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Issue 6 November - January

KENT’KENT’S NoS No. 1. 1MUSIC MAGAZINEMUSIC MAGAZINE

A THREE MONTH GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN YOUR COUNTY

McFlyMcFlyThe Day For

Heroes stars oninfluences, fans,

new materialand bears!

FromFrom TheTheJamJam

Bruce & Rickcontinue the

legacy.

OrangeOrangeUnsignedActUnsignedAct

Kent bandschasing the

dream.

The GigThe GigGuideGuide

Awards!Awards!Which Kent acts

deserve praisefor their work?

PLUS:PLUS: Music Reviews, Venue Profiles, Live Music & Three Months Gig Listings!

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Bill DouglasTapestryAndy MackMartin JonathanMr RileyMixed Emotions

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Editor/DesignerStuart KeelerOur Gig Guide goes

green with a freshnew look. For this

issue only, it’s also coveringthree months of music in abumper edition, running

from November through to January!That’s not only three months worth of musiclistings, but also interviews with The Zutons,McFly and From The Jam, a full feature onthe Orange UnsignedAct with Sony Ericssoncompetition, and details of the excitingventure that will be The Gig Guide Awards!Your band could win in one of the categoriesand it’s down to all of our readers who wins,so don’t forget to post off the nominationform.Have a great three months, get merry overthe Christmas period and enjoy the local livemusic. We’ll be back with a new issue inFebruary but until then, get stuck into thisbumper edition!...

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The Gig Guide is a bi-monthly musicmagazine, focussing specifically onartists and venues within the Kent

border.Since starting life in the Autumn of 2007, ouraim has remained the same; to help promotethe local music scene through publicawareness.In each issue, as well as music news,reviews, features and interviews, you willfind comprehensive gig listings within thecentre pages, detailing who is playing whenand where. So take note, get out there, andexperience some of the talent around thecounty.

Contents

p4 | The Gig Guide | Nov - Jan

NewsMcFlyHarry Judd talks to us aboutinfluences, experiences and life.

The ZutonsCatch up with The Zutons ahead oftheir Leas Cliff Hall gig.

UnsignedActA full profile on the competition withthe dream prize.

We’re Jammin’From The Jam’s Rick Buckler chatsabout reality shows & future plans.

Venue ProfileThis edition sees ‘the farmhouse’under the spotlight.

ListingsYour 3 Months worth of music listings.

Gig Guide AwardsA chance to vote in the official 2008Gig Guide Awards!

Up Close & PersonalKristie Scotland: The next big thing?

Music ReviewOur verdict on your music.

Not to be MissedThese deserve your undividedattention.

Caught in the ActLive gig photos of Kent artists.

QuizClassifiedsOur First Year

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Being no strangers tothe process of makinga record, Deal-based

Euston are currently puttingthe finishing touches to their4th CD, due be releasedbefore the end of the year.

As yet untitled, the band arehoping to have it completedin time for their Hole in theRoof gig on 22nd November,which would act as aneffective launch party for thealbum.

Already available todownload via their fan pageon Facebook is the newsingle “Save”, inspired by thehit TV series “Heroes”.

“The song is a beautifulexample of what anunsigned band can do."

- lead vocalist Russel English,about the song “Save”.

Two b-sides; "The Silence"and "In My Headlights" alsoaccompany the single andcan be downloaded for freevia the facebook page.

Newcomers to the bandmight want to check outtheir previous releases;"Where To, From Here","Along For The Ride", & "The

Bad Weather's Gone"

The band also record weeklypodcast's - which you cansubscribe to for free, fromiTunes.

www.facebook.com/pages/Euston/9391026212www.myspace.com/eustonbandwww.eustonweb.co.uk

Up and Coming?New bands in Kent to watch out for;

The ModfathersPurple Funk Brigade

Look out for their live gigs soon!

Bands No More!Local Bands that have decided to call it aday;

Kiss The SharksWe wish the above success with their futureprojects.

NewsEuston, we have an album!BY STUART KEELER

A Hit for the Junkys?BY STUART KEELER

The Junkys are poised torelease their debut album

‘First Addiction’ in line with thelast time they play the Youth OfGeneration (YOG) gig. Takingplace on 14th November at The

Corn Exchange in Maidstone, you can get thechance to purchase your own copy of the 12 trackalbum for just £10 at the end of the night.

www.myspace.com/shotgunjunky

News


Mirkwood: 35 years in the (re-)makingBy Jack Castle & Chris Ashman

HistoryIn 1967 Mick Morris invited JackCastle to join his band TakeFive, essentially a covers band

featuring excellent vocal harmonies.They were very successful, but soonbegan to look for something morecreative and challenging so the pairdecided to create something new,influenced by bands like, 'Yes',Deep Purple,' and 'Queen'. Theresult was ‘Mirkwood’Both Mick and Jack were widelyrecognised as two of the bestguitarists in the area and the initialline-up consisted of Derek Bowley(lead vocals), Jack Castle and MickMorris (both guitar and vocals),Steve Smith (drums) and AndyBroadbent (bass). In early 1972 D.Evans was brought in to replaceAndy Broadbent (who had movedaway from the Dover area). Up until their last gig in June 1975the band played throughout theSouth East of England includingsupport work to some well-knownbands, including Supertramp.Mirkwood got together just oncemore, in 1978 for a reunionperformance at the MarloweTheatre, Canterbury.The Album

The only 'proper'recording thatMirkwood madewas an album onthe Flams LtdLabel (catalogueNo PR1067), a

local record label owned by JohnScott Cree. Recording commencedon 17 January 1973 at Jack's housein Whitfield, Dover on a Revox reel-to-reel tape recorder! A mere 99copies of the album were pressed,the majority ending up with family,friends and local supporters. Thematerial utilised on the album wasculled from the band's first batch ofsongs: sadly their later material,including many of their finestsongs, was not recorded. All thatremains of the many compositionswritten and performed between1973 and 1975 are some lyric andmusic sheets and a few very poorquality live cassette tapes.In 1993 the album was re-pressedby 10th Planet in a limited editionof 500 numbered copies utilisingthe same artwork and by 2003, theoriginal Flams vinyl copies werechanging hands at between £600and £700 per copy and the 10thPlanet limited copies now depleted. Today, the original vinyl has beencredited as being number 56 in the‘200 rarest albums of all time’,acording to ‘Record Collector’Magazine (Nov 2008)!The New AlbumAt the end of 2003 specialistGerman label Amber Soundroomapproached the Kent band historianand media consultant ChrisAshman, to try and find themembers of Mirkwood, in order tosecure a licence to re-release thealbum. The politics of "to releaseor not to release" went on for sometime. There are those who believea rare album should stay rare for itsvalue. There are others who believethat reproductions allow all to sharein the beauty of a masterpiece. Behind the scenes, Chris huntedhigh and low for a mint un-playedcopy of the Mirkwood Album. (TheMaster Tape had been lost alongwith the original artwork in 1973,when the pressing company went

into liquidation). To the rescuecame Jackie Bowles of The LouisArmstrong Public House in Dover(the favourite haunt of themembers of Mirkwood and themusicians of Dover for nigh on 40years). Her spare copy had satuntouched in her record cabinetsince 1973. The realisation that theoriginal recording quality could nowbe recaptured digitally in Hamburgusing the latest technology was toomuch to miss, so common senseand peace once more reigned andcontracts were signed. For the first time in over 30 yearsthe writers' copyrights wereproperly registered. Thecompositions can now be licensedand recorded by other recordingartistes. At last there wereaffordable Mirkwood albumsavailable for all. Even thosecollectors sitting on one of the mostrare records in the world could buya playable copy.Kent record company Red AdmiralRecords LLP are contracted torelease the recording on CompactDisc to ensure the album's futureavailability and you can alsodownload in all of the popularformats.

- Adapted & editted by Stuart Keeler

For more information and topurchase a copy of the album, visit:www.kentgigs.com/recordshop/recordshop.htm#CDA556www.redadmiralrecords.com

New Music


20 Minutes, 13 StopsThe Long Weekend www.thelongweekend.co.uk

Medway band; The Long Weekend have a debut album, titled ‘20minutes, 13 stops’ Available to download via iTunes, Tesco,

Rhapsody or eMusic now.

Doing My BestTom Williams and the Boat www.tomwilliamsandtheboat.co.uk

Following their Radio 1 maida vale session on October 15th, TomWilliams and the Boat have a new 6 track EP out January.

Download the single ‘Doing My Best’ from the website now.

Save The JellyfishThe Trouser Trumpets www.myspace.com/jbattt

Whitstable 10-piece ‘The Trouser Trumpets’ have a new single outtitled ‘Save the Jellyfish’. It contains 4 tracks and their quirky

trumpet madness is guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

One Horse TownColt.44 www.myspace.com/colt442

Colt.44 release their debut album; ‘One Horse Town’ on 3rdNovember available from all good retailers and also online. They

are worth checking out, offering a promising slice of modern rock.

EmbersUpC DownC www.upcdownc.com

UpC DownC’s new album; ‘Embers’ is out now. You can get yourcopy from the bands official website.

The latest new music from around the county. We’ll be reviewing all of thesereleases in future editions, so make sure you pick up a copy of our next issue tofind out exactly what we think! Current reviews can be found later in this issue.

The Devil’s TypistSpygenius www.spygenius.co.uk

The Ramsgate rockers have a new CD album out now. You canpurchase a copy from their website, CD Baby or Amazon.

Heroes for the day


On September 21st, Kent countyshowground at Detling played host to“A Day for Heroes” to raise needed

funds for the Help for Heroes Charity.Headlining for the day were McFly, and TheGig Guide caught up with drummer HarryJudd before the event...

What influenced you to get into in to the musicindustry?

“I’ve always been a fan of music and was in bands atschool. I didn’t really try and get into it, I just kind of fellinto it which is quite fortunate really.”Any Music Qualifications? Or Self Taught?

“Yeah, I started teaching myself for like half a year, thentook lessons at school”What bands have you played with in the past? Anyfavourites?

“We recently did a gig with The Hoosiers, at a showcalled Carlisle Live. They are really good guys and a coolband. Scouting for Girls, who we played with at theOlympic handover were really nice guys too. They are justgood people.”What music are you listening to at the moment?

“Well we’ve been recording the album all year, thenplayed load of shows and done a lot of promotion so to behonest, I’m a bit sick of music really. I actually like to listento talk shows and audio books on the radio”Who would you most like to work with?

“I’ve just heard that Kings of Leon song on the radio (Sexon Fire) and I’m really loving that. They’re a cool band whowe’d love to work alongside. It’s probably better to saywho would want to work with us really, there are loads we’dwant to work with”

Career highlight?“We recently recorded a song with Roger Daltrey, which

was amazing. It was quite nerve-wracking to put downthe bass and drum sections, knowing that he’s used toKeith Moon!”Favourite thing/least favourite thing about your job?

“Touring and recording is a definite favourite, and myleast favourite; promotion.”- Hey, we’re not that bad!“Yeah, least favourite would be talking to promo people

on the phone! haha, seriously there isn’t really a bad sidebut I would say it’s not like other areas of work wherepeople can take time off when they like. I’ve missed quitea few parties as this really is a full time job, but this goeshand in hand with the great benefits so I’m notcomplaining!”Do you think your newest songs have opened up awider fan base?

“We feel in ourselves that they might, but we’re reallyfortunate to have a great set of fans already, so we arenot worried really if they do or not.”

BY STUART KEELER


Tom & Dougie aren’t into football at all. Danny did greatthough, we were all really impressed with his skills. That’sthe best I’ve seen him play so far!”Did you enjoy the experience of making the video for“Lies”?

“Oh deffinately, it’s probably the best video we’ve madeeven though it took the longest to shoot. It lasted abouttwo and a half days but it was an amazing experience ‘cosit felt like we were on a movie set, it felt really big.”Why did you decide to change your band logo, using anew font? Did you have input into the design?

“We did actually. Part of starting up our own record labelwas that we wanted more creative control of our work andso we changed the logo to what we wanted. We hadloads of meetings with the artwork guys, and although weweren’t sure on the new logo at first, now we love it and itgoes well with the album artwork.”Other than Brazil, are you going to be gigging in othercountries?

“Well we’d love to. The Brazil thing happened as we hada huge demand from fans there and a promoter decided toget in contact and put on the shows for us. As long asthere is demand for the music, we’ll happily playanywhere. We’d like to go over Europe, so come onMcFly army; keep pushing for us to play!”You’ve been quoted as saying that you have “theperfect amount of fame”. Do you think you’ll evercrave worldwide recognition?

“I’d definitely not mind upping the level of success, butnot the level of fame. There’s no appeal for me in beingtoo famous.”What’s the biggest animal you could take on inunarmed combat? (You are allowed to team up as aband)

“Without a weapon? Jeez that’s hard. I’m gonna say abear, but I reckon the bear would still have it as Dougie,now I love Dougie, but he’d not be much use in the fightso it’d just really be the three of us getting mauled by abear, whilst Dougie hides out in the bushes. He’d have torun away and carry on McFly by himself!”

You can catch McFly around the country on their2008 arena tour during November.

The deluxe version ofRadio:Active (featuring 2 hourbonus DVD, 32 page bookletand 4 new songs) is outnow.

Thanks to Emily Hall (Kent’s No.1 McFly fan!) forproviding extra interview questions.

