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NEWS: What’s happening on the Kent music scene | REVIEWS: We check out your music
NOT TO BE MISSED: Top events in Kent | PLUS: Your regular 2 months of Kent gig listings.
K E N T ’ S N o . 1 F R E E M U S I C M A G A Z I N E
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Meet the Team...
Editor/Designer
Stuart Keeler
Welcome to Issue 12 of
The Gig Guide, which
sees us say goodbye to
2009 and welcome in the new
year!
This year we’ve seen Kent play
host to some very big names
with the likes of Paul Weller, The Specials, Bowling
For Soup, The Kooks and The Enemy all appearing
at venues in the county. The Gig Guide can also
reveal that this trend does not appear to be slowing
as we head into 2010, with Lostprophets set to play
the Winter Gardens in February! (Look out for our
February / March edition which will include an
interview with the band.)
This issue you can find interviews with the fantastic
Dogs, and Bluetones as well as profiles about new
bands including General Fiasco, who I had the
pleasure of seeing recently when they supported
The Enemy in Folkestone’s Leas Cliff Hall.
We’ll be back in 2010 with more great music news,
meanwhile enjoy the festive season and I’d like to
wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas!
Phillip Moore MDwww.the-gig-guide.co.uk
is looking differently.
Abby Kedwell [email protected]
is rallying for Folkestone’s music
scene.
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is having amnesia and deja vu at thesame time. I think I’ve rememberedthis before!
Joe Fendt Sales Executivewww.myspace.com/theflackband
is excited about gigging with DOGS.
Jo Lawford [email protected]
is looking forward to christmas.
Michael Lake [email protected]
is recovering from illness.
Richard Batchelor Reviewerwww.myspace.com/richardbatchelor
is passing the time.
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Contents
December - January | The Gig Guide | p5
F e a t u r e s
Paul Weller...............................7The mod legend comes to Kent forintimate show.
Interview: Dogs........................9We bought you the news last issue,now we speak to DOGS as they cometo Margate.
A massive musical movement.12Jo Lawford investigates the work ofBBC Introducing and their quest todiscover and promote new talent.
Profile: Kit Curtis....................15New and unique 1967 soul from ChrisCoates.
Interview: Bluetones..............17Following their Margate show, MarkMorriss chats to us.
Profile: General Fiasco............21Up and coming young rockerssupporting The Enemy on tour.
Give Folkestone What itWants.....................................33Abby Kedwell looks into newhappenings at Stones Bar, Folkestone.
R e g u l a r s
News........................................6
Listings...................................23
Music Reviews........................35
Not to be Missed.....................39
Caught in the Act....................40
Quiz........................................43
Classifieds..............................45
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p6 | The Gig Guide | December - January
News:
Lostprophets coming to Margate
The Winter Gardens continue to pull in the big names with Welsh
rockers Lostprophets appearing early next year.
After several sold
out shows in the
last couple of
months, LOSTPROPHETS
have announced a UK tour
for next year. The band
release their fourth album
‘The Betrayed’ on 18th
January 2010 which
includes the top 20 single
‘It’s Not The End of The
World, But I Can See It
From Here’.
‘The Betrayed’ was recorded in several locations and studios in Los Angeles, with a few false
starts where the band scrapped various recordings with different producers. Eventually, a trip
back to their native Wales and original rehearsal rooms in Cardiff saw the group re-invigorated
and energised and on their return to the US things came together quickly. Bassist Stuart
Richardson took on production and mixing duties (alongside Justin Hopfer with whom he’d
previously worked with on Welsh rock act Attack Attack) for the first time and the band have
created their most ambitious and accomplished album to date.
February 9th is the date to pencil into your diaries when the band visit Margate’s Winter
Gardens, with tickets priced at £22.50 (plus a service charge).
You may purchase tickets in person at the box office, or by calling 01843 292795 / 01843
296111.
News: Paul Weller in Margate
December - January | The Gig Guide | p7
Following an appearance earlier this
year headlining at Paddock Wood’s
Hop Farm Festival, Paul Weller is set
to play at Margate’s Winter Gardens on
10th December as part of his
widespread UK tour.
Having been part of such
genre defining and
influential bands as The Jam
and The Style Council, Paul
still continues to make
waves in the music world
with his own solo material. The album
‘22 dreams’ is a window into Paul’s life
and a very personal project for him.
Reaching #1 in the UK album chart upon
release, it seems there is no stopping
this ‘modfather’ from producing hit after
hit.
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www.paulweller.com‘22 Dreams’
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Interview: DOGS
December - January | The Gig Guide | p9
“The fans are always mad though whereverwe are, there is a great bunch that call
themselves the Kent massiveas it goes.”
DOGS are a band you simply have to see. Taking less than two years toattract the interest of the major labels, the London-based five-piece areback on the road with new guitarist Kevin Iverson on board (who recently
left local band Springtide Cavalry as reported in our last issue).
Still relative newcomers to Kent, the band are playing in our neck of the woodsnot once but twice this winter, having already played Margate’s Westcoast Bar andset to appear at Tunbridge Wells Forum on 30th January.
With new material, a new album on the way and gigs in the pipeline, The GigGuide were eager to discover more so we stopped for a chat with frontmanJohnny Cooke to find out what they have planned for 2010.
Interview: DOGS
p10 | The Gig Guide | December - January
You must have been inundated withapplicants to fill the post of newguitarist. What factors made you decideon Kevin Iverson?
“Well Rikki said he thought he had it whenhe saw him tuning up at the audition, theway he hit the strings. For me it was thepassion he played with, i saw it immediately,he’s burning in there. He’s also a lovely blokeand quite a funny f**ker too.”
Speaking of Kevin; you’ve got your firstgig with the new line up soon, how is hefitting in?
“Like mint sauce on lamb.”
It’s been over two years since therelease of ‘Tall Stories From Under theTable’, when can we expect to see afollow up?
“We dearly hope to have a new album outnext year, a few corporate hurdles to jumpfirst, but it will be a great record.”
Both “published & real stories” are saidto be influential factors behind your lastalbum, will these be a driving forcebehind a new album again?
“There’s stories everywhere, we’re all incountless stories, little fables, tragedies,romances, smut. Life’s a story in all it’s timeframes and from every perspective andstructured tapestries of events are the way iprefer to write lyrics, rather than merelythrowing paint at a canvas.”
Your song ‘Let it Lay’ featured PaulWeller, what was it like working withThe Modfather himself?
“Quite surreal to start with, then gloriouswatching him on the piano effortlesslyjamming to our tune, then we got leathereddown the pub.”
We’re looking forward to your gigs inKent (Nov and Jan), have you everplayed Kent before and are you excited?
“I don’t know my county boundaries verywell, we probably have played in Kent butcouldn’t be sure. But i can tell you we areeven more excited to be playing in Kent thanwe were to play Hampshire.”
Where’s been your favourite venue toplay and where have you experiencedthe maddest fans?
“The big festivals are a buzz and the RoyalAlbert Hall and Ally Pally were special in theirway, but i think that The 100 Club on OxfordStreet is our home from home. We’ve hadthree amazing gigs there. The fans are
BY STUART KEELER
December - January | The Gig Guide | p11
always mad though wherever we are, there isa great bunch that call themselves the Kentmassive as it goes.”
Where did the name DOGS come from?“Simply a deep love of Dogs.”
What’s the strangest thing to everhappen at one of your gigs?
“One springs to mind where a fan pinchedmy shoes while we were playing.”
Have you got any plans lined up for2010? Any tours on the cards?
“We’ll be looking to record and release ourthird record and tour it as much as possible,we don’t want to rest, we’re itching to getout.”
You are due to record new material inthe amazing Black Barn Studios, wheresome impressive names have appeared.Are you excited at this prospect?
“Not really, Weller did us the favour oflending us his studio before and we we’repretty excited then, now we feel morecomfortable around those sort ofsurroundings, and we’ve got a job to do,we’re focused.”
What are your influences, both in life andin music?
