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Coventry’s finest talk abouttheir new album & Soupe de Jour!

The latest on Kent’s summer festivals, featuring Red List Live, Lounge on the

Farm, Sellindge & The Hop Farm.

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Contents


News SpecialFestival season is approaching and webring you the low-down on Kent’s finest.

The EnemyLiam Watts tells us about the new albumand their plans for the future.

Syd ArthurThe psychedelic fusion specialists.

Louise OrfilaThe blossoming career of Kent’s freshnew talent.

Springtide CavalryIntroducing folkestone’s mod trio.

ListingsYour two months of live music listings.

Eccentric Music inWhitstableAndy Capon reports on bands a little bitdifferent to the norm.

Music ReviewsOur verdict on your music releases.

Not to be MissedLocal events deserving of your attention.

Caught in the ActLive gig photos of Kent bands.

Quiz20 music-themed questions to tax yourbrain.

ClassifiedsLooking to join a band? Maybe you fitthe bill for some of these classifieds.

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News: Festival Special

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Vince Power’s Music Group is delightedto announce that this years Hop FarmFestival will have an increased

capacity from 30,000 to 53,000 afterwinning their appeal at a magistrates courtin January.The festival will be a 3 day event and isdue to take place 3rd-5th July in Kent. The ‘09 festival line up is still under wraps,but after attracting the likes of Neil Young,Primal Scream, Supergrass, RufusWainright and The Guillemots in 2008,many are tipping the Hop Farm to be thenumber one festival of 2009. Tickets forthe event will be on sale soon.Based at The Hop Farm in Paddock Wood,Tonbridge - The Festival is a truly unique

experience, with the event being totallyfree of ticket registration and with no VIPareas, no branding or sponsorship. It is afestival for festival goers, returning livemusic to its roots, where music lovers turnup and enjoy the same experience as everyother ticket holder.Vince Power, the legendary promoterbehind the festival, was instrumental in thesuccess of Reading, Leeds, Glastonbury,Homelands, Creamfields and the TribalGathering festivals as well as venues suchas The Astoria, The Forum and Jazz Cafe.He also founded the Mean Fiddler Empire,was accredited for the reunion of the SexPistols and has also recently re-launchedthe Benicassim Festival in Spain, which isextremely popular with thousands of Britishfestival goers who travel to Spain for the‘Glasto del Sol’ experience each year.Committed to working closely with bothresidents and local agencies to createanother safe and successful event, VPMGaims to boost the local economy andprovide people with a great weekend ofentertainment for all to enjoy.More news is expected soon, so keepchecking for updates atwww.hopfarmfestival.com


In late June, Port Lympne willonce again transform it’sgrounds into a fully fledged

music festival for the people of Kent.This time however, there will be no hintof the debacle caused by Zoo8 theprevious year. Red List LIVE has beenset up and run by a team of industryexperts who will make sure that thefestival runs smoothly and will be a joyfor all those who attend.Part of the 200 strong line-up has beenconfirmed already with aptly namedheadliners The Wombats, appearingalongside The Zutons, British SeaPower, The Damned, The Undertonesand many more, including a wholestage of unsigned talent from aroundKent.The festival was launchedas part of The AspinalFoundation, with £5 ofevery ticket and 50% offestival profits going directlyto the charity in order tohelp their efforts inpreserving the mostendangered species on ourplanet, which appear on theIUCN’s ‘Red List’. The hope isto raise at least £100,000 forthe charity during the first

year of the festival.

Red List LIVE will host 15,000people with plenty of camping availableover the weekend; a complaint raisedby the public during Zoo8.It is hoped that by running thisfestival, the public will be more awareof the efforts of the IUCN and of thoseof The Aspinal Foundation. Festivaldirector Eddie Hill has said “It is a factthat some of the world’s most beautifulanimals are also the most endangered.Red List LIVE will be a fun event for aserious cause - we want to help protectand celebrate these amazingcreatures.”For more info, visit:

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19th-21st June 2009

PORT LYMPNE WILD ANIMAL PARKa new species of festival...

Kent’s bestest music festivalreturns to Merton Farm on the10th July, bringing all sorts of live

music to Canterbury.Featuring 160 bands spread across 6stages, there will once again be a greatmix of local talent alongside wellknown faces.Lounge on the Farm was conceivedfrom a desire to bring music and artback to Canterbury.

The organisers try to bring as manylocal businesses, community groups,artists and producers into the festivalto keep the whole feeling... well, local!This also means the whole eventreduces it’s carbon footprint causedover the weekend.

“Music festivals have a huge impacton their host community so we believethat our local community should get asmuch stimulus, be it financial orcultural from the festival as possible.”

- lounge on the farm staff.

It is this ethos that makes Lounge OnThe Farm stand out from all the otherfestivals around, and 2009 is alreadybeing tipped as the best yet! First actsto be announced include Gong, TheJames Taylor Quartet, Steve HillageBand, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, DJFormat (DJ Set), Wild Beasts, TheInvisible, Wave Pictures, Baddies,Toddla T & MC Serosee, The Onlookers,6 Day Riot, Hobo Jones & The JunkyardDogs, Syd Arthur and a six hour setfrom Mr Scruff!Reduced rate ‘Early Bird’ tickets areavailable now.For more details, check out the officialwebsite (2009 update coming soon)..

www.loungeonthefarm.co.uk

News: Festival Special


10th-12th July 2009

Mr Scruff - will be playing for 6 hours!

DJ Format - working the decks again for 2009


The idea of the Sellindge Musicfestival was conceived in early 2003by Andre Double. He wanted to

combine his love for music alongside hisGrandfather's ambition of staging amusic festival.By 2007, the music at Hope Farm hadcontinued to grow, with a number ofoutstanding bands now appearing and2008 saw the realisation of a dream forAndre and the team as Sellindge tookplace as a fully-fledged music festival forthe first time. Headlined by Idlewild,joined by the BBC and hosting adedicated VW field, an ever-expandingteam of enthusiastic volunteers ensuredthat Sellindge '08 was a huge success.

Having established itself as a well-lovedmusic event and one to which thousandsof visitors will undoubtedly return, theteam are already hard at work ensuring

that 2009 will be a momentous year formusic, Sellindge and Kent.The line-up is taking shape, andSupergrass have been announced asfestival headliners alongside other majoracts from the likes of Red LightCompany, Marina and the Diamonds &Thomas Tantrum.

The HeadRoc Arena will be a dance tentlike none before with acts such as EddyTemple-Morris, Brandon Block, HoxtonWhores and Micky Slim performing live.For those looking for something off thebeaten track, there will be a Comedytent, and an Introducing tent featuringthe cream of undiscovered talent in theUK today.

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2009 headliners; Supergrass

New Kids on the Block; Red Light Company

Forthcoming Events...April:Saturday 4th - Disco InfernoSunday 5th - The EnemyFriday 10th / Saturday 11th - Planet Thanet Easter Beer FestivalSaturday 18th - Essence of IrelandSunday 19th - Sooty in SpaceThursday 23rd / Friday 24th - It’s Showtime

May:Sunday 3rd - Vienna Festival Ballet presents COPPELIAWednesday 6th - Rob BrydonMonday 11th - Leon JacksonSunday 17th - Rhydian RobertsTuesday 26th to Saturday 30th - A Night On The Town

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FeatureFeature: The Enemy


Exploding onto the scene just two years ago,The Enemy have already secured their placeas one of Britains top young bands. With

many festival appearances under their belt, a hostof awards and the pride of their debut album goingstraight to the number 1 slot, they could beforgiven for taking a break from their hecticschedule. However, on the verge of their secondalbum being released, the band are still touringhard, not least as support for brit legends Oasis aspart of their arena tour later this year.During March & April, the lads will be performing ata plethora of small venues, bringing them to ourvery own Winter Gardens (Margate) on April 5th.We caught up with drummer Liam Watts for achat...SINCE FORMING IN 2006, YOU’VEEXPERIENCED QUICK SUCCESS. WHAT IS ITDO YOU THINK THAT THE PUBLIC WARM TOIN YOUR MUSIC?

“It has all gone really quick, it doesn’t seemlike 2 years have gone by. We’ve achieved a lotbut we’ve also put the hard work in. I hope the

public see us as quite an honest band, we workvery hard and don’t take for granted the fact thatpeople supporting us and going out buying ourrecords has got us where we are today. At the endof the day we’re still normal people, our songs areabout the real world, inspired by day to day life.Success hasn’t altered our view on reality. A lot ofpeople have identified with what our band is about.I think we have a good understanding with peoplewho are into our band. We make good tunes andgive it 110% at all times, and the fans come to thegigs and go absolutely mental. Their support andpassion is what makes our music relevant.”ANDY & TOM USED TO SELL TVs IN THEIRPRE-ENEMY DAYS, AND CITE THOSE DREARYTIMES AS THE INSPIRATION TO FORM ABAND. WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING NOW IFYOU HADN’T FORMED THE BAND?

“If we hadn’t formed a band we would probablybe in exactly the same position to be honest.As soon as we left school we felt obliged to geta job and start paying our way, without theband I don’t think anything else would havedrastically changed our situations. Apart frommaybe a win on the lottery!”

BY STUART KEELER

Feature: The Enemy


APART FROMUNEMPLOYEMENT FIGURES,COVENTRY WAS FAMOUS FORTWO-TONE MUSIC DURINGTHE LATE ’70s & ’80s, AND INPARTICULAR; THE SPECIALS.ARE ANY OF YOU A FAN OFTHE MUSIC?

“Yeah we are definitely fans ofthe specials. It was a bitbefore our time but Coventryhas always celebrated it’s two-tone roots and their music wasalways apparent when wewere growing up. Also thefact that their lyrics are asrelevant now as they wereback in the day inspired uswhen we started writingsongs.”

SO ANY CHANCE OF AN ON-STAGE APPEARANCE WITHTHEM AT THIS YEARS VFESTIVAL?

“As nice as that would be Ithink we would like to enjoy itfrom out front. We’ve neverhad the chance to see themlive before so this might beour only opportunity. It willbe a big highlight of thefestival season for us.Coventry will be proud.”

‘GHOST TOWN’ (BY THESPECIALS) WAS WRITTENABOUT HOW BAD COVENTRYWAS IN 1981, YET THE MUSICVIDEO WAS SHOT IN LONDON!IS COVENTRY REALLY THATBAD?

“To be honest the fact it wasshot in London was somethingI’d always questioned too.Although since being in a bandI completely understand all thefactors that would have had abearing on the video.Sometimes things aren’t aseasy as people think. Theproblems in Coventry musthave been apparent enoughfor them to write a song, butI’m sure they love Coventry asmuch as we do. They werejust commenting on what washappening at the time. Thepeople of Coventry have greatspirit and drive when times gettough. It’s our home andwe’re proud.”

...AND HAVE YOU HEARD OFTHE SAYING ‘SENT TOCOVENTRY’, MEANING ‘TO BEIGNORED OR SHUNNED’!?

“I’ve looked into where thissaying comes from a few timesand there’s no realexplanation. I’ve read itoriginates from the civil war,or from executions inCoventry. Coventry is alsobelieved to have had a womanride around naked on a horse.It’s funny how things gettwisted. Nice thought though.”

