2009-01-09UTC06:15:59BumsStayed a few minutes late to fix something fairly urgent at work, and so I missed my lift and then I realised that fix had probably broken something else, so fixing that I just missed another train and now I've hit the HOUR gap between trains. Stuck ... 2009-01-08UTC11:23:45Indigo2Nerdbanite.com has teamed up with Kymberlee Jay and Funk Physics to give you the opportunity to win a pair of VIP tickets to the Funk Physics Birthday Party. These tickets are not available to buy so are something really special. VIP tickets will all... 2009-01-06UTC07:37:30Nickelback Platinum Pit ticketsInteresting what Nickelback are offering on their current tour, no champagne reception like Elton John did, but this is more what the rock fans would expect I think. The corporate rock fan with a few hundred quid in his pocket anyway, this is the kin... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11942/Nickelback+Platinum+Pit+tickets">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-01-06UTC07:10:46Snow patrolStill very icy round here, and even some residual snow on the ground from yesterday that did not thaw yet.Snow Patrol in Bournemouth 22/02/09 &pound;219.99 Bournemouth International Centre Snow Patrol 24/02/09 &pound;29.37 SECC Snow Patrol in Glasgow... 2009-01-05UTC07:08:24Speaking of things gigographicI kind of was earlier, mentioned my gigography, was I really never at a gig at this week in history? Doesn't sound very likely, I think something's gone wrong. The dinner is on, I have a good twenty minutes to investigate before Clare gets in from wo... 2009-01-05UTC07:29:42We got snow this morningWasn't expecting that at all, looks lovely but not so helpful for our first day back at work of the year. Just seen Clare off to the station, she's shuffling carefully towards her train right now and hoping it's on time. It's apparently not going to ... 2009-01-04UTC07:56:04RE: Haha nice one, have you scanned in all your tickets?i did - apparently i only went to the hammy odeon 6 times ;)i was bored one day just before xmas so got the plastic bag out and sat there all day scanning them ;)mrlk.wordpress.com/2008/11/29/brixton-academy-concerts-and-gigs/mrlk.wordpress.com/2008/... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11930/RE%3A+Haha+nice+one%2C+have+you+scanned+in+all+your+tickets%3F">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-01-04UTC12:13:52The Cure / NME Awards Big Gig ticketsNot Folkestone, not even that local, but a fairly easy journey from Folkestone to the O2 Arena, one we're making, I'd hate for you to miss out too. It's The Cure, and they're headlining the NME poll winners party type thing. Officially sold out, but ... 2009-01-02UTC10:58:32Coldplay with Girls Aloud???Is this a joke? Coldplay are playing Wembley with Girls Aloud! This is a far cry from their days at the Barfly, and doesn't really make much sense to me... Jay-Z is supporting on other dates too. Here's what Club Wembley are offering as a package, fo... 2009-01-02UTC09:59:38If Port Lympne are applying for the license I don't think there will be any problem with them getting itThe issue might be getting bands to play, after what happened last year. If none of the same people are involved then I expect big bands will start to sign up, but obviously punters are going to hold off spending the money on tickets until either som... 2009-01-01UTC08:42:40Foals no longer supporting The Cure at the O2The last.fm event page has only Crystal Castles and White Lies playing now, not sure where the definitive list of acts is...Standing ticket here, for £53.90. Prices are rising, I'd get in quick if you want to go!Not sure what all these Kaiser Chiefs ... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11920/Foals+no+longer+supporting+The+Cure+at+the+O2">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-01-01UTC07:27:49Haha nice one, have you scanned in all your tickets?I expect like me you don't have tickets for a lot of the shows we would have attended together... See you at The Cure though by the sounds of it!Kaiser Chiefs in Paris 27/01/09 &pound;82.50 Le Zenith - Paris Kaiser Chiefs in Barcelona, Spain 29/01/09... 2009-01-01UTC04:26:30an evening of clairvoyance with psychic medium colin fry tickets selling fastStill getting lots of searches for this sort of nonsense here:An Evening of Clairvoyance with Colin Fry 26/02/09 &pound;19.5 White Rock Theatre An Evening of Clairvoyance with Colin Fry 03/03/09 &pound;19.5 Leas Cliff Hall Colin Fry and TJ Higgs - Th... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11918/an+evening+of+clairvoyance+with+psychic+medium+colin+fry+tickets+selling+fast"><img alt="an evening of clairvoyance with psychic medium colin fry tickets selling fast" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11918/an+evening+of+clairvoyance+with+psychic+medium+colin+fry+tickets+selling+fast">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-01-01UTC12:14:17RE: So long Astoriamrlk.wordpress.com/2008/11/29/london-astoria-concert-and-gig-tickets/this was the brats pass: ;)... 