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Fri 14 & Sat 15 Nov PETER WHITEReturning to the Maidstone Music Room - Los Angeles-based British guitarist PeterWhite is one of the international jazz scene's most respected artists. Recent winner (forthe third time) of the National Smooth Jazz Awards 'Best Guitar', he has released 13solo CDs and has played alongside established artists such as Al Stewart, Basia andGrover Washington during his almost 40 year career.

Fri 28 Nov CROWD COMPANYOriginal retro funk and soul with a modern twist from 8 piece band Crowd Company,considered one of the UK leading bands of the genre. Brimful of energy with a rawedge, catchy hooks, and tight grooves. The band has a finely tuned sound basedaround retro funk grooves with a soulful edge. The band combine a Hammond organbased sound with a virtuoso horn section, soulful lead and harmony vocals. The bandevokes the spirit of 60s and early 70s funk as well as modern day funk jam bandswhilst also focusing on strong soulful songwriting.

Fri 05 Dec EUGE GROOVEFormer Tower Of Power, Tina Turner and Richard Marx saxman Euge Groove's funkybrand of smooth jazz is a favourite with every audience he plays for, and gets peopleup and dancing. This year is guaranteed to be just as entertaining and exhilarating, ashe brings his show to The Maidstone Music Room for the fourth year running, afterthree years of complete sell outs.

Sat 06 Dec TAMMY WEIS CELEBRATES JULIE LONDONJulie London was noted for her languid demeanour and a sensual voice whichconnoisseurs described variously as husky, breathy, haunting, intimate and even "avoice for a smoke-filled room". She was able to convey the heights of love and passionand the depths of sadness and isolation in every note she sang. London has been aninspiration to many singers around the Globe including Tammy Weis. Tammy is acritically acclaimed Anglo-Canadian singer who has performed on TV and Radiostations across Canada and Europe, and has performed with Michael Buble, JamieCullum, Bobby McFerrin and Randy Bachman to name just a few.

Thurs 11 Dec GOOSEBUMPSMaking a return to what the band describe as 'One of our favouritest venues!'Goosebumps bring their High-octane show back to Maidstone for the third and time in2014. With a unique blend of Swing, Jive, Jazz, Blues and early Rock 'n' Roll, infusedwith their cheeky on-stage humour, this animated five-piece never fail to get the wholejoint jumping and jiving.

Fri 19 Dec GENO WASHINGTON AND THE YOYO'SGeno Washington first made a name for himself in the 1960s as a great blues and soulsinger with the Ram Jam Band. Stunning live shows, TV appearances and hit recordsquickly followed. After retiring from music for much of the 1970s, Geno returned totouring in the 1980s becoming a popular draw throughout the UK.

Sat 20 Dec THE LEO GREEN EXPERIENCELook who's coming back to Maidstone…The Leo Green Experience are back, for whatpromises to be a fun filled sax drenched musical riot! Leo and his All Star band will bedelivering their entertaining mix of soul, blues, rock & roll, funk and anything else thattakes their fancy – book early for this one! "The greatest sax player I have ever workedwith" – Jerry Lee Lewis. "The new king of Rock & Roll and the prince of wails. LeoGreen is born to Boogie" – Jools Holland.

Sun 21 Dec (6:45pm): A WOMAN TO WOMAN XMAS SHOWstarring BARB JUNGR & MARI WILSON

Take a break from the Xmas shopping, stuff that turkey and polish your baubles andbeads, for an evening of festive fun in this yuletide treat with your two favourite fairiesfrom the top of the tree. In this specially created confection of musical delights from thehit parade of life, two of Britain's most popular singers celebrate American soul andBritish pop music in a diverse and highly entertaining evening of harmony and wit – withan extra seasonal twist.

Mon 22 Dec THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERSThe UK's award winning Blues Brothers Show - satisfaction guaranteed! Following theirhugely successful riotous appearance at The Music Room back in March, how could wenot get the boys back for another evening of classic soul! Don't miss out on thisopportunity to catch the perfect party night out. Come and enjoy the boys romp throughall the favourites such as Shake Your Tailfeather, Sweet Home Chicago, Treat HerRight, Everybody Needs Somebody, Think, Minnie The Moocher, Gimme Some Lovin,She Caught The Katy, Jailhouse Rock and all the others.

Tues 23 Dec (7:00pm) JAMES TAYLOR QUARTETFor a quarter of a century, the James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for thecoolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of mighty albums and at their legendarygigs at home and around the world, they’ve quietly become a byword for distinguishedBritish creativity. But the great artists never let the grass grow under their feet, and nowJames Taylor’s impassioned musical curiosity has led to the most ambitious andexciting project in JTQ’s illustrious history.

Sun 28 Dec THE CHILLBILLIESThe Chillbillies represent some of the best 'gigging' musicians in the region. The stylescovered in the Chillbillies unique way represent a broad spectrum of genres gained fromthe line-up's wealth of experience gained locally, nationally and internationally throughsessions, gigs, tours and shows with many varied acts. This culminates in what you'll seeand hear from toe-tapping jazz to foot stomping soul, RnB, Ska, funk and classic grooves.

Mon 29 & Tues 30 Dec HULLABALOOWith a blend of jazz, jive, swing, and an original twist on pop, Hullabaloo is an idealband for any occasion. Made up of double bass, saxophone, guitar, drums, andspecialising in vocal harmonies, their versatility allows them to adapt a vast array ofsongs to venues of any size. From family parties to summer festivals and weddings towild corporate functions, Hullabaloo are sure to get the crowd going.

W3 CONTACTSTel: 01303 863050 Email: w3@whatson.plus.com

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Published By: What Where When (Kent) LtdPrinted by: Geerings Print Ltd, Ashford.

4 Out & About Find the best festivities and events around Kent, ..Christmas Lights… Christmas Markets, Fairs & Ice Rinks, and even Boxing Day Dips in the sea! There’s a whole host of Seasonal events to please everyone.