YOU ALWAYS WORK HARDAND TOUR REGULARLY. INFACT, YOUR CURRENT TOURSEES YOU GIGGING WITHOUTSO MUCH AS A BREAK! WILLYOU SLEEP FOR THE WHOLEOF MAY TO RECOVER?!

“Sleep? What does thatmean?! Haha, I don’t thinkwe’ll be taking any time off fora while yet, there’s a lot ofhard graft to be done butwe’re well up for getting stuckinto it. I’ll just have to get apensioners half hour inwhenever I get the chance.”

NOT LONG AFTER, YOU’LL BEOFF TOURING AGAIN ON AMASSIVE ARENA TOUR WITHONE OF THE BIGGEST ARTISTSOF OUR TIME; OASIS (+KASABIAN). THAT’S GOT TO

BE A HIGH POINT OF YOURCAREER… ARE YOU NERVOUS?

“Not nervous just buzzing! It’sdefinitely one of them pinchyourself moments. The bandwe idolised and grew up to,have asked us to support themon their tour. Kasabian areone of our favourite bands too.If we weren’t playing we’dhave bought tickets and beenright at the front. Bring it on.”

THE GALLAGHERS ARE KNOWNFOR HAVING A ROCK ‘N’ ROLLLIFESTYLE, SO WILL YOU BEUPPING YOUR GAME TOMATCH THEIR HEDONISTICWAYS ON TOUR?

“I’m sure this tour will have itsmoments haha. It’s got themaking to be carnage. Butwe’ll make sure we’re on formfor the gigs, that’s alwayssomething that’s reallyimportant to us!”

“ W e ’ v e m a d e s o m e t h i n g w e a r e


LET’S TALK ABOUT YOURSECOND ALBUM; ‘MUSIC FORTHE PEOPLE’.THE SINGLE; ‘NO TIME FORTEARS’ IS DISTINCTLYDIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUSMATERIAL AND BRINGS IN ARAWER SOUND THAT GIVESTHE SONG REAL PUNCH. ISTHE ALBUM GOING TOREFLECT THIS STYLETHROUGHOUT? WHATBROUGHT ABOUT THISPROGRESSION?

“It’s just been a naturalevolution, we’re a couple yearsolder and wiser and a lot moresettled into what we’re doing.

We were never gonna try andremake our first album, wejust wanted to get in thestudio and make stuff that wewere excited by. We didn’tconsciously think we wanted abigger sound, its just the waywe’re sounding at the moment.On this album there are somemassive moments along withsome darker ones and thereare nods to the first album,although we have definitelytaken a step forward. We’vemade something we aremassively proud of.”

TOM HAS BEEN QUOTED ASSAYING “WHEN IN A BAND,YOU SHOULD BELIEVE YOUARE THE BEST BAND IN THEWORLD”. DO YOU STILL FEELTHAT WAY? ..AND DO YOUTHINK YOU WILL EVER GETTOO BIG AN EGO THINKINGLIKE THAT?

“We all still feel that way! Theday you stop believing inyourself is the start of the end.We’re very ambitious andthere’s a lot we want toachieve. Believing in yourselfis the most important thing.Egos are for people who needto compensate for theirdownfalls.”

DO THE ENEMY HAVE ANYENEMIES? WHAT ABOUT NME?

“We’re quite chilled out wouldyou believe, we don’t have anyenemies as such. We’re justfirm believers that ifsomething’s wrong or someoneis taking the piss you have tostand up for yourself.”

The Gig guide 5…FAVOURITE BAR SNACK?

“Peanuts, chilli or salted, cooleither way.”

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST ANIMALYOU COULD TAKE ON INUNARMED COMBAT?

“As humans we don’t have

many natural defences orweapons. Toe to toe I thinka cow would be anachievement. Lets face itanything with big teeth orclaws I’m gonna be taking adirt nap!”

WHAT WOULD BE YOURMESSAGE TO THE WORLD?

“Without being too cheesy,just believe in yourself. Ifyou want something yougotta make it happen,nothing is handed to you ona plate.”

WHAT IS YOUR PET HATE?“On a small scale, first thingthat comes to my mind isbad service in restaurants.Don’t try to sit 5 peopleround a 4 person table. Iwant to enjoy my soupe dejour with a bit of elbow roomon the side please.”

TEA OR COFFEE?“Tea all the way. None of usdrink coffee.Liam - milk and 2Andy - just milkTom - builders special.”

www.myspace.com/theenemycoventrywww.theenemy.com

The Enemy are touringsmall venues now andwill soon be headingoff in support of Oasis& Kasabian later thisyear.The new album; ‘Musicfor the People’ will bereleased on April 27th.

w e a r e m a s s i v e l y p r o u d o f ”

Up Close & Personal: Syd Arthur’s Liam Magill


BY ABBY [email protected]

What an eventful month, I’m sure you willagree. I spent the afternoon of Saturday21st March having a chat with Liam

Magill, guitarist and vocalist for Syd Arthur at TheQuarterhouse in Folkestone. Having alreadyconquered Canterbury, they are now preparing totake the rest of the UK by storm. Slightly nervousand not sure what to expect from the interview, Ibreak the ice by showing him one of myillustrations from my book; ‘Ugly Bugly’. Helaughs (in a good way) and we dive in:I HAVE HEARD THAT YOUR MUSIC IS PRETTYUNUSUAL, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE IT?

We have such an eclectic sound. It is amixture of the types of music that we all listen to;folk, 60’s, 70’s, world music, funk and jazz. Iwould say that it is psychedelic fusion. SYD ARTHUR IS AN INTERESTING NAME,WHERE DID THAT ORIGINATE?

The name came from a book that we were allreading at the time “Siddhartha” It is anallegorical novel by Hermann Hesse which dealswith the spiritual journey of an Indian boy calledSiddhartha during the time of the Buddha. If youcan get hold of it read it, it’s a deep read.WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THEQUARTERHOUSE?

It is an amazing venue that will allowmusically minded people from all over to comeand play in front of an audience that’s on thesame wavelength. I am all for places that nurtureup and coming bands as it’s hard to get intoindustry let alone gig at a place that looks half asgood as this place.WHERE DO YOU PLAY IN CANTERBURY?

A place called the Orange Street Music Club,it used to be called Local Hero’s but it changed itsname and it actually works in conjunction withThe Quarterhouse. We have a residency there

which is handy to say the least. We also have alot to do with Lounge On The Farm that’s afestival held in Canterbury. We have a tent thereevery year that is called The Fuurthur Tent. It’s areal, earthy, peaceful tent that we decorate, builda garden and have all kinds of bands play inside.It’s pretty amazing with the attention that itreceives. Check it out if you’re in the area onJuly 11th - 13th www.loungeonthefarm.co.ukWHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO BANDS THAT AREFINDING IT TOUGH OUT THERE?

You have to live and breathe your music. Itcan’t be just a hobby as you have to throweverything that you have into getting where youwant to go, blood sweat and tears. Don’t give upat the first hurdles, keep going as your dreamsare well within reach. Get in touch with placessuch as The Quarterhouse and get as many gigsare you possibly can, it’s the gigs that will makeyou well known and open more doors.WHERE DO YOU PLAN TO GO FROM HERE?

Recording and releasing our album at theend of 2009 sometime, no date set as of yet andconcentrating on organising events for TheFuurthur Tent @ Lounge On The Farm. Festivalsare obviously the thing of the summer and we willbe gigging at as many as we can fit in.

Performing live at The Quarterhouse. Photo: Sarah Yarwood


WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE BANDS?I have 2 favourite bands, Bassekou Kouyate’s

who released an album called Segu Blue, theirmusic is a great influence to our sound. My alltime favourite band is Hatfield and the North, aniconic band that ruled the underground musicscene in Canterbury during the 1970’s. Every timeI play their CD I have to listen to it till the CDstops. They were the most creative and fearlessmusicians around at the time and they live on inour music. Check em out;www.hatfieldandthenorth.co.ukWHAT INFLUENCES YOUR LYRICS?

Everyday life, music is a definite therapy andI’d even go as far to say it’s our religion. We liveand breathe it so the lyrics in our songs are howwe are feeling at the time. Creative expression isthe soul to music.In a nut shell Syd Arthur are going places fast,reminding me of a young Blind Melon. Theirsound is unique to our ears and their personalitiesare expressed within both the lyrics and theiramazing performances. If you get a chance to gosee them, do so. It’s an experience that youwon’t forget in a hurry and your feet will still be

tapping a few days after. I wish you all the best,oh and guys... don’t forget the little people!For more info about Syd Arthur visit

www.myspace.com/sydarthur

2009 Future Gigs

16th April - The Good Ship, Kilburn17th April - Latest Music Bar, Brighton1st May - Orange Street Music, Canterbury 22nd May - The Gladstone London13th June - The Pittball Festival, Thomcombe3rd July - Mr Wolf’s Bristol11th July - LOTF Festival, Canterbury30th August - Aeon Festival, Exeter

Performing live at The Quarterhouse. Photo: Sarah Yarwood

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Artist Profile: Louise Orfila


At only 16, Louise Orfila has achieved quitea name for herself and been activelychasing her dream in the music industry.

Since the age of four, she has always been aperformer; training with the ImaginationTheatre Group and appearing in many musicalproductions along the way. Today, living inFolkestone and a member of the St EdmundsSchool in Dover (a specialist college for thePerforming Arts), she continues to study musicand is currently at grade 6 in piano.

It was in 2005 however, at the age of thirteenwhen Louise started to write her own songs.Given the task of producing a project for school

based on the First World War with an emphasisof producing something unique, Louise decidedto have a go at writing a song. The song wasrecorded at the school studio and submitted aspart of her course work. It was the strongpositive feedback from this, that convinced herto pursue a career as a songwriter. The songwas sent off to the Royal Marines Band Servicefor their views.

Whilst waiting for a response back, Louisewanted to busy herself writing a song forcharity so that she could make a real difference.Opting for the BBC Children in Need appeal,she started work recording the track at a localstudio, with the premise of selling the CD at herschool to raise funds. The production team atthe studio were so impressed with the initialidea that they devoted hours of their time tofinalise and master the track. The finishedproduct sold very well, with all proceeds goingdirect to Children in Need (CIN) and the smallquantity held by a local music shop sold outrepeatedly and they struggled to keep up withdemand. Total sales exceeded 400 copies.

This generated a lot of local media interest forLouise and helped promote her release locally,helping to become an unofficial theme song forCIN and many companies embraced the idea.Morrison’s sold the CD on the day itself, AshfordTown Centre Management asked Louise toappear at the turning on of their town centrechristmas lights and Folkestone police stationasked her to sing at the launch of their CINfundraising event. The BBC did get wind of thefundraising efforts, and invited Louise to appearon TV on the live evening programme, but withsuch short notice she could not make thestudios in time.

Shortly after the success of hercharity single, Louise receiveda reply back from The RoyalMarines Band Service. Theywere so impressed with Louisethat they asked her to singalongside the band at theirannual Christmas concert, heldat The Leas Cliff Hall,Folkestone. The event wascompletely sold-out andfeatured Louise singing severalsongs from the Lloyd-Webbermusical; 'Chess'.

The Director of Music (MajorPhil Watson RM) was verypleased with Louise, not onlyproviding her with lots ofencouragement during therehearsals, but also forwardinga copy of her WW1 song to theDirector of Music of the entireRoyal British Legion (CaptainDavid Cole RM (Rtd)) to see ifthey could use it for theremembrance services. TheRoyal Marines are keen to workwith Louise in the future.