Earlier this year, you took a brave move of not onlyleaving your record label, but also giving away youralbum for free with The Mail on Sunday. Were youworried that the move could backfire on you?

“At the beginning of the year we were looking at itpositively and weren’t worried. We were confident it was agood thing to do and it did generate a lot of interest. If Iwas promoting the album all over again I would keepsaying it’s not what people are going to expect. I’m 22, andI think it’s full of quality songs. People think of McFly as ‘5colours in Her Hair’ & ‘Obviously’ which, don’t get wewrong, are all great pop songs and we still enjoy playingthem, but the new album has moved on a bit.”What inspired you to get involved with Days forHeroes?

“It’s an amazing opportunity, and an amazing thing to do.We always like to do shows that have a strong meaning tothem, and it feels like we’re helping out, even if we aren’tdoing much!”Danny appeared (and did very well) on Soccer Aid, didanyone else in the band want to take part?

“I did yeah, but I think they only wanted one of us and

Feature:


BY STUART KEELERForming in 2001,Liverpool band TheZutons have grown to

establish themselves as aworldwide success. Withthree studio albums under

their belt and their debutbeing nominated for the2004 Mercury Music Prize,they have a lot to be proudof.The band were originally afour-piece, with drummer

Sean Payne’s girlfriend; AbiHarding making anoccasional guestappearance with hersaxophone. The crowd aswell as the band, enjoyedthe extra depth that thesaxophone was bringing tothe music and so Abi wasbrought in as a permanentmember of the band.They have been activelytouring this year with manyfestival appearances,including a visit toMaidstone for One BigWeekend hosted by Radio 1in May.They excel live, and will bekicking off their 2 month UKwinter tour at The Leas CliffHall, Folkestone on the 10thNovember. Ahead of theirgig, we asked them a fewquestions...

The Zutons


As a band, you have a sound that is quiteunique, making it difficult for some people tocategorise you. Where do your influencescome from and what is it that has shapedyour tone into what it is today?

We all like to listen to all sorts of music, nothingis out of bounds! I think the different characters inour band have shaped our sound, we play togetherand the outcome is Zuton music.Your music also manages to appeal to adiverse cross section of listeners, somethingthat many bands find hard to achieve. Whatwould you cite as the key to your success inentertaining so many people?

Good songwriting at the core of the band, aband that believes in music being played well live,and not being too pretentious.Liverpool has recently been named ‘The UK’sMost Musical City’ and has been prolific inproducing a lot of musical talent. Do youthink this would still be true if The Beatles didnot become famous and bring the attention of

the world? Is it just something in the waterup there?!

Who knows? It's got a great pedigree in bands,maybe it's just always been a part of life here,there's still music being played every night off theweek up here.This summer you participated in a fewfestivals, not least returning to Glastonbury(which I caught – excellent by the way!).How did it feel to be back, playing this timeon a different stage (but still drawing amassive crowd!)?

It's always good to play at glastonbury, it has aspecial vibe that goes with it. It's been good tothe zutons, we've been as punters years ago andappreciate what it's like to be in the field and seesomething a bit special. This year when we playedit was just as the sun was setting, and it was toomuch, one of the best shoes we’ve done.As well as performing at ‘green’ friendlyGlastonbury, you took part in the Forest Tour,hosted and run by The Forestry Commission

Russell Pritchard chats with us...

to promote British woodland. Is thatsomething that you feel passionately aboutsupporting?

To be honest no, we were asked to do it and itsounded like a great place to do a gig, we're all forsaving the world but I can't say I passionatelysupport it.Mark Ronson’s re-mixed version of ‘Valerie’has gone on to be a great success. When hefirst pitched the idea to you, did you have anyidea it would take off as much as it did?

Not really, it was just nice to be asked, no-onehad ever asked to do it before, and we just wentwith it, and it's great. I think the fact the song hasbeen a hit twice in two years is a great accoladeand shows the song to be really good as it could beplayed a number of ways and still sound good.Is there anyone else you would like to workalongside and collaborate with?

Lots of people, it's just makin it happen that'shard.Since her inclusion into the band, Abi hasattracted a large amount of stage attention,being popular with your fans. Do you plan onrecording any tracks with just her vocals upfront?

There's one on you can do anything were shesings a verse , she's got a great voice, and it's astring to our bow havin a female voice to use.Let’s talk about your 10th November gig atThe Leas Cliff Hall, forming part of your UKtour. The Leas Cliff is quite a small venue for

a band as world famous as The Zutons, so areyou looking forward to the intimacy of theshow?

It's good to see the whites of their eyes! It's thefirst one on the tour so we're gaggin for it at theminute, and what with it being the first one, it'sbound to be a bit special.You are always a hard working band, eithertouring or working on new material. What’snext on the cards for you after the tour?

Working on new material! You've gotta work allthe time really, why stop?What’s the most Rock ‘n’ Roll thing you’vedone?

Met Ringo Starr.The Gig Guide 5...Favourite bar snack?

Salt and vinegar peanuts.What’s the biggest animal you could take onin unarmed combat?

An Ostrich.Message to the world?

Have a good one.Your pet hate?

Crap, weak tea.Tea or Coffee?

Big strong tea.Interview by Stuart Keeler


Feature:


BY STUART KEELERAs reported in our last issue; OrangeUnsignedAct with Sony Ericson, isonce again underway and the

search for Britain’s top Unsigned talenthas begun.

Showcasing only the best artists, thecompetition aims to find the mostpromising (currently unsigned) act in thecountry, and offer them the top prize of arecording contract with Universal Records.The prize will not come easy though, withone artist having to prove they’ve gotwhat it takes to be the next best thing inmusic, and this year with over 7000registered entrants, the competition wastough.

The first round of voting is now complete,with all votes received via the publicwebsite counted, and 25 acts together

with a further 29 chosen by the panel,have been selected to progress through tothe next stage. These lucky 54 must nowaudition live in front of a panel of expertjudges to secure their place within thecompetition. The panel will remain almostidentical to last year; comprising musician& songwriter Alex James, head of A & MRecords Simon Gavin, and new this yearwill be an additional judge in the form ofTV presenter and general music lover;Lauren Laverne (formerly in her ownband; Kenickie).

Premiering Thursday 30th October on4Music and Sunday 2nd November onChannel 4 (T4), Orange UnsignedAct withSony Ericsson will introduce the 54finalists to the public. Each week you willbe able to follow their progress, see whoachieves recognition from the judgingpanel and who will be invited back as one

of the final 8 to embark on a nation-widetour, performing gigs around the countryto raise support from you; the musicloving public.

The Gig Guide can confirm that there isone hopeful from Kent still left in thecompetition as we enter the 54 act stage.Klaus Says Buy The Record, is thebrainchild from Royal Tunbridge Wells’Johnathon Mills. Winning the Red StripeMusic Awards 2008 and playing some ofthis summer’s festivals, John is nostranger to the industry and his music isstarting to get the recognition it sorightfully deserves. You can listen tomusic from Klaus Says Buy The Recordon the bands UnsignedAct page (www.orangeunsignedact.co.uk/acts/klaussay

sbuytherecord), or their MySpace page(www.myspace.com/klaussaysbuytherecord)

Orange UnsignedAct with Sony Ericssonwill update the official website regularlywith all the news about the goings on inthe show and behind the scenesinformation. Fans can also sign up forSMS news updates on their mobile phonesso that they never miss out on the latesthappenings. The site will featuredownloadable content too, includingwallpapers, mobisides (mini episodes formobiles) and more, so take a look over at www.orangeunsignedact.co.uk today andlook out for the TV show Thursdays on4Music & Sundays on Channel 4 (T4).


Klaus SaKlaus Says Buy The Rys Buy The Recordecord(aka Jonathon Mills)(aka Jonathon Mills)

The Judges and Host (leftThe Judges and Host (left-right):-right):Lauren LaLauren Lavverne, Alex James, Alex Zerne, Alex James, Alex Zane, Simon Gaane, Simon Gavinvin

We’re Jammin’


The Jam should need no introduction,debuting in 1977 and racking up eighteentop 40 singles and four number 1 hits

including the universally recognised; ‘GoingUnderground’, they are an important part ofour music heritage.Since their break up in 1982, when frontmanPaul Weller decided to pursue a differentmusical path, Bruce Foxton & Rick Bucklercontinued to make music in various forms untila decison was made in 2007 to reunite andressurrect the old Jam flavour. Paul hadalready expressed his negative feelings abouta reformation many times before, so theyknew that they would need to find someone tofill in for his vocals, and that’s where RusselHastings came in. Being a fan of The Jam,Russel was familiar with their music and knewonly too well the level of responsibility

required to replicate Paul Weller’s vocaltalents. Jam fans will be pleased to discoverthat he manages to pull this off with strikingacuracy. Dave Moore was also brought in toadd a new level of dynamics to the mix withhis multi-instrumental skills, and the overalleffect is an entertaining live show guaranteedto please both Jam fans and general musiclovers alike.Their intensive UK Tour starts on 5thDecember and brings them to our Margateshores to play the Winter Gardens on the19th, but ahead of the tour you can grab acopy of the new double disc DVD release; “AFirst Class Return - From The Jam”, whichfeatures their entire sold-out London Forumgig from December 2007, as well as extensiveinterviews & extra features.

BY STUART KEELER


I caught up with Rick Buckler for a chat...The Jam played Kent before, did that playany part in the decision to includeMargate’s Winter Gardens in your Decembertour?

“We will always try and get to the towns thatmay have been overlooked before.”You’ve recently released a 7 track EP, howdoes it feel to be releasing your musicagain?

“For years I’ve always wanted to revisitthese songs, and so to film a show as well is agreat feeling.”During your entire careers as musicians,what has been your best and/or mostmemorable gig to play?

“The Wembley shows because of the venuesprestige and it was an era in my life that seemedto be coming to an end.”The Jam’s music has had a strong effect onthe music scene today with many bandsstill quoting you as influences in theirmusic. How does it feel to have left suchan impact on the music world?

“This is a real and very flattering bonus,totally unexpected.”Now lets turn the spotlight on you!… Whowould you cite as your influences for whenyou first started out?

“Seeing other musicians starting out aroundme and realising that it was also possible for meto get involved.”…and what music are you listening to now?

“I still listen to a lot of my old favorites andrediscovering artist like Annie Lennox, EarthWind and Fire, and still filling gaps in mycollection left by vinyl to CD.”What are your thoughts on reality-basedmusic shows, and what effect (if any) doyou think it is having on the public’sappreciation of music?

“The prime reason for these shows isobviously to make a successful TV programme,everything else is secondary, I’d like to thinkthat the participants gain something memorableand lasting from their experience. It’s not such agood thing when the industry controls too much.I tend not to watch these shows but most ofwhat I see are well known songs withestablished styles, easy to relate to, I suppose.”

What are your plans for the future after thetour is over?

“The Christmas break (some break!) but thenew year should be a good one, we have plentyof plans for touring other territories and movingthe band on.”What would you like to receive forChristmas?

“An undisturbed movie”

The Gig Guide 5Favourite bar snack?

“A Topic”What’s the biggest animal you could takeon in unarmed combat?

“My cat, on a good day.”Message to the world?

“There are others out there just like you.”Your pet hate?

“Inconsiderate drivers”Tea or Coffee?

“Tea, lots of it.”(..and an extra one just for you guys!)What’s your favourite type of Jam?

“Strawberry (with peanut butter)”

For the latest news and information about all thingsFrom The Jam related, be sure to visit the band’sofficial websites...www.fromthejam.netwww.afirstclassreturnfromthejam.co.uk

That’s going to hurt in the morning!That’s going to hurt in the morning!

Venue Profile:


BY SEAN BAKER

Like the perfect festival, The Farmhouseis an eclectic mix of the traditional andthe avant garde, local and

international, relaxation and foot stompingmadness. This multi purpose venue has farmore soul than the description belies, but itisn’t just that – a place for lunch, fordinner, for a glass of vino or a cocktail, forparties and, most importantly, to see themost talented performers on tour or fromwithin Kent itself. The venue is an intimate one, low lit, witha red velvet stage as a focal point and hasso far played host to Kevin Rowland, AndySmith, Pete Molinari and the Ralfe Band.This is a see all, hear all venue, where youcan almost touch the stars! Entry fees arekept as low as possible at £3 on specificnights – they do go higher, but they alsogo lower, so a night out can cost as little as

£10 with a great performance to boot. TheFarmhouse’s small capacity and reasonableprices does mean that they sell out prettyquick so book in advance or arrive early(for a bite to eat maybe) to avoiddisappointment.The restaurant is headed up by RobCooper, formerly of The Goods Shed andSamphire, and showcases the best localproduce available. A traditional east-endpie, mash and liquor is served all dayeveryday along side a menu that flows withthe seasons and is governed by what thefisherman, the farmer and thegameskeeper bring in each day. This is arestaurant without a walk-in fridge becauseit doesn’t need one – food is sourced,cooked and served fresh each day. Maincourses range from £5 to £10 for twocourses.

www.thefarmhousecanterbury.co.uk 11 Dover Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3HD

NovemberNovember01 - DJ J*Star (DJ Set)03 - Bang Bang w/ The Boat People06 - jazzinnit w/ Led Bib (Live) (£5) 08 - Midfield General (DJ Set)13 - jazzinnit w/ The Frances Knight Trio (Live)14 - Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets)

(Live acoustic set & DJ set)17 - Bang Bang w/ Micachu (Live)21 - Terry Hall (The Specials) (DJ Set) (£5)28 - The Shortwave Set (Live) (£5)

It’s the high points of the festival at your constant disposal7 nights a week.