2008-12-31UTC02:21:11So 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... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11915/So+long+Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-12-22UTC03:14:51Red List / Zoo9 / Sellindge Music FestivalAn anti-press release from Sellindge Music Festival! Probably best to get some bands on board and send out some info about who is playing your festival, rather than just going on about someone else's festival. Good to point this out though, Zoo8 was ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11898/Red+List+/+Zoo9+/+Sellindge+Music+Festival">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-12-19UTC09:24:56I don't talk about work so much any moreJust got an email about Stone Gods tickets being on sale, that's half of The Darkness, and are supposed to be great. This made me check here for tickets, which popped up this rambling missive about an incident where I used to work, or at the very lea... 2008-12-18UTC09:10:09Elton John support actsElton John has announced his support acts for those new years shows at the O2, they are Will Young, X Factor Winner Alexandra Burke, The Overtures and Sealife, plus Heart DJ. Never mind though, you should still buy tickets if you have not already.Elt... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11882/Elton+John+support+acts">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-12-16UTC06:21:05Tour of the day - The Wedding PresentI had heard they were back together (ie David Gedge was playing under the name The Wedding Present again), this is great! And of the three dates confirmed for the new year, one of them is in Portsmouth... can't remember if I have ever seen them at th... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11877/Tour+of+the+day+-+The+Wedding+Present">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-12-12UTC07:17:26Got your new years eve tickets sorted?There's always Elton John at the O2 if you haven't... I see Gate 28 are doing tickets, a fiver only though. What is going on elsewhere?Also, really does no-one have an opinion on who they'd like to play Folkestone?... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11842/Got+your+new+years+eve+tickets+sorted%3F">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-12-10UTC07:53:38I wish I was on a percentageSomeone just bought two of those Elton John tickets (with the champagne reception and guided tour and so on) through this site, for a grand total of £1350! And what's my commission on that? 50p. Seems I'm on a flat 25p per ticket deal... Sold eight m... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11839/I+wish+I+was+on+a+percentage">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-12-09UTC03:34:53Wooha Blur reunion! (Blur tickets)Blur reunion! They're back, playing Hyde Park on the 3rd of July, and possibly possibly Glastonbury too. Not that we will be going... Get tickets here (for Blur, not for Glastonbury).Blur 02/07/09 Hyde Park Blur in London 02/07/09 &pound;70.40 Hyde P... 2008-11-30UTC07:26:06Backstage 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... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11769/Backstage+at+Elton+John%27s+new+year%27s+eve+party...">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-28UTC06:45:26What bands would you like to see play Folkestone?Interesting and mysterious, someone has a reason for asking in this thread what bands would you like to come to Folkestone..? Anyone care to chip in? Being at least vaguely realistic, I nominate The Magic Numbers, Super Furry Animals, David Devant an... 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... 2008-11-27UTC11:15:50Britney Spears is playing the O2!Britney Spears 03/06/09 &pound;49.5 - 100 The O2 Britney Spears - Ringside Seating Package 03/06/09 &pound;650 The O2 Britney Spears - In The Zone VIP Standing Package 03/06/09 &pound;285 The O2 Britney Spears in London 03/06/09 &pound;98.99 The O2 B... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11762/Britney+Spears+is+playing+the+O2%21">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-26UTC10:30:29HA! I have no lavish lifestyleI thought of one place where money will be saved over the next year, if you buy any services were prices are quoted without VAT (IE I might get my heating looked at) then that could be a bill of hundreds or even thousands of pounds that I will be sav... 2008-11-26UTC09:09:58RE: Effect on the common man who owns a small shop: KERCHING!I suppose you're right, I must try to not be cynical. But it's hard, having worked for some of the banks that caused the trouble - and now I'm doing some work for the Tax Man so I'm a little too close to it all.People of the world, keep buying stuff ... 