Louise has a passion formusical theatre and hasperformed in several largeproductions. In 2007 she wasselected at the age of 14 toplay the lead female part of‘Scaramouche’ in a locallicensed production of the WestEnd musical ‘We Will RockYou’. This was one of the firstproductions of the showoutside of the West End andthe average age of the castwas 20 plus. All seven nights of

the show sold out.In recognition of her talents,the Seary Trust (a specialisttrust to support youngperformers) awarded Louisewith a grant enabling thecoaching of a professionalsinging coach from London’sWest End to work with Louisefor a year. Recently, this hasbeen awarded again givingLouise a further year!Having such a professionalapproach to her work hasmade Louise a role model forher peers. Kent CountyCouncil asked for her to be arole model for young people,and invited her to present thisyear’s ‘Tri Angle Awards’(achievements for youngpeople in Kent).

Always writing new material,she has now penned over fortysongs and released a minialbum on local independentrecord label ‘Somebody’sMusic’, selling over 350 copies.You can catch Louiseperforming regularly aroundEast Kent, not only as a soloartist with her songs, but alsoin large stage productions

where she has played manylead roles.

Louise has worked further withThe Royal British Legion underthe Direction of Captain DavidCole RM (Rtd). Invited back toplay alongside them at theLeas Cliff Hall, she helped toraise funds and the concertwas well received. Capt Coleremarked; "Louise has a veryprofessional attitude and is agreat role model for the youthof today. She has a wonderfulsinging voice and is verytalented to have produced sucha moving piece. She has agreat future ahead..". Her song now features on TheRoyal British Legion CD;‘Remembrance Day’.

Even large crowds do not fazeLouise as she performed twicein Dover at major events;firstly at the Dover Regatta,with a crowd of over 5000 andthen at the Dover festivalwhere 8000 people attended.

Her album is available onitunes and has attractedcustomers from America,Japan, China, Finland, Norway,Spain, Cyprus and Gibraltar.

www.louise-orfila.com

myspace.com/louiseorfila


Performing at The Roundhouse, Dover

Hard at work in the studio!

Performing at The Roundhouse, Dover

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

AprilApril02 - Bob Log III / Not The Same

Old Blues Crap (£8) 03 - Cocos Lovers / Ukulele

Gangstas / Syd Arthur / The Momeraths

04 - DJ Justin Robertson 05 - Matan Roberts09 - Handsome Furs19 - Arthur Kitchener & The

OriginalsMayMay

01 - Sam Isaac08 - Sky Larkin09 - Holy Fuck (£9)

15 - FrYars16 - Syd Arthur (+ guests)29 - Jeremy Warmsley

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

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Sunday 31st

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Sunday 5thFriday 10th

Sunday 12thSunday 19th

Thursday 23rdFriday 24th

Sunday 26th

- Karis- Jules- Adam Knight- Zoe (formerly Nelson)- Julia West- Mitch Stevens- Mel Harris

Listings


On the following pages you will find our comprehensive gig listings, spanning the monthsof April & May, letting you know exactly what’s going on in Kent.Listings appear in date order in the following format:

Band or EventVenue, Location of Venue

...and are divided into sub-sections (of Music, Comedy or Theatre) within each day.When a listed event consists of more than one artist, they will be listed alphabetically unless the line-up is known, whereby the headliner will be listed first with support bands following in brackets. i.e...

Headline Band (+ Band2 / Band3 / etc.)Venue, Location of Venue

Events are usually £5 or under (payable on door) and start at 7:30 pm.Any events exceeding £5, unusual start times or special conditions will have details displayed inbrackets where known.Listings in Italics, represent specific show titles/events and NOT artists.

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

To get your gigs listed, send an email to [email protected]

Your definitive what’s on guide for Kent, during April &Your definitive what’s on guide for Kent, during April & May.May.

The Gig Guide Listings

Don’t forget live music at The Admiral Keppel, Manor Road, Deal

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


Wednesday 1st April- April Fools Day -

COMEDYIvan Brackenbury (+KevinMcCarthy and Maff Brown)

The Hazlitt Theatre,Maidstone (£10)

MUSIC7 String Les and the BluesMothers

Chequers Inn, RochesterCarmenta (+ Sizen /Innocent /a.thousand.ways.to.fall.)

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneDerek & Friends

Plough, FavershamHolden / Icarus / KP &Squizz

Tunbridge Wells ForumInterseptors

The Bear and Ragged Staff,Crayford

Shilling WhoresThe Foundary, Canterbury

Son of Kirk (+ Tom Hunt /Paul Dunton & Crew /Andrew Vale-Taylor) [AnEvening with Paul Dunton &Guests]

The Grey Lady Music Lounge,Tunbridge Wells

Steve Simpson & Eddie ArmerThe Anchor, Sevenoaks

The Shilling WhoresThe Foundary, Canterbury

Tom PalmerFaversham Folk Club

THEATRERelatively Speaking

Central Theatre,Chatham (£16 / £14)

Thursday 2nd AprilCOMEDYAndi Osho / Brad Cad /Electric Forecast / MickeyAnderson

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)Kevin Precious

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneMUSIC7 Day Conspiracy / Billy NoMates / Tyrannosaurus Alan

The Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

7 String Les and The BluesMothers

Kelsey Arms, Tunbridge WellsAvenge Thee / Venixa

Tap ‘n’ Tin, ChathamBlast Off

The Neptune, DymchurchBob Log III (+ Not The SameOld Blues Crap)

The Farmhouse,Canterbury (£8)

Cultured PearlChambers, Folkestone

Gold Top (Duo)The New Inn, Sandwich

Halfway To Paradise – TheBilly Fury Story

Leas Cliff Hall,Folkestone (£17.50)

Just 4 JazzDeco 5, Whitstable

Lights Go Blue / MexicoFALLZR Bar, Maidstone

ReysThe Villager, Vigo Village

Ricky FontaynePremier Travel Inn, Dover

Sally Ironmonger TrioThe Poacher, Tudeley

ShyChlo and the BoysBeer Cart Arms, Canterbury

The RonniesThe Walnut Tree, East Farleigh

What Would Jesus Drive (+Out of Fashion / We Are TheCheated / Siobhan)

Earl’s, Maidstone

Friday 3rd AprilMUSICAny Other Business

The George Hotel, AshfordAs Is Now

The Red Lion, BadlesmereAvenge Thee [Band Quest2009]

The Red Lion, GravesendBreed

The Britannia, MargateCarvel

Dublin Man O’ War, RiverCocos Lovers (+ Syd Arthur /The Momeraths / The UkuleleGangsters)

The Farmhouse, CanterburyCold Shots

The East Kent, WhitstableCultured Pearl

The Firs Club, CheritonEliza Carthly

The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford (£18 / £16 Cons.)

Gary DeanHooden on the Hill, Ashford

Get ApeDuke of Cumberland, Whitstable

Gold TopThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

Heroes (Duo)The Hope Inn,St. Margarets-at-Cliffe

Jerry C (Landlord Tenant Act)The Angel Inn,Addington Green

Kayley WellerThe Half Moon and Seven Stars, Preston

Los Salvadores / ShyChlo andthe Boys

Command House, ChathamMark Morriss (+ Nic Bennett)

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)Martin Jonathan

The Fox, Temple EwellMetropolis

Hole in the Roof, DealPolka Party / Rogues / TheSemantics



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


Robert Reid & FriendsThe Grey Lady Music Lounge,Tunbridge Wells

SabotageThe Rose & Crown, Canterbury

Silence DiesDeal Town Football Club

Sparky & ChefThe New Inn, Deal

SunriseLower Bell, Aylesford

TapestryThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal

The LovedaysThe RAFA Club, Chatham

The Slug PixiesWagon at Hale, Chatham

Times Like TheseThe Ship Inn, Folkestone

Tortilla ArmyFleur-De-Lis, Sandwich

Saturday 4th AprilCOMEDYTommy Cooper Tribute

Dublin Man O’ War, RiverMUSICAcker Bilk & His ParamountJazz Band

The Gulbenkian,Canterbury (£17.70)

Arc Cubanos 6 Piece AfroCuban Band


As Is NowThe Anchor, Littlebourne

Bad InfluenceDuke of Edinburgh, Barming

Bad PenniesThe Park Inn Hotel, Folkestone

BreakthruThree Horseshoes, Hernhill

Cultured PearlThe Star, St Mary in the Marsh

DJ Justin RobertsonThe Farmhouse, Canterbury

Dr. SinThe Frenchman, Folkestone

Electric BeatlesThe Ocean Inn, Dymchurch

Elephants / The SketchK Bar (Kent Uni), Canterbury

Fred Slater BandThe Bun Penny, Herne Bay

GoosebumpsDeco 5, Whitstable

Heroes (Duo)Sutton Vale Country Club, Deal

Jerry CThe George, Rochester

Jon By Jovi [The Bon JoviExperience]

The Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham (£7)

LalligaggersThe White Horse, Willesborough

Live ‘n’ Kickin’The George Hotel, Ashford

M’LarkiThe Welfare Club, Deal

Phoenix KaraokePrince Of Wales, Hythe

Ricky FontayneCorrigans Sports & Social Bar,Leysdown-on-Sea

SabotageRoyal Oak, Lydd

Sick Note Blues BandThe Albion, Willesborough

SkatonicsSt Edith’s Hall,Kemsing (£10 Inc supper)

Springtide CavalryThe Archer, Whitfield

SuspectsThe Britannia, Margate

Tea For The WickedThe Louis Armstrong, Dover

The Blues ShiftLower Bell, Aylesford

THEATREWe’ll Meet Again – Hits fromthe Blitz


Sunday 5th AprilCOMEDYEd Byrne – Different Class


MUSIC7 String les and The BluesMothers

The Fountain, SittingbourneAfter The Ordeal / WiresFaulty [BOTB]

The Ivy Leaf, SheernessDrew and the Crew

The Clarendon Hotel, DealElectric River

Downtown Diner, AshfordHeroes (Duo)

Hole in the Roof, DealJerry C (Landlord Tenant Act)

Cullins Yard, DoverKaris

The Admiral Keppel, DealLed Gremlin

The Four Horseshoes, Graveney

Longspoon (+ Matt Rivers /Annabel Durnford / JennieWorthley) [An Evening withPaul Dunton & Guests]


Martin JonathanThe Stag, Deal

Matan Roberts [JazzSundays]

The Farmhouse, CanterburyPaul Booth’s Harbour JazzOrchestra

Westgate PavilionShameful Behaviour

Old House at Home, Queenborough

The Real ThingThe Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone(£17.50 / £15 conc.)

TrialityRBL Social Club, Ramsgate (members & guests only)

Monday 6th AprilCOMEDYIvan Brackenbury’s HospitalRadio Christmas Show

Brook Theatre, Chatham (£10)




MUSICFabulous Mosquitos

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneLycan’s Blood / Rachel’s GotA Flamethrower / Someday IAm [The Stable 8]

Tunbridge Wells ForumRon Trueman-Border & PaulSirman (Ghosts)

The Fox & Hounds,Knatts Valley

The StartoverBar Mondo, Dartford

Tuesday 7th AprilMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

The Billabong Club, Rochestera.thousand.ways.to.fall.

