City UnsignedThe Barfly... 9th October... Showcases the cream of In The City Unsigned... 5 bandsSpan... Nylon Pylon... Serafin... Sikth... Bendy Toy... Geezers Of Nazareth and DJs.Span - Norwegian 4-piece rock band less that 2 years old. Spent most of their time ... 2001-01-19UTC01:43:03Suede Competition Winners...Three lucky punters win the new magazine from the "official Suede Information Service", and the exclusive "Sessions" CD, featuring unique versions of the following tracks, recorded in various sessions:Since You Went AwayCan't Get EnoughBeautiful Ones... 2000-08-30UTC11:56:48More Barf LiesChannelfly are at it again, the Bar Fly Sessions (slight return) is here from the 4th to the 7th of September... The fun starts at Brighton Concorde on the 4th, with Regular Fries, Clearlake and Broadcast. Bedford Esquires hosts My Vitriol, Crocketts... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/7420/More+Barf+Lies"><img alt="More Barf Lies" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/7420/More+Barf+Lies">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2000-08-23UTC04:39:54Coldplay and JJ72 on TV tonightThe Barfly Sessions are on Channel 4, at quarter to one in the morning, well, it's tomorrow really innit...Tonight's bands are Coldplay and JJ72, in gigs specially recorded at Barfly's own venue earlier this month.The coming week's sees sets from Bab... 2000-08-02UTC03:28:18Coldplay at Barfly yesterdayColdplay yesterday were GRATE, and also the singer is just like Gaz Top, off TV. They did half a dozen songs at the Barfly (Camden Monarch), in a special, that's going out on Channel Four next month, as already mentioned lots of times... I made a not... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/7358/Coldplay+at+Barfly+yesterday"><img alt="Coldplay at Barfly yesterday" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/7358/Coldplay+at+Barfly+yesterday">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2000-07-24UTC10:04:05Free Coldplay GigChannelfly are EXPANDING into TV with a series of live sessions, to go out on Channel Four, starting August 23rd.The first show to be recorded is Coldplay, in their first small gig since their major chart success - see http://www.channelfly.com for h... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/7346/Free+Coldplay+Gig"><img alt="Free Coldplay Gig" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/7346/Free+Coldplay+Gig">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-16UTC06:22:18Barflyand Alfie, Barfly sessions daytime thing recorded for TV. Can't remember if I stayed for Idlewild in the evening.... <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-16UTC06:22:18BarflyAnother Barfly Sessions, evening or just later afternoon this one. <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-16UTC06:22:18BarflyAnother "Barfly Sessions" TV thing, free and in the afternoon I think. Pretty poor. <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>