“Horrid question. Our influences are rootedand always growing with us. People withprinciples, passion and reason. Ourrelationships with others, lovers and mates.The Pixies for being enormous, anonymous,
sublime, and skint.”
Did Kevin have to go through a bandinitiation before officially becoming amember?
“No.”
You have been quoted as having“possibly the largest undergroundfollowing in the UK”. That is quite aclaim, how do you feel about that?
“Very pleased with ourselves.”
The Gig Guide 6!Favourite Bar Snack?
“Scampi Fries.”
Myspace, Twitter, Facebook orMyTwitFace?
“Twatbook.”
What’s the biggest animal you could takeon in unarmed combat?
“A Sheep.”
What would be your message to theworld?
“God is Dead, laters.”
Any Pet hates?“Bald parrots in small cages. their owners.”
Tea or Coffee?“Toffee.”
www.dogsmusic.com
Feature: A Massive Musical Movement
p12 | The Gig Guide | December - January
Let me start by telling you a bit aboutBBC Kent Introducing for those of youwho don’t know them. It’s a radio show
dedicated to Kent’s growing musical talent,which goes out live every Sunday on BBCRadio Kent.
The show is an extension of what the BBChas been trying to do for a while which is toget new unsigned local bands moreexposure and to introduce them to a wideraudience all over the UK.
It has now been running for over a year andcelebrated their first birthday at the newQuarterhouse Venue in Folkestone on FridayMarch 6th.
The gig got off to a flying start with theElephants playing main stage followed byKids Love Lies. Other bands that performedwere Tom Williams & The Boat, Seven StoryDown and Floors and Walls. Further actsincluded Mr Basista and MC Spooka to caterfor the DJ and MC fans that attended.
The evening came to a close with Outa CityCommittee performing in the main bar andNick Harrison closing the main stage. The event was a great success for everyoneand had over 500 people attending.
The birthday bash was not just to celebratetheir first birthday but was also to helplaunch their project to make Kent asuccessful musical hub of talent. The ideacame from BBC Kent Introducing’s very ownpresenter Jim Bursey.
Jim and the team Tom Kirkby and JacobRickard have been championing Kent’s localmusic for a year now on this very show andwant to see Kent’s talent get the successand recognition it deserves from theindustry.
In Jim’s opinion Kent is a huge county full ofvarious pockets of brilliant individual musicalactivity, but it is not centralised around oneplace, like Manchester or Liverpool forexample, that revolves around their citycentres.
Jim says, “I’m a big believer in communityand what you can achieve when you getthat community working towards the sameoutcome. We’ve got so much talent in Kentand loads of passionate people who aredesperate for the music scene here to beexciting on a national level as well as a locallevel. So if we all work together, rather thanpurely on individual successes, and focusthe attention in one place, whether that bephysical or even online, then we can makethe Kent music scene the best in thecountry”.
BY JO [email protected]
Tom Williams and the BoatPlaying the introducing stage at Radio 1’s BigWeekend in 2008.
December - January | The Gig Guide | p13
He believes that by focusing all the talent inone area such as BBC Kent Introducing itwould be easier for the music industry tofind what they are looking for and to makesure everyone gets a fair chance. The talentis here it just needs focusing.
Question is could it work?
Maybe. For example many acts haveachieved great success by joining up withother bands from their area and creating abuzz that the music industry is desperate totap in to.
Some of the most successful bands alreadydo this and it works. Tom Williams & TheBoat, Seven Story Down, Brigadier Ambroseand several others have already achievednumerous national radio plays and evenMaida Vale sessions.
A new movement created by Chatham’s ownLupen Crook and Driver from Burn PaperTigers called the Medway Non LeagueExtreme was also formed with the sameissue in mind. It’s a collection of Medwaybands that play regular gigs with an aim toraising their profile and also the scene in thearea.
So it appears that what the BBC is trying todo could already be working its just amatter of time before it all comes togetherto create something the industry just has totake notice of.
Further success stories include Folkestoneband Elephants and North Kent band KidsLove Lies. Both bands have recorded MaidaVale session for Huw Stephens on Radio 1already this year and both will be played theBBC Introducing stage at Radio 1’s BigWeekend in Swindon on May 10th. This isno small achievement to get two Kent bandsonto that line-up.
Medway bands Lupen Crook and theMurderbirds, Let Our Enemies Beware andUpCDownC have also received success suchas national reviews and radio plays.UpCDownC recorded a session at Maida Vale
too. This helps to prove the talent is hereand helps to back up what the BBC guys aresaying.
Another way of helping to produce this‘buzz’ is the BBC Kent Introducing tour. Theplan is to take this to every venue in Kenthitting at least 12 venues a month. Prettyimpressive don’t you think? With all thishard work the tour should reach newaudiences and help increase income andexposure for the bands, therefore creatingmore of an opportunity for them to getnoticed and hopefully signed.This then means more signed bands in thearea which will then create the muchneeded buzz and in turn will draw attentionfrom the industry bods. This will also bringpeople to the area to listen to these bandsand also the new unsigned acts supportingthem.
All this together will make people sit up andtake notice of the talent coming out of Kentand will help to make the area an excellentsource for new talent.Thus realising the dream and then thissuccess should breed success, or that’s theidea anyway.
So in order to make this work the guysneed all the support they can get.To find out how to become a part of makingKent one of the most valuable resources theindustry has go towww.bbc.co.uk/kent/introducing and let thebuzz begin.
Maida Vale veterans UpCDownC
December - January | The Gig Guide | p15
Profile: Kit Curtis
Climb aboard as Kent’s latest (and some say
greatest) soul protagonists, Kit Curtis & the
Scene, take another trip on the ‘Big Soul Train’
bound for Memphis and Detroit, via London’s
Soho! Fully laden with a cargo of the hottest,
the funkiest soul and R&B dance classics, a trip
on the ‘Big Soul Train’ is, according to Kit,
guaranteed to have audiences “dancin’ ‘til they
drop with a whole lotta hip shakin’, soul
breakin’, earth quakin’ rhythm and driving horn
riffs, topped off with a big fat slab of screaming
Hammond”. Now that’s what we call maximum
R&B!
Led by former Rubber Biscuit frontman Chris
Coates in the guise of his alter ego, the
charismatic and irrepressible Mr Curtis, Kit
Curtis & the Scene offer the authentic sight
and sound of London’s vibrant R&B club scene,
circa 1967, Taking their inspiration from the
energetic performance style of Anglo/American
soul legend Geno Washington, Kit and his band
play a heady mix of 60s black American soul
dance classics from the iconic Motown and Stax
labels by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Junior
Walker, The Capitols and Otis Redding.
Kit’s backing band, The Scene, is a six strong
R&B powerhouse that includes some of the
South East’s most talented musicians. Bearing
stage names in keeping with the band’s entirely
retro image, the line up includes jazz musicians
Matt ‘Mateus Rose’ Miles (Rubber Biscuit) and
Peter ‘Cookie’ Cook on saxophones, Hammond
virtuoso and composer Nick ‘The Professor’
Peck (In the Pocket) and session bassist Harry
‘the Hat’ Evangelou. The Line up is completed
by local rock legend Miles ‘Milospilo’ Cookman
(Kelly’s Heros, The Miles Cookman Band) on
guitar and Rubber Biscuit’s original drummer
David ‘Dangerous Dave’ Hunnissett.
www.myspace.com/kitcurtisandthescene
For bookings
telephone; 01227 281916
or email; [email protected]
And remember (as the man himself is always
keen to remind us)... in Kit’s world it’s always
1967!
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December - January | The Gig Guide | p17
Interview: The Bluetones
the bluetones
The brit-pop superstars returned to rockThe brit-pop superstars returned to rock
Margate’s Westcoast Bar this November.Margate’s Westcoast Bar this November.
We caught up with frontman Mark Morriss for aWe caught up with frontman Mark Morriss for a
chat about Strictly, Utensils and dried Squirrels!chat about Strictly, Utensils and dried Squirrels!