The Lighthouse (Kent Uni),Canterbury

Branco Stoysin TrioBrook Theatre, Chatham (£9)

Dave Corsby QuartetDeco 5, Whitstable

Folk SingaroundThe Good Intent, Rochester

Nic BennettThe Cherry Tree, Canterbury

One Day ElliottAcacia Hall, Dartford

The Singing LoinsCentral Theatre, Chatham (£8)

Wednesday 8th AprilMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers (Acoustic)

Chequers Inn, RochesterAcoustic Band Night

The Good Intent, RochesterArchive

The Deal Hoy

Growler (+ Lindsay Field &Mick Rose / Paul Dunton &Crew / Shapley Rice) [AnEvening with Paul Dunton &Guests]


Nick Harrison (+ Give GetGiven / The Half Sisters /Harrison Davies & The AfterParty)

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)JD and the Longfellows (+Swampduck / Hibiscus /Standing On Giants / NeilSullivan)

Zebra Bar, Maidstone

Thursday 9th AprilMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

The Pilot, MaidstoneBodegas

The Walnut Tree, East FarleighCyrano (4 TBC) [BOTB SemiFinal – Affray At The Forum]

Tunbridge Wells ForumColt.44 / Someday I Am

The View, FolkestoneFisical Graffiti

The Britannia, MargateHandsome Furs

The Farmhouse, CanterburyOpen Mike Night

The Good Intent, RochesterRobert Jesse, Daniel Orcese &Liam Magill [MoonlitFingertips Present]

Orange Street Music Club, Canterbury

Roger Lewin & Sarah JaneDeco 5, Whitstable

Silent Descent [BOTB]The Westcoast Bar, Margate

The Police SquadThe Frenchman, Folkestone

THEATREHilton Hall Presents FuturePerformers

The Hazlitt Theatre,Maidstone (£11 / £6 conc.)

Thanet Gang ShowThe Theatre Royal,Margate (£8 / £7 adv.)

Friday 10th April- Good Friday -

MUSICApe

Hooden on the Hill, AshfordAs Is Now

The Britannia, MargateBlondee

The Brewery Bar, WhitstableBodegas

The Magpie, ChathamCultured Pearl

The Three Cups, DoverElectric Beatles

Hole in the Roof, DealElectric River

The Red Lion, BadlesmereFallen Angels

The East Kent, WhitstableGroove Junction

Fleur-De-Lis, SandwichHeroes (Duo)

The New Inn, New RomneyHong Kong Phooey

The New Inn, DealIan Shawcross

The Clarendon Hotel, DealJuicy Lucy

The George Hotel, AshfordJules

The Admiral Keppel, DealJumbo Gumbo

Prince Of Wales, RochesterMartin Jonathan

Tartar Frigate, BroadstairsRed Hot and Blue

Dublin Man O’ War, RiverRicky Fontayne

UK Paper Leisure Club, Sittingbourne

Sally Ironmonger Trio[Thanet Beer Festival]

The Winter Gardens, Margate




Sevenscore (+ OrigamiDinosaur / The Momeraths /The Original Sinners / ZoeNicol / Paul Dunton & Crew)[An Evening with PaulDunton & Guests]

The Grey Lady Music Lounge,Tunbridge Wells (£7)

ShazamThe Firs Club, Cheriton

The Aquitaine Progression (+Magic Brother / The BadBreed / Dom Wise)

The Style & Winch, MaidstoneThe Blox

The Ivy Leaf, DartfordThe Fling

Three Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

TurmoilHarbour Inn, Folkestone

UpCDownCCommand House, Chatham

User FriendlyThe Hope Inn,St. Margarets-at-Cliffe

Where’s My Thing?The Albion, Willesborough

Zero ToleranceThe Park Inn, Dover



Saturday 11th AprilMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

Stone St Club, MaidstoneAll Day Falling

Earl’s, MaidstoneAs Is Now

Bradstow Mill, BroadstairsCode1 (+ All Flags Burn / NoHope No Glory)

The Castle, SheernessCultured Pearl

Harbour Inn, FolkestoneEuston

Run of the Mill, Canterbury

FletchDeco 5, Whitstable

Groove JunctionIllusive, Ashford

Heroes (Duo)The Railway Club, Folkestone

Jerry CThe Oddfellows, Folkestone

Jumbo GumboThe Two Brewers, Tonbridge

LifeUnderSurveillanceThe Red Lion, Gravesend

Martin JonathanThe Admiral Harvey, Dover

MelonHeadManThe Wheatsheaf, Sevenoaks

Mixed EmotionsThe Welfare Club, Deal

One Day ElliottThe Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

Ricky FontayneEast Farleigh Club

Rob The Rich (+ Elect Me /Hear The Evidence)

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)Scarey Mary

The Britannia, MargateShameful Behaviour

The Frenchman, FolkestoneThe Latin Funktion

Churchill Tavern, RamsgateThe Ronnies

Lower Bell, AylesfordThom Cakebread

The Sportsman, DoverTimes Like These

The Morehall, FolkestoneTortilla Army

The Red Lion, RamsgateTurmoil

Golden Arrow, CheritonUser Friendly

The Park Inn, DoverVagabond Wheels

The Bowl Inn, HastingleighVince Vortex & TheCucumbers

The Swan, MaidstoneZambu

The Archer, WhitfieldZero Tolerance

The Firs Club, Cheriton


The Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone(£11 / £6 conc., 3 pm)(£11, 7:30 pm)

Hypnotist NightDublin Man O’ War, River

Thanet Gang ShowThe Theatre Royal,Margate (£8 / £7 adv.)

Sunday 12th April- Easter Sunday -

MUSIC3dBsDown / Calico StreetRiots / Timothy Edwards /The Startover


a.thousand.ways.to.fall [SHSBattle of the Bands 2009]

The Ivy Leaf, SheernessAdam Knight

The Admiral Keppel, DealAfter The Ordeal / ATRF /DissolvedIn / Ghosts OnPegasus Bridge / Wait ForTomorrow [Up Up ‘N’ AwayAll Dayer]

The Red Lion, Gravesend (£6)As Is Now

Ypress Tavern, SittingbourneAvenge Thee [War In TheWarehouse Festival]

The Warehouse, GravesendCultured Pearl

The Park Inn, DoverEveryone To The Anderson (+Heat From A Dead Star /Nifty Eagu & The MetalLinguists / Social Extortion)

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)Interseptors

Hole in the Roof, DealJazz Jam with Roger Lewin

Deco 5, WhitstableJob Knockey

The Britannia, MargateMartin Jonathan

Cullins Yard, Dover




Risky BusinessThe Ewe and Lamb, Cranbrook

TurmoilAylesham Sports Club

Vince Martyn & the DustDevils

The Clarendon Hotel, DealWhere’s My Thing?

The Horse & Groom, RamsgateZoe Nicol (+ TehillahCommission / Jon Hayward /Sam de la Haye) [An Eveningwith Paul Dunton & Guests]


Monday 13th April- Easter Monday -

MUSICCultured Pearl

Sandgate Hotel, FolkestoneDead Airwaves / How SoonSweet Achilles / Split Record[The Stable 8]

Tunbridge Wells ForumHeroes (Duo)

The Bohemian, DealKingsdown band

Hole in the Roof, DealMighty Cowpat

The Archer, WhitfieldPepperset

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneTHEATREThanet Gang Show

The Theatre Royal, Margate(£8 / £7 adv. 2:30 pm)(£7 / £6 adv. 7:30 pm)

Tuesday 14th AprilMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

The Billabong Club, RochesterA Boy Named Girl

Acacia Hall, DartfordBlue Arcadians

Deco 5, Whitstable

Ron Trueman-BorderThe Good Intent, Rochester

The Violet JivePizza Express, Sevenoaks

THEATREGang Show


Spoonface SteinbergThe Theatre Royal,Margate (£12 / £10 conc.)

The Ugly DucklingThe Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone(£8.50 / £6.5 conc., 3:30 pm)

We’ll Meet Again – Hits fromthe Blitz

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone(£11 / £9 conc., 2:30 pm)

Wednesday 15th AprilMUSICJacob Plant / Murdeek /Oliver Gash

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)N Dubz

Leas Cliff Hall,Folkestone (£15, 7 pm)

Rage Against The Latrine (+The Flack / Ross & TheWrongens / The Prospect)

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneThe Startover

The RAFA Club, ChathamTom Williams & the Boat (+Paul Dunton & Crew / SarahTonin / Chris Pope) [AnEvening with Paul Dunton &Guests]


THEATREGang Show


Thursday 16th AprilMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

King William IV,Tunbridge Wells

As Is NowThe Neptune, Dymchurch

Buried Beneath The Living /Fans Of Fiction / Lycan’sBlood / Taken Advantage

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)Frances Knight

Deco 5, WhitstableGary Moore

Leas Cliff Hall,Folkestone (£25.94, 7 pm)

Soul StreetThe Vine Inn, Tenterden

Taking Care Of BusinessBeer Cart Arms, Canterbury

The Violet Jive (+ Directions/ Paul Dunton & Crew /Sarah Sheldrake) [AnEvening with Paul Dunton &Guests]

Pizza Express, Maidstone (£7)Zero Tolerance

Mango’s, FolkestoneTHEATREGang Show


We’ll Meet Again – Hits fromthe Blitz

The Theatre Royal, Margate(£11 / £9 conc., 2:30 pm)

Friday 17th AprilMUSICAs Is Now

Fleur-De-Lis, SandwichBarstewards

Hooden on the Hill, AshfordDr. Sin

The Bull, SissinghurstGuns 2 Roses





He Who DaresTap ‘n’ Tin, Chatham

Heroes (Duo)The Plough, Swalecliffe

InterseptorsThe Grey Lady Music Lounge,Tunbridge Wells

John Walker / The Dakotas /The Merseybeats / TheSearchers / Wayne Fontana[The Solid Silver 60’s Show]

Leas Cliff Hall,Folkestone (£21 / £19)

KarenThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

Martin JonathanThe New Inn, Deal

Richard Rozze’s bearing EdgeTrio

Deal Courtyard (booking req.)Ricky Fontayne

Herne Bay Ex-Servicemen’s Club

SabotageThe Anchor, Littlebourne

Shameful BehaviourThe Dolphin, Lydd

Solare bandThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal

TurmoilDublin Man O’ War, River

Undercover bandHole in the Roof, Deal

Up All NightThe White Horse, Ashford

User FriendlyThe Britannia, Margate

Welcome To Winchester (+Dorcia / Wear Wolves /Murdeek)

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)THEATREDerren Brown


Gang ShowThe Hazlitt Theatre,Maidstone (£11.50)

Saturday 18th AprilMUSICAngelic Upstarts / BlackMariahs / Challenge TheChess Club / Condition:Dead/ Ginkinta / St Peters / TheSubmission / The Warriors

The Westcoast Bar, MargateAs Is Now

The Red Lion, SittingbourneAvenge Thee

The Ivy Leaf, SheernessBodegas

The Ocean Inn, DymchurchCultured Pearl

The Refresh Bar, (Sports Centre), Folkestone

Intersection / Lo-Fi CultureScene / New Homes

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)Jerry C

The Rochester QueenLed Gremlin

The Bun Penny, Herne BayPhantom Lacuna

Carpenters Arms, CanterburyRenato D’Aiello

Deco 5, Whitstable (£10)Ricky Fontayne

Chatham Town FCSabotage

The Welfare Club, DealShyChlo and the Boys(Acoustic)

Chichester Memorial Hall, Sandgate

Springtide CavalryThe New Inn, Deal

The FixThe George Hotel, Ashford

The Sharpee’sEarl’s, Maidstone

The Slug PixiesThe Albion, Willesborough

The StartoverThe Red Lion, Gravesend

TurmoilThe Frenchman, Folkestone

Us Not Them (The Kent PinkFloyd Show)

Westgate Pavilion (£15/£13)User Friendly

The Archer, WhitfieldWaterhorse

Petham Village Hall (£7)

Where’s My Thing?The White Horse, Willesborough

Wires FaultyThe Ivy Leaf, Sheerness

ZambuThe Britannia, Margate

Zero ToleranceThe Market Inn, Sandwich

THEATREDerren Brown


Gang ShowThe Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone(£10, 2:30 pm)(£11.50, 7:30 pm)

Sunday 19th AprilMUSICAKA Party band

Hole in the Roof, DealArthur Kitchener & TheOriginals

The Farmhouse, CanterburyHoath (+ Jemima Price Band/ Barry J McCormack /Lupah) [An Evening with PaulDunton & Guests]


Juicy LucyDog & Gun, Maidstone

SabotageOld House at Home, Queenborough

The Fabulous 6TsThe Horse & Groom, Ramsgate

The Yeah Yous (+ SevenStory Down / In Tyler WeTrust)

Tunbridge Wells ForumTim Hains

The Clarendon Hotel, DealWhere’s My Thing?