18 Theatre Music & Comedy. Find the best shows this season including rib tickling comedy, internationally acclaimed drama, top tribute shows, and of course, this time of year….the best Panto’s at the region’s best theatres.

38 W3 Gig Guide We salute our local pubs and venues for providing some truly great live bands and artists for our enjoyment, without them, we’d never see the high quality musicians that we feature in our reviews. This issue sees more profiles on some bands that you know and love and some that you soon will!Plus, as usual, Kent’s most read daily gig guide featuring up coming gigs in our comprehensive listing section featuring local bands, acts, concerts & festivals.

ContentsAutumn 2014

Front Cover;

ELKIE BROOKSThe incredible journey of Elkie Brooks has reached a milestone of 50 years but she has not finished her travels yet.

Read the review on page 18

4 // Theatre //

Dickens WDickens World The Grand Torld The Grand TourourWelcome to the Grand Tour, thisinteractive guided experiencethat will take you back in time.Our professional, performingarts, tour guides will take youon a journey of discovery,bringing to life, the mostaffecting and colourfulcharacters; in this powerful andat times hilariously funny exposé of Dickens' works.

Peggotty's Cinema ShowThe tour starts off with Peggotty's Boathouse, made famous in thenovel David Copperfield. Here you will be introduced to Dickens'life and travels throughout Europe and America.

Old Green Copper Rope BridgeYou are then immersed inthe sights and sounds fromthe scenes of VictorianLondon. Walk across therope bridges and travel thefootsteps back in time to ourVictorian themed courtyard.Explore Collards

Greengrocers, this shop really did exist and was originally situatedin North Street, just up the road from Dickens' favourite pub inRochester. Here you will learn about the different social classeswithin the Victorian era's very structured society.Just next door you will enter the Barbers Shop; the backstreetBarbers were a feature of everyday life. Here you will be able tosee how a Victorian Barber shop looked back in the day.Moving on you will enter the River Walk. Here you will be toldabout nasty Jack the Ripper. Then enter the Marshalsea Prison. TheMarshalsea was a debtor's prison. In Victorian times, if the breadwinner of the family ended up here, their families would have tojoin them in the prison; the bread winner would stay locked upwhilst their family went out to earn money in order to pay off thedebt. Dickens' father, John Dickens, was sent here when Charleswas just a young boy.

Marshalsea Debtors PrisonOnce you have beenfreed from theMarshalsea Prison youwill need to hurry backinto the courtyard...for the very miserableand abusive schoolHead Master will beawaiting your arrival.Here you will enterDotheboy's Hall whereyour Victorian lesson will begin.

Haunted ManWhen class is dismissed you will then enter the Haunted Man.This area of Dickens World is dark and sinister but you must be

bold and go inside asthe house featuressome of the mostcreepy and memorablecharacters that CharlesDickens wrote about.The voice of CharlesDickens' greatgrandson, GeraldDickens will introduceyou to a whole host of

spooky holographs also known as "pepper's ghosts", an inventionof the period used to create ghostly illusions.

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SLEEPING BEAUTYThe Britannia Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty, a classic tale of good versus evil in a fun-filled production of music, magic and mayhem. Ashford budding actress/singer, Ellie Fiore has won a professional contract to appear in the Dickens World Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, alongside The Voice Finalist Jamie Johnson over the Festive period. The producers of Frozen Fairytale Pantomimes’ Sleeping Beauty – were on the look-out for a talented young actress from Kent to play the part of Aurora and as luck would have it, Ellie, currently touring the UK with Channel 5’s Milkshake Live! Party Party, was able to apply due to a break in production. The show’s producers said Ellie was everything they wanted for the part. “We were looking for someone who the children would warm to, who could sing and act fantastically and also looked like a princess and Ellie ticked all the boxes” said Pantomime director Russ Spencer “For a lot of children pantomime is their first introduction to live theatre so it’s really important we make it a magical and exciting experience for them.” Ellie appears alongside The Voice finalist Jamie Johnson, who plays the Prince and Mr Baffled, and Jade from TV’s Go!Go!Go! Sleeping Beauty – The Frozen Fairytale Pantomime is at The Britannia Theatre, Dickens World, Chatham from December 9 to January 4.And is a Britannia Theatre & Ten 98 Entertainment production. For more information go to www.sleepingbeautypanto.com or see www.facebook.com/sleepingpanto

Dickens WDickens World The Grand Torld The Grand TourourWelcome to the Grand Tour, thisinteractive guided experiencethat will take you back in time.Our professional, performingarts, tour guides will take youon a journey of discovery,bringing to life, the mostaffecting and colourfulcharacters; in this powerful andat times hilariously funny exposé of Dickens' works.

Peggotty's Cinema ShowThe tour starts off with Peggotty's Boathouse, made famous in thenovel David Copperfield. Here you will be introduced to Dickens'life and travels throughout Europe and America.

Old Green Copper Rope BridgeYou are then immersed inthe sights and sounds fromthe scenes of VictorianLondon. Walk across therope bridges and travel thefootsteps back in time to ourVictorian themed courtyard.Explore Collards

Greengrocers, this shop really did exist and was originally situatedin North Street, just up the road from Dickens' favourite pub inRochester. Here you will learn about the different social classeswithin the Victorian era's very structured society.Just next door you will enter the Barbers Shop; the backstreetBarbers were a feature of everyday life. Here you will be able tosee how a Victorian Barber shop looked back in the day.Moving on you will enter the River Walk. Here you will be toldabout nasty Jack the Ripper. Then enter the Marshalsea Prison. TheMarshalsea was a debtor's prison. In Victorian times, if the breadwinner of the family ended up here, their families would have tojoin them in the prison; the bread winner would stay locked upwhilst their family went out to earn money in order to pay off thedebt. Dickens' father, John Dickens, was sent here when Charleswas just a young boy.

Marshalsea Debtors PrisonOnce you have beenfreed from theMarshalsea Prison youwill need to hurry backinto the courtyard...for the very miserableand abusive schoolHead Master will beawaiting your arrival.Here you will enterDotheboy's Hall whereyour Victorian lesson will begin.