Brought to you by the team behind Kent’s ‘bestest’ Music Festival - ‘Lounge On The Farm’- The Farmhouse is a permanent space dedicated to decadent drinks and luscious, locally-sourced, seasonal grub alongside gigs and guests from across the musical spectrum.

DecemberDecember05 - Billy Childish & theMusicians of the BritishEmpire (£10)13 - DJ Format (DJ Set)(£7)

Live Music & DJ’sall entry £3 unless stated.

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Sun 16th - One Love (Reggae)Sun 23rd - Jules (60’s - 90’s)

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Your comprehensive three months of gig listings start here.Listings


Listings are in the following format:

Band (/ Additional Bands)Gig Venue, Location of Venue

Entrance exceeding £5 is displayed

Saturday 1st November706 Union Ave

The Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs

All Day FallingBedford Arms, Tunbridge Wells

As Is NowThe Star, Ashford

As Worlds CollideWyvern Hall,Sittingbourne (12pm)

BackburnerThe Park Inn Hotel, Folkestone

ChevronHeadcorn Tennis Club

Chris Field (Elvis Tribute)RBL Social Club, Margate

Cultured PearlThe Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

Damage CaseThe Hare & Hounds, Maidstone

DJ J*Star (DJ Set)The Farmhouse, Canterbury

Double ImpactThe Anchor, Littlebourne

Dry RiserBluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe (2pm)

Electric RiverSondes Arms, Selling

English RoguesThe Queen’s Head, Northfleet

EquilibriumEagle, Dover

EustonDeal & Betteshanger RFC

FeedbackThe White Horse, Willesborough

GrammaticsTunbridge Wells Forum (£6)

Henrys Rock BandThe Yew Tree, Deal

Jenny BarlowGentleman’s Club, Westgate

Jumbo GumboMaidstone Working Men’s Club

Led by ZeppelinThe Sinden Theatre,Tenterden (£10)

MelonHeadManThe Robin Hood,Tunbridge Wells

Mixed EmotionsThe Admiral Keppel, Deal(Halloween Party)

Paul WellsThe Horseshoe, Strood

SabotageBlue Anchor, Ruckinge

Situation VacantBradstow Mill, Broadstairs

Swap MeetThe Star, Gillingham

The BodegasThe Nore, Sheerness

The Fred Slater Band / ZeroTolerance

The Ocean Inn, DymchurchThe Look

The Abbey Hotel,Minster (Sheppey)

The SkatonicsRBL Social Club, Maidstone

The Slug PixiesThe Chequers, Doddington

The VarliesThe Wheelwrights Arms, Matfield

UnderCoverThe Welfare Club, Deal

Vince Vortex & theCucumbers

The Swan, MaidstoneYellow House

The Britannia, Margate

Sunday 2nd NovemberAllegro

Club H2O, GravesendBravado

The Two Brewers, RochesterBrutality Will Prevail / OneStep Down / Pay No Respect/ TJM

Tap ‘n’ Tin, ChathamChevron

The Walnut Tree, Maidstone

Clea LlewellynThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal

Cultured PearlThe Life Boat, Folkestone

Dave Corsby SextetWestgate Pavilion

Drew and the CrewCullins Yard, Dover (2pm)

Eddie WheelerThe Mount Edgcumbe, Tunbridge Wells

ElephantsThe Drum, Stanford

Eric Goes FishingThe Alexandra Hotel, Chatham

Fallen AngelsHole in the Roof, Deal

Hot Rats (Duo)Royal Oak, Nonington

Led GremlinThe Four Horseshoes, Graveney

Martin JonathanThe Ship Inn, Herne Bay

SabotageAylesham Sports Club

Sally Ironmonger TrioThe Old Neptune, Whitstable

SmoothThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

SW3Suchis, Tunbridge Wells

Monday 3rd NovemberBang Bang w/The BoatPeople

The Farmhouse, CanterburyBreaking the Day / Brides /ChaseMotive / Take Courage

Tap ‘n’ Tin, ChathamColt.44 / Faith & Fury /Red13

Bar Mondo, DartfordHot Rats (Duo)

The Barge, GillinghamLos Pistoleros

Zebra Bar, Maidstone (£15)Open Harp Surgery

The Barnaby Rudge, Broadstairs

Red ThirteenBar Mondo, Dartford

Rich PictureThe Walnut Tree, Maidstone

All listings are correct at time of going to press, please double check with venues to avoid disappointment.



Listings...


Tuesday 4th NovemberDave Paisley

The New Inn, SandwichThe Deccas / The Idle Licks(BOTB)

Tap ‘n’ Tin, ChathamThe Perfect Strangers

Punch & Judy, Tonbridge

Wednesday 5th NovemberBonfire Night; have a blast!

Aliquot Flow / DirectionS /Timothy Edwards / He WhoDares (Supreme BOTB Semi-Final)

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneCaptain Mildred

The New Inn, Minster (Thanet)Jure Tori

The Man of Kent, RochesterLuke Jackson

Broadstairs Band Stand (6pm)Matt Monro Jnr

The Theatre Royal,Margate (£15)

Mixed EmotionsThe Deal Hoy

Montana Four / (StudentSupport)

Horizons (Christchurch Uni), Broadstairs

(‘The Live Show’)Margate Harbour (6pm)

Thursday 6th NovemberAs Is Now

The Neptune, DymchurchBilly Walton Band

The Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst (£10)

Crazy TrainBradstow Mill, Broadstairs

Cultured PearlChambers, Folkestone

Denny & PaulThe New Inn, Sandwich

Jazzinnit w/ Led BibThe Farmhouse, Canterbury

Juicy LucyThe Eagle Tavern, Rochester

Martin JonathanThe Five Bells, Eastry

MexicoFALLZDowntown Diner, Ashford

Silence Dies / The HideoutThe West Coast Bar, Margate

The HideoutThe West Coast Bar, Margate

The SemanticsEarl’s, Maidstone

Friday 7th NovemberAlan K Smith


Any Other BusinessLower Bell, Aylesford

As Is NowYpress Tavern, Sittingbourne

Counterfeit NotesFleur-De-Lis, Sandwich

Dizzy BluesThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

DonnaThe New Inn, Deal

Double ImpactThe Albion, St Peters

EK1The Rodney, Garlinge

Face to FaceThe Huntsman, Rochester

Fallen AngelsThe George Hotel, Ashford

Hoochie Coochie MenHole in the Roof, Deal

GoosebumpsNottingham Castle, Westgate

Jon Woode / Syd ArthurThe Music Room, Maidstone

Led GremlinThe Trafalgar Hotel, Queenborough

Letters From London / LosSalvadores / Monday Street /Seven Story Down (Youth ofGeneration hosts BBCIntroducing)

Dover Town HallPaul Wells

The Parkwood Club, RainhamRealm 79

The Gate Inn, HytheSabotage

The Horseshoe, Strood

Shameful BehaviourKing William IV,Tunbridge Wells

ShyChlo and the BoysThe Sturdee Club, Hoo

Situation VacantThe Star, Ashford

Spanking LlamasThe Britannia, Margate

Steve HuckleThe Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs

The Ambience / The CheatsThe Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

The BloxThe Fountain, Sittingbourne

The NovelsThe Nag’s Head, Rochester

The Original SinnersTunbridge Wells Forum

The RacketThe Nag’s Head, Rochester

The Slug PixiesThe Four Fathoms, Herne Bay

The Vintage Corporation(60’s & 70’s Party Night)

Alexandra Suite, Swanley(£10, Fancy Dress or Smart Casual)

Vanilla RansomDublin Man O’ War, River

Zero ToleranceThe Royal Cheriton, Folkestone

Saturday 8th NovemberAll Flags Burn / Refuse/All /Rejected / The Filthy StayPuft Marshmallow Men

The Ivy Leaf, SheernessAny Other Business

Druids Arms, MaidstoneAs Is Now

The Park Inn, DoverBlues Abuse


Cellar 170 / CorduroyFashion Threat

The Oasthouse, RainhamChevron

The White Horse, MaidstoneCultured Pearl

The Three Cups, Dover


If you would like to add your gigs, email: [email protected]


Face to FaceThe Ocean Inn, Dymchurch

Fallen AngelsThe Star, Ashford

FeedbackFlying Horse, Boughton Aluph

Get CarterThe East Kent, Whitstable

Hard Road Blues BandOutlaws MCC, Sellindge

Hobo Jones & The JunkyardDogs

The Flower Pot, MaidstoneJenny Barlow

Shakespeare Arms, MargateJumbo Gumbo

Duke of Edinburgh, BarmingLive ‘N’ Kickin’

The Archer, WhitfieldMartin Jonathan

Cullins Yard, DoverMelonHeadMan

George & Dragon, TonbridgeMidfield General (DJ Set)

The Farmhouse, CanterburyMixed Emotions

The Bowling Club, SandwichNorcsalordie

The Barge, GillinghamPaul Wells

Boughton Monchelsea InstitutePete Summers


Shameful BehaviourThe Pilot, Maidstone

ShazamThe Park Inn Hotel, Folkestone

Sick Note Blues BandThe Boars Head, Dover

SunriseSittingbourne Football Club

The FixThe Yew Tree, Deal

The RacketThe Star, Gillingham

The VarliesThe Good Intent, Rochester

Tom Williams and the BoatTrinity Arts Centre,Tunbridge Wells

Tortilla ArmyThe Royal Albion, Ashford

UnderCoverRoyal Mail, Lydd

WaterhorseHorsebridge Centre,Whitstable (£7)

Where’s My Thing?The Bellevue, Cliftonville

ZambuThe Britannia, Margate

Zero ToleranceThe Castle, Folkestone

Sunday 9th NovemberBernie Watts Band / PaulElmer

Chichester Memorial Hall, Sandgate

Billy BrownThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Dave Cliff & Buster Birch /Geoff Simkins

Halstead Village HallDave Corsby & DaveRobinson

The Three Tuns,Staple (12pm)

Double ImpactThe Emerald Bar, Ramsgate

Electric RiverDowntown Diner, Ashford

FairisleCullins Yard, Dover (2pm)

HeadlongThe Alexandra Hotel,Chatham (5pm)

Martin JonathanLord Nelson, Walmer

Mixed EmotionsAngling Club, Dover (3pm)

Open Harp SurgeryThe Two Brewers,Rochester (4pm)

Sally Ironmonger TrioThe Neptunes Hall, Broadstairs

Sick Note Blues BandThe Stag, Deal

Shann Lee ParkerHole in the Roof, Deal

Skinny MollyThe Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst (£12)

Texas ThunderEarl’s, Maidstone

The BodegasThe Four Horseshoes, Graveney

The Buster Birch TrioHalstead Jazz Club

The VarliesThe Royal Wells,Tunbridge Wells

Tim Hain & Sunny Side UpThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal

Tom Williams and the BoatThe Grey Lady,Tunbridge Wells

WoodfaceThe Mount Edgcumbe, Tunbridge Wells

Monday 10th NovemberAmber Room

Orange Street Music Club, Canterbury

Gentleman Tim and theContenders / Jumbo Gumbo

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneGeoff Higginbottom

The Barge, GillinghamJack Lawrence

Zebra Bar, Maidstone (£10)The Celloman

Canterbury Cathedral(£13, 6:30pm)

The Racket / The BrightYoung Things

Tap ‘n’ Tin, Chatham

Tuesday 11th NovemberHazel O’Connor

The Gulbenkian,Canterbury (£15)

One LoveThe New Inn, Sandwich

The Flowing vs The StartoverTap ‘n’ Tin, Chatham

The Kitchen PoetThe Wharf, Tonbridge

Wednesday 12th NovemberFear For Romeo / TheMondays / The Novels /Under The Thumb (SupremeBOTB Semi-Final)

Zebra Bar, Maidstone



Listings...Jazz Faction (Jazz at theBarge)

The Barge, GillinghamGirls Can’t Dance / TheSemantics

Tap ‘n’ Tin, ChathamOpen Harp Surgery

The Man of Kent, RochesterThe Quartet


Thursday 13th NovemberAvenge Thee

Beer Cart Arms, CanterburyEK1

Bradstow Mill, BroadstairsHobo Jones & The JunkyardDogs

The Man of Kent, RochesterJazzinnit w/ The FrancesKnight Trio

The Farmhouse, CanterburyMartin Jonathan

The Salle Verte, DoverMixed Emotions

The New Inn, SandwichRuthless Blues


Friday 14th November55% Banana

The Britannia, MargateCellar 170

The Corn Exchange, MaidstoneCharlie

The New Inn, DealChief Ten Bears / SevenStory Down / Songs Of TheirLap / Tom Williams and theBoat

Tunbridge Wells ForumColt.44 / Shotgun Junky

The Corn Exchange, MaidstoneCultured Pearl

The Red Lion, RamsgateD-FiNiTiVE

The Woolpack Inn, TenterdenDamage Case

The Four Fathoms, Herne BayDouble Impact

The Hare & Hounds, Maidstone

Emily & The BeastThe Old Neptune, Whitstable

EquilibriumThe George Hotel, Ashford

Get ApeThe Brewary Bar, Whitstable

Greg MacdonaldThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

Hazy ShadeThe Albion, St Peters

Henrys Rock BandThe Horseshoe, Strood

Heroes (Duo)The Anchor, Littlebourne

Hot Rats (Duo)The Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs

JagKing William IV,Tunbridge Wells

Kit Packham QuartetThe Grey Lady,Tunbridge Wells

M3Dublin Man O’ War, River

Martin JonathanCasey’s, Canterbury

Mick KentonThe Abbey Hotel,Minster (Sheppey)

Monkey See, Monkey Do!The Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

Motion Picture SoundtrackThe Red Lion, Gravesend

Paul WellsThe Jolly Caulkers, Chatham

SabotageThe Louis Armstrong, Dover

Seven Year Kismet / TheArgent Dawn

The West Coast Bar, MargateTom Hingley

The Farmhouse, CanterburyUser Friendly

The Star, AshfordZero Tolerance

The Firs Club, Cheriton

Saturday 15th NovemberAbbalicious!