Interview: The Bluetones
p18 | The Gig Guide | December - January
What made you choose the name‘The Bluetones’? There certainlydoesn’t seem to be much melancholyin your songs!
“After much deliberation, it was theonly name that we didn’t all hate, sowe’re stuck with it now.”
I’ve heard speculation that a newalbum is on the way early 2010, canyou confirm or elaborate on this forus?
“I am happy to confirm that there willindeed be a new Bluetones album inSpring 2010. For various reasons(fatherhood for 75% of their band beingchief among them) it has been almost 3years since our last album. We shan’t betaking this long again though. Promise.”
Are there any burning ambitionsyou’re desperate to achieve?
“I think it goes without saying that tobe crowned King or Queen of StrictlyCome Dancing is a burning ambitionamong most Z-list celebrities. Usincluded.”
What’s the best & worst part ofbeing in The Bluetones?
“Well, the hours are pretty goo. Flexi-time really… and there are no downpoints at all. We live in a musicalShangri-la of our own devising. Envy us.”
What would you say has been yourfavourite or most memorable gigover the years?
“Too many to mention really. Weenjoy different nights for differentreasons, though personally the first timewe played in Tokyo was certainlymemorable. It felt that suddenly whatwas once our hobby was very much areal living dream job.”
What music are you listening to atthe moment, and what bands canyou recommend?
“At the moment I am listening to aband called Married To The Sea fromLiverpool. Apart from that I have spentthe last couple of months completely
Adam Devlin, Photo by Peter W Hill
“If British men/womencontinue to choose to pickup guitars and have a bitof a jingle jangle then I
suppose there will alwaysbe a Britpop sound.”
December - January | The Gig Guide | p19
engrossed in On The Beach by NeilYoung.”
Given the opportunity, who wouldyou most like to work with in themusic industry?
“Without a doubt it would be Prince.Or Mr Prince as Eds called him at TheBrits.”
Do you think the ‘britpop’ sound hasgone for good or do you believe wewill see a resurgence sometime?
“If British men/women continue tochoose to pick up guitars and have a bitof a jingle jangle then I suppose therewill always be a Britpop sound, as youput it.”
Have you ever been thrown out of abar/hotel/public place? If so, whatwas it for?
“Good heavens, no. ”
Who has the best, and who has theworst dress sense in the band?
“I would have to say that we are allpretty much as bad as one another.Although not as bad as we used to be, Ittook a good few years for us to get thewhole baggy look out of our collectivesystem, and it is only relatively recentlythat we have all been buying clotheswhich actually fit.”
Tell us something no-one else knowsabout The Bluetones.
“We are incredibly considerate lovers.”
What was the last CD you bought?“Julian Casablancas’ “Phrazes For The
Young”.”
Every band seems to have a joker….so who is it in yours?
“Well once, whilst on tour… Eds, ourker-azzzzy drummer left a teaspoon inthe utensil groove designated for forks.
Believe me, this is typical of some of thenutty things us loons get up to.”
Does anyone in the band collectanything?
“Scott collects dried squirrels. Adamcollects human scalps. Eds collects theorange jelly centres from Jaffa Cakes…whilst I collect broken dreams.”
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Favourite Bar Snack?“Bacon Fries. Frazzles for the posher
palette. ”
Myspace, Twitter, Facebook orMyTwitFace?
“All of the above.”
What’s the biggest animal you couldtake on in unarmed combat?
“E.T. Does that count?”
What would be your message to theworld?
“Don’t judge me… love me.”
Any pet hates?“I can’t abide Auf Weidersehn, Pet.
Does that count?”
Tea or Coffee?“Ooh tea please, chuck. Milk no
sugar.”
Mark Morriss, Photo by Peter W Hill
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December - January | The Gig Guide | p21
Review: General Fiasco
Relative newcomers onto the scene, withtheir debut single only being releasedthis time last year, General Fiasco are
already being tipped as a band to watch inthe very near future by many in the industry.
Having supported bands such as TheWombats, One Night Only, The PigeonDetectives and The Enemy, the band arealready being well received and have alsoappeared as part of the BBC’s Electric Promsline-up in 2008. It was their support for TheEnemy that had brought them to Kent asthey played Folkestone's Leas Cliff Hall on22nd November.
If you were to look at the band withouthearing a single note, you would easily beforgiven for thinking that such young faceswould not be able to produce the raw andpowerful songs that emanate from their
stage presence. A feature much akin to TheEnemy who have already proved themselveswell, and are taking General Fiasco underthe wing as they tour the UK.
The Fiasco sound is one that is strong yetmelodious, attracting an impressive crowd asthey warmed the stage for the main act andreceiving plenty of applause for their efforts.Every song was well received and seemed tokeep the attentive crowd entertained as theband’s energy allowed their sound to fill theroom.
Look out for an album release soon and tryand catch them live, for this is where theyreally shine, adding an extra depth to theirsound.
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December - January | The Gig Guide | p23
Listings
Your definitive what’s on guide for Kent, during December &Your definitive what’s on guide for Kent, during December & January.January.
The Gig Guide Listings
On the following pages you will find our comprehensive gig listings for December &January, letting you know exactly what’s going on in Kent.
Listings appear in date order in the following format:
Band or EventVenue, Location of Venue
...and are divided into sub-sections (of Music, Comedy or Theatre) within each day.
Multiple artists will be listed alphabetically unless the event line-up is known, whereby the headlinerwill be listed first with support bands following in brackets. i.e...
Headline Band (+ Band2 / Band3 / etc.)Venue, Location of Venue
Events are usually £5 or under (payable on door) and start at 7:30 pm.(Unusual start times, cost or special conditions will be detailed in brackets where known).
Listings in Italics, represent show titles/events and NOT artists.
All listings correct at time of going to press, please double check with venue to avoid disappointment.
Submit your gigs online at:Submit your gigs online at: wwwwww.the-gig-guide.co.the-gig-guide.co.uk.uk
Alternatively, you may email your list to [email protected]
Don’t forget live music at The Admiral Keppel, Manor Road, Deal
All listings are correct at time of going to press, please double check with venues to avoid disappointment.
Listings...