Haunted ManWhen class is dismissed you will then enter the Haunted Man.This area of Dickens World is dark and sinister but you must be

bold and go inside asthe house featuressome of the mostcreepy and memorablecharacters that CharlesDickens wrote about.The voice of CharlesDickens' greatgrandson, GeraldDickens will introduceyou to a whole host of

spooky holographs also known as "pepper's ghosts", an inventionof the period used to create ghostly illusions.

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THE GRAND

“Immediately fell in love with the place”, “The prices are very competitive” and “Wonderful location and historical / architectural interest and value for money, charming staff”, just a few sentences our clients, friends and customers use to describe their experiences at Folkestone’s premier venue.

Overlooking the English Channel the award winning The Grand on the Leas lights up Folkestone as the winter evenings draw in........literally in this case.Yoko Ono, former wife of the Beatles legend John Lennon chose The Grand as her venue of choice for her Folkestone Triennial piece entitled “Earth Peace” which consists of a large light spelling out the title in morse code at the very summit of the building. Every evening the Leas is bathed in the light from this exhibition piece.

With a new team for 2014 The Grand is the place to be in Folkestone. Our Glass house restaurant with its set price menus offer a delicious two course lunch or dinner for just £19.00, complete with live pianist. New items to the menu include Asparagus and Goats cheese tartlet, Russian Red from the Caspian Sea, Fillet of beef and duo of Pork Belly & Pigs Trotter in Biddenden cider.

Our Keppel’s Wine bar & Bistro has become one of the best places on the coast for live music with fortnightly free to enter Jazz nights (every other Thursday) overtaking a lot of fee charging jazz venues in town. Every Sunday we host the “Keppels Live Lounge” where a host of local talent plays from 5.30pm, again this is free to enter. Most months see Keppels play host to Gig nights (October), Ska events (December) and various other music themed nights. Keppels also hosts regular exercise classes and quiz nights. Our menu carries several favourites from The Grand Burger to Halloumi & Cous Cous, Grand Ale battered Fish and Chips or the ever popular Grand-Club Sandwich.

As an Edwardian venue it would not be right not to mention the full on Edwardian experience offered by our Salon de The tea shop which offers our home made scones, cakes and pastries with our cream tea range a must. A homemade fruit, cheese or gluten-free cream tea can range from £5.75 up to £200.00, all complemented with sea views and our talented pianists.

Finally, as Wedding venue of choice on the South Coast we have an experienced team of wedding professionals on site to help make your day as special as it can be, don’t just take our word for it, with comments on Trip Advisor like “I can honestly say this is the perfect venue for a wedding”, “Thank you all for giving us a day to remember for the rest of our lives” and “not a run of the mill chain- thank goodness!” we know we are doing something right!

Accommodation, Weddings, Conferences & Exhibitions, fine dining, relaxing dining or just a drink on the way home.

The Grand.

Something for everyone.

www.grand-uk.com @the_grand_rrFacebook- The Grand, Folkestone

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Sunday 22nd February 2015 from 10am to 4pm at The Grand, The Leas,

ACCOMMODATION, CONFERENCES, FUNCTIONS, EVENTS, BREAKFAST, MORNING COFFEE, LUNCH, TEA, DINNER

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FOLKESTONE BOOK FESTIVAL The Quarterhouse

14th – 23rd November

Over the years each festival has included a wide variety of events in addition to talks by authors, including debates and discussions, history weekends, maritime and science days, creative writing workshops, walks around the town and visits to local houses of literary significance. Contributors have included new, established and local authors, scientists, historians, philosophers, poets, politicians, comedians and actors.

CHRISTMAS AT THE SPA VALLEY30 Nov 2014 - 24 Dec 2014

Christmas at The Spa Valley starts at Eridge Station where visitors are met with the smell of hot Chestnuts and a roaring coal fire. Board the trains to the strains of traditional Christmas music then sit back and enjoy a ride through the winter countryside to Tunbridge Wells. On board Santa and his elves will distribute gifts. As you pass through Groombridge keep your eyes peeled for the Reindeer in our “Spot the Reindeer “ competition. Upon arrived at Tunbridge Wells station Santa will be happy to pose for photographs in his sleigh. Entertainment will include Christmas model railway, Face Painting, Victorian Penny machines, and childrens games. There may also be time to visit the Steam engine cab and meet the driver before you board for your return journey.

CHRISTMAS MARKET IN TENTERDENFri 5th December

The Tenterden Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping event which takes place up and down our famous historic High Street is a magical event and an opportunity to have fun. Meet Father Christmas, look at all the Christmas lights, gaze at the Christmas trees sparkling above the shops, buy your Christmas gifts, eat some street food, enjoy the entertainment.

In addition to the town’s superb range of independent and national shops there will be lots of festive food and craft stalls trading in the High Street until 9pm. The whole event has a wonderfully festive feel with Christmas carols, fairground rides for the children, mince pies, mulled wines. Free car parking from 2pm in the Council operated car parks (to be confirmed). The Event is organised by the Tenterden & District Chamber of Commerce.

Out & AboutWinter 2014

If you are looking for stunning antiques, reproduction or french style furniturein Kent, look no further than us!

Open 7 days a weekBespoke furniture made to order andexceptional accessories for your home

- - Store over 3 oors -Wishing You A Prosperous & Happy New Year!