The Sinden Theatre,Tenterden (£10)

Any Other BusinessThe Hop & Vine, Gillingham

Archie Wah WahsDrakes, Maidstone

Counterfeit Notes The Archer, Whitfield

Crow / DreadzoneThe West Coast Bar,Margate (£12)

Dirtie BertieEarl’s, Maidstone

EquilibriumThe Tower Theatre,Folkestone (60’s Night)

Face to FaceThe Star, Ashford

GoosebumpsNorth Foreland Golf Club, Broadstairs

Hard Road Blues BandThe Red Lion, Ramsgate

Henrys Rock BandThe Kemsley Arms, Kemsley


Druids Arms, MaidstoneInnocent Bystanders

The Rochester QueenJenny Barlow

Bragnose Social Club, Gillingham

Jumbo GumboThe Beauty of Bath, Sittingbourne

Les WilsonThe Abbey Hotel,Minster (Sheppey)

Martin JonathanThe Admiral Harvey, Dover

Mixed EmotionsThe Diamond, Dover

Paul WellsThe Concord, Rainham

Realm 79RBL Social Club, Hythe

SabotageSir John Falstaff, Dover

Shades of GrayPapermakers Arms, Plaxtol

Sick Note Blues BandThe Morehall, Folkestone

Spanky & ChefThe New Inn, Deal

Springtide CavalryRoman Quay, Dover

The BodegasDuke of Edinburgh, Barming




The OzEagle, Dover

The Slug PixiesChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate

Val DoonicanThe Gulbenkian,Canterbury (£20)

Wasted AcesBattle of Britain, Northfleet

WezThe Britannia, Margate

Zero ToleranceThe Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

Sunday 16th NovemberAndy Maclean All Stars

Westgate PavilionCultured Pearl

Sandgate Hotel, FolkestoneEK1

The Horse & Groom, RamsgateHeroes (Duo)

Hole in the Roof, Deal (6pm)Interseptors

The Clarendon Hotel,Deal (4pm)

Jucy LucyThe Alexandra Hotel, Chatham

Led GremlinThe Old Neptune, Whitstable

Live ‘N’ Kickin’Aylesham Sports Club

Martin JonathanThe Stag, Deal

One LoveThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Rags to RichesCullins Yard, Dover (2pm)

Sally Ironmonger TrioThe Two Brewers, Rochester

The BloxThe Old Neptune, Whitstable

The Slug PixiesEarl’s, Maidstone

The VarliesThe Mount Edgcumbe, Tunbridge Wells

Monday 17th NovemberBang Bang w/ Micachu

The Farmhouse, Canterbury

Black StarThe Walnut Tree, Maidstone

Blacksmith / Circle of Rage /Genius Club

Tunbridge Wells ForumJames Apollo


Megson / WaterhorseZebra Bar, Maidstone (£11)

The DealersThe Barnaby Rudge, Broadstairs

The Perfect StrangersThe Barge, Gillingham

Tuesday 18th NovemberRoger Betts

The New Inn, SandwichTBC (‘CT2T’ 6th BirthdayShow)

The Farmhouse, Canterbury

Wednesday 19th NovemberD-FiNiTiVE / Just For Kicks /Kind of Girl / The Exhibition

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneFran McGillivray & Mick Burke

The Man of Kent, RochesterNeonHalo

The Foundary, CanterburySurf Dude Grandad

The New Inn, Minster (Thanet)Various Artists (Fuse-EastPresents)


Thursday 20th NovemberArchie Wah Wahs

The Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

Circle of RageBeer Cart Arms, Canterbury

Colt.44Beer Cart Arms, Canterbury

Fallen AngelsThe Walnut Tree, Maidstone

Grabham SpinkThe Man of Kent, Rochester

Ian Parker & BandThe Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst (£10)

Sarah BanksThe New Inn, Sandwich

The Police SquadThe Neptune, Dymchurch

The Racket / TyrannosaurusAlan


The RonniesThe Villager, Vigo Village

Friday 21st NovemberAs Is Now

The Three Cups, DoverAvenge Thee / Cursed AsAngels / Fleshwound

The Pheonix, DartfordBen Jones (Solo)

The King’s Head, SittingbourneChosen Few

The Star, AshfordCold Shots

The Mill Inn, DealCounterfeit Notes

New Club, AyleshamCrazy Train

The Rose, BroadstairsEquilibrium

Earl’s, MaidstoneGold Top

The New Inn, DealHard Road Blues Band

Cambridge Arms, DealHeroes (Duo)

The Firs Club, CheritonInfa Red


Jim Leverton & GeoffreyRichardson


Juicy LucyThe Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

JulesThe Abbey Hotel,Minster (Sheppey)

Kingsdown BandThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal

Kit Packham DuoStile Bidge Café, Marden




Listings...Led Gremlin

The Red Lion, RamsgateLive ‘N’ Kickin’

The Gate Inn, HytheMartin Jonathan

Gate 28, SandgatePaul Wells

The Bounty, StroodRealm 79

The Vine, GoudhurstSabotage

The Star, GillinghamScary Mary

The Britannia, MargateSplinter

King William IV,Tunbridge Wells

Springtide CavalryYpress Tavern, Sittingbourne

TapestryThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

Terry Hall (DJ Set)The Farmhouse, Canterbury

The DealersThe Red Lion, Badlesmere

The Slug PixiesThe East Kent, Whitstable

TurmoilDublin Man O’ War, River

Saturday 22nd NovemberAll Flags Burns

The Castle, SheernessAny Other Business

The East Kent, WhitstableAvenge Thee / Olympus Falls/ Pay No Respect / SevenYear Kismet / Vialate / WiresFaulty / Your Broken Ego(BOTB Final)

The Ivy Leaf, SheernessBe Sharp / Realm 79 / TheScratch Band (‘RyarshRocks’)

Ryarsh Village HallBill Bradbury


DirectionSMusicianShop (Bluewater), Greenhithe

Dr Bob’s Blues BandThe Rose & Crown, Wrotham

EquilibriumThe Star, Ashford

EustonHole in the Roof, Deal

Fallen AngelsThe Red Lion, Ramsgate

Groove JunctionChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate

HeadlongThe Nore, Sheerness

HeroesThe Park Inn, Dover


The Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

Jenny BarlowBirchington United Social Club

Juicy LucyEagle, Dover

Jumbo GumboThe Good Intent, Rochester

Live ‘N’ Kickin’The Woolpack, Smeeth

Los Salvadores / LukeJackson

The Oasthouse, RainhamMaker / Marner Brown

Tap ‘n’ Tin, ChathamPaul Wells

The Swan, TeynhamPfizer Wind Orchestra

The Theatre Royal,Margate (£7)

Phoenix Soul BandMadhouse, Margate

RelicsThe Louis Armstrong, Dover

SabotageThe Morehall, Folkestone

Scott BrungerThe Park Inn Hotel, Folkestone

Sick Note Blues BandMaidens Head, Canterbury

Stacey KentThe Gulbenkian,Canterbury (£16)

SuspectsThe Britannia, Margate

The OzRailway Hotel, Appledore

The Songs of Nick DrakeHorsebridge Centre, Whitstable

Tortilla ArmyThe Archer, Whitfield


The Pilot, MaidstoneWhere’s My Thing?

Everybodys Inn, Margate

Sunday 23rd NovemberAlex

The Mount Edgcumbe, Tunbridge Wells

Counterfeit Notes Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate

EK1The Clarendon Hotel, Deal

Electric RiverDowntown Diner, Ashford

Get ApeThe Four Horseshoes, Graveney

Henrys Rock BandEarl’s, Maidstone

JulesThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Led DCThe Alexandra Hotel, Chatham

Martin JonathanCullins Yard, Dover

Michael Bublé TributeHole in the Roof, Deal

Sally Ironmonger TrioThe Pilot, Maidstone

The Fabulous 6T’sThe Horse & Groom, Ramsgate

The VarliesThe Two Brewers, Rochester

Where’s My Thing?Men of Kent, Rainham (2pm)

Monday 24th NovemberAny Other Business

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneCamine

The Barge, GillinghamKim Richey Band / DaveHawkins

Zebra Bar, Maidstone (£14)Moveable Feast





Tuesday 25th NovemberAmy Wadge

The Gulbenkian, CanterburyBlood Lust / Vialate

The Cherry Tree, CanterburyBlue Country

The New Inn, SandwichKeith James (The Songs ofNick Drake)

Punch & Judy, TonbridgeShadow Aspect

The Cherry Tree, Canterbury

Wednesday 26th November2nd & 3rd Year StudentShowcase


Carmenta / Fate of aStranger / One Day Elliott /The Startover

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneHot Rats (Duo)

Plough, SittingbourneJoanne Louise Parker

The Barge, GillinghamJumbo Gumbo

Old Eden, EdenbridgeRuss Davey

The Angel Inn, Addington

Thursday 27th NovemberHeroes (Duo)

The Neptune, DymchurchPicturebox

Beer Cart Arms, CanterburyRelics

Lower Bell, AylesfordSazzle

The Man of Kent, RochesterShann Lee Parker

The New Inn, SandwichTaking Care of Business

Beer Cart Arms, CanterburyThe Fabulous Fezheads

The Alexandra Hotel, ChathamThe Racket

Beer Cart Arms, Canterbury

Friday 28th NovemberAaralyn


Any Other BusinessEarl’s, Maidstone

Cold ShotsThe George Hotel, Ashford

Counterfeit Notes The Clarendon Hotel, Deal

Cultured PearlThe Morehall, Folkestone

Dave DawsonThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

EK1The Firs Club, Cheriton

Electric RiverThe Britannia, Margate

Hard Road Blues BandThe Four Fathoms, Herne Bay

HeroesThe Archer, Whitfield

InterseptorsThe Rodney, Garlinge

Karbon KinksThe Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

Led GremlinHole in the Roof, Deal

Live ‘N’ Kickin’The Ship, Dymchurch

Martin JonathanThe New Inn, Deal

Pete BrownThe Tower Theatre, Folkestone

Pete TurnerThe Alexandra Hotel, Chatham

Phoenix Soul BandChristies Wine Bar, Birchington

RelicsThe Robin Hood,Tunbridge Wells

Shades of GrayBush Blackbird & Thrush,East Peckham

Sick Note Blues BandThe Park Inn, Dover

Situation VacantThe Plough, Swalecliffe

Sound StoryDublin Man O’ War, River

The FixRoyal Mail, Lydd

The FlingThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

The HoochiesKing William IV,Tunbridge Wells

The Shortwave SetThe Farmhouse, Canterbury

The Slug PixiesThe Fountain, Sittingbourne

The StartoverThe Red Lion, Gravesend

TiltThe East Kent, Whitstable

Where’s My Thing?Fleur-De-Lis, Sandwich

Saturday 29th NovemberAdam Knight


Andy MackThe Star, Ashford

Avenge TheeSoundhole, High Halstow

ChevronMaidstone Working Men’s Club

Counterfeit Notes The Alma, Deal

Damage CaseThe Red Lion, Ramsgate

Electric RiverHenry Simmons,Borough Green

EquilibriumThe Albion, Willesborough

Hard Road Blues BandChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate

Heroes (Duo)The Welfare Club, Deal

Inside EdgeThe Hufflers Arms, Dartford

Jenny BarlowThe Royal Oak, Broad Oak

Jumbo GumboThe Swan, Maidstone

Live ‘N’ Kickin’The Cherry Tree Inn, Maidstone

MelonHeadManEarl’s, Maidstone

Mixed EmotionsThe Park Inn, Dover

Open Harp SurgeryThe Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs

Paul WellsThe Hare & Hounds, Maidstone




Listings...Rachel Unthank & TheWinterset


SabotageThe New Inn, Minster (Thanet)

Sally Ironmonger TrioMargate Tennis Club

Shades of GrayThe Courthouse, Dartford

The OzRoyal Oak, Lydd

Times Like TheseThe Life Boat, Folkestone

Tortilla ArmyThe Britannia, Margate

TurmoilThe Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

Zero ToleranceThe Park Inn Hotel, Folkestone

Sunday 30th NovemberAntiques Roadshow

The Clarendon Hotel, DealBernie Monroe

The Mount Edgcumbe, Tunbridge Wells

Cultured PearlThe Park Inn, Dover

Damage CaseHole in the Roof, Deal

Ebba’s CreekThe Neptunes Hall, Broadstairs

FarliThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Krissy and the JackdawsTap ‘n’ Tin, Chatham