King Edward VII, MargateZoe (formerly Nelson)

The Admiral Keppel, Deal




THEATRECrash, Bang, Wallop!

Brook Theatre, ChathamDerren Brown


Monday 20th AprilMUSICBlues Bandits

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneGenius Club / The Frath /The Riders [The Stable 8]

Tunbridge Wells ForumTHEATREDerren Brown


Tuesday 21st AprilCOMEDYBrian Conley (The Best of)


MUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

The Billabong Club, RochesterColRose Four

Deco 5, WhitstableFolk Singaround

The Good Intent, RochesterTHEATREDerren Brown


Pack Of LiesThe Hazlitt Theatre,Maidstone (£9.50)

Wednesday 22nd AprilMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

Chequers Inn, RochesterHotrods & Dragsters [ShindigPresent]

Casey’s, CanterburyRon Trueman Border & ThePerfect Strangers

The Man of Kent, RochesterThe Fureys & Davey Arthur

The Sinden Theatre,Tenterden (£16)

The Mondays (+ Sikhona /The Xcorvettes / TheBrollies)

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneThe Railway Swing Band

The Theatre Royal,Margate (£6)

The Varlies (+ SW3 / AlexBeharrell / Latchkey Lover)[An Evening with PaulDunton & Guests]


Tyrannosaurus AlanMid Kent College, Rochester

THEATREPack Of Lies

The Hazlitt Theatre,Maidstone (£9.50)

Thursday 23rd April- St George’s Day -


The Pilot, MaidstoneAll The Mouth Parts (2 TBC)[BOTB Grand Final – Affray AtThe Forum]

Tunbridge Wells ForumAndy MacLean

Deco 5, WhitstableChas & Dave Tribute

The New Inn, Deal

Julia WestThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Open Mike NightThe Good Intent, Rochester

Sally Ironmonger TrioThe Tudor Rose, Upnor

The DealersBrook Theatre, Chatham (£10)

The Latin FunktionChambers, Folkestone

The LevellersLeas Cliff Hall,Folkestone (£19.50, 7 pm)

The Police SquadThe George Hotel, Ashford

The Slug PixiesThe Wheatsheaf, Maidstone

The Deccas / TyrannosaurusAlan (+8 TBC)

Tap ‘n’ Tin, ChathamTHEATREPack Of Lies

The Hazlitt Theatre,Maidstone (£9.50 / £8 conc.)

Friday 24th AprilMUSIC(TBA)

Hooden on the Hill, Ashford(TBA)

The Clarendon Hotel, Deal7 String les and The BluesMothers

The Brecknock Arms,Bells Yew Green

a.thousand.ways.to.fall.The Corn Exchange, Maidstone

Chix Wiv PixDublin Man O’ War, River

Cold ShotsThe Conningbrook Hotel, Kennington

Crazy TrainThe Britannia, Margate

Cultured PearlSir John Falstaff, Dover

Esther O’Connor (+ ReTroDiViNe)

The Westcoast Bar, MargateFool Fighters

The Brewery Bar, Whitstable




Grown At Home / LosSalvadores / The Sketch /The Startover

Stripes Club, FolkestoneInterseptors

Fleur-De-Lis, SandwichJuicy Lucy

Lower Bell, AylesfordJumbo Gumbo

The Fountain, SittingbourneKYJO (Sounds New Festival)

Orange Street Music Club, Canterbury (£8/£6)

Martin JonathanCambridge Arms, Deal

Medway Young Musicians’Awards

Brook Theatre, Chatham(£7 / £3.50 students)

Mitch StevensThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Mixed EmtionsThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

On The RunThe New Inn, Deal

Richard Rozze’s Blue FuseBand

Balmoral Wine Bat, BroadstairsRicky Fontayne

Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Ashford

SabotageThe Firs Club, Cheriton

The Fabulous 6TsThe Yew Tree, Deal

Tiny Tin LadyTunbridge Wells Forum (£6)

TurmoilGolden Arrow, Cheriton

THEATREMutton

The Theatre Royal,Margate (£12 / £10 conc.)

Pack Of LiesThe Hazlitt Theatre,Maidstone (£9.50 / £8 conc.)

The Naked TruthCentral Theatre,Chatham (£18.50 / £17.50)

Saturday 25th AprilMUSICA Boy Named Girl

White Oak Leisure Centre,Swanley

As Is NowRegans Bar, Gravesend (4 pm)The Walnut Tree, Maidstone

Avenge TheeCommand House, Chatham

Bad PenniesEarl’s, Maidstone

BlondeeThe Quarterhouse,Folkestone (£10)

Cockney NightThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

Cultured PearlThe Yew Tree, Deal

DJ SessionRun of the Mill, Canterbury

Dr. SinThe Ocean Inn, Dymchurch

JavaJamDeco 5, Whitstable

Jumbo GumboThe Pilot, Maidstone

Martin JonathanThe Boars Head, Dover

MelonHeadManWhitefriars Club, Tonbridge

Medway Stage Festival 2009Brook Theatre, Chatham

One Day ElliottTap ‘n’ Tin, Chatham

Oren Marshall [Electric Tuba](Sounds New Festival)


Pete SummersThe Concorde, Rainham

Red Hot and BlueThe Archer, Whitfield

Ricky FontayneFarnborough Social Club

SabotageThe Tudor Inn, Sheerness

Seven Story DownThe Star, Gillingham

ShazamThe Royal George, Folkestone

Silence Dies[Stevefest ’09]The Alma, Deal (2 pm)[BOTB Semi-Final]The Westcoast Bar,Margate (7:30 pm)

Surf Dude GrandadThe Britannia, Margate

The Fabulous 6TsThe Windmill, Ramsgate

The LovedaysLower Bell, Aylesford

The RonniesDuke of Edinburgh, Barming

Thom CakebreadThe Market Inn, Sandwich

Tortilla ArmyOutlaws MCC, Sellindge

TrialityAllenby House, Ramsgate

Tyrannosaurus AlanRegans Bar, Gravesend

Up All NightThe Welfare Club, Deal

User FriendlyRailway Hotel, Appledore

Vince Vortex & TheCucumbers

Druids Arms, MaidstoneWait For Tomorrow

Soundhole, High HalstowTHEATREPack Of Lies

The Hazlitt Theatre,Maidstone (£9.50 / £8 conc.)

The Naked TruthCentral Theatre, Chatham(£16 / £14.50, 5 pm)(£18.50 / £17.50, 8 pm)

Sunday 26th AprilMUSIC(TBA)

The Clarendon Hotel, DealAs Is Now

Old House at Home, Queenborough (5pm)

Carey Rathbone & BellDuke William, Ickham




DJ Chopin (Sounds NewFestival)


Grabham Spinkk (+ IanKnapp / Paul Dunton & Crew/ Bea Everette & BeckyStoneham) [An Evening withPaul Dunton & Guests]


Martin JonathanLord Nelson, Walmer


Mel HarrisThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

The HoochiesHole in the Roof, Deal

The VarliesThe Good Intent, Rochester

The Violet JiveThe Swan, Maidstone

TrialityLord Nelson, Broadstairs

Under The ThumbLenham Social Club

THEATRECrash, Bang, Wallop!

Central Theatre, Chatham(£14 adult / £9 child, 3 pm)

Monday 27th AprilMUSICCibelle (Sounds New Festival)


Circle Of Rage / Ed Tullett /Mercury [The Stable 8]

Tunbridge Wells ForumColt.44 [BOTB]

Casey’s, CanterburyRob and Peppers Only PartTime Band

The Walnut Tree, Maidstone

Tuesday 28th AprilCOMEDYMark Thomas



The Billabong Club, RochesterBill Barnacle’s A1Combination

Deco 5, WhitstableIn The Moment (Sounds NewFestival)

Orange Street Music Club, Canterbury (£8/£6, 6pm)

Wednesday 29th AprilMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

Chequers Inn, RochesterMonday Street (+ DelayedExperience / TimothyEdwards / Accident &Emergency)

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneThomas Truax (Sounds NewFestival)


Zero ToleranceCasey’s, Canterbury

Zoe Konez (+ Night WithoutSleep / Mystery Clarke /Alice Rose) [An Evening withPaul Dunton & Guests]


Thursday 30th AprilCOMEDYJimmy Carr – Joke Technician

Leas Cliff Hall,Folkestone (£20)

MUSICAs Is Now (Chris Solo Gig)

The Stag, Deal (4 pm)Colt.44

The Wharf, TonbridgeGhost In Mirrors / Give GetGiven / Second Hour / TheLiberators

Tunbridge Wells ForumRachael Gerrard with theRoger Allen Sound

Deco 5, WhitstableSirocco

The Vine Inn, TenterdenSoul’d on Blues

Central Theatre, Chatham(£17.50 / £16.50)

Stilton (Sounds New Festival)Orange Street Music Club, Canterbury (£8/£6)

The Police SquadThe Archer, Whitfield

The RonniesThe Villager, Vigo Village

THEATREAlice Through The LookingGlass and Alice inWonderland

Brook Theatre, Chatham (10:30 am / 1:30 pm)

Flhip Flhop – EverythingHappens On The Break


Ron ‘Chopper’ Harris (AnEvening With)

The Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone(£17.50 / £16.50 conc.)