100/102 & 90, Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3BY Tel: 01303 248560

oldenglishpineinkent.co.uk

111 Old Dover Road, Capel le Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HT

01303 254080

Christmas Day Carvery £70ppTwo Sittings 12-3pm and 3.30-6.30pm

Log Fire, Crackers, Welcome Drink, Mince Pies, Party Hats

Christmas Party Menu 2-20 December£35pp Fri and Sat £29.99 weekdays

Senior Citizen Turkey Roast Lunch 2 courses £10.99Served with coffee and mints Thurs & Fri

Xmas Party Evenings Dec 2-20 from £29.99pp

Live Music

Cosy Inn • Events • Weddings • Hotel

Sat 15 Nov The Electric Beatles Sat 6 Dec The Gary Dern Band 12 & 19 Xmas Disco - DJ

Sat 31 Jan 2015 The Electric Beatles

The Lighthouse InnPub Food served daily (except Mondays)

Tues,Wed, Thur 8oz Sirloin Steak Special £10.99Thurs, Fri Senior Citizen 2 course lunch £7.99

Fantastic Sunday Carvery - finest roast meats Children under 10 eat free 2 per family £9.99

12 // Out & About //South Of England Rare Breeds Centre Woodchurch

TRADITIONAL MAGICAL CHRISTMAS06 Dec 2014 - 07 Dec 2014

Come and meet Santa, his elves and friends in his Magical Grotto and receive a quality present from the great man! Mr. Wong will be back with another adventure in his one man panto! This is a wonderful Christmas experience not to be missed - make sure that you book early!

ROCHESTER DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 6th & 7th December10am - 5pm

Visit Rochester’s Dickensian Festival for an enchanting weekend of traditional Victorian Christmas festivities.

Twice a year, Dickens enthusiasts, strolling players, re-enactors, Dickensian ‘characters’, not to mention a few oddballs, join the public in a Festival to commemorate and celebrate the life of Charles Dickens. Street entertainment, song, dance and classic readings - PLUS rub shoulders with some of Dickens’ most beloved and infamous characters.

If you are thinking about joining in the fun, the best way to get into the Spirit of Christmas, come in costume … your day will be even better…

THE REAL ICE RINK RETURNS TO TUNBRIDGE WELLS THIS WINTER!For the fourth successive year, the open air ice rink is returning to Royal Tunbridge Wells, in the natural amphitheatre of Calverley Grounds. Visit this fantastic town centre location and enjoy a skate with family and friends. Even if you don’t want to skate, Calverley Grounds will be well worth a visit to soak up the festive atmosphere, warm up with a glass of mulled wine and sumptuous food and buy some great gifts for loved ones (and yourself). or watch the festive fun unfold on the ice.

The rink will open for skating from Fri 21 Nov ‘14 - Sun 4 Jan It will be open seven days a week (closed Christmas Day).

CHRISTMAS IN FAVERSHAMFeel inspired this Christmas, come and enjoy the delights of this historical market town, independent shops, cafes and fabulous markets.

On the 29th November Faversham Markets will be holding a night food market and craft market to celebrate the switch-on of Faversham Christmas Lights. Expect fairy lights, tables to sit at, live music, mulled wine and cider. Traditional Christmas Markets come in the form of The popular Sunday craft and food market, showcasing the best of local talented producers on Sunday 14th December and Sunday 21st December 2014.

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It’s that time of year again . . . time to dig out the Fancy Dress that you don’t mind getting soaked!

WINTER DIPPERS MAKE A SPLASH ON BOXING DAY.For one hour every year on Boxing Day, hundreds of normally sensible members of local communities go totally insane and run into the sea regardless of how cold it is... and some of them even dress up for the occasion !!

The method behind their madness though, is the raising of thousands of £’s for various charities. The “Dippers” are sponsored by friends and family for their lemming like dash into the sea and at the Folkestone event, Folkestone Lions pass the monies raised onto the charities nominated by the dippers themselves. Each of the dippers gets a Hot Toddy and a commemorative medal to remind them of the occasion…. as if the frost bite and hyperthermia weren’t enough already.

Individuals and Teams, dress in the most imaginative ways to make the event even more fun, and most “Dips” award prizes for the best dressed and for the person who has raised the most sponsorship money.

Dare to give it a go and you will find that dipping at a beach on the Kent coast in watery winter sunshine is a world apart from being there in August as your tingling muscles return to life… you will be glad you took the plunge.

Spectators are always welcome especially to encourage the hardy swimmers.

Folkestone’s Boxing Day Dip take place at Folkestone’s Sunny Sands, registration 10.30am at the Ship Inn, Dip takes place at 11.30.

Other Dips, Dover Harbour, and at Deal…. New Years Day sees the annual swim at Viking Bay Broadstairs (12 noon)

Batman & Robin ready to take the plunge

14 // Out & About //THURSDAY 6TH NOVEMBERCounty Square AshfordFood & Drink Fair7th -8th Nov

FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER Bernies Chocolate bar Margate, Dream Land 7th Nov-27th NovGordon Promenade GravesendGravesend Firework Display Minster Sheppey Minsters Magical FireworksRoyal Victoria Place Tunbridge Wells Pop Up Emporium

SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER Kent Life Heritage Museum Maidstone Bonfire & Firework SpectacularAshford Rugby Club Grand Fireworks DisplayLeeds Castle Nr Maidstone Leeds Castle Firework SpectacularBridge Bridge Village Fireworks Merton Farm Canterbury Fireworks On The Farm

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBEREmmets Gardens nr SevenoaksFly A Kite Day East Kent Railway ShepherdswellForty Shilling SpecialWildwood Herne BayWolf Workshop

FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBERGravesend Gravesend Christmas Lights Switch OnChatham Christmas Lights Switch On Quarterhouse Folkestone Folkestone Book Festival14th Nov-22nd Nov

SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBERGravesend Gravesend Santa Dash Hall Place & Gardens Bexley Christmas Craft Fair15th Nov-16th NovUnion Church Margate Margate Collectors Fair Dover CastleSecret Wartime Tunnels Ghost Tour at Dover Castle Wateringbury Maidstone Christmas Bazaar

THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER Fremlin Walk Maidstone Christmas Winter Wonderland 20th Nov-24th Dec

FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBERCalverley Grounds Tunbridge Wells Christmas Ice Skating 21st Nov-4th Jan

SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBERGravesend Gravesend Pantomine Cow raceHowletts Wild Animal ParkMeet Santa at the Zoo22-Nov-23-DecDover Town CentreChristmas In Dover and Lights Switch On

SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBERQuex Park BirchingtonQuexmas at Powell Cotton Museum Dickens World Chatham Historic Dockyard Dickens World Christmas Fair23rd Nov-7th Dec

WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER Leeds Castle Nr MaidstoneChristmas Wreath Making Workshop

THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBERWesterham Late Night Shopping

FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER Rochester Castle GardensRochester Christmas Market 28th Nov-14th DecGodinton House & Gardens AshfordWinter Arts Fair28th Nov-30th NovFolkestone Town CentreArt Craft & Artisan Food Market

SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBERCanterbury Tales Artisan Christmas Fair29th Nov-30th NovHever Castle Nr EdenbridgeChristmas At The Castle29th Nov-24th DecBeaney House Of Art Canterbury29th Nov-30th NovChiddingstone CastleChristmas Fair at the Castle Ightham Moat SevenoaksChristmas Opening Weekend Faversham Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch On & Street Feast Rochester Castle GardensChristmas Market 29th Nov-14th DecSandwichChristmas Community Lights Switch On Strode Park Herne BayChristmas Fair

SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBERCanterbury CathedralAdvent Carol Service Spa Valley Railway Tunbridge WellsChristmas at the Spa Valley Railway 30th Nov-24th DecWestgate On SeaChristmas Lights Switch On Ramsgate Christmas Lights Switch On East Kent Railway ShepherdswellSanta By Train Whitstable Castle & GardenTankerton Christmas Market

FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBERTenterdenChristmas Market & Late Night Shopping

SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBERPilgrims Hospice MargateChristmas Fair

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THE MASTER BREWERPub on the Village Green

Serving Kentish AlesFresh Seasonal Food Home-Made!

Classic Pub Dishes and SpecialsIndian Curry Nights & Drink £7 Weds 12 Nov, 10 Dec, 14 Jan

Traditional Sunday Roasts £7.95Acoustic Open Mic with “Lucky Jackson” 5 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Jan

HAVE YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH US!3 course traditional festive menu £19.95served from 1-24 Dec including extras

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH £32.00pp3 COURSE MENU served 12-4pm & 4-8pm

332 per person Bookings welcome

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LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY

Christmas Party Menu Throughout December

3 courses £22.95. OAP Special 3 courses £12.00 (lunch)

Dover CastleMedieval Christmas at the Castle6th Dec-28th DecKent Life Heritage Museum MaidstoneMeet Santa at Kent Life 6th Dec-7th Dec

Kent & East Sussex Railway TenterdenThe Famous Santa Special trains 6th Dec-7th DecSouth of England Rare Breeds Centre Woodchurch Traditional Magical Christmas 6th Dec-7th Dec

16 // Out & About //Rochester Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival 6-Dec-7-DecLeeds Castle Nr MaidstoneChristmas Market6th Dec-23rd Dec

SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBERHampton School Herne BayWinter Wonderland

FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBERIghtham Moat SevenoaksCarols in the Courtyard12th Dec-13th Dec

SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBERSheerness Christmas Market and Lantern Festival

SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER Kent Life Heritage Museum MaidstoneFarm Nativity at Kent Life

SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER Faversham Town Centre Faversham Christmas Market

FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBERFolkestone Town CentreArt Craft & Artisan Food Market

TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBERCanterbury CathedralService Of Carols at Christmas

BOXING DAYIghtham Moat SevenoaksBoxing Day TrekLeeds Castle Nr MaidstoneWinter Trail Sunny Sands Beach FolkestoneBoxing Day DipDover SeafrontBoxing Day DipBroadstairsBoxing Day Dip

SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBERWestern Heights DoverWestern Heights and Grand Shaft Walk

NEW YEARS EVEMargate Harbour ArmFirework display lights up Margate

AWARD WINNING BREWERY IS THE LATEST MEMBER TO JOIN ATTAAshford and Tenterden Tourism Association, Chairman Julian Barnes, is delighted to introduce and welcome another new business to the growing association. The Old Dairy Brewery is a traditional 30 barrel microbrewery nestled deep in the heart of the ‘Garden of England’ just moments from the High Street in the picturesque market town of Tenterden. With glorious views over rolling countryside, the brewery is housed in two World War II Nissen buildings next to the Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway. The expansion comes four years after the brewery was set up on a dairy farm in the heart of the Kent countryside. It was an immediate success, building a loyal fan base among ale enthusiasts who appreciated the finely-crafted recipes, locally sourced ingredients and interesting variety of beer styles. Brewing a core range of award winning beers (Red Top, Gold Top, Blue Top) plus seasonal and speciality beers to satisfy all palates – available in both cask and bottles.

VOTE FOR REVELATION, ASHFORD IN THIS YEAR’S THE PEOPLE’S MILLIONS COMPETITION SONG BORN EVERY MINUTERevelation St Mary’s is embarking on an exciting community project and needs your help to secure a life changing grant from The People’s Millions. They have been shortlisted to receive the grant to deliver ‘Song Born Every Minute’, a unique project aimed at helping new and expectant mothers improve the often isolating experience of motherhood by singing together in a choir. The People’s Millions is a partnership between the Big Lottery Fund and ITV News Meridian. They hold an annual competition where the public help decide which local community projects should receive up to £50,000 of National Lottery funding.Revelations St Mary’s will go head to head with the Crawley Town Community Sports Foundation on ITV News Meridian on 26th November. A two-minute film of Song Born Every Minute will be aired on the 6pm news and in order to secure the money, the project must receive the highest number of public votes. If the project wins, Song Born Every Minute will kick into action by creating three unique choirs across Kent. The grand finale will see all three choirs performing at Revelation St Mary’s in the run up to Christmas, as well as seeing some of the choirs bumps turn into babies!