Paul WellsThe Five Bells, Hoo

Ray GelatoPizza Express, Maidstone

The Fabulous 6T’sThe Rose, Broadstairs

Toucan ChooThe Alexandra Hotel, Chatham

Where’s Brian?Hooden on the Hill, Ashford

Monday 1st DecemberSkinners Rats


String WhistleThe Barge, Gillingham

Thea Gilmore / Joan CoffeyZebra Bar, Maidstone (£14)

Tuesday 2nd DecemberLaurie & Bill

The New Inn, SandwichPrimary Schools Choir &Snowdown Colliery Band

The Gulbenkian, CanterburyThe Singing Loins

Punch & Judy, Tonbridge

Wednesday 3rd DecemberAvenge Thee / Circle of Rage/ Vialate

The Foundary, CanterburyKeith James

The Man of Kent, RochesterKaleidophone / MotionPicture Soundtrack / PictureBox / Tremors

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneTortilla Army

The New Inn, Minster (Thanet)

Thursday 4th DecemberCultured Pearl

Chambers, FolkestoneDenny & Paul

The New Inn, SandwichJumbo Gumbo

Druids Arms, MaidstoneLarry Miller Band


Realm 79 (Christmas AcousticShow)

County Square, Ashford

Friday 5th December4 Poofs and a Piano


Bill DouglasThe New Inn, Deal

Billy Childish & the Musiciansof the British Empire

The Farmhouse, CanterburyBroken Biscuit

The Red Lion, BadlesmereCaptain Mildred

The Four Fathoms, Herne BayCimarron


Citizen Keyne / The FilthyStay Puft Marshmallow Men /The Warriors

Queen’s Head, Herne BayCold Shots

Maidens Head, CanterburyCrowman

The Star, AshfordCultured Pearl

Sir John Falstaff, DoverEK1

The Flying Horse, RamsgateElectric Beatles

Hole in the Roof, DealEquilibrium

Royal Mail, LyddFace to Face

The East Kent, WhitstableFeedback

The George Hotel, AshfordFool Fighters

The West Coast Bar, MargateHard Road Blues Band

The Horseshoe, StroodJerry C

Three Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

Juicy LucyLower Bell, Aylesford

Jumbo GumboThe Flower Pot, Maidstone

JumpJetzThe Star Inn, Tonbridge

Live ‘N’ Kickin’The Britannia, Margate

Loose ChangeThe Brewary Bar, Whitstable

Martin JonathanThe Gate Inn, Hythe

Mike HarrisThe Abbey Hotel,Minster (Sheppey)

Mixed EmotionsThe Magnet, Deal

SabotageThe Gate Inn, Hythe




Sick Note Blues BandThe Victoria Hotel, Folkestone

Situation VacantHooden on the Hill, Ashford

The FixDublin Man O’ War, River

The Slug PixiesThe Beauty of Bath, Sittingbourne

User FriendlyThe Cricketers, Dover

Saturday 6th DecemberAll Day Falling

Druids Arms, MaidstoneAll Flags Burn / Starfighters/ The Jazz Thrash Assasins

Compass Club, RamsgateChevron

The Tudor Rose, UpnorCold Shots

The Red Lion, RamsgateCrazy Train

Ye Olde Charles, CliftonvilleDamage Case

The Mill House, CanterburyEquilibrium

The East Kent, WhitstableFace to Face

Bradstow Mill, BroadstairsGet Carter

The White Hart, MardenGoosebumps

Churchill Tavern, RamsgateJenny Barlow

Ashford Working Men’s ClubJester

The Archer, WhitfieldLittle Fish Big Pond

Trinity Arts Centre,Tunbridge Wells

Live ‘N’ Kickin’The George Hotel, Ashford

OGWAEarl’s, Maidstone

Paul WellsThe Nag’s Head, Lower Stoke

Pete SummersThe Abbey Hotel,Minster (Sheppey)

Pig’s EarThe Kentish Horse,Mark Beech

Realm 79 (ChristmasBusking)

Folkestone Town CentreRewind

The Stumble Inn,Sittingbourne

SabotageThe Hare & Hounds, Maidstone

Shann Lee ParkerThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

Sick Note Blues BandRoyal Mail, Lydd

Situation VacantEagle, Dover

SunriseThe Beauty of Bath, Sittingbourne

The Oz / The Rhythm DoctorsThe Star, Ashford

The RacketThe Yew Tree, Deal

TurmoilThe Park Inn Hotel, Folkestone

User FriendlyThe Britannia, Margate

Zero ToleranceThe Royal Oak, Capel-le-Ferne

Sunday 7th DecemberAn Empire Fallen / Azriel /Breaking the Day / ChaseMotive / Many Things Untold/ Pay No Respect / Rise ofRaphia / Your Fatal Error (‘CTFest’)

Northgate Ward Com. Hall, Canterbury (£7, 1:30pm)

Cultured PearlSandgate Hotel, Folkestone

Hot RatsRochester High Street (2pm)

Jon PaulThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Just FloydThe Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

Kingsdown BandThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal

Led GremlinThe Four Horseshoes, Graveney

Martin JonathanLord Nelson, Walmer

Mood ReactionThe Alexandra Hotel, Chatham

Open Harp SurgeryThe Neptunes Hall,Broadstairs (5pm)

Roger Lewin QuartetWestgate Pavilion

SabotageThe White Horse, Chilham

The Fabulous FezheadsThe Corn Exchange, Rochester

The Police SquadHole in the Roof, Deal (6pm)

The RacketThe Courthouse, Dartford

Where’s My Thing?The Four Horseshoes, Graveney

Monday 8th DecemberA Brief History of Poland /Avenge Thee / Vialate

Tunbridge Wells ForumEK1

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneJohn Pearson & Jem Turpin


Jon WoodeOrange Street Music Club, Canterbury

NorcsalordieThe Barge, Gillingham

The Mercury Men / LotteMullan

Zebra Bar, Maidstone (£12)

Tuesday 9th DecemberHazy Shade

The Cherry Tree, CanterburyOne Love

The New Inn, SandwichVarious Artists (ChristmasSpecial)


Wednesday 10th DecemberAvenge Thee

RBL Social Club, Hythe




Listings...Gunner Sgt / Monday NightProject / Tin Soldiers / TokyoJo

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneThe Fling

The New Inn, Minster (Thanet)The Perfect Strangers

The Man of Kent, Rochester

Thursday 11th DecemberGold Top

The New Inn, SandwichJumbo Gumbo

Hook & Hatchet, HuckingThe Lovedays

The Eagle Tavern, RochesterTilt

Bradstow Mill, BroadstairsWatch This Space

Beer Cart Arms, Canterbury

Friday 12th DecemberBlow

The Britannia, MargateCharlie


Cultured PearlThe Mill Inn, Deal

Dee GaynorThe Abbey Hotel,Minster (Sheppey)

EK1The Rodney, Garlinge

EustonFleur-De-Lis, Sandwich

Fallen AngelsDublin Man O’ War, River

Groove JunctionThe Star, Ashford

InterseptorsThe Park Inn, Dover

Live ‘N’ Kickin’The Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

Loose ChangeThe Fountain, Sittingbourne

Mixed EmotionsThe Five Bells, Eastry

Phoenix Soul BandThe King’s Hall, Herne Bay

Precept (Youth ofGeneration)

The Corn Exchange, MaidstoneSabotage

The Mill Inn, DealSyd Arthur


TapestryThe New Inn, Deal

The Bresslaws / The DirtyRogers / The Effectives / TheLovedays

Command House, ChathamThe Dealers / Wheeler Street

The Style & Winch, MaidstoneThe Fix

ABS Club, FolkestoneThe Lemmings


The OzThe Gate Inn, Hythe

User FriendlyThe George Hotel, Ashford

Welcome to WinchesterThe Corn Exchange, Maidstone

Saturday 13th DecemberAll Flags Burn / The FilthyStay Puft Marshmallow Men /The Vibrators

The Ivy Leaf, SheernessAndy Mack

The New Inn, DealAny Other Business

The Pilot, MaidstoneBackburner

The Park Inn Hotel, FolkestoneBill Bradbury


Broken BiscuitBradstow Mill, Broadstairs

Cultured PearlThe Ship Inn, Folkestone

DJ Format (DJ Set)The Farmhouse, Canterbury

EquilibriumSnowdown Colliery Welfare Club, Aylesham

Fallen AngelsThe Gate Inn, Hythe

Hard Road Blues BandYe Olde Charles, Cliftonville

Henrys Rock BandThe Railway Club, Folkestone

InterseptorsRamsgate Social Club

Jenny BarlowRBL Social Club, Margate

Led GremlinThe New Inn, Minster (Thanet)

Live ‘N’ Kickin’The Albion, Willesborough

Mari WilsonThe Gulbenkian,Canterbury (£15)

Martin JonathanThe Admiral Harvey, Dover

Mixed EmotionsThe Three Cups, Dover

One Day ElliottWyvern Hall, Sittingbourne

Phoenix Soul BandThe King’s Hall, Herne Bay

RelicsDuke of Edinburgh, Barming

Ron Trueman BorderThe Bowl Inn, Hastingleigh

Seven Year KismetWyvern Hall, Sittingbourne

Shadow AspectBonds Social Club, Sheerness

Shotgun JunkyWyvern Hall, Sittingbourne

Springtide CavalryRamsgate Rugby Club

Surf Dude GrandadThe Britannia, Margate

The BloxThe Flower Pot, Maidstone

The BodegasBedford Arms, Tunbridge Wells

The Electric LandladiesHorsebridge Centre,Whitstable (£12)

The Latin FunktionCasey’s, Canterbury

The Lost WeekendThe East Kent, Whitstable

The SemanticsMen of Kent, Rainham

The Slug PixiesKelsey Arms, Tunbridge Wells

The SuggestionsNitelife, Sittingbourne

The Vintage Corporation(60’s & 70’s Party Night)

Singleton Village HallTimothy Edwards

Wyvern Hall, Sittingbourne




TurmoilThe Park Inn, Dover

Tyrannosaurus AlanBonds Social Club, Sheerness

User FriendlyEagle, Dover

Wasted AcesLower Bell, Aylesford

Where’s My Thing?The East Kent, Whitstable


Druids Arms, Maidstone

Sunday 14th DecemberCrush

The Alexandra Hotel, ChathamCultured Pearl

The Park Inn, DoverDamien

The Admiral Keppel, DealGet Carter

Hole in the Roof, DealHeroes

Aylesham Sports ClubMartin Jonathan

Cullins Yard, DoverMelonHeadMan

The Alexandra Hotel, ChathamThe Slug Pixies

Swan & Harlequin, FavershamTim Hain & Sunny Side Up

The Clarendon Hotel, Deal

Monday 15th DecemberColt.44 / Luna Park Rescue /The Riders

Tunbridge Wells ForumFab Mosquitos

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneOpen Harp Surgery

Sheppey Folk & Blues Club, Minster (Sheppey)

The DealersThe Barge, Gillingham

Tim Edey & FriendsThe Barnaby Rudge, Broadstairs

Two Fingers Of Firewater /Sarah Lucy Dole Band

Zebra Bar, Maidstone(free via reservation)

Tuesday 16th DecemberBlue Country

The New Inn, SandwichHot Rats

Casey’s, CanterburyThe Psychotic Reaction

The Cherry Tree, CanterburyWednesday 17th December

Hospital BombersThe Barge, Gillingham

Skinners RatsThe Man of Kent, Rochester

JedwoodThe New Inn, Minster (Thanet)

TBC (Supreme BOTB Final)Zebra Bar, MaidstoneThursday 18th December

BodegasThe Walnut Tree, Maidstone

On The RunThe New Inn, Sandwich

Open Harp SurgeryShip Centurion, Whitstable

Rollin’ StonedThe Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst (£12)

Shadow AspectBeer Cart Arms, Canterbury

The Bresslaws / The Deccas /The Effectives / TheLovedays / The SawdustCeasers

The Eagle Tavern, Rochester

Friday 19th DecemberAll Day Falling

Earl’s, MaidstoneAll The Mouth Parts (UnlabelChristmas Party)

Tunbridge Wells ForumAnnie Love


Any Other BusinessThe Walnut Tree, Maidstone

Black Jack & The HookersKing William IV,Tunbridge Wells

Cold ShotsThe East Kent, Whitstable

EK1The Mariner, Folkestone

Elephants / Hold Fire / JohnLally / The Getaway Team /The Suggestions /Underground Heroes

Ashford School (Main Hall) (£10)