2008-11-14UTC02:54:07Something to push my desperate ticket touting from the top of the blogTerrible day of trains yesteray, have been training it in most of the week as my friend and neighbour who gives me a lift in has been off. Yesterday, morning train in CANCELLED! Started walking to look for a bus with a fellow commuter, and luckily we... 2008-11-10UTC08:06:35NME Big Gig 2009 / The Cure support actsLine up according to various sources (including last.fm) is The Cure, Justice, Foals, and Crystal Castles so far. The supports don't seem up to the standard of last year at the moment.Kaiser Chiefs in Paris 27/01/09 &pound;82.50 Le Zenith - Paris Kai... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11690/NME+Big+Gig+2009+/+The+Cure+support+acts">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-15UTC10:08:00Wembley Stadium165.4 - 2592008-06-15UTC10:08:00Wembley Stadium44.04 - 452008-06-15UTC10:08:00Wembley StadiumAnd probably either JAY-Z or Girls Aloud supporting. You lucky people! SOLD OUT already (the band, if not the tickets).... 2008-06-15UTC10:08:00Wembley Stadium165.4 - 2592005-11-07UTC09:30:11Hyde Park45 - 452005-11-07UTC09:30:11Hyde Park148.502005-11-07UTC09:30:11Hyde ParkBlur2005-11-07UTC09:30:11Hyde Park70.402008-10-17UTC12:10:30O2 ArenaThis is where to get Britney tickets when they've sold out. Or try Ebay.... <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/5803/O2+Arena">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-10-17UTC12:10:30O2 Arena142.5 - 142.5 <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/5803/O2+Arena">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-10-17UTC12:10:30O2 Arena37.50 <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/5803/O2+Arena">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-01-07UTC09:29:38MEN Arena Manchester99.002008-10-17UTC12:10:30O2 Arena29.35 - 30 <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/5803/O2+Arena">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-10-17UTC12:10:30O2 Arena<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/mar/02/popandrock.features1">Interesting slating of last year's event here</a>, but we will still go... SOLD OUT now, of course. <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/5803/O2+Arena">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-23UTC04:31:04Brixton AcademyTheir annual christmas outing, with <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/shane+mcgowan">Shane McGowan</a> and everything2008-04-20UTC06:26:15Hammersmith OdeonSpecial gig, we had to queue all day for tickets. Support from <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/hundred+reasons">Hundred Reasons</a>. <br /><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>2008-05-22UTC06:58:25OceanNo idea about this, but I have a ticket. Could have been a showcase with The Darkness on the bill.2008-05-19UTC04:31:39Main (our calendar)Pulp and Tindersticks, just popped along for a bit, got free tickets from someone. Not sure which day of this weekend...... 2007-08-15UTC08:14:20SaintThe party to raise some money for popbitch - putting it here as a gig as I met <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/john+deacon">John Deacon</a> that day, I just found an autographed receipt in with my tickets...2008-06-10UTC12:38:46The GarageTickets say "Keep Calm", it was a warmup for Reading. Howard Marks and Chris Morris were there amongst others.... 2006-03-06UTC11:47:15Sound RepublicFree gig for <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/xfm">XFM</a>, who gave me FIFTY tickets to give away...2005-11-11UTC12:56:33Shepherds Bush EmpireMTV Five Night Stand. Could be the 18th or the 28th, my ticket is ripped there...2008-06-10UTC12:40:26AstoriaNME 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.claremahon.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-07UTC09:29:52Union ChapelPaid 5x over the odds for a ticket, but we had to get in. Got in the aftershow too, there was just us and Jarvis Cocker there. Ooh did I drop another name?... 2008-06-10UTC12:40:26AstoriaNME 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.claremahon.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-10UTC12:40:26AstoriaThe Bluetones, Cardigans, Heavy Stereo and Fluffy.... <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-12-21UTC08:53:47Southampton GuildhallI won tickets from Radio One I think, Sparklehorse support, Mark Linkous played the gig in a wheelchair, unless my brane is playing tricks.... <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/148/Southampton+Guildhall">Rated 2.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-14UTC11:20:34The Wedgewood RoomsStrangelove, Powder, Pusherman and Elcka. I hope I can find some better tickets than this!... <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2103/The+Wedgewood+Rooms">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-08-16UTC07:59:01The MarqueeFound the ticket now! I went to the gig on my own, then got the last train up to Rugby, where I was staying for college. Can't find details anywhere online. Much stage diving, one of my favourite gig.s2005-11-12UTC03:10:50Portsmouth Guildhallplus <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/the+almighty">The Almighty</a>. Got thrown out of downstairs for having an upstairs ticket.