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Theatre Tributes,Comedy, Drama, MusicalsNovember / December 2014The first step in Elkie’s musical career started in 1960,when at the tender age of 15, the young ElaineBookbinder entered a very early reality type show atManchester's Palace Theatre that promised to put thewinner on a national pop package tour. Elkie was thatwinner, and that was the start of her life on theroad and year one of the 50 year trip. In recentyears Elkie's career has taken her in manydifferent directions, from contemporary totraditional jazz, and even to Nashville for somecountry flavoured inspiration Long before the endof a live show and the frequent standing ovationsthat accompany it, there comes a point whereElkie does something so amazing that it leavesher audience almost spellbound. Itcould be a particularly emotionalrendition of one of her ballads, apowerhouse blues vocal or oneof her trademark impossiblylong notes that leaves theaudience mesmerised. RayColeman, the editor of theMelody Maker, summed thatmoment up brilliantly manyyears ago when he said‘Midway through a hauntingrendition of Lilac Wine yourealised you were notwitnessing a merely giftedsinger but were in the presenceof a superstar’. And at everyconcert there comes thatpalpable moment when theaudience are left almost shellshocked and even Elkieherself knows she has doneenough to leave no oneunimpressed. The incrediblejourney of Elkie Brooks hasreached a milestone of 50 yearsbut she has not finished hertravels yet. She is fighting fit,looking bloody amazing andmore excited to be performingthan when she first set out onthe road. She is in full flight,all guns blazing, still aiminghigher and it will be an honourand a privilege to watch any partof this unique journey.

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Orchard Theatre DartfordThe Manfreds Maximum Rhythm’n’ Blues16th November

The Manfreds boasts some of the finest quality talent ever assembled onone stage. Since Manfred Mann formed in 1962, they have firmly securedtheir place in the history books of British popular and R&B music. Afterthe successful reunion in 1991, The Manfreds have toured extensivelyand received standing ovations nationwide. Now they are back inDartford to inject all of the enthusiasm back into their timeless anthemsincluding Do Wah Diddy Diddy, 5-4-3-2-1, Mighty Quin, PrettyFlamingo and many more!

Miracle On 34th Street The Musical24th-29th NovemberBased on the 20th Century Fox Picture Story

One of the most popular films of all time comes to the stage in thisdazzling new production of Miracle on 34th Street The Musical. KrisKringle takes on the non believers in an all singing, all dancing, allsnowing adaptation of this festive favourite. A white bearded gentlemanclaiming to be the real Santa Claus brings about a genuine miracle on34th Street, spreadingjoy throughout NewYork City. Featuringall time classic songssuch as It’s Beginningto Look a Lot LikeChristmas, this heart-warming tale is onefor all the family. Getready for the happiesttime of the year as thesnow begins to fall ina truly magical production that will capture your heart.

Opera & Ballet International present anEllen Kent Production, Verdis RigolettoThursday 4th December

The masterpiece they tried to ban, starring Vladimir Dragos as Rigoletto.Featuring a magnificent golden eagle with a seven-foot wingspan. Thecelebrated Chisinau National Opera and Philharmonic return after theircritically acclaimed tour of Aida, Nabucco and La Boheme.A stunningtraditional production recapturing the decadence of Renaissance Italywith lavish sets and opulent costumes.

Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto is a dramatic tale of the jester’s daughterwhose heart is stolen by a charming but unreliable ruler – and how herfather’s attempts to prevent the love affair lead to tragedy. The opera was

almost banned because itexposed the licentiousbehaviour of the powers-that-beat court.

Featuring two of the mostcelebrated tenor arias La Donnaè Mobile and Questa o Quellajustly turned into classics byCaruso, Rigoletto is based on aplay by Victor Hugo, whowrote Les Miserables.

Theatre Tributes,Comedy, Drama, MusicalsNovember / December 2014The first step in Elkie’s musical career started in 1960,when at the tender age of 15, the young ElaineBookbinder entered a very early reality type show atManchester's Palace Theatre that promised to put thewinner on a national pop package tour. Elkie was thatwinner, and that was the start of her life on theroad and year one of the 50 year trip. In recentyears Elkie's career has taken her in manydifferent directions, from contemporary totraditional jazz, and even to Nashville for somecountry flavoured inspiration Long before the endof a live show and the frequent standing ovationsthat accompany it, there comes a point whereElkie does something so amazing that it leavesher audience almost spellbound. Itcould be a particularly emotionalrendition of one of her ballads, apowerhouse blues vocal or oneof her trademark impossiblylong notes that leaves theaudience mesmerised. RayColeman, the editor of theMelody Maker, summed thatmoment up brilliantly manyyears ago when he said‘Midway through a hauntingrendition of Lilac Wine yourealised you were notwitnessing a merely giftedsinger but were in the presenceof a superstar’. And at everyconcert there comes thatpalpable moment when theaudience are left almost shellshocked and even Elkieherself knows she has doneenough to leave no oneunimpressed. The incrediblejourney of Elkie Brooks hasreached a milestone of 50 yearsbut she has not finished hertravels yet. She is fighting fit,looking bloody amazing andmore excited to be performingthan when she first set out onthe road. She is in full flight,all guns blazing, still aiminghigher and it will be an honourand a privilege to watch any partof this unique journey.

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Churchill Theatre BromleyOver the Rainbow - The Eva Cassidy Story20th-22nd November

Starring Bad Girls and Emmerdale actress Nicole Faraday

Over the Rainbow is a compelling award-winning Musical, which tells theLife Story of this legendary artist, following Eva’s life through dramaticscenes and stunning live renditions of her music including a hauntinginterpretation of Somewhere over the Rainbow.

This Award WinningShow has receivedplaudits from the EvaCassidy Band andmembers of herfamily and containsprojection and originalfootage from EvaCassidy’s life, from anearly age to her firstprofessional gig aged18, her first meeting with her boyfriend and mentor Chris Biondo, a rabble-rousing rendition and recording at Blues Alley with Chuck Brown andculminating in her poignant and tragic death.

All Made Up5th December

All Made Up are a mix oftalents. Actors from GrangeHill and Hollyoaks performalongside theatre producers andTV directors. Stand ups standalongside script writers. Andadvertising creatives actalongside the girl from theArgos alien advert. Together

they create a unique combination of comedy, drama and nonsense that’salready sold-out two shows at The Churchill Theatre.