Friday 1st MayMUSIC(TBA)


Ypress Tavern, SittingbourneBlondee

Folketsone Pavilion(ticket only)

BodegasThe East Kent, Whitstable




Cultured PearlThe Royal George, Folkestone

Eddie WheelerThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

EK1Hole in the Roof, Deal

HeroesThe Archer, Whitfield

InterseptorsThe George Hotel, Ashford

Jerry C (Landlord Tenant Act)Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs

Julie NevadaThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Led GremlinThe Red Lion, Ramsgate

Live ‘n’ Kickin’Dublin Man O’ War, River

Risky BusinessLower Bell, Aylesford

SabotageSir John Falstaff, Dover

Sam IsaacThe Farmhouse, Canterbury

Shameful BehaviourEarl’s, Maidstone

Syd Arthur and the Quartet(Sounds New Festival)


The Slug PixiesThe Trafalgar Hotel, Queenborough

Up All NightHooden on the Hill, Ashford

WezThe Britannia, Margate

Zero ToleranceThe Frenchman, Folkestone

Saturday 2nd MayMUSICAs Is Now

The George Hotel, AshfordBad Pennies

King Edward VII, MargateCrowman

The Britannia, MargateDigby Fairweather’s HalfDozen


Double ImpactThe Welfare Club, Deal

Fairport Convention (+ TheDealers)

The Westcoast Bar, MargateFallen Angels

The Wheelwrights Arms, Dover

FLCDeco 5, Whitstable

Groove JunctionThe Park Inn, Dover

Ian McNabb (+ Reo Rae)Kelsey Arms, Tunbridge Wells

Jerry CMinster Working Men’s Club

Led GremlinChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate


Open Mic Night (SasquatchRecords)

Run of the Mill, CanterburySilence Dies

Bat and Ball, SevenoaksThe Fabulous 6Ts

Ramsgate Social ClubThe Max Klezmer Band(Sounds New Festival)


TurmoilThe Priory Hotel, Folkestone

Zero ToleranceThe New Inn, Deal

THEATREDerek Acorah


Sunday 3rd MayMUSIC(TBA) [An Evening with PaulDunton & Guests]



The Fountain, SittingbourneAntiques Roadshow

The Clarendon Hotel, Deal

As Is NowThe Captain Howey, Littlestone

Bad PenniesOld House at Home, Queenborough

BreedThe Britannia, Margate

Electric RiverDowntown Diner, Ashford

Get ApeHole in the Roof, Deal

Heroes (Duo)The White Horse, Ashford

Jumbo Gumbo [SweepsFestival]

Expectations,Rochester (12:30 pm)Prince Of Wales,Rochester (8:30 pm)


SabotageThe Archer, Whitfield

SmoothThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

The Fabulous 6TsThe Horse & Groom, Ramsgate

The Peatbog FaeriesSmarden Charter Hall (£17.50)

Times Like TheseThe Lifeboat, Folkestone

Tortilla ArmyEarl’s, Maidstone

Monday 4th MayMUSICDr Bob

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneHeroes

Hole in the Roof, Deal (4 pm)Hotrods ‘N’ Dragsters (+David Migden & The DirtyWords / The Ambience / TheAquitane Progression / TheQuays / Hydraponic / TheStyle-Fi Allstars) [May TheFourth Be With You]

The Style & Winch,Maidstone (1 pm - 9 pm)

Jerry CThe Angel Inn,Addington Green




Luna Park Rescue /Shadowcast / Way Side Kings[The Stable 8]

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)Ron Trueman-Border & ThePerfect Strangers [RochesterSweeps Festival]

Prince Of Wales, RochesterThom Cakebread

The Park Inn, Dover

Tuesday 5th MayMUSICDave Corsby Quartet

Deco 5, Whitstable

Wednesday 6th MayMUSIC(TBA) [An Evening with PaulDunton & Guests]



Chequers Inn, RochesterGary Briley & His Band (+Life After Jeff / Zeebo /Hipsters Fix)

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneThe Latin Funktion

Casey’s, Canterbury

Thursday 7th MayMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

Kelsey Arms, Tunbridge WellsBernie Watts Band

The Neptune, DymchurchCultured pearl

Chambers, FolkestoneJust 4 Jazz

Deco 5, Whitstable

THEATRETchaikovsky Gala Evening

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone(£21.50 - £10.50, 7 pm)

Friday 8th MayMUSIC(TBA)

The Britannia, Margate(TBA)


Lower Bell, AylesfordBeergut 100

Hooden on the Hill, AshfordBodegas

The Fountain, SittingbourneDamagecase

Hole in the Roof, DealDayfall / Los Salvadores

The Westcoast Bar, MargateHey Rudi

Dublin Man O’ War, RiverKayley Weller


Led GremlinThe Trafalgar Hotel, Queenborough

Mixed EmotionsThe New Inn, Deal

Sawdust Caesars / TheDeccas / The Effectives


Sky LarkinThe Farmhouse, Canterbury

The Latin FunktionThe Grey Lady Music Lounge,Tunbridge Wells

The Lovedays (+Soundcasters / We Are TheCheated)

The Style & Winch, MaidstoneThe Slug Pixies

The George Hotel, Ashford

Saturday 9th MayMUSICAs Is Now

The New Inn, DealBlow

The Britannia, MargateBrendan Power Trio

Deco 5, WhitstableCultured Pearl

The Star, St Mary in the MarshHard Tail

The Welfare Club, DealHeroes

The Park Inn, DoverHoly Fuck

The Farmhouse,Canterbury (£9)

Jerry CHoo Village Institute,Rochester

Jumbo GumboDruids Arms, Maidstone

Led GremlinThe Louis Armstrong, Dover


SabotageThe George Hotel, Ashford

ShazamSnowdown Colliery Welfare Club, Aylesham

The Bootleg ShadowsThe Sinden Theatre,Tenterden (£12)

The Ultimate Juke Box PartyLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone(£16.50 / £14.50)

Tom Williams & The BoatTunbridge Wells Forum (£6)

TurmoilAVS Club, Folkestone

User FriendlyThe Ocean Inn, Dymchurch

Vagabond WheelsThe Bowl Inn, Hastingleigh


The Hare & Hounds, MaidstoneZero Tolerance

The Refresh Bar, (Sports Centre), Folkestone




THEATRECallas


Sunday 10th MayMUSIC(TBA) [An Evening with PaulDunton & Guests]


A Boy Named GirlThe Courthouse, Dartford

As Is Now (Chris Solo Gig)The Three Mariners, Hythe

Elephants / MathematicsDowntown Diner, Ashford

Heroes (Duo)Royal Oak, Lydd

InterseptorsThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal


Sara O’SheaThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Spitfire 4What the Dickinns, Rochester

User FriendlyHole in the Roof, Deal

THEATREBasil Brush’s High SkoolMania

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone(£12, 1 pm & 4 pm)

Monday 11th MayMUSICClockworks / Dantes Poem /Gokkun [The Stable 8]

Tunbridge Wells ForumHobo Jones and the JunkyardDogs

The Walnut Tree, Maidstone

Tuesday 12th MayMUSICBlue Arcadians

Deco 5, WhitstableTHEATREThe Sorcerer and Trial byJury

The Theatre Royal,Margate (£9 / £8 adv.)




Chequers Inn, RochesterCarey Rathbone & Bell

The Deal HoySeven (+ Crimson Tears /Warhorse & TheSubmissions)

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneTHEATREThe Sorcerer and Trial byJury


Thursday 14th MayMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

The Pilot, MaidstoneAvenge Thee / Circle of Rage/ NYA

The Foundary, CanterburyCarnelian

The Vine Inn, TenterdenElephants /LifeUnderSurveillance /Phantom Lacuna

Beer Cart Arms, Canterbury

Frances KnightDeco 5, Whitstable

The LovedaysThe Eagle Tavern, Rochester

Tortilla ArmyThe Walnut Tree, East Farleigh

THEATREGuys and Dolls

The Tower Theatre, FolkestoneThe Sorcerer and Trial byJury


Friday 15th MayMUSIC(TBC)

Hooden on the Hill, AshfordAs Is Now

The Rose, BroadstairsCounterfeit Notes

The Clarendon Hotel, DealCultured Pearl

The Louis Armstrong, DoverFrYars

The Farmhouse, CanterburyGold Top

The New Inn, DealIn Case Of Fire

Tunbridge Wells Forum (£6)Led Gremlin

The Coach & Horses, Whitstable

SabotageThe Frenchman, Folkestone

ShazamThe Three Cups, Dover

Surf Dude GrandadHole in the Roof, Deal

The Slug PixiesThe Westcourt Arms, Gillingham

Tortilla ArmyThe Britannia, Margate

V TwinThree Horseshoes,Great Mongeham

Where’s My Thing?The Hope Inn,St. Margarets-at-Cliffe

Zero ToleranceDublin Man O’ War, River







Saturday 16th MayMUSICAs Is Now

Churchill Tavern, RamsgateAva la Putin

Deco 5, Whitstable (£10)Charlie


Clacket LaneThe Britannia, Margate

Cold ShotsThe Park Inn Hotel, Folkestone

Cultured PearlThe Ship Inn, Folkestone

Fallen AngelsAylesham Sports Club

Get CarterThe East Kent, Whitstable

Jerry CBlue Anchor, Seasalter

Jumbo GumboThe Flower Pot, Maidstone

Live ‘n’ Kickin’Hole in the Roof, Deal

Mr RileyThe New Inn, Deal

Rumours of Fleetwood MacLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone(£16.50 / £18.50)

SkatonicsThe Six-in-One Club, Tonbridge

SunburnThe Welfare Club, Deal

Syd Arthur (+ Guests)The Farmhouse, Canterbury

The Slug PixiesThe Pilot, Maidstone

Tortilla ArmyThe George Hotel, Ashford

TurmoilThe Park Inn, Dover


Earl’s, Maidstone

Welcome to Winchester [Gigfor Gambia]

The Royal Victoria Hall,Tunbridge Wells



The Theatre Royal, Margate(£11 / £10 adv., 2:30 pm)(£11 / £10 adv., 7:30 pm)



DamianThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Gregg McDonaldHole in the Roof, Deal

Juicy LucyChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate

Kingsdown BandThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal

Matt BrooksThe Concorde,Rainham (4 pm)


The Tower Theatre, FolkestoneThe Glamorous Nights of IvorNovello

The Theatre Royal,Margate (£14 / £12.50 conc.)

Monday 18th MayMUSICAny Other Business

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneJimmy Hastings Jazz Saxwith The East Coasters

The Clarendon Hotel, Deal


The Tower Theatre, Folkestone

Tuesday 19th MayMUSICColRose Four

Deco 5, WhitstableTHEATREGuys and Dolls

The Tower Theatre, FolkestoneSomething Blue





Chequers Inn, RochesterGet Carter

The Billet, SitingbourneOne Day Elliott (+ TheStartover / We Are TheCheated / Phantom Lucuna)

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneTHEATREEssence of Ireland

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone(£15 / £16.50 adv. & conc.)

Guys and DollsThe Tower Theatre, Folkestone

Thursday 21st MayMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

King William IV,Tunbridge Wells




HullabalooDeco 5, Whitstable (£15)

WaterhorseThe Foundary, Canterbury



Friday 22nd MayMUSIC(TBA)

The Clarendon Hotel, DealArchive

Hole in the Roof, DealBad Pennies

The George Hotel, AshfordColt.44

The Corn Exchange, MaidstoneElectric River

The Britannia, MargateFear For Romeo

The Corn Exchange, MaidstoneFreeway

Dublin Man O’ War, RiverMalpractice

Hooden on the Hill, AshfordSparky & Chef

The New Inn, DealThom Cakebread

Sir John Falstaff, DoverTHEATREGuys and Dolls


Saturday 23rd MayMUSIC(TBA)

The Britannia, MargateAs Is Now

The Long Hop, SittingbourneCultured Pearl [Real AleFestival]

Crabble Corn Mill, RiverGroove Junction

Tovil Working Mens ClubJazz in Paris Project

Deco 5, Whitstable

Jerry CThe Three Cups, Dover

Night ChixThe Welfare Club, Deal

Sally ironmonger TrioThe Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs

The Slug PixiesChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate

TurmoilAylesham Sports Club


The Swan, MaidstoneWhere’s My Thing?