EquilibriumThe Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

GoosebumpsNottingham Castle, Westgate

Hard Road Blues BandThe Mill Inn, Deal

HeroesDublin Man O’ War, River

Jumbo GumboThe Cock Horse, Detling

Led GremlinThe Coach & Horses, Whitstable

Live ‘n’ Kickin’The Star, Ashford

MakerThe Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

Martin JonathanThe New Inn, Deal

Mixed EmotionsThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

Monkey See, Monkey Do!The George Hotel, Ashford

OnlookersThe Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

Page 103The Britannia, Margate

Paul WellsThe Jolly Caulkers, Chatham

Shades of GrayThe Old Rectory, Leybourne

Shann Lee ParkerThe Three Cups, Dover

The FixThe Firs Club, Cheriton

The Slug PixiesWagon at Hale, Chatham

The SubmissionThe Alma, Deal

The SuggestionsSt Simon Stock Hall, Ashford

Tortilla ArmyFleur-De-Lis, Sandwich




Listings...Saturday 20th December

As Is NowThe Britannia, Margate

Avenge Thee / Sons of AlphaCentauri

The Ivy Leaf, SheernessChas and Dave

Tap ‘n’ Tin, ChathamCultured Pearl

The Morehall, FolkestoneDebbie Haze


Dirtie BertieThe Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

EquilibriumEagle, Dover

Henry’s Rock BandThe Star, Ashford

InterseptorsHole in the Roof, Deal

JumpJetzCasey’s, Canterbury

Led GremlinSondes Arms, Selling

Live ‘N’ Kickin’The Park Inn Hotel, Folkestone

Loose ChangeThe Beauty of Bath, Sittingbourne


Mr RileyThe New Inn, Deal

One Step BehindSmarden Charter Hall

Open Harp SurgeryThree Horseshoes, Hernhill

Paul WellsThe Horseshoe, Strood

PurpleEarl’s, Maidstone

SabotageMaidens Head, Canterbury

Shades of GreyThe Rose & Crown, Wrotham

Sick Note Blues BandThe Albion, Willesborough

The Blues ShiftRoyal Mail, Lydd

The Fabulous 6T’sThe Bellevue, Cliftonville

The FixHawkinge Cricket Club

The Latin FunktionChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate

The Singing LoinsThe Barge, Gillingham

Tortilla ArmyThe East Kent, Whitstable

User FriendlyThe Louis Armstrong, Dover


The Swan, MaidstoneVividville

The Pilot, Maidstone

Sunday 21st DecemberA Touch of Class / LynnFalvey / Ray Perkins

Westgate PavilionAntiques Roadshow

The Clarendon Hotel, DealCrazy Train

Churchill Tavern, RamsgateCultured Pearl

The Star, St Mary in the MarshDave Dawson

The Admiral Keppel, DealElectric Experience

The Alexandra Hotel, ChathamHeroes (Duo)

The Albion, WillesboroughHong Kong Phooey

Hole in the Roof, DealMartin Jonathan

The Park Inn, DoverMelonHeadMan

The Ivy House, TonbridgeSick Note Blues Band

The Ship Inn, FolkestoneSituation Vacant

Bradstow Mill,Broadstairs (6pm)

The BodegasThe Four Horseshoes, Graveney

The Slug PixiesThe Horse & Groom, Ramsgate

TurmoilAylesham Sports Club

Where’s My Thing?The Two Brewers, Whitstable

Monday 22nd DecemberChevron

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneMartin Jonathan

Casey’s, CanterburyMoveable Feast

The Barge, GillinghamOpen Harp Surgery


The Albion BandThe Gulbenkian,Canterbury (£15)

Tuesday 23rd DecemberAvenge Thee / Circle of Rage/ Vialate

The Cherry Tree, CanterburyBreed

The New Inn, Minster (Thanet)Dave Paisley

The New Inn, SandwichElbert Felc

Swan & Harlequin, FavershamShameful Behaviour

The Courthouse, DartfordThe Bresslaws / The Deccas /The Effectives / TheLovedays / The SawdustCeasers / The Vandebilts


Wednesday 24th DecemberChristmas Eve

Captain MildredThe Red Lion, Ramsgate

EK1Bradstow Mill, Broadstairs

Electric RiverThe Red Lion, Badlesmere

Get CarterThe Chequers, Doddington

Job KnockeyThe Britannia, Margate

Loose ChangeThe Sun Inn, Bredgar

Martin JonathanCullins Yard, Dover (2pm)

Mixed EmotionsThe Archer, Whitfield




Springtide CavalryThe George Hotel, Ashford

The BodegasThe Saxon Chief, Maidstone

Zero ToleranceThe Morehall, Folkestone

Thursday 25th DecemberChristmas Day

The Gig Guidewishes all ourreaders a very

Merry Christmasand suggests you

all take a wellearned rest!

Friday 26th DecemberBoxing Day

EK1Hole in the Roof, Deal(Late Afternoon)

Hazy ShadeThe Red Lion, Ramsgate

Juicy LucyThe Rose, Broadstairs

Mixed EmotionsThe New Inn, Deal

Shann Lee ParkerThe New Inn, Sandwich

(TBC)The Britannia, Margate


The Style & Winch, Maidstone

Saturday 27th DecemberChevron

Lower Bell, AylesfordCold Shots

The Park Inn Hotel, FolkestoneCultured Pearl


Hard Road Blues BandThe Beauty of Bath, Sittingbourne

Henrys Rock BandThe Pilot, Maidstone

Heroes (Duo)The Railway Club, Folkestone

Jenny BarlowMay Lodge Club, Herne Bay

Martin JonathanThe Three Cups, Dover

One Step BehindThe Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

SabotageEagle, Dover

Sally Ironmonger TrioThe Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs

Sideshow GezThe Star, Ashford

The BodegasThe Ocean Inn, Dymchurch

User FriendlyThe Archer, Whitfield

Yellow HouseThe Britannia, Margate

Sunday 28th DecemberAs Is Now

Hole in the Roof, DealCar Thieves

The Alexandra Hotel, ChathamHeroes (Duo)

The Valiant Sailor, CapelJerry C

The Admiral Keppel, DealMartin Jonathan

Cullins Yard, DoverMixed Emotions

Angling Club, DoverPaul Wells

The Five Bells, HooVince Vortex & theCucumbers

Earl’s, Maidstone

Monday 29th DecemberDave Bloss and the SoulCowboy

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneNo Worries

The Barge, GillinghamPhoenix


Tuesday 30th DecemberMartin Jonatahan

Lord Nelson, WalmerRoger Betts

The New Inn, Sandwich

Wednesday 31st DecemberNew Year’s Eve

Have a great night, whateverparty you choose to attend!Below is a good selection ofvenues with special music-based events happening.

Please note; some gigs on NewYears Eve require pre-bookedtickets, please check with thevenue beforehand.

Any Other BusinessThe Brecknock Arms,Bells Yew Green

Baby LaurelCasey’s, Tunbridge Wells

Blow / Surf Dude GrandadThe Britannia, Margate

Captain MildredBradstow Mill, Broadstairs

Chevy’57St Stevens Bar Club, Canterbury

Cold ShotsThe Star, Ashford

CrushThe Alexandra Hotel, Chatham

Henrys Rock BandThe Yew Tree, Deal

Jenny BarlowPalmerstone Club, Chatham

Jerry CThe Three Cups, Dover

Jumbo GumboSt Peters Church Hall, Whitstable (£8)

JumpJetzThe White Hart, Cuxton


Mixed EmotionsBluebirds, Dover

Realm 79The Firs Club, Cheriton




Listings...Rewind

The Beauty of Bath, Sittingbourne

Rubber BiscuitThe Brewary Bar, Whitstable

Russ DaveyThe Golden Eagle, Burham

Sick Note Blues BandThe Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

Springtide CavalryThe Albion, Willesborough

The DealersThe Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs

The FixThe Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

TurmoilThe Park Inn Hotel, Folkestone

Where’s My Thing?The Red Lion, Ramsgate

Thursday 1st JanuaryNew Year’s Day - Hello 2009!Cultured Pearl

Chambers, Folkestone

Friday 2nd JanuaryCamine

Plough, SittingbourneHeroes (Duo)

The Gate Inn, Hythe(TBC)

Dublin Man O’ War, River

Saturday 3rd JanuaryAvenge Thee

Leos Red Lion, GravesendHeroes

The Britannia, MargatePaul Wells

The Swan, TeynhamShades of Gray

The Hare & Hounds, MaidstoneThe Startover


Monday 5th JanuaryOlympus Falls

Tunbridge Wells ForumRedeye

The Barge, GillinghamSelki


Tuesday 6th JanuaryArcane / Century In Sight /Olympus Falls

Tunbridge Wells ForumTEAMHOOK

The Cherry Tree, CanterburyThe Singing Loins

Medway Folk Cellar,Central Theatre, Chatham

Wednesday 7th JanuaryCamine


Friday 9th JanuaryCarvel

Dublin Man O’ War, RiverDirectionS

The Style & Winch, MaidstoneEK1

The Firs Club, CheritonHeroes (Duo)

The George Hotel, AshfordSabotage

The Flying Horse, RamsgateThe Slug Pixies

The Red Lion, Ramsgate

Saturday 10th JanuaryCultured Pearl

The Ship Inn, FolkestoneElectric Beatles

The Park Inn Hotel, FolkestoneThe Fix


The Slug PixiesThe Pilot, Maidstone

Sunday 11th JanuaryCultured Pearl

The Lord Clyde, DealGhosts


SabotageThe Anchor, Littlebourne

The Branco Stoysin TrioHalstead Jazz Club

The Fabulous 6T’sThe Horse & Groom, Ramsgate

Monday 12th JanuaryKevin Montgomery & TheRoad Trippers

Zebra Bar, Maidstone (£17.50)Porch Swing Blues

The Barge, Gillingham

Wednesday 14th JanuaryJunk & Disorderly


Friday 16th JanuaryCultured Pearl

The Firs Club, CheritonGet Carter

Wagon at Hale, ChathamLed Gremlin

Dublin Man O’ War, RiverMartin Jonathan


SabotageCasey’s, Canterbury

Sick Note Blues BandThe Happy Frenchman, Folkestone

Saturday 17th JanuaryContraband

The Park Inn Hotel, FolkestoneHeroes

The Woolpack, SmeethSabotage

The Red Lion, Ramsgate




Sunday 18th JanuaryHeroes (Duo)

The Anchor, LittlebourneUndercover

Hole in the Roof, Deal

Monday 19th JanuaryJohn Leyton, Craig Douglas &The Flames


Keith JamesThe Barge, Gillingham

The Amazing Mr SmithThe Barnaby Rudge, Broadstairs

Tuesday 20th JanuarySwap Meet

The Cherry Tree, Canterbury

Wednesday 21st JanuaryThe Amazing Mr Smith


Friday 23rd JanuaryCultured Pearl

Sir John Falstaff, DoverHenry’s Rock Band

Dublin Man O’ War, River

SabotageThe Firs Club, Cheriton

The Slug PixiesThe Fountain, Sittingbourne

Thom CakebreadThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

(Youth of Generation)The Corn Exchange, Maidstone

Saturday 24th JanuaryFinal Cut

The Park Inn Hotel, FolkestoneLed By Zeppelin

The Hazlitt Theatre, MaidstonePaul Jones & DigbyFairweather


Sick Note Blues BandThe Ship Inn, Folkestone

(Youth of Generation)Bat and Ball, Sevenoaks

Sunday 25th JanuaryWhere’s My Thing?

The Four Horseshoes, Graveney

Monday 26th JanuaryJumbo Gumbo

The Walnut Tree, Maidstone

Paul DownesThe Barge, Gillingham

Wednesday 28th JanuaryPaul Downes


Friday 30th JanuaryElectric Beatles

Hole in the Roof, DealGet Ape

The Brewary Bar, WhitstableGhosts


Kayley WellerThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

Red, Hot & BlueDublin Man O’ War, River

Saturday 31st JanuaryCultured Pearl

The Park Inn Hotel, FolkestoneHeroes


The Slug PixiesSondes Arms, Selling


That’s all the listings for another three months!There’s plenty to see all across the county so you’ve no excuse to not get outthere and experience the top quality live music Kent has to offer.Can’t see your gigs listed?To make sure you make it into the next edition, email or post your February &March gigs to the editor, before 19th January [email protected]

The Gig Guide Awards


In its first year of existence, we at theGig Guide have been over-whelmedwith the depth of talent we have in the

East Kent music scene and we believe thatthis has influenced promoters to bring“mega” bands to East Kent. Never beforehas there been so many fantastic gigs toattend - this year alone we have seen (inaddition to 1 Big Weekend), The Feeling,Scouting for Girls, McFly, Hoosiers, UB40,Aswad, Mark Ronson in East Kent and weare going to see The Zutons, TheStranglers, The Enemy and the Fratellis inthe next couple of months.

In order to recognise and acknowledge thetalent that we have in this area, we havedecided to launch what we hope will be anAnnual Event – the GIG GUIDE AWARDS –and in common with other music awards(the Brits, the Mobos etc) , we shall callthese “The Gig’s”.

In a glittering ceremony at a yet to beannounced venue in East Kent early in2009, the very best talent will gather tolearn who is to be presented with aninaugural “GIG”! The best thing aboutthese awards is that YOU decide who wins– simply complete the form here in themagazine and send it back to us FREE!Categories include Best band, solo artist,newcomer, single and album of the yearso start thinking about who you would liketo nominate.

The ceremony will feature performancesfrom some of the nominated Bands andwill be a not to be missed event. Ticketswill be publicised in Issue 1 of 2009 andwill sell rapidly so watch out for news onthis event soon.

Continued...

Awards

The Gig Guide Awards


A highlight of the whole evening will be anaward that will not be nominated byreaders – our award for ‘SpecialContribution to Music in East Kent’,which will be awarded by The Gig Guideourselves. As a taster, we are delightedto announce the short-list for this awardas follows:

Sean Bakerfounder of the “Lounge on the Farm”festival and the Farmhouse venue inCanterbury.