The Russian State Ballet perform 3 Ballets26th-28th January

The acclaimed Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia returns to theChurchill Theatre in January with a programme of 3 Ballets La Fille MalGardee 26 Jan. Coppelia 27 Jan. and Swan Lake 28 Jan.

Formed in 1978 the Russian State Ballet of Siberia has established itself asone of Russia’s leading ballet companies, building an international reputationfor delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth.

The soloists and corps de ballet never fail to delight with their breath-takingphysical ability and dazzling costumes.

La Fille Mal Gardee A gentle tale of love thwarted, unrequited and found. It isa masterpiece of comedy. With plenty of ribbons, romance and rivalry, LaFille Mal Gardée conjures up a world of pastoral simplicity where a farm boywoos a flirty farmer’s daughter and they find inventive ways to avoid hermother. Complete with virtuoso pas de deux, maypole and clog dances, thisclassic ballet will send you home happy, delighting those enjoying it for thevery first time as well as those who want to see it again and again.

Coppelia The light-hearted ballet is set in a quaint 19th century village,Galicia, where the eccentric toymaker Dr Coppelius has produced a doll sorealistic he treats it as his daughter. Every toy has a story, especially in thischarming comedy of errors, a witty combination of antics and abracadabra, setin a doll maker’s workshop. This light-hearted tale of mistaken identity andconfused lover follows mischievous Swanilda, her impetuous suitor Franz andthe eccentric toymaker Dr.Coppelius as they are brought to life by sparklingchoreography and the animated score of Delibes.

Swan Lake, the greatest romantic ballet of all time, brought to life byTchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressivesplendour of the palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide inperfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

Thurs 13 NovSIMON EVANS

Sat 15 NovACOUSTIC STRAWBS

Friday 14 NovTalking Books with

Elizabeth Fremantle & Sarah Gristwood

Sat 22 NovPURPLE ZEPPELIN

Coming Soon....Voulez Vous, ABBA TributeJazz Legend CLARE TEAL

Sat 6 DecGeno Washington and

The Ram Jam Band

Fri 23 JanPaul Jones & Dave Kelly

Fri 28 NovcarMen

Sat 13 JanMOTOWN NIGHT

Baby I Need Your Lovin

Fri 19 DecMagic Lantern presents

Around the World in 90 minutes

Wed 31 DecNEW YEAR’S EVE A Night in Vegus

Churchill Theatre BromleyOver the Rainbow - The Eva Cassidy Story20th-22nd November

Starring Bad Girls and Emmerdale actress Nicole Faraday

Over the Rainbow is a compelling award-winning Musical, which tells theLife Story of this legendary artist, following Eva’s life through dramaticscenes and stunning live renditions of her music including a hauntinginterpretation of Somewhere over the Rainbow.

This Award WinningShow has receivedplaudits from the EvaCassidy Band andmembers of herfamily and containsprojection and originalfootage from EvaCassidy’s life, from anearly age to her firstprofessional gig aged18, her first meeting with her boyfriend and mentor Chris Biondo, a rabble-rousing rendition and recording at Blues Alley with Chuck Brown andculminating in her poignant and tragic death.

All Made Up5th December

All Made Up are a mix oftalents. Actors from GrangeHill and Hollyoaks performalongside theatre producers andTV directors. Stand ups standalongside script writers. Andadvertising creatives actalongside the girl from theArgos alien advert. Together

they create a unique combination of comedy, drama and nonsense that’salready sold-out two shows at The Churchill Theatre.

The Russian State Ballet perform 3 Ballets26th-28th January

The acclaimed Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia returns to theChurchill Theatre in January with a programme of 3 Ballets La Fille MalGardee 26 Jan. Coppelia 27 Jan. and Swan Lake 28 Jan.

Formed in 1978 the Russian State Ballet of Siberia has established itself asone of Russia’s leading ballet companies, building an international reputationfor delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth.

The soloists and corps de ballet never fail to delight with their breath-takingphysical ability and dazzling costumes.

La Fille Mal Gardee A gentle tale of love thwarted, unrequited and found. It isa masterpiece of comedy. With plenty of ribbons, romance and rivalry, LaFille Mal Gardée conjures up a world of pastoral simplicity where a farm boywoos a flirty farmer’s daughter and they find inventive ways to avoid hermother. Complete with virtuoso pas de deux, maypole and clog dances, thisclassic ballet will send you home happy, delighting those enjoying it for thevery first time as well as those who want to see it again and again.

Coppelia The light-hearted ballet is set in a quaint 19th century village,Galicia, where the eccentric toymaker Dr Coppelius has produced a doll sorealistic he treats it as his daughter. Every toy has a story, especially in thischarming comedy of errors, a witty combination of antics and abracadabra, setin a doll maker’s workshop. This light-hearted tale of mistaken identity andconfused lover follows mischievous Swanilda, her impetuous suitor Franz andthe eccentric toymaker Dr.Coppelius as they are brought to life by sparklingchoreography and the animated score of Delibes.

Swan Lake, the greatest romantic ballet of all time, brought to life byTchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressivesplendour of the palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide inperfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

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Justin CurrieDe La Warr Pavilion BexhillSaturday 8th NovemberAfter six albums with Del Amitri and three solo albums, what Curriehas learned about songwriting is that you have to make yourselfavailable to the muse. "Make sure you're bored", he says. "Make sureyou're alone."David Garza plays guitar and piano, and other musicians includemembers of White Denim, Phosphorescent and the Heartless Bastards.Together, they help Currie navigate a filler-less album that begins witha funeral and ends with a wedding. On the buoyant, almost Badfinger-esque I Hate Myself For Loving You and bijou, vintage beat-boxpropelled Priscilla, Currie's highly-attuned pop sensibility is well to the fore. There are few ifany songs on Lower Reaches that don't have darker or more wistful undercurrents, however.Indeed, even On My Conscience - ostensibly a breezy, Byrds-go-Octopus's Garden-like palettecleanser - drips lyrical bile.Elsewhere, men - and perhaps women - of a certain age willidentify with the conflicted protagonist of Half Of Me, a character torn between cordial-enough domesticity and the need to 'Go out blazing trails in a haze of rock 'n' roll.' We sayprotagonist, but we of course mean Currie, a man honest enough to admit that, even as heapproaches 49, fifty-percent of him still wants to traverse America in a tour bus.In truth, Currie can hold his head high, not least because he has just received props from thesongwriter's songwriter, Jimmy Webb. Together with the likes of Brian Wilson and KrisKristofferson.