p24 | The Gig Guide | December - January
Tuesday 1st December
MUSIC
BodegasThe Red Lion, Charing Heath
The Jive AcesBrook Theatre,Chatham, 8 pm, £12
Wednesday 2nd December
MUSIC
Jimmy McGhie (+ Rob Rouse/ Matt Blaize)
Exchange Studio,Maidstone, 8 pm, £10
Mel HarrisAngel Inn, Addington
String WhistleThe Man of Kent, Rochester
THEATRE
Peter PanWinter Gardens, Margate
Thursday 3rd December
MUSIC
Bulldog DuoShip Centurion, Whitstable
HeroesNeptune Inn, Dymchurch
Kid Harpoon (+ SmokeFairies / Krissy and TheJackdaws) (Bang! Bang!presents)
The Farmhouse,Canterbury, £6
Paul Clifford’s CrowtailThe Man of Kent, Rochester
Rockin’ On Heaven’s DoorLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
THEATRE
Cabaret of CuriositiesBrook Theatre,Chatham, 7:30, £8
Peter PanWinter Gardens, Margate
Friday 4th December
MUSIC
Carey, Rathbone & BellRoyal Marines Club, Deal
Electric BeatlesHole in the Roof, Deal
EustonThe Hope, St Margarets
EZIO (The Bubble Club)Horsebridge Centre,Whitstable, £8.50
Kayley WellerThree Horseshoes, Mongeham
Kentish Kreme: Best KentBands
The Gulbenkian,Canterbury, £10
Kev ReynoldsTartar Frigate, Broadstairs
Shameful BehaviourWhite Hart, Cuxton
TapestryThe New Inn, Deal
The FixCambridge Arms, Deal
The FlingAngel Inn, Addington
The Slug PixiesThe East Kent, Whitstable
Thee Waltons (Supper Club)The Farmhouse, Canterbury
WezThe Britannia, Margate
Zero ToleranceDublin Man O’ War, River
THEATRE
Chekhov’s ShortsExchange Studio,Maidstone, 7:30 pm, £10
Peter PanWinter Gardens, Margate
Saturday 5th December
MUSIC
As Is NowThe New Inn, Deal
Bitten By MonkeysThe Beauty of Bath, Sittingbourne, 9 pm
Chris Field: Elvis AmericanDream
Chatham Town FCCrazy Train
Britannia Inn, MargateHeroes
Folkestone Railway ClubKai McKenzie
Sutton Vale Country Club, DealMartin Jonathan
Wheelwrights Arms, DoverThe James Taylor Quartet
The Farmhouse,Canterbury, £15
The Learning Curve / TheThrowbacks
Plough & Chequers, GillinghamThe Pasadena Roof Orchestra
The Gulbenkian,Canterbury, £16
The Slug PixiesChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate
Tony MartinCoach & Horses, Deal
THEATRE
Peter PanWinter Gardens, Margate
Snow White and the SevenDwarfs
The Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone,11 am/2 pm/6 pm, £12.50
Sunday 6th December
MUSIC
Antiques RoadshoeThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal
ArchiveThe New Inn, Deal
Hot RatsGordon House Hotel, Rochester
Mel HarrisCoach & Horses, Deal
Michael Jackson TributeHole in the Roof,Deal, £7.50 Ticket only
User FriendlyHorse & Groom, Ramsgate
ZoeThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
Don’t forget live music at The Admiral Keppel, Manor Road, Deal
If you would like to add your gigs, email: [email protected]
December - January | The Gig Guide | p25
THEATRE
Peter PanWinter Gardens, Margate
Monday 7th December
MUSIC
Bubble BandBarnaby Rudge, Broadstairs
Gren BartleyThe Barge, Gillingham
Hobo Jones and the JunkyardDogs
The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneThe Zen Bicycle Band
The Louis Armstrong, Dover
THEATRE
A Toymaker’s ChristmasThe Gulbenkian, Canterbury,10:30 am, £10
Tuesday 8th December
COMEDY
Lee Mack, Going OutThe Gulbenkian, Canterbury
THEATRE
A Toymaker’s ChristmasThe Gulbenkian, Canterbury,10:30 am, £10
Wednesday 9th December
COMEDY
The Funnyside Comedy ClubThe Gulbenkian, Canterbury, 8:30 pm, £9.80
MUSIC
Keith JamesThe Man of Kent, Rochester
King Size SlimThe Barge, Gillingham
Royal Marines ChristmasSpectacular
Leas Cliff Hall, FolkestoneRuss Davey
Angel Inn, Addington
THEATRE
A Toymaker’s ChristmasThe Gulbenkian, Canterbury,10:30 am, £10
Thursday 10th December
MUSIC
ArchiveCarpenters Arms, Eastling
Decades of Soul TourLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Mel HarrisShip Centurion, Whitstable
Open Harp SurgeryThe Man of Kent, Rochester
Paul WellerWinter Gardens, Margate
The Donn Barcott Band44Two Club, Gillingham
THEATRE
A Toymaker’s ChristmasThe Gulbenkian, Canterbury,10:30 am, £10
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,1:30 pm/7 pm, £12/£15
Friday 11th December
MUSIC
Adam KnightThe Kings Arms, Headcorn
ArchiveThe Rising Sun, Deal
As Is NowDolphin Inn, Lydd
BodegasWagon At Hale, Chatham
Comfyporn (LoungeOriginals)
The Farmhouse, CanterburyEddie Wheeler
Three Horseshoes, Mongeham
EquilibriumThe Star, Ashford
HeroesDublin Man O’ War, River
Kingsdown BandThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal
Landlord Tenant ActAngel Inn, Addington
OGWAThe Beauty of Bath, Sittingbourne, 9 pm
One Jump AheadSidedoor, Eastbourne
The HoochiesThe East Kent, Whitstable
User FriendlyBritannia Inn, Margate
Wilson FordTartar Frigate, Broadstairs
Zero ToleranceThe New Inn, Deal
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre,Chatham, 7 pm, £12.50-£15
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,6:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,10 am/1:30 pm, £12
Saturday 12th December
MUSIC
As Is NowThe Long Hop, Sittingbourne
BreedThe Britannia, Margate
CharlieThree Horseshoes, Mongeham
DJ FormatThe Farmhouse,Canterbury, £6
Four Worlds CollideThe Beauty of Bath, Sittingbourne, 9 pm
HeroesSutton Vale Country Club, Deal
Martin JonathanThe Three Cups, Dover
Shameful BehaviourThe Frenchman, Folkestone
Don’t forget live music at The Admiral Keppel, Manor Road, Deal
All listings are correct at time of going to press, please double check with venues to avoid disappointment.
Listings...
p26 | The Gig Guide | December - January
Stipe (REM Tribute)Exchange Studio,Maidstone, 7:30 pm, £12
Tony MartinCoach & Horses, Deal
User FriendlyThe Park Inn, Dover
Vagabond WheelsThe Bowl, Hastingleigh
Vince Vortex & TheCucumbers
The Druids Arms, Maidstone
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre,Chatham, 2 pm/5:30 pm, £14.50-£17
Strangeface, A ChristmasCarol
The Gulbenkian, Canterbury,2 pm/7:15 pm, £10
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/4:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,2 pm/5:30 pm, £15
Sunday 13th December
MUSIC
Go ApeHole in the Roof, Deal
HeroesThe Queen Phillipa Hotel, Queenborough
Hot RatsDuke of Cumberland, Whitstable
KaiyaThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
Martin JonathanCullins Yard, Dover
Roger BettsCambridge Arms, Deal
ScandalThe New Inn, Deal
Vince MartynThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre,Chatham, 5:30 pm, £14.50-£18.50
Merry Xmas Everybody ‘09Tour
Leas Cliff Hall, FolkestoneStrangeface, A ChristmasCarol
The Gulbenkian,Canterbury, 3 pm, £10
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/4:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
Monday 14th December
COMEDY
Lee Mack, Going OutThe Gulbenkian, Canterbury
MUSIC
HullabalooThe Walnut Tree, Maidstone
Sally Ironmonger / Hot RatsThe Barge, Gillingham
The Jones BoysBarnaby Rudge, Broadstairs
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre,Chatham, 7 pm, £12.50-£15
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,10 am/1:30 pm, £12
Tuesday 15th December
THEATRE
A Midsummer Nights DreamThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone, 6 pm
AladdinCentral Theatre,Chatham, 7 pm, £12.50-£15
Strangeface, A ChristmasCarol
The Gulbenkian, Canterbury,1 pm/7:15 pm, £10
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,10 am/1:30 pm, £12
Wednesday 16th December
MUSIC
Green DieselThe Man of Kent, Rochester
HeroesThe Seahorse Inn, Greatstone
SimoneAngel Inn, Addington
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre,Chatham, 7 pm, £12.50-£15
Strangeface, A ChristmasCarol
The Gulbenkian,Canterbury, 7:15 pm, £10
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,10 am/1:30 pm, £12
Thursday 17th December
MUSIC
As Is NowNeptune Inn, Dymchurch
Landlord Tenant ActShip Centurion, Whitstable
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre,Chatham, 7 pm, £12.50-£15
Strangeface, A ChristmasCarol
The Gulbenkian,Canterbury, 2 pm, £10
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,10 am/1:30 pm, £12
Don’t forget live music at The Admiral Keppel, Manor Road, Deal
If you would like to add your gigs, email: [email protected]
December - January | The Gig Guide | p27
Friday 18th December
MUSIC
As Is NowFleur-de-Lis, Sandwich
Blue Rhythm KingsHorsebridge Centre,Whitstable, £8
BodegasThe East Kent, Whitstable
Crazy TrainKing Edward VII, Margate
Cultured PearlCambridge Arms, Deal
Drew & The CrewThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal
InterseptorsHole in the Roof, Deal
Landlord Tenant ActTartar Frigate, Broadstairs
LicksWagon At Hale, Chatham
Mixed EmotionsThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
Red, Hot & BlueDublin Man O’ War, River
Tortilla ArmyThe Britannia, Margate
TurmoilThe Star, Ashford
User FriendlyThe New Inn, Deal
Wilson FordAngel Inn, Addington
Without The BlueThree Horseshoes, Mongeham
THEATRE
Cinderella Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
The Lost ChristmasExchange Studio, Maidstone5 pm/8 pm, £6.50
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/6:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,10 am/7 pm, £12/£15
Saturday 19th December
MUSIC
As Is NowBritannia Inn, Margate
BrokenThe Railway Hotel, Ashford
Crazy TrainChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate
Get CarterThe Louis Armstrong, Dover
Shameful BehaviourCaptain Howey, Greatstone
The Singing LoinsThe Barge, Gillingham
The Slug PixiesBeauty of Bath, Sittingbourne
The Trouser Trumpets (AVery Trouser TrumpetsChristmas)
Horsebridge Centre,Whitstable, £7.50
Tony MartinCoach & Horses, Deal
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,11 am/3 pm/7 pm, £14.50-£18.50
Cinderella Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
The Lost ChristmasExchange Studio, Maidstone11 am/2 pm/5 pm, £6.50
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/4:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,2 pm/5:30 pm, £15
Sunday 20th December
MUSIC
BrokenYew Tree Inn, Deal
FarliThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
Get CarterOld House at Home, Queenborough
Hot RatsChestfield Barn, Whitstable
Kingsdown BandHole in the Roof, Deal
Learning CurveThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal
Martin JonathanThe Park Inn, Dover
Mixed EmotionsThe New Inn, Deal
The Slug PixiesThe Queen Phillipa Hotel, Queenborough
Thom CakebreadBar Vasa, Folkestone
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,2 pm/5:30 pm, £14.50-£18.50
Cinderella Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
OliverWinter Gardens, Margate
The Lost ChristmasExchange Studio, Maidstone11 am/2 pm/5 pm, £6.50
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/4:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
Monday 21st December
MUSIC
Any Other BusinessThe Walnut Tree, Maidstone
HeroesThe George Hotel, Ashford
Moveable FeastThe Barge, Gillingham
The Chimney BoysBarnaby Rudge, Broadstairs
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,2 pm/7 pm, £14.50-£18.50
Cinderella Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
OliverWinter Gardens, Margate
Don’t forget live music at The Admiral Keppel, Manor Road, Deal
All listings are correct at time of going to press, please double check with venues to avoid disappointment.
Listings...
p28 | The Gig Guide | December - January
The Lost ChristmasExchange Studio, Maidstone2 pm/6 pm, £6.50
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/4:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,2 pm/7 pm, £15
Tuesday 22nd December
MUSIC
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
OliverWinter Gardens, Margate
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,2 pm/5:30 pm, £14.50-£18.50
The Lost ChristmasExchange Studio, Maidstone2 pm/6 pm, £6.50
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/6:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,2 pm/7 pm, £15
Wednesday 23rd December
MUSIC
Crew of TwoAngel Inn, Addington
Martin JonathanCambridge Arms, Deal
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,2 pm/7 pm, £14.50-£18.50
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
OliverWinter Gardens, Margate
The Lost ChristmasExchange Studio, Maidstone2 pm/6 pm, £6.50
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/4:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,2 pm/7 pm, £15
Thursday 24th December
MUSIC
Billy BrownThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
Everywhere MenThe Britannia, Margate
Kai McKenzieHole in the Roof,Deal, 4-6 pm
Martin JonathanCullins Yard, Dover
Shameful BehaviourThe Alexandra Hotel, Chatham
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,2 pm/5:30 pm, £14.50-£18.50
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
The Lost ChristmasExchange Studio, Maidstone11 am/2 pm/6 pm, £6.50
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,11:30 am/3 pm/6:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,2 pm, £15
Friday 25th December
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Saturday 26th December
MUSIC
Andy MackThree Horseshoes, Mongeham
EK1Hole in the Roof,Deal, 4-6 pm
Job KnockeyThe Britannia, Margate
Martin JonathanThe Admiral Harvey, Dover
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,2 pm/5:30 pm, £14.50-£18.50
OliverWinter Gardens, Margate
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,2 pm/5:30 pm, £15
Sunday 27th December
MUSIC
Go BobDublin Man O’ War, River
Hot RatsBell and Jorrocks, Frittenden
KarisThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
Martin JonathanThe New Inn, Deal
Rags to RichesCoach & Horses, Deal
Shameful BehaviourOld House at Home, Queenborough
The Slug PixiesHorse & Groom, Ramsgate
Yellow HouseThe Britannia, Margate
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,11 am/3 pm/7 pm,£14.50-£18.50
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
OliverWinter Gardens, Margate
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/4:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
The Snow QueenThe Theatre Royal, Margate,2 pm/5:30 pm, £15
Don’t forget live music at The Admiral Keppel, Manor Road, Deal
If you would like to add your gigs, email: [email protected]
December - January | The Gig Guide | p29
Monday 28th December
MUSIC
BlackstarThe Walnut Tree, Maidstone
Green DieselBarnaby Rudge, Broadstairs
The Chimney BoysThe Barge, Gillingham
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,2 pm/5:30 pm, £14.50-£18.50
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
OliverWinter Gardens, Margate
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/4:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
Tuesday 29th December
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,11 am/3 pm/7 pm,£14.50-£18.50
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
OliverWinter Gardens, Margate
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/4:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
Wednesday 30th December
MUSIC
Run VTAngel Inn, Addington
The Chimney BoysThe Man of Kent, Rochester
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,2 pm/5:30 pm, £14.50-£17
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
OliverWinter Gardens, Margate
The Railway ChildrenBrook Theatre, Chatham,1 pm/4:30 pm, £10.50/£9.50
Thursday 31st December
MUSIC
ArchiveThe Spitfire, West Malling
BreedThe Britannia, Margate
Cellar 39The Beauty of Bath, Sittingbourne, 9 pm
Disco; Bad Taste Party (60’s,70’s, 80’s, 90’s)
Coach & Horses, DealDisco (Open House)
Hole in the Roof, DealMartin Jonathan (Bookingrequired)
Cullins Yard, DoverPeacock Suit
Cambridge Arms, DealVince Martyn
The Clarendon Hotel, DealVince Vortex & TheCucumbers
Earls, Maidstone
THEATRE
AladdinCentral Theatre, Chatham,2 pm/5:30 pm, £12.50-£17
Friday 1st January
THEATRE
AladdinThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone, 2 pm, £10
Saturday 2nd January
MUSIC
Craig SheridanDeal Rowing Club
SuspectsThe Britannia, Margate
The Slug PixiesThe Red Lion, Ramsgate
THEATRE
AladdinThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone, 2 pm/7 pm, £10
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Sunday 3rd January
MUSIC
Adam KnightHoverspeed Club, Ramsgate
ArchiveThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal
HeroesHorse & Groom, Ramsgate
Louise KennyThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
ModfathersEarls, Maidstone
THEATRE
AladdinThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone, 2 pm, £10
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Monday 4th January
MUSIC
Keith JamesThe Barge, Gillingham
Luke J Dorman & The DarkHorses
Barnaby Rudge, BroadstairsThe Zen Bicycle Band
The Louis Armstrong, Dover
Don’t forget live music at The Admiral Keppel, Manor Road, Deal
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Tuesday 5th January
THEATRE
AladdinThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone, 7 pm, £8
Wednesday 6th January
THEATRE
AladdinThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone, 7 pm, £8
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Thursday 7th January
THEATRE
AladdinThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone, 7 pm, £8
Friday 8th January
MUSIC
BodegasThe Rose, Broadstairs
HeroesBritannia Inn, Margate
RiseDublin Man O’ War, River
Sarah BanksThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal
Supper ClubThe Farmhouse, Canterbury
THEATRE
AladdinThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone, 7 pm, £10
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Saturday 9th January
MUSIC
Electric ExperienceThe Britannia, Margate
Roger HumphriesPlough & Chequers, Gillingham
THEATRE
AladdinThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone, 2 pm/7 pm, £10
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Scrooge – The Panto!The Sinden Theatre,Tenterden, 3 pm, £10/£7
Sunday 10th January
MUSIC
Danny & MazHole in the Roof, Deal
Hot RatsNeptunes Hall, Broadstairs
Kingsdown BandThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal
Steve AdamsThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
THEATRE
AladdinThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone, 2 pm, £10
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Monday 11th January
MUSIC
Keith JamesBarnaby Rudge, Broadstairs
Paul Clifford’s CrowtailThe Barge, Gillingham
Wednesday 13th January
MUSIC
Luke J.Dorman & The DarkHorses
The Man of Kent, Rochester
Thursday 14th January
THEATRE
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Friday 15th January
MUSIC
Eyelash GuiltDublin Man O’ War, River
HeroesThe George Hotel, Ashford
Where’s My Thing?The Britannia, Margate
Zero ToleranceThe New Inn, Deal
THEATRE
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Saturday 16th January
MUSIC
BodegasEarls, Maidstone
HeroesThe Flying Horse, Ramsgate
Shameful BehaviourThe Park Inn, Dover
TapestryCambridge Arms, Deal
The Slug PixiesThe Louis Armstrong, Dover
The ThrowbacksCoach & Horses, Whitstable
ZambuThe Britannia, Margate
Don’t forget live music at The Admiral Keppel, Manor Road, Deal
If you would like to add your gigs, email: [email protected]
December - January | The Gig Guide | p31
THEATRE
CinderellaLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Sunday 17th January
MUSIC
AinsleyThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
HeroesThe New Inn, Deal
Monday 18th January
MUSIC
PhoenixBarnaby Rudge, Broadstairs
The Jones BoysThe Barge, Gillingham
Wednesday 20th January
MUSIC
ArchiveDeal Hoy, Deal
Moveable FeastThe Man of Kent, Rochester
Friday 22nd January
MUSIC
Any Other BusinessThe New Inn, Deal
HeroesGolden Arrow, Cheriton
Shameful BehaviourDublin Man O’ War, River
Takin’ OffThe Farmhouse, Canterbury
Saturday 23rd January
MUSIC
Live ‘n’ Kickin’The Britannia, Margate
Lounge OriginalsThe Farmhouse, Canterbury
Shameful BehaviourTwo Brewers, Rochester
SupersonicThe Star, Ashford
The Geoff Everett bandPlough & Chequers, Gillingham
The Slug PixiesThe New Inn, Deal
Sunday 24th January
MUSIC
Andy MackCambridge Arms, Deal
BodegasOld House at Home, Queenborough
FrancescaThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
The Police SquadThe New Inn, Deal
Monday 25th January
MUSIC
Davey SlaterThe Barge, Gillingham
Moveable FeastBarnaby Rudge, Broadstairs
Phoenix Soul BandHole in the Roof, Deal
Wednesday 27th January
MUSIC
Porch Swing BluesThe Man of Kent, Rochester
Thursday 28th January
MUSIC
Shameful BehaviourThe Walnut Tree, East Farleigh
Friday 29th January
MUSIC
As Is NowThe Britannia, Margate
Craig SheridanHole in the Roof, Deal
Kingsdown BandHole in the Roof, Deal
Martin JonathanThe New Inn, Deal
Shameful BehaviourThe Firs Club, Cheriton
Zero ToleranceDublin Man O’ War, River
Saturday 30th January
MUSIC
[re:fried] DJ’sThe Farmhouse, Canterbury
ArchiveChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate
BrokenYew Tree Inn, Deal
DonnaThe New Inn, Deal
JLSWinter Gardens, Margate
Shameful BehaviourSir John Falstaff, Dover
Surf Dude GrandadThe Britannia, Margate
TheGuestsThe Spitfire, West Malling
Sunday 31st January
MUSIC
Annie LoveThe Admiral Keppel, Deal
The Slug PixiesOld House at Home, Queenborough
THEATRE
The Princess and the Pea(Proteus Theatre Company)
The Theatre Royal,Margate, 3 pm
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Abby Kedwell: Give Folkestone What it Wants
December - January | The Gig Guide | p33
BY ABBY KEDWELL
Anew revolution is going to take Folkestoneby storm; Stones Bar is the new home toFolkestone’s ultimate entertainment venue.
First impressions, Stones looks much the same,a lick of paint, new staff and few new additionsand some would say “nothings changed” but theywould be so very wrong. Never judge a book byits cover, as the saying goes. It’s what’s going onbehind the scenes that we should be takingnotice of. Stones is being stripped of it’s slightlytainted past and is being used as a blankcanvass from now on. Everything from Drum andBass and Dubstep to Indie, Disco nights andgreat up and coming bands. Stones is offering aneclectic mix of music for all tastes.
The owner has said “The bigger the following thebigger the internal changes will be. Its anexciting venture that will hopefully changepeoples minds about Stones Bar and it will beknown as a buzzing place to go to enjoy musicand a fun atmosphere”
Rumour has it, if the new line up of eventsbrings in the crowds Stones will up its game andstart to open in the day. The idea being that itwould be a relaxing and chilled out place to go toenjoy a drink and maybe some sort of snacks.Beanbags, Wii, TV’s and much more besides. Butthis is if the party goers of Folkestone do theirbit and come along to the planned nights.
It’s great to see that even in the darkest part ofthe recession people are still trying. Folkestonehas its fair share of pubs and some are slowlybut surely disappearing which is leaving a limitedamount of “Fun pubs” to visit. I have asked afew people their thoughts on Stones Bar, somemay need a little more convincing than others;
“I don’t go to Stones because of the amount ofpeople that have taken over in the past fewyears. You don’t know who’s in there from oneday to the next. Saying that though, I wish themall the best and I will be attending some of thenew events that are being advertised”
“It sounds great. Something for everyone”
“I have heard fantastic things about the peoplebehind the new opening of Stones and I for oneam quite excited. Watch this space, I think thatStones will surprise you”
“Same old, same old really! Would be nice to beproven wrong though. The ideas that they haveare different.”
Personally I think that Folkestone needs an allrounder entertainment venue that isn’t toocliquey, somewhere that has a wide range ofmusic, electric ambience and passionate peoplebehind it. Lets not kid ourselves, people havetried and failed to make it a successful place togo but I think this time Stones will pull out allthe stops and make it happen.
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Music Reviews
Gig Guide Verdict:
Gig Guide Verdict:
Richard Batchelor takes a look at some of your CD’s...
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The Quays are a rock/pop quintet from London with one mission, bring
back great Britpop! Listening to the Quays Is like Oasis and Blur performing on
the same stage and having Ash and the Foo Fighters crash the party halfway
through. Lead vocalist Lauren does a wonderful job keeping up when the sound
gets heavier on tracks ‘Millionaire’ and ‘Mother Midnight’ and the tone is just
perfect on other stand-out tracks ‘Little Miss Mitty’ and ‘Forever and a Day’.
If Britpop is due a second coming I hope The Quays are right up in the
front running, if you have a case of the winter blues and are looking for a cure,
you have just found it. A great album from a great band.
Band: The QuaysTitle: This Is You...Format: Album (12 Tracks)
Link: www.thequays-rock.com
The DirectionS are a four piece rock band from Maidstone formed by front
man Chris Brown in 2007. As the first track kicks in I can hear a definite Foo
Fighters influence, but that’s the last thing on my mind as I listen, Chris
Brown’s written a song about Hitler and Stalin having a night out on the town!
In a sea of sentimental love songs that currently dominate the Top 40 chart,
it’s great to hear someone write about such subject... it’s certainly my favourite
song about a fascist dictator!