The gig guide thought that Sean hasmade a lasting commitment to music inKent by creating a unique festival andvenue.

Daniel Morristhe DM Agency

Daniel works tirelessly representingmany of the best known bands in Kentand is a fierce supporter of Kent music.

Denny Barterfounder and front man of EK1

Denny founded EK1 over 20 years agoand still has the same enthusiasm andhunger for gigging today. EK1 gigevery week around East Kent and areas popular today as they have everbeen.

Frank and Philip ThorleyThorley’s Taverns

The Thorley’s have introduced livemusic to many of their pubs and barsand are active in promoting live musicin Thanet and East Kent

Shann Lee Parkerthe Diva of East Kent

Shann returned to East Kent in 2007after many years in Spain and has hitthe local music scene with a bang!

www.mrgig.comThe Daddy of music web-sites and stillessential reading for local music lovers– an inspiration to us all in musicpublishing

So get your thinking caps on and startworking out whos going to deserve yourvote in each of the following categories...

Best BandBest Solo ArtistBest Newcomer

Best Young PerformerBest Tribute Act

Best Single(Released in 2008)Best Album

(Released in 2008)Best Music VenueBest Live Event

(A festival, unique gig or speciality night at a venue)

Terms & Conditions:1) Artists & venues must be based within Kent toqualify for nomination.2) Only nomination forms received from residents ofKent will be accepted.3) Bands can appear in more than one category.4) Only one entry per category line.5) One form per person (multiple entries will be void)

Awards

The Gig Guide AwardsNomination Form

Best Band:

Best Solo Artist:

Best Newcomer:

Best Young Performer:

Best Tribute Act:

Best Single:

Best Album:

Best Music Venue:

Best Live Event:Please send completed voting forms to:

FREEPOST RRKY-CLKX-XSYGThe Gig Guide, GC Publishing Ltd,

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Name: Address:


Up Close & Personal: Kristie Scotland


BY ABBY [email protected]

Just lately I have beenlearning to drive (Yayfor me) and my driving

instructor mentioned abouthis young daughter andwhat an amazing voice she

had. Obviously every father dotes ontheir daughter but when I heard her singI couldn’t believe my ears, she was trulyamazing. Surely a 16 year couldn’t singlike that, but sure enough when I went tomeet Kristie, she looked the part and hada story to tell with a voice to go with it.

When did you and people aroundyou realise your talents?

“Ever since I can remember, I used tosing Celine Dione in my room and Icould always hit the high notes. Likeany young girl I loved singing but therewas always something more to it forme, it was like my outlet andsomething I could focus on. My mumwas upstairs one day and I startedsinging Bob Dylan, Forever Young andshe came running downstairs thinkingthat it was on the television, from thatday my parents have nurtured mysinging and have helped in every waythey possible can.”

What would you say your biggestachievement has been?

“It was when I sang at a charity eventfor a young girl that had Leukaemia. Itwas an emotional but proud moment. Ihave also won awards and haveparticipated in loads of events, whichhas gained me experience and has alsohelped me decide what direction I wantto go in.”

Who is your inspiration and whatgenre would you like to sing? “I don’t have any one person thatinspires me. When I went to V(festival) that was inspirational,seeing all those bands singing in frontof thousands of fans gave me goosebumps, I loved it! That’s where Iwant to be, on a stage in front ofpeople that love my music. I haven’tfound my calling yet and I am notsure what genre of music that I wantto sing but I have started learning theguitar and I am also getting help withlearning to write my own songs whichis exciting.”

“Ever since I“Ever since I cancanremember, Iremember, I used to singused to singCeline Dione...”Celine Dione...”


Do you think there is a lot of helplocally for young singers likeyourself?

“There is help out there but you have tofind it as it rarely comes looking for you.You need to decide what is right for youand think about where you want to gowithin the music industry before you askfor help from professionals. I went toproducers a little too early, I wasn’tcomfortable with the songs that I wassinging and that’s why I chose to stepback a little and start again.”

What would you say to youngsingers out there?

“Don’t let anyone pigeon hole you into agenre you don’t like singing. I found outthe hard way, not that I’m not gratefulfor everything that was done for me. Ijust didn’t feel comfortable singing thesongs that they wanted me to and it wasportrayed in my voice. If I could do it

all again I would start where I am now,going round local pubs and singing withpeople that appreciate my vocals whatever song I sing. You have to followyour dreams and ambitions and grabevery opportunity that comes your wayeven if it is only to gain experience fromit but also with that in mind you mustlisten to yourself and not everyonearound you.”

What will you do next?“I have chosen to start again and pursueIndie music. I can’t get enough of thefeeling when you get on stage and singsomething that makes me individual andnot a teen commercial artist. I will learnto play the guitar and carry on with thepiano. This will broaden my horizon andopen a few more doors than I haveopened already. I have done a lot beingso young but I have realised that isn’tthe direction that I want to go in.Commercial music isn’t the way forwardfor me.”

...and she is absolutely right; her voice ismade for something that doesn’t fit intothe pop genre. It has depth and soul andneeds a genre to match. There are manyyoung singers out there that desire somuch to make it big within the musicindustry but by wanting something sobadly, they make mistakes. It goes foranything within the entertainment world;you mustn’t let people take advantage tomake money from you how ever goodtheir intentions are.

Look out for Kristie performing live soon.

““I can’t get enough ofI can’t get enough ofthe feeling when you getthe feeling when you geton stage and singon stage and sing””

The Gig Guide takes a look at some CD’s from Kent bands...

If you would like us to review your music, please send a copy to:

Gig Guide Verdict:

ShyChlo and the boys have a sound unique to the unsigned music scenein Kent. Featuring ‘Shy Chloe’ up front rapping over 'her boys', her wellpenned lyrics are not only a pleasure to the ears, but a cleverly deliveredstatement to those who are willing to listen.'What You Sayin'?' & 'My Life' feature twin vocals with support fromsecondary vocalist Woely P, giving yet more depth to the ShyChlo music.Look out for 'The Blueprint', a guaranteed crowd pleaser and all-roundfeel good song, with it's crescendo effect dropping you straight into it'ssingalong chorus. To quote Chloe herself, she sings; "my aim's to makemusic for all the classes; the working, the middle, and the ones up theirarse's". The band have enough potential so why are they still unsigned?I have a feeling no label yet has the balls to take onboard the fierytongue of ShyChlo and her boys.

Band: ShyChlo and the BoysTitle: What’s The Word On The Kerb?Format: EP (5 Tracks)

The first thing that hits you as you hear the choral intro and firstfew lines of Past The Green's opener; 'Home' is how strikinglyfamiliar ReoRae's voice is to world renowned artist Dido.With music to match, ReoRae's voice is one that is very relaxing andit would be easy to sit and let the mind wander with the warmth ofher music flowing over you.'Where Are You Now?' is another hit, with it's lively upbeat rhythmand laid back, but nonetheless effective vocals from ReoRae,displaying just how good her vocal range can be.This debut EP is filled with beautiful songs and comes highlyrecommended.

Band: ReoRaeTitle: Past The GreenFormat: EP (4 Tracks)

This EP should be owned just for the excellently designed artwork thatfeatures all throughout the case, but that's not what we're focusing on todayand the music doesn't fail to impress either.All 4 tracks are masterpieces and are a window into the bright future of DryRiser. Influences of post rock masters; Radiohead can be heard within theirmusic, but none moreso than in the excellent vocals from Nik Ledgard. Theopening track; 'Myself' could even have been written by Thom Yorke.The title track changes up the mood, shifting towards more of an acoustic-electro number, adding electrified vocals and sharp, punchy rhythm.'Rushing' brings in slower, clean-guitar melodies and lets Nik Ledgard’sperfect vocals shine above the mix.We hope to hear more from Dry Riser soon.

Band: Dry RiserTitle: Two Many ChiefsFormat: EP (4 Tracks)

Gig Guide Verdict:

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Music Reviews


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Gig Guide Verdict:

Like a thundering train, Jekazol's music is full of heavy riffs anddouble drummed beats. None moreso than 'The Light That Shines'which relents after 1 minute 17 seconds for a brief interlude beforethe pace returns. The guitarwork is excellent and the drummingvery powerful... quite an achievement when you factor in that thereare (currently) only two members in the band.'T0M0Z0Z' is our favourite with it's catchy guitar hooks andthumping 4/4 beat chorus. Featuring a well placed solo, backed bya rhythm that sounds somewhat funky, it's a mix that works welland gives a slight psychobilly feel to the track.On the tail end of the EP is a well rendered version of Iron Maiden's'Wrathchild' which finishes the demo off to a high degree.

Band: JekazolTitle: J_K_Z_L ?Format: Demo (3 Tracks)

The two track promo even though a little short, shows a promisingglimpse of what the deal-based hardcore band have to offer.Powerful, driving riffs are mixed with melodic guitar pieces provingPrecept are not just another producer of heavy noise.Rob Manhire’s screaming vocals fit well and help empower the songswith a sense of raw energy. 'The Deeper We Sink' sounds fresh withan excellent pre-chorus, and it’s Bridge & Solo prove to beexemplary of Precept's skills as musicians.'Slowly The Abyss' brings in a more emotional feel with it's heart-feltchorus and well-written bridge. Keep your eyes open for Precept'salbum due out soon, featuring both these tracks.

Band: PreceptTitle: May 2008 PromoFormat: Promo (2 Tracks)

The funk hits you as soon as the EP starts with the powerful'Earthbound', whose chorus is as catchy as the wet sounding wah onthe guitars. Every track is a hit on this EP, from the laid backsummer feel of 'Diabat' to the shanty sound of 'The Berber MountainSong'. They are beautifully written, perfectly presented and wellproduced. It is the title track 'Kingdoms Of Experience' that exposesthe full talents of the band though, with heavy bass and funk guitarmelding perfectly whilst Liam Magill's vocals fit seamlessly over thebeautiful array. Syd Arthur's music is a joy to listen to and youcannot fail to let the funk get deep inside you.

Band: Syd ArthurTitle: Kingdoms of ExperienceFormat: EP (5 Tracks)

Gig Guide Verdict:

Gig Guide Verdict:

November December January 2009

139 Mongeham Rd, Great Mongeham, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LL(01304) 375812

Live gigseverySaturday...

NovemberSaturday 1stSaturday 8th

Saturday 22ndSaturday 29th

DecemberSaturday 6th

Saturday 13thSaturday 20thSaturday 27th

Wednesday 31stJanuary

Saturday 10thSaturday 17thSaturday 24thSaturday 31st

BackburnerShazamScott BrungerZero Tollerance

TurmoilBackburnerLive ‘n’ Kickin’Cold ShotsTurmoil (New Years EveFancy Dress - Ticket Only)

Electric BeatlesContrabandFinal CutCultured Pearl

The Three Horseshoes, Great Mongeham

Friday 7thSunday 9thFriday 14th

Sunday 16thFriday 21st

Sunday 23rdFriday 28th

Sunday 30th

Dizzy BluesKaraokeGreg MacdonaldKaraokeTapestryKaraokeThe FlingKaraoke

Friday 5thSaturday 6th

Sunday 7thFriday 12th


Sunday 21stFriday 26th

Jerry CShann Lee ParkerKaraokeCharlieKaraokeMixed EmotionsKaraokePaino Playing

Friday 16thFriday 23rdFriday 30th

Martin JonathanThom CakebreadKayley Weller

Live music listings for the next three months...

James Blunt will perform at a secretlocation in Kent on November 10th aspart of Invicta FM’s latest Live at the

Local gig.Only a small number of competitionwinners will have the chance to see thechart-topper, who rose to prominencewith the 2005 hit You’re Beautiful.Invicta listeners are being advised to tunein from Monday, November 3, for detailson how to enter the exclusivecompetition.Programme director Mike Osborne said:“We are really excited to bring JamesBlunt to Kent. He is a fabulous singer-songwriter and musician.”

A Blunt Secret

Fratellis

Scotland’s biggest export (well, sincethe proclaimers!); The Fratellis areset to play Margate’s Winter

Gardens on Wednesday 10th December.Costello Music gave birth to some of themost catchy, sing along anthem's inrecent times, the thunderous ‘Creepin UpThe Backstairs’, the heartfelt ‘Whistle ForThe Choir’ and the epic ‘Chelsea Dagger’;a song so grand it's verve is echoedacross every major sporting ground andstadium up and down the country. Don’t miss your chance to catch the guysas they play their only gig in Kent.Tickets are priced at £20 and areavailable through the Winter Gardenswebsite.www.margatewintergardens.co.uk

Not to be Missed:



Kieran at the classic bikers showKieran at the classic bikers show, W, Walmer green almer green

Twelve year old Kieran (no relation toDean), is quite something to catch live.Since picking up the sticks and getting

his kit a year ago, young Kieran has come along way and regularly drums alongsidemum & dad, who are more publically knownas Mixed Emotions.

In this short space of time, Kieran hasjammed with the likes of CounterfeitNotes, EK1, Ian Shawcross, AntiquesRoadshow and Archive, and is beingtaught by Dave White.

Keen to expand his skills, Kieran islearning to read music and is often seentalking to other drummers, burning theirears with as many questions as possible!