King Edward VII, MargateZero Tolerance

The Albion, WillesboroughTHEATREGuys and Dolls




Bad PenniesChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate

Cultured PearlThe Royal Oak, Capel-le-Ferne

Dave DawsonThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Jerry CThe Blue Dolphin, Reculver

Latin FunktionThe Clarendon Hotel, Deal

Shameful BehaviourThe Courthouse, Dartford

The Beat / TyrannosaurusAlan


The Slug PixiesOld House at Home, Queenborough

Yellow HouseThe Britannia, Margate

THEATREDreamland

The Theatre Royal, Margate

Monday 25th MayMUSICDuck Soup

The Walnut Tree, MaidstoneEuston

Hole in the Roof, Deal (4 pm)

Tuesday 26th MayMUSICBill Barnacle’s A1Combination

Deco 5, WhitstableDr. Sin

The Neptune, Dymchurch




Chequers Inn, RochesterAs Worlds Collide [AlbumLaunch] (+ The Racquet /Retro Divine / Wait ForTomorrow)

Zebra Bar, MaidstoneAvenge Thee / Black SkyMourning / Colt.44 / SilenceDies [Tree Fest 2009]

The Cherry Tree,Canterbury

Thom Cakebread (AcousFest)The Office Bar, Folkestone




Thursday 28th MayMUSIC(TBA) [An Evening with PaulDunton & Guests]

The Bull, Benenden7 String Les and The BluesMothers

The Pilot, MaidstoneAndy MacLean

Deco 5, WhitstableArtizan Quarter / Ghost InMirrors / Longspoon /Stratus

Tunbridge Wells ForumAvenge Thee / Callous /Shadow Aspect / WiresFaulty

Student Bar (Christchurch Uni), Canterbury

Cold ShotsEarl’s, Maidstone

Crooked Style (TBC)The Vine Inn, Tenterden

Friday 29th MayMUSIC7 String Les and The BluesMothers

The Brecknock Arms,Bells Yew Green

3BobNationThe Beacon Court Tavern, Gillingham

As Is NowThe Dolphin, Lydd

BarstewardsDublin Man O’ War, River

FarlyThe Admiral Keppel, Deal

Get CarterThe Rose, Broadstairs

Jeremy Warmsley [BangBang Presents]

The Farmhouse, CanterburyJerry C


Kingsdown BandHole in the Roof, Deal

Kit Packham DuoStile Bidge Café, Marden

Los SalvadoresCarpenters Arms, Canterbury

Richard Rozze’s Blue FuseBand

Balmoral Wine Bat, BroadstairsSabotage

The Alma, DealShazam

The George Hotel, AshfordSound Story

The Britannia, MargateTapestry

The New Inn, DealThe Slug Pixies

Hooden on the Hill, AshfordTHEATREHa Ha Hamlet!

The Theatre Royal,Margate (£12.50 / £10 conc.)

Saturday 30th MayMUSIC7 String les and The BluesMothers

The Alma, RochesterAs Is Now

Bradstow Mill, BroadstairsCarey Rathbone & Bell

The Five Bells, Eastry

Corina Bossa & Jazz (trio)Deco 5, Whitstable (£10)

Get CarterThe Bun Penny, Herne Bay

Jerry CThe Landmark Club, Deal

Kingsdown BandThe Welfare Club, Deal

SabotageThe Telegraph, Deal

The Slug PixiesThe Hare & Hounds, Maidstone

Tortilla ArmyThe Park Inn, Dover

WaterhorseChurchill Tavern, Ramsgate

ZambuThe Britannia, Margate

Sunday 31st MayMUSIC(TBA) [An Evening with PaulDunton & Guests]


City Lightz / EK1 / Euston /Mixed Emotions / The Now /Union Road (Family Fun Day)

Deal Town Football Club, (£5, Ticket required)

Cultured PearlSandgate Hotel,Folkestone (3 pm)

Glam SlamHole in the Roof, Deal

Shameful BehaviourDog & Gun, Maidstone

Where’s My Thing?The Four Horseshoes, Graveney

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'Save The Jellyfish', by TheTrouser Trumpets. Thereview described theWhitstable based band as“something unique, bringingsomething fresh in what canbecome a staleenvironment”. It seems thatthis appraisal hit the nail onthe head, as a 'staleenvironment' is exactly whatbought about the formationof this eccentric band.Founder member anddrummer Jean-ClaudeKeeley, explained;

“Whitstable is a vibrantmusical town, and there isalways live music onsomewhere. All of the bandsare pretty good, but therewasn't a lot of variety onoffer, it was either Blues orFolk. We decided to inject abit of fun into theproceedings”. Along withTrombonist IJ, The TrouserTrumpets made their debutlive appearance two yearsago in Whitstable's premiermusic venue; The OldNeptune. After gatheringtogether a brass section toreplace a bass guitar,because, “I never met abass player I liked”, theband entertained a packedvenue with their eclectic mixof 20s Jazz and their ownslightly anarchic take on

modern rock classics. “We are huge fans of The

Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Bandand Spike Jones, so wecovered a few of their songsas well as a couple ofcontemporary songs,including our Tango versionof the Beatles' Hey Jude andT-Rex's Ride a White Swan”.The latter two songs havebecome crowd pleasinglegends, but it's their self-penned ‘Save The Jellyfish’that has become the band'santhem. Described by BRFMDJ Mick Kenton as “Themost epic song sinceBohemian Rhapsody”, it hashelped to set The TrouserTrumpets apart from bandsthat, perhaps, takethemselves too seriously.

“That's the whole ideabehind the band”, Keeleytold us, “Music is supposedto be fun, and we wanted toform a band that would haveaudiences dancing andlaughing, too”. Step forwardsinger and front man SteveGraham who spent manyyears on the stand-upcomedy scene, and was theorganiser of last year'shugely successful WhitstableWinkle Comedy festival.Steve joined the band 18months ago and soon foundthe right balance between'Comedy and Crooning', withjokes and commentarybetween songs, giving theband a Vaudeville vibe. TheTrouser Trumpets areimpossible to Pigeon-Hole

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into a genre, and thiseclecticism in their musicwas highlighted recently atthe various festivals they'veplayed. Essentially coveringold Jazz standards, the bandwere invited to play atBroadstairs Folk Week lastyear – and were voted themost popular band on thecircuit! This popularity wasduly rewarded with apromotion from their pubvenue last year to the mainstage at the Pavilion Hotelthis August.

“I think it's down to thefun element, and the factthat we can adapt to mostaudiences. We have done amedieval folk version ofBlack Sabbath's Iron Man inthe past, and we're working

on a folk style medley ofsongs by The Smiths”,Keeley told us. The bandare also busy working on aself-penned summer singleand rehearsing for thefestival circuit which seesthem return for the thirdyear to the main stage ofThe Faversham Hop Festivalin September, and anappearance at TheRochester Sweeps festival inApril.

Frank Zappa, another ofthe band's influences, onceasked, “Does HumourBelong In Music”, and here'sa band that agree. “Ofcourse it belongs in Music,and we simply bring that tothe set. Audiences want tobe uplifted, not sent away

from a gig reflecting onheavy lyrics. The overallvibe may be flippant but themusicianship in the band isspot on”, Keeley told us.This ten piece band thatboasts 'the best brasssection money couldn't buy'- including legendarysaxophonists LawrenceFletcher and Peter Cook –will certainly have youdancing and laughing intothe night, and if you want toknow more about TheTrouser Trumpets, visit theirwebsite atwww.trousertrumpets.co.uk

Competition Round-up:Congratulaions to David Webb from

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David (a personal trainer) said; “This isbrilliant, it was a total shock to have won. Ihope to see Kayley play live soon” when TheGig Guide’s Joe Fendt presented him withthe prize (pictured left).Thanks to all our readers for the entriesreceived, but we unfortunately only had oneto give away!Kayley will be playing at ‘The Half Moon andSeven Stars’ in Preston on 3rd April and ‘TheThree Horseshoes’ in Mongeham on 8th May.

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Black Market Karma have a dreamy sound to their music, akinto the likes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Boy Hits Car,especially evident on the second track of this EP, The GigGuide’s favourite: ‘It’s Gone’.Well produced and written, each track is pleasing to the ears.I hope BMK get to play a summer festival or two, as theirmusic is perfect for listening to whilst laying back on warmgrass of a hot sunny afternoon.This short EP is a hint at the promising career BMK have aheadof them and I hope they continue to write songs of thisstature.

Band: Black Market KarmaTitle: Black Market KarmaFormat: EP (3 Tracks)

Whilst Circle of Rage’s music will not appeal to everyone, for thehardcore fan it’s a welcome addition to the music scene. The fivepiece have known each other since childhood and that bond hashelped keep their music tight. Vocalist Tommo’s politically soakedlyrics scream effortlessly over each track and the music is of a hightechnical standard. Our favourite on this EP is ‘Ignorance is This’with it’s intricate wailing guitar solos.If you get a chance, try and catch COR live where you can reallysee the power of their music.The EP is original and fresh, sounding nothing like other copycatbands out there today.

Band: Circle of RageTitle: Curtains Up!Format: EP (3 Tracks)

What do I see? Behind the cartoonised characters on thealbum cover, Sizen are a bunch of very talented andprofessional musicians. After a slightly mediocre start, thethird track; ‘_Still me’ highlights Sizen’s ability to pen a goodmetal track with plenty of catchy hooks. The track ‘Water ItDown’, bringing in elements of one of their cited influences;Pantera, with guitar riffs sounding close to their hit; ‘Walk’.Towwards the end of the album, ‘True To Yourself’ softens thetone slightly and fits more into the (now mostly defunct) nu-metal genre. This is a great album for those who like to hearthe vocals in their metal.

Band: SizenTitle: What Do You See?Format: Album (9 Tracks)

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Not to be Missed


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With the previous two events being a greatsuccess, they have high hopes to make this yearsevent the best yet. Taking place on the weekendof 29th-31st May, Sheppey Sports Club (Isle ofSheppey) will be transformed into a largegathering for scooterists, mods, live music loversand anyone looking for a good time and a greatlaugh.Bands featuring at the event include ‘Bif Bam Pow’,‘Arthur Kay & The Originals’ and ‘The Most’. DJswill also be onsite to blast out Ska, Northern Soul& Motown so there’s never a dull moment.Entry is just £10 and includes free camping for thewhole weekend.

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Deal Town Family Fun Day

Sunday 31st May sees Deal Town Football Clubplay host to a Family Fun Day, including livemusic from 2pm until 9pm.

Confirmed bands are; EK1, Euston, MixedEmotions, The Now, Union Road and City Lightz,plus there will be entertainment in the form of amarquee, beer tent (with real ale), bouncy castle,penalty shoot-out as well as ice-cream and otherrefreshments.Admission will be by ticket only, which will cost amere £5 for adults, with children (accompanied byan adult) gaining free entry. Tickets are availablefrom ‘G M & M Johns’ (Butchers) [Dover Road,Walmer], ‘The Strand Wine Company’ [TheStrand, Walmer], or from the ground direct on07854 529118.There will be tickets on sale at the turnstiles onthe day itself, but it is advisable to purchase earlyas there will only be a limited number available.All proceeds will be going towards helping the clubfor the coming season.