Four great rock songs follow suit and while not tackling such a subject as
the leader of the 3rd Reich are all great songs. ‘Stop, Drop and Roll’ and ‘Killing
Time’ had me thinking of The Bluetones. This is a great start from a Promising
band. Gig Guides favourites are: ‘H*tlers Revenge’ and ‘Stop, Drop and Roll’.
Band: DirectionSTitle: For UseFormat: Mini Album (5 Tracks)
Link: www.myspace.com/wearedirections
Having graduated from Christchurch
University’s Commercial Music
course, Richard Batchelor knows a
thing or two about music.
Here, he casts his expert eye over the
material of Kent-based artists and
provides his thoughts on your music
releases.
p36 | The Gig Guide | December - January
Music Reviews
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Gig Guide Verdict:
Gig Guide Verdict:
There are certain bands who when asked what music genre they fit into will
say Rock, Pop, R&B etc. Then there are SpyGenius, a band who refuse this
need to be pigeonholed under a certain category and rather take several, put
them into a giant musical blender and the results are fantastic to hear. First
track ‘Didgen’s Rise’ is a perfect example of this and probably my favourite
song on the album.
It’s not all music madness, I was very fond of the lovely harmonies on ‘This
Morning After’ and ‘First Do No Harm’, showing a softer side to Peter Watts
song craft and writing. It’s great to hear a band with so much invention willing
to throw away the rulebooks of verse, bridge, chorus and two guitars, bass and
drums by just going nuts! More Please!
Band: SpyGeniusTitle: Red LoungeFormat: Album (12 Tracks)
Link: www.spygenius.co.uk / www.myspace.com/thespygenius
UpCDownC have been making a name for themselves lately with a number
of local performances. After seeing them live recently its great to hear that
they have been able to take all the energy and sound that you hear live and
place it onto a CD. Intro and following track ‘The Tavern’ and ‘Black Lodge’ set
the tone for the album; thumping and chugging guitar riffs that want to break
your speakers!
The Fantastically named ‘Def Zepplin’ and ‘Dad Rock’ also keep the album
chugging along, the album is largely instrumental with a few screams bringing
home the power. If you’re looking for a good musical way to spend 27 and a ½
minutes you can’t go wrong with UpCDownC, extra kudos points for the great
album artwork!
Band: UpCDownCTitle: FirewolfFormat: Album (8 Tracks)
Link: www.upcdownc.com / www.myspace.com/upcdownc
Gig Guide Verdict:
You don’t even have to listen to the Welcome To The Empire Club to tellwhat The Concrete Gods are all about, tracks such as ‘Just Like Churchill’,‘London’s Dead’ and ‘Boring British Town’ sum them up perfectly, a very Britishband who happen to be writing great British songs. The Concrete Gods comeacross as a cross between The Jam, The Sex Pistols and Stiff Little Fingers inmany of the songs on this record and its great to see a band wanting to revivethis kind of sound that has made British music so great. Front man DaveHayman’s vocals and lyrics is the perfect for the match for the distorted guitartone, the album also contains a cracking cover of Pulps ‘Common People’.
This is an almost breathless 40 minute wild ride of a record, oddly thoughtprovoking in some places and witty in many others but most of all, utterlyfantastic. Concrete Gods we salute you!
Band: The Concrete GodsTitle: Welcome To The Empire ClubFormat: Album (21 Tracks)
Link: www.myspace.com/concretegods
December - January | The Gig Guide | p37
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Gig Guide Verdict:
Gig Guide Verdict:
In the first of two EP reviews in this edition, ‘Great Fears and Curious
Dictions’ is the 2nd EP from the guys. From their name, I was expecting
something heavy, so I was surprised to hear a beautiful blend of acoustic folk
that they’ve truly made their own. There is a strong element of story telling in
the song writing, particularly ‘Pirate’s Wife’ and ‘Beauties and Beasts’, any fans
of Seth Lakeman or Richard Thompson will enjoy this a lot.
I grew up listening to a lot of Folk artists from the 60s and 70s and it’s
great to see bands telling real stories with songs and keeping folk music alive.
There were so many beautiful moments from this EP and as it’s free to
download from their website, you have no excuse. It’s bands like Lupen Crook
and the Murderbirds that make me love music. Go check them out, now!.
Band: Lupen Crook and the MurderbirdsTitle: Great Fears And Curious DictionsFormat: EP (5 Tracks)
Link: www.lupencrookandthemurderbirds.co.uk / www.myspace.com/lupencrook
The second EP review of Lupen Crook and the Murder Birds sees the bandreturn with the same cracking folk sound that made their 1st EP so wonderful.They have gone a bit darker in sound for their 3rd EP, but still retain the art ofthe storytelling in the song writing that makes them so memorable.‘Sunshine Devils’ and ‘Devils Son’ as you can imagine carry dark elements andlyrics and they continue to go from strength to strength as the EP carries onand they continue to explore a darker edge to their sound.
Lupen Crook and the Murder Birds are fast becoming one of my favouritebands of the year, I now have all of their EP’s and as all of the money spent onCurse Of The Mirror Wicked goes to the bands charity YoungMinds on a donate-what-you-can basis there really is no excuse. I’ll say it once and I’ll say itagain, go check them out, now!
Band: Lupen Crook and the MurderbirdsTitle: Curse Of The Mirror WickedFormat: EP (6 Tracks)
Link: www.lupencrookandthemurderbirds.co.uk / www.myspace.com/lupencrook
Gig Guide Verdict:
Packed with 13 tracks from prestigious Kent bands, this compilation serves tooffer a high quality slice of what Kent has to offer the music industry. Themusic is varied and covers many different styles, but all deserve attention andare brought together well on this one CD. The opener, a track from TheLovedays (‘When the Lights Went Out’) shows what a talented songwriter BenJones is, whilst other artists such as David Migden and Hydraponic offer moreunique sounds that are not commonly heard in the venues around the county.A beautiful song from The Ambience titled ‘Centre of the Park’ finishes off thiscollection wonderfully.
Gig Guide favourites; ‘Girls Are In Charge’ (What Would Jesus Drive) & ‘Centreof the Park’ (The Ambience).
Band: Various ArtistsTitle: Kent Bands Compilation (Make Some Noise Records)Format: Album (13 Tracks)
Link: www.makesomenoiserecords.com
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December - January | The Gig Guide | p39
Not To Be Missed:
Maidstone-based new band 'White Bone
Rattle' have just been signed to the
independent ‘Redbreast’ record label.
The band, made up of four brothers have caused a
real buzz of excitement surrounding their music
which perfectly encapsulates the classic rock
sounds of bands such as The Cult and Led
Zeppelin.
The Animal Farm (a top Artist Management &
Development firm) have also taken them onboard
and have high aims to push the band in the right
directions.
You can check out our review of their debut EP
‘The Green Hour’ in this issue and we look forward
to seeing more material from them in the future.
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Album Launch
The quirky funk rockers from Ramsgate;Spygenius, are on the verge of releasingtheir latest album to the public.
Entitled ‘Red Lounge’, the band are said to bereally pleased with the album and think it is agreat improvement on their previous offering(‘Songs From The Devil’s Typist’ - which wasreviewed by The Gig Guide back in Februaryreceiving an impressive 9/10).
The official launch for the new album is dueto take place at Casey's, Canterbury onWednesday 13th January.
Check out the music reviews in this issue tosee what we thought of the album.
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p40 | The Gig Guide | December - January
Caught in the Act
Sean Hardy, The OFfice Bar (Folkestone),
5th November, by Natalie Fendt
Dogs, Dirty South (Lewisham),
24th October, by Natalie Fendt
The Specials, Winter Gardens (Margate),
7th November, by Natalie Fendt
Zebrahead, Winter Gardens (Margate),21st October, by Stuart Keeler
Hot Rats, Gravelines Festival(France), July, by Sarah Jayne Tye
Heroes, New Inn (Deal), 1stNovember, by Andrea Hutchens
December - January | The Gig Guide | p41
The Zen Bicycle Band, Belgium Cafe
(Ramsgate), 18th August, by Kim Fletcher
Coronal Mass Ejection, The Alma
(Deal), 31st October, by Dave Smith
The Novels, The Loft (Maidstone),
111th November, by Dave Smith
Bowling For Soup, Winter Gardens(Margate), 21st October, by Stuart Keeler
The Leftovers, Winter Garden (Margate),21st October, by Stuart Keeler
MC Lars, Winter Gardens (Margate),21st October, by Stuart Keeler
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Quiz
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20 Questions to test your musical knowledge!