He clearly enjoys playing, as has beenheard saying; “when I close my eyes anddrum, I think I’m in another world”.

Kieran Gaffney

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Caught in the Act


Heroes _ Happy Frenchman, Folkestone _17th October _ by Andrea Hutchins

Taking Care of Business _ ZebraBar, Maidstone _ 8th OctoberUpC DownC _ Fort Amherst,Chatham _ 6th September

Monday Street _ Zebra Bar,Maidstone _ by Brian Marsh

The Fabulous 6Ts _ Horse and Groom,Ramsgate _ July 2008 _ by RichardTopp

Counterfeit Notes_St Mary AxeBuilding_August 9th


Slug Pixies _ QueenboroughBeach

Shameful Behavior _ Zebra Bar_ by Dave Smith EK1 _ Pulsaphone MusicFestival, Folkestone _ August

The Sharpees _ Blues Cafe,Apeldoorn

Skatonics _ ModrapheniacsScooter Rally, Poole

Aliquot Flow _ Zebra Bar _10th September

We are proud to host the following acts:November

January

December

November

December

January

Fri 5thSat 6thFri 12th

Sat 13th

Fri 19thSat 20th

Wed 24thFri 26th

Sat 27thWed 31st

Live ‘n’ Kickin’User FriendlyBlowSurf DudeGrandadPage 103As Is NowJob Knockey(To Be Confirmed)Yellow HouseBlow / SurfDude GrandadSat 3rd Heroes

Live music every Friday...

Friday 2nd -Friday 9th -

Friday 16th -Friday 23rd -

Friday 30th -

(to be confirmed)CarvelLed GremlinHenry’s RockBandRed, Hot & Blue

Friday 7th -Friday 14th -Friday 21st -Friday 28th -

Vanilla RansomM3TurmoilSound Story

Friday 5th -Friday 12th -Friday 19th -

The FixFallen AngelsHeroes

Sat 1st Fri 7th

Sat 8thFri 14th

Sat 15th Fri 21st

Sat 22nd Fri 28thSat 29

Yellow HouseSpanking LlamasZambu55% BananaWezScary MarySuspectsElectric RiverTortilla Army

Quiz


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20 Questions to test your musical knowledge

Q1. Which of the four Beatles was the youngest?Q2. Dating back to the 19th century, which

Country’s national anthem is the oldest?Q3. With which musical instrument would you

associate the jazz musicians; Thelonius Monk& Art Tatum?

Q4. The song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” comesfrom which musical?

Q5. Which pop group (who had 3 number 1 hits inthe 60’s) was named after a John Wayne film?

Q6. Which 90’s pop group are named after a hitrecord by Bernard Cribbins?

Q7. Which composer of over 400 concertos wasnicknamed ‘The Red Priest’?

Q8. Who had 3 UK Top Ten hits duetting withRonald Reagans first wife; Princess Grace ofMonaco and David Bowie?

Q9. Who wrote the lyrics to the musical StarlightExpress?

Q10. Which famous (left handed) musician, playeda right handed guitar upside down?

Q11. On what road did Nellie the Elephant meetthe head of the herd?

Q12. Which classical composers ‘Song of Joy’ is theanthem of the European Union?

Q13. Who wrote ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’?Q14. Which famous Russian according to The

Stranglers, ‘got an ice pick that made his earsburn’?

Q15. Which female singer became famous afterStarring in the BBC TV documentary; “TheCruise”?

Q16. Whose daughter was ‘My Darling Clementine’?Q17. What 2 50’s pop stars died in the same plane

crash as Buddy Holly?Q18. Who was The Beatles first drummer?Q19. Who was the first DJ to play a song on BBC

Radio 1?Q20. Who first hit the charts in 1960 and had their

last original solo hit in the UK with ‘You got it’in 1989?

Answers on p53

If you would like to place a completely free classified advert in our next edition,email [email protected]

Classifieds


Recently moved to Kent and missing jamming and collaborating with

other musicians! I've done a lot of different things in the past and very

flexible stylewise, but if you'd like to know more about the music i'm

doing now just get in touch.

I'd like to establish regular jam sessions/get-togethers with like-minded

musicians of different styles/instruments - the idea is to make music

together, learn from each other and have a cracking good time. If that

sounds like you please contact me.

Mart - Tunbridge [email protected] / www.myspace.com/martgiebner

Guitarist looking for competent musicians to form a Maiden Tribute Band.Need Singer, 2nd Guitar, Bass and Drums.I already play in a local band, so to start want to keep to a sensiblenumber of gigs, would suit musicians already in a band that want to playsomething heavier than they can on the pub circuit. Looking towardsplaying at "Tribute" type venues with dedicated audience. Who knowswhere it will go !!

Look towards rehearsing in Ashford/Dover/Deal/possibly Maidstone areas.Contact Andy Blackwell - Romney MarshTelephone: 01303 874557

We need a talented frontman to complete our metaland rock covers band. Think Maiden, Metallica,Motley, AC/DC, Pantera and all the best. This for ourown fun but to get out there and gig the circuit too.This is a covers band not a tribute act!We rehearse near Maidstone and all have experiencein performing teaching etc, so we are looking forsomeone like minded. Black Tooths' Revenge - Maidstone Telephone: 07739 172661

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PLAYERS AND SINGERS INTERESTED INBLUEGRASS. PARTICULARLY BANJO, FIDDLE, BASS. GET IN TOUCH IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED. WE ARELCOATED IN CANTERBURY.

HENRY - CANTERBURYWWW.MYSPACE.COM/HENRYCDSPARKS

Frontman/Singer needed urgently for top SKA bandWith a massive fanbase, it’s an excellent opportunity for the rightman to be a part of a superb and very popular band.Only apply if 100% dedicated to this style of music and familiar withit's background / culture. Expected to dress accordingly at gigs andknow the songs off by heart.Looking for someone energetic who can impress our fans and beable to interract with the crowds.

Please email your CV / experience and any links to previous similarworks etc. Thank you.Ian - [email protected] / www.skatonics.co.uk

‘The Hollywood skunks’ are looking for some guitars and rhythm,you can listen to what we do ; www.myspace.com/mfskunk, andcontact me here [email protected] practise once a week in folkestone, and members come fromDover, Ashford and somewhere inbetween. Giging about once amonth, and trying just to have a good time, all the time(viv savage)We're all 30-40 (apart from Stu), but act much younger. Mostly menwith one girl member. We'd like someone male or female soon as,as gigs are waiting. If it sounds like your thing, let me know.Barn - Folkestone

Lead guitarist needed for well established Kent covers band.Between 2 and 4 paid gigs per month, at working men'sclubs, weddings, masonic functions, etc. We play all sorts ofstuff, from 50's to modern chart material. You don't need tobe the best guitarist in the world, but need to be able to playa variety of styles (not just blues!!!)Lee - MaidstoneTelephone: 01622 678380www.bittersweetuk.com

Drummer wanted for alternative rock band - influences: the whitestripes, the rolling stones, modest mouse, ramones, black keys.

Band members aged between 18 and 21.

Contact Andy Barr - [email protected]

Drummer wantedKent’s hardest working rock covers band, require adrummer, must have pro gear enthusiasm, andexperience,aged around 40ish with a good sense ofhumour and staying power, we are gigging every weekPAID work, and this will suit a good happy fella, seeking apermanent position.Brian - [email protected]


Quiz Answers:Q1. George Harrison / Q2. Japan / Q3. Piano / Q4. Carousel / Q5. The Searchers / Q6. Right Said Fred / Q7. Vivaldi / Q8. Bing Crosby / Q9. Richard Stilgoe / Q10. JimiHendrix / Q11. The Road to Mandalay / Q12. Beethoven / Q13. Noel Gallagher / Q14. Leon Trotsky / Q15. Jane MacDonald / Q16. A miner 49er / Q17. Richie Valens and theBig Bopper / Q18. Pete Best / Q19. Tony Blackburn / Q20. Roy Orbison

Do you want to be part of the most exciting anddynamic unsigned band in Britain? WELL NOW ISYOUR CHANCE! Looking for a talented and committed rhythmguitarist to compliment and join Matt, Simon andSpencer as the next big thing!Contact us now on [email protected]

Drummer Required to complete a three piece...

guitar, bass, vocal, harmonica.Reahearse each week in Whitstable & are looking

for someone local.

Play a mix of original tunes & covers... nothing

obvious, quite loose & 'traditional' sounding.

We are 37 & 44 years... Anyone interested?

Telephone: 07970 382618

Bassist wanted (slappers welcome)Jazz/funk/soul band based in Sevenoaks area urgentlyneeds bassist with a funky touch to play music infusedwith the spirit of 70s bands. Practise on Wednesday nights in Underriver and havesome gigs waiting for us as soon as we are complete. Michael Barker - [email protected]

THE JACK BATES BAND looking for singer /frontman. A new band,

already rehearsed and had our first gig, with more waiting but

really need a dedicated frontman. We do Blues/Blues rock covers.

Blues Harmonica would be an advantage.

Based in North Kent area, If interested drop me a line.John - Dartford, Telephone: 07989593437http://www.thejackbatesband.co.uk

Medway band need Drummer Urgently!

Stacks of new original material gathering dust!!! We're anindie/rock/punk/see how it turns out, type band.

Own kit and sense of humour essential, own transport and sometalent preferable!Gender not an issue, ideally over 21.If you're up for a laugh and some gigging and recording get intouch!Bryn - StroodTelephone: 07504168053

LOOKING FOR GUITAR AND BASS

MATURE MEDWAY BASED DRUMMER LOOKING FOR MATURE GUITARIST AND BASSPLAYER, 40+ , LIKE MINDED TO JAM ONCE/TWICE A WEEK. PLAY

ROCK/BLUES/FUNK ETC, NOT LOOKING FOR PROS OR EGOS, BUT WOULD LIKE TOPLAY TO A FAIR STANDARD WITH A VEIW TO DEVELOP TOGETHER. GOOD

EQUIPMENT/ATTITUDE PLEASE, SMALL STUDIO NEARLY READY TO USE NONSMOKERS ONLY PLEASE, TEA AND COFFEE SUPPLIED ( BY THE GALLON) PLEASECONTACT VIA EMAIL IF ITS WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AND LIVE IN LOCAL AREA,

[email protected]

Bass player & drummer..To join guitars and charismatic singer for R & B band.Feelgoods, Stones, Muddy Waters, etcWe are experinced musicians in our 50's and looking to playfor mainly fun with a maximum of 3 to 4 local gigs a month.We need musicians that are enthusiastic, preferableexperienced but most of all committed to R&B. Transport and being reliable is essential also a good senseof humourBased in Lydd and Rye.Please email me with your [email protected]

‘Unborn Entity’ looking for a Guitarist in themaidstone / medway area.3 piece at the moment (Vocalist, Bassist andguitarist)Influences vary, Stampin ground, tool, Killswitch,Pantera, Inflames etc.Working on mostly originals but will be throwinga few covers in for good measure.Sean King - MaidstoneTelephone: 07525136837

January 2009 sees The Gig Guide celebrating it’s first anniversary, racking up 6 issues in thisrelatively short space of time! It’s been a good first year, and we’ve received many positivecomments about the magazine, both from you; the readers and from music industry bodies alike.

Here’s what you’ve been saying...

Our First Year


Tim Bradley (Heroes)

Sue Bell (Promoter)

Precept (Band)

Lee Thompson(Singer/Songwriter)

Jay (Craze Zine)

The Gig Guide is looking forward to another year of local live music, see you in 2009!

“My copies of the gigguide arrived in the post this

morning. Many thanks for that.Great Mag!”

“We had someone come in justto grab three copies of your magazine

without buying anything!”

“It's also a reallycool little mag, it's right

beside me as I type this!”

“Must admit, it's firsttime I’ve had a look at it, but

it's a bloody good idea.There's a lot in it.”

“Excellent newmag....really good

read as usual”

“We get people comingto check if the latest edition is

out, days before it’s due.”

Hole in the Roof (Venue)

“Picked up acopy of your magazinethe other day and was

very impressed.” The ClarendonHotel (Venue)

NovemberNovember DecemberDecemberGig Listings:Gig Listings:

Also, live Jazz every Thursday evening

Sunday 2ndSunday 9th

Sunday 16thFriday 21st

Sunday 23rdFriday 28th

Sunday 30th

Clea LlewellynTim Hain & Sunny Side UpInterseptorsKingsdown BandEK1Counterfeit NotesAntiques Roadshow

Sunday 7thSunday 14thSunday 21st

Wednesday 31st

Kingsdown BandTim Hain & Sunny Side UpAntiques Roadshow“Look Out for Announcements onthe Boards Outside”

November

(Bands start 7pm Sunday & 9pm Friday)

December

January

Sunday 2ndFriday 7th

Sunday 9thSunday 16th

Saturday 22ndSunday 23rd

Friday 28thSunday 30th

- Fallen Angels- Hoochie Coochie Men- Shann Lee Parker- Heroes- Euston- Michael Bublé Tribute- Led Gremlin- Damage Case

Friday 5thSunday 7th

Sunday 14thSaturday 20th

Sunday 21stFriday 26th

Sunday 28th

- Electric Beatles- The Police Squad- Get Carter- Interseptors- Hong Kong Phooey- EK1 (Late Afternoon)- As Is Now


- Undercover- Electric Beatles

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