On Saturday 4th April, the Alma in Deal willbe hosting a charity event in aid of OvarianCancer Action.

Starting at 3pm and running until midnight, therewill be live music from The Barfly’s, Charlie,Submission, Jacob and Konrad, Raggaed Up andEuston, as well as food served until 9pm.

Admission is £5 and includes 1 free burger/hotdog& a free ticket for the raffle.

Pop along for a relaxed day of music, food, drinkand dance!

www.ovarian.org.uk

Drinky Pinky Do!

Dudley Ross; Album Launch

Kent guitarist and composer Dudley Ross isputting on a show at the GulbenkianTheatre, Canterbury to celebrate the launch

of his new album; ‘The Note That Told A ThousandTales’.

Joining Dudley both on the record and on stage forthe show, are a diverse list of guests including;Simon Foster (The Flying Pickets), Jonathan Noyce(Jethro Tull, Gary Moore), Paul Booth (SteveWinwood, Eric Clapton), Ben Mills (X-Factor, L.ADoors), Paul Jobson (Mojo Bufford, Chaka Khan)and Jason McCluskey (White City, Zambu).

Tickets are priced at £10 and the show begins at7:45 pm (with doors opening at 7:15 pm).

To book your ticket, call the box office on;01227 769075


Caught in the Act

Silence Dies, The Westcoast Bar(Margate), 5th March, by James Rene

Shameful Behaviour

He Who Dares, Zebra Bar (Maidstone),4th March, by Brian Marsh

The Flack, The George Hotel (Ashford),19th February, by Caroline Gadsden

Heroes, The Frenchman(Folkestone), 13th March

Hibiscus, Zebra Bar (Maidstone),by Dave Smith


Jack Nimmons, The George Hotel (Ashford),19th February, by Caroline Gadsden

Get Ape & Geno Washington,Pizza Express (Maidstone)

Doctor Sin, Pipemakers Arms(Rye), 7th March, by Elaine Roberts

Blondee, Herne Bay

Kayley Weller, Catsfield, 13thFebruary

Simon Moore (Air Guitar expert), GigGuide Office, 11th March, by Joe Fendt

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20 Questions to test your musical knowledge

Q1. What is, or was a claque’s job in an opera house?

Q2. In which song would you find the lyric; “Mister Fahrenheit”

Q3. Arnold George Dorsey toured with Jimi Hendrix, Cat Stevens and the Walker Brothers in 1972.Under which name is he better known?

Q4. Which English football star had a top ten hit in Germany?

Q5. Which role in a musical have Sir Richard Burton and Richard Harris both played?

Q6. Which song has the first words; “It was 9:29, 9:29”?

Q7. Which album with a city in the title, did Rolling Stone Magazine call the best album of the1980’s?

Q8. Which member of the Byrds and Grievous Angel is rumoured to have written “Honky TonkWoman”?

Q9. Petula Clark’s hit song “This is my song” was written by which Academy Award winning sir?

Q10. How many sisters are in the group Sister Sledge?

Q11. Name the Blues style that first emerged from the southern Mississippi river area around1910.

Q12. What is expected of the musicians in John Cage’s piece titled 4’ 33”?

Q13. Literally the first lady of music. Two words?Q14. Who composed the music and wrote the lyrics

for these songs; ‘I get a kick out of you’,‘Night and day’ and ‘Lets do it’?

Q15. Which band released an album titled ‘Hard Candy’?

Q16. Harry Wayne Casey, a record store worker in Miami, formed which group in 1973?

Q17. Who wrote the Sinead O’Connor hit “Nothing Compares 2 U”?

Q18. What nationality was Mozart?Q19. By what name is singer Pauline Matthews

better known?Q20. Which band had hits with ‘Linger’ and

‘Dreams’?

Answers on p53

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

Classifieds


Death/Black/Thrash metal bassist needed

Bassist needed for black/thrash/death metal band based in Ashford.

Own gear and transport essential and must be able to play fast.

6 songs written, each with their own style. Praciticing once a week in

the Ashford area.

Main influences: Deicide, Anaal Nathrakh, Madruk, Nile, Akercocke,

Pantera, Decapitated, The Haunted etc

Telephone: 07525029528www.myspace.com/muratakh

Guitarist wanted for original band.Age unimportant, commitment essential for recording, writing and playinglive. No egomaniacs!We are an easy going band looking for a player with the same attitude.Come and explore your creative side with like minded musos.Funk with a rock edgeContact Steve07525015225Margate area

Drummer Wanted!!!!!Drummer wanted for a 5 piece old school Metal bandbased in Medway. Must have own gear, transport andaged between 18-30. Writing own material andplaying some covers. Aiming to gig in the summerwith some venues already lined up!We also have a place to practice and will be attendingregular band meetings.If you’re interested please get intouch! Peace outVic - [email protected]

Drummer wanted!!

Whitstable based band called Sinewave, looking for an excellentdrummer to complement our songs and join us gigging.We are an Alternative/Indie/Rock band with influences from The Cure,NIN, Radiohead, Manics, Smashing Pumpkins, My Bloody Valentineetc... Check our Myspace or Facebook to have a listen.www.myspace.com/sinewavetheband.com / www.sine-wave.co.uk

Drummer, Vocalist and Synths wanted to start new band.Looking to start up a band that has the vision of writinggreat sounding music (Rock/V.Slightly Pop/Indie).I’ve got contacts from a previously signed band thatcould get us a head start and gigs. Plenty of resourcesavailable (Digital recording, Graphics/Web design,Flyer/Poster Printing). Ideally having at least 3-4 yearsexperience (live and studio), at least 21, transport, reliableequipment. Although happy to hear from anybody!Drop me an email to start off; [email protected] - Medway/Maidstone

LOCAL BAND NEEDS LEAD GUITARIST AND SINGERAre you up for the challenge?Enthusiastic four piece band (all 50yrs +), who’ve worked togetherfor 8 months with a reasonable play list (Demo disc available),require a lead guitarist of any age, sex, creed, or colour, who canpreferably sing, though singing is not essential. Previousexperience would be desirable. It is essential you are a good teamplayer, and have a good sense of humour. No inflated egos please!We rehearse one eve per week in Dymchurch (sometimes twice).TERRY HUGHES Tel: 01303 872879 or 07885 066710LARRY JONES Tel: 01303 264363 or 07948 994641

Singer available and wanting musiciansI am a versatile vocalist, dedicated to music. Mainly singMichael Buble and Jazz but am looking to extend into moremodern day original material. I am looking for any sort ofband to join/form.I have some demo videos on www.youtube.com/jarrc002.I hope to hear from you soon.Cheers,Carl Jarrett - Medway 01643 683550

Bass player wanted!!!

Phantom lacuna from Canterbury(Kent) are looking for a new bassplayer. We do up to 4 gigs a week (paid) and will be touring in thesummer, please take a listen at myspace.com/phantomlacuna.Already completed one album, have large fan base and playedlarge venues (including zoo8). Neil Stockley Tel: 07976297515

Join this punk band, CanterburyWant musicians for punk and ska band, variousinfluences. Starting with a few covers and working someoriginals in, want to get out there gigging more thananything right now. 18+ preferred, male or female.

So yeah, get in touch if you're up for [email protected]


Quiz Answers:Q1. A Professional applauder. “Claque” means clap / Q2. ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ (Queen) / Q3. Engelbert Humperdinck / Q4. Kevin Keegan / Q5. King Arthur in Camelot /Q6. ‘Last Train to London’ (ELO) / Q7. ‘London Calling’ (The Clash) / Q8. Gram Parsons / Q9. Sir Charlie Chaplin / Q10. 4 / Q11. Delta Blues /Q12. Nothing. Or rather; 4 minutes & 33 seconds of nothing / Q13. Prima Donna / Q14. Cole Porter / Q15. Counting Crows / Q16. K.C and the Sunshine Band /Q17. Prince / Q18. Austrian / Q19. Kiki Dee / Q20. The Cranberries

Punk Rock Band RecruitingCanterbury-based band looking for a couple ofmusicians (guitar, bass, drums). Pretty free as toinfluences. Experience not necessary.

Contact me for more details.MickeyJ - [email protected]

Guitarist Wanted

Established 3 piece pop-rock/punk band looking for

second guitarist. Our influences include Blink 182,

Jimmy Eat World, The Cure, Embrace etc. Ideally

18-25.Call us for a jam and we'll go from there.

Mike - DartfordTelephone: 01322 385107www.myspace.com/southsideheroes

Female fronted rock band looking for a new bassist!Type of music is mainly 'punchy rock' think ‘TheStooges’, ‘Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’, ‘The WhiteStripes’, ‘The Subways’ etc.. Check out our myspace;www.myspace.com/getinlikeflynnIn like Flynn - [email protected]: 07533258268

Fiddle and Vocal Wanted for Bluegrass Band

We are assembling a bluegrass band to play out and have somefun! We are looking for a fiddle player and vocals. If you sing andor play fiddle get in touch. Based in Canterbury.

Henry SparksTel: 077 100 88 246www.myspace.com/henrycdsparks

Band Members Wanted - Canterbury Area

Experienced singer, with an excellent voice (even if I dosay so myself) looking to form a cheesy (yes cheesy),quality, crowd pleasing, popular music playing, pub, club,function band . I would also like to throw in a smatteringof originals as well.

Only get in touch if you don't mind an age range thatCOULD be from 21 to 60.

Alastair - CanterburyTel: 07932870876 / email: [email protected]

TENSUNDAY NEEDS DRUMMER

DRUMMER NEEDED FOR ORIGINAL 3 PIECE ROCK BAND, WRITING, RECORDING,JAMMING AND GIGGINGNOTHING TOO SERIOUS

CALL STEVE 07740489154

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Bassist and drummer looking for guitarist/frontman andkeyboardist to form a covers band.Both early 40's and would prefer similar and like mindedindividuals who can remember the 70's punk / new waveera, so as to cover such bands from that time as well.Also playing more current indie / rock stuff.

Must be proficient in playing, have own gear, transport etc.We are based around the Tonbridge/Sevenoaks area.Ian - [email protected]

20 year old female drummer looking for a band.Have previously played in a White Stripes / TheSmiths influenced band.Now looking for a band to push my skills further.Sarah Orton,Email: [email protected]

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TapestryDrew and the CrewIan ShawcrossVince Martyn & theDust DevilsSolare BandTim Hains(TBA)(TBA)

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Friday 3rdSunday 5thFriday 10th

Sunday 12thMonday 13th

Friday 17thSunday 19thSunday 26th

- Metropolis- Heroes- Electric Beatles- Interseptors- Kingsdown Band- Undercover Band- AKA Party Band- The Hoochies

Friday 1stSunday 3rdMonday 4th

Friday 8thSunday 10thFriday 15th

Saturday 16thSunday 17thFriday 22nd

Monday 25thFriday 29th

Sunday 31st

- EK1- Get Ape- Heroes (4 pm start)- Damagecase- User Friendly- Surf Dude Grandad- Live ‘n’ Kickin’- Gregg McDonald- Archive- Euston (4 pm start)- Kingsdown Band- Glam Slam

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