Q1. Who had a hit in 1984 with ‘99 Red Balloons’?
Q2. Which popstar was actor Emilio Estevezformerly married to?
Q3. In the song ‘The Twelve Days Of Christmas’,what was given on the 12th day?
Q4. The Dutch Duo of Ray Slijngaard and AnitaDels, who had 8 top ten hits in the 90s, werebetter known by what name?
Q5. What was the name of the first ventriloquist’sdummy to have a top ten hit in the UK charts?
Q6. The Scandanavian pop group Aqua had a hitsingle about which doctor?
Q7. What does the word ‘forte’ mean in music?Soft, Fast or Loud?
Q8. What was the name of the band All Saints’number one ?
Q9. As in the music shop, what do the letters HMVstand for?
Q10. With which band was David Lee Roth leadvocalist in the 1980s?
Q11. Who had a hit in 1991 with ‘Move AnyMountain’?
Q12. What was the common age of Jimi Hendrix,Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison when they died?
Q13. Which group got it’s name from a US spyplane?
Q14. Which Tori Amos song was remixed byArmand Van Helden for a hit single in 1997?
Q15. Which instrument does the leader of anorchestra play?
Q16. What was Blondie’s first UK number one hitsingle?
Q17. What was the name of the 80s band of whichNorman Cook (Fatboy Slim) was a memberof?
Q18. Which singing duo were originally called Tomand Jerry?
Q19. Which band perform the theme tune to theTV show ‘Friends’?
Q20. What nationality was ‘Saturday Night’ singerWhigfield?
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getting our sound right rather than gigs, music is ZZ Top/Status
Quo/T-Rex/Blues/Metallica/Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. If you are just
starting out come and make your mistakes with us we are only
taking the occasional gig!
contact the manager... 07879550224
WANTED: Heavy Metal Female Singer/Performer
Maidstone based band seek a female singer that can really rock out andcan sing Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Metallica etc.
Rock voice essential. Ability to perform essential.
The band (both male and female, age range 20s and 30s) are all excellentmusicians and will be playing festivals and venues from spring 2010onwards. Rehearsals will start in January 2010. Some original music willbe written and included in the set.
Lead Vocalist Needed For Blues Band
Newly formed blues band require a testifyin' leadsinger to belt out the tunes. We will be playing songs by The Allman Brothers,Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Albert King, BookerT., etc. plus some blues-rock tunes (Hendrix, Stonesetc.). Own transport essential, own equipment adefinite bonus! (Rehearsals are in Maidstone area).
email Steve at... [email protected]
Female Singer - Loose Change
We are currently seeking a female singer to commit to the band.
Must be competent and be able to work out harmonies for herself.
Must have transport and be prepared to perform 80-90 gigs per year
including a whistle stop tour of Ireland (long weekend) in October.
email: [email protected]
Mature male Singer/Front man required
North kent based band require a singer/front man withkeen interest in 60's and 70's music, Elvis, Roy Orbison,Cliff Richard, some Beatles (If we must) and Mavericksetc. Band members range from mid forties upward soanyone below that age would be frowned upon as wecould end up looking very ancient. We are a fun band thatonly want to gig a couple of times a month.
If interested, contact Peter with a brief description of yourinterests and/or experience at: [email protected]
Singer wanted
For rock/function covers band based in margate.
The band are friendly and easy going but we do like to be asprofessional as possible and we are looking for someone withcommitment to the band.
If you want to know more contact me for a chat. It’s chris on07811453254.
Bass or Rhythm guitar player wanted please.We are a Dartford based bandWe are in our 40’s to 60’s age but that doesn't matter . We are looking for a bass player or a guitar player who canplay all the shadows stuff plus a bit ofElvis/Orbiron/Buddy/Chuck, etc. please email if interested.email peter at... [email protected]
Ukulele players
Ukulele players wanted by same to form group similar to the Uke
Orchestra of G.B. Must be able to sing or at least carry a tune or
harmony. View gigs, fun, fame! No age restriction. I am Thanet
based and can be seen on YouTube, channel name Ukuleleric.
email Eric at... [email protected]
Hammond or Keys Player
Required with synth for jazz funk band.Nothing too serious due to work commitments but would begigging a couple of times a month at the most.If your into jazz and funk and want to have some fun then get intouch. a good personality is required but you must be able to takedirection.
Folkestone - Telephone: 07766 837189
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Drummer percussionist needed
Modern folk act looking for someone withdedication, either a drummer or percussionist.We have a set of songs ready to go with the rightperson, with the view to gigs and festivals in 2010.John - [email protected]
Fiddle player required
For giging Folk Rock group, aged between 20's -
30's, an albums worth of original material, gigs
waiting in the London area.
Influences: Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span,
Pentangle, etc. You can hear our material on our
myspace page: www.myspace.com/galleybeggar.
Mat Fowler
Tel: 07789802163
Guitarist / Singer needs rock n roll band
Hi, I'm new in Rochester and looking to form or joinband playing rock ‘n’ roll to hard rock.
I'm practising at the local jam nights most nights.
I have transport and gear.
Adam07810 534 805 [email protected]
Brass Players Wanted
Trumpet and Trombone players required for jazz funk band.
Nothing too serious due to work commitments but would be
gigging a couple of times a month at the most.
If your into jazz and funk and want to have some fun then get in
touch. a good personality is required but you must be able to take
direction.
Folkestone - Telephone: 07766 837189
Versatile female drummer seeks band or dep work.
I’m looking to join an established working/gigging
band, preferably a club/function or rock and roll
band. I have many years of experience, own
transport, good gear and can offer backing vocals
if required. I’m a steady drummer, with great time
keeping and a team player. I use a drum workshop
5 piece kit and am ready to commit to the right
band. I currently work freelance.
Telephone: 01634 328999
KEYBOARD PLAYER NEEDED FOR BAND REHEARSING IN ASHFORD
WE ARE CURRENTLY A FOUR PIECE BAND (FEMALE LEAD VOCALS/GUITAR; RHYTHM
GUITAR; DRUMS; BASS) WHO REHEARSE IN ASHFORD, KENT.
WE PLAY A LOT OF OUR OWN ORIGINAL SONGS BUT ALSO SOME COVERS TOO.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A KEYBOARD PLAYER (PREFERABLY WITH LEAD/BACKING
VOCALS) TO BRING ANOTHER TEXTURE AND ELEMENT TO OUR MUSIC AND
ARRANGEMENTS. YOU SHOULD BE AGED BETWEEN 27 - 40ISH.
MATTHEW SYKES, TEL: 07753206992
Bassist Needed
We're a metal band looking for a bassist,we've just found our vocalist and can’t wait toget gigging again. So if your inspired by the
likes of Maiden and Priest please get in touchCheck out the demo on our myspace
www.myspace.com/[email protected]
Metal Bassist Wanted
Bassist needed to complete the line-up of metalband playing a mix of southern, sludge, thrashand death metal. Recordings available on request.
Age pref: 20-30 but not essential. Practices oncea week, normally around Ashford or Canterbury.
Contact: [email protected]
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• Comfortable accomodation; single, twin, double & family rooms available
Live music events at The Hole in the Roof... (7pm Sunday & 9pm Friday)
Friday 4thSunday 13thFriday 18th
Sunday 20thChristmas Eve
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Boxing Day(Saturday 26th)
New Years’ Eve(Thursday 31st)
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Special Event!on December 6th
Michael Jackson tributeBy ticket only.Tickets £7.50