Omid Djalili: IranalamadingdongCentral Theatre ChathamSaturday 15th NovemberHe’s back on tour with a new show, following a sell-out four weekWest End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival.A firm favourite with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up

awards include; Time Out Award for Best Stand Up, the EMMA Award and was a South BankAward nominee as well as being a Perrier Award nominee. WARNING: THIS SHOWCONTAINS ADULT CONTENT AND IS UNSUITABLE FOR UNDER 16s.

Paul CarrackWhite Rock Theatre HastingsSunday 16th NovemberWith a back catalogue of hits to his nameincluding “How Long”,“ Tempted” and“The Living Years”, Paul’s marvelously soulful voice is known to millions around the world.His songs have been performed by some of the biggest names in music including The Eagles,Diana Ross and Tom Jones and he is constantly in demand as a session keyboardist, havingrecorded and toured with Elton John, Eric Clapton and BB King.

Iron & Wine De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill Monday 17th NovemberIron & Wine returns to Europe and the UK in November for a career spanning solo tour. Iron& Wine is the musical project of Sam Beam, a South Carolina-born former film studieslecturer, now living in Texas. A painter also, Beam’s roots in the visual arts signpost therefined and sombre storytelling that weaves throughout his music. With a softly spokendelivery conveying a certain cinematic gravitas, Beam conjures wonderfully evocativenarratives rich in down-home symbolism and vivid characterization.

THURSDAY 6TH NOVEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealO'Hooley & TidowChurchill Theatre BromleyPyschic Sally On The RoadFRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealA November Day Churchill Theatre BromleyTenors UnlimitedDe La War Pavilion BexhillDavid Baddiel Fame Not The MusicalHazlitt Theatre Maidstone,I FloydLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneThe Illegal EaglesMarlowe Theatre CanterburyThe Turn Of The Screw Glyndebourne TourWhite Rock Theatre HastingsThe ModsWinter Gardens Margate10 CCSATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealA Solitary Man Bob Drury Sings NeilDiamondChurchill Theatre BromleyAn Evening Of BurlesqueDe La War Pavilion BexhillJustin CurrieHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneLet It Be an evening with the Counterfeit BeatlesLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneYouth Festival Of RemembranceStag Theatre SevenoaksG2 Definitive GenesisTheatre Royal MargateEmily Brown & The ThingTheatre Royal MargateSean Hughes PenguinsWhite Rock Theatre HastingsMotown Greatest Hits How Sweet It Is

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBERDe La War Pavilion BexhillMusic's Not Dead & DLWP present TheDelinesGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyFree (Dance)Orchard Theatre DartfordDancing In The StreetsWhite Rock Theatre HastingsFestival Of RememberanceWinter Gardens MargateCraft FairMONDAY 10TH NOVEMBEROrchard Theatre DartfordShakespeare Schools FestivalTUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBERChurchill Theatre BromleyCalamity JaneGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyAntigoneHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneSeasons GreetingsMarlowe Theatre CanterburyWell Remembered VoicesMarlowe Theatre CanterburyHenry IV part 1Orchard Theatre DartfordJoan ArmatradingWhite Rock Theatre HastingsCircus Of HorrorsWEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBERLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneCircus Of HorrorsMarlowe Theatre CanterburyHenry IV Part IIOrchard Theatre DartfordMarty Wildes Rock n Roll PartyStag Theatre SevenoaksAn Inspector CallsTheatre Royal MargateThe Addams family

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Sat 24 JanFrom The Jam

Fri 23 Jan

Let’s Hang OnSat 31 Jan

Jimmy carr: Funny Business

Tue 3 Feb

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In 2007, Iron & Wine released the casually atmospheric TheShepherd’s Dog, which debuted at No. 24 on Billboard’s Top 200Album chart and earned praise from critics hailing it as a majormusical leap forward. Fleshed out and replete with more ornatearrangements than previous long players, The Shepherd’s Dog sawIron & Wine ease into the mainstream, assisted in part by thepresence of album track ‘Flightless Bird, American Mouth’ in theTwilight at the request of actor Kristen Stewart.His next album, Ghost on Ghost, followed only two years later,captured in New York with producer and longtime associate Brian

Deck (Modest Mouse, Califone, Fruit Bats). Released to near universal acclaim; Uncut rated thealbum nine out of ten, calling it "sublime ... a work of immense beauty and scale," while TheGuardian said “Iron and Wine have risen to become one of the great modern American bands asquietly and stealthily as any of their songs.” It also earned five-star reviews from The Mail onSunday, The Independent on Sunday, and The Daily Telegraph.Recently dubbed by the BBC as ‘The Man with the Golden Voice’, legendary Sheffield-bornsinger, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics PaulCarrack returns to the road following his widely acclaimed recent album release ’ Rain or Shine’,a mix of new original songs and classic tracks.

Hopelessly Devoted by Kate TempestGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyMonday 17th NovemberChess is in prison. Facing a lengthy sentence, her cell mate becomesher soul mate. But when Serena is given parole, Chess faces totalisolation.Hope comes in the form of a music producer looking for areason to love music again. She finds a powerful voice in Chess.But to harness her talent, Chess must first face her past.Lyrical fireworks. Live music. A story of love and redemption.“STARTLINGLY BEAUTIFUL" ���� The Times"AS ARRESTING AND RAW AS A BROKEN HEART” ���� Time Out London“OUTSTANDING” ���� The Public Reviews

Martha WainwrightRevelation St Marys AshfordThursday 20th NovemberWith a hugely expressive voice and an arsenal of powerfulsongs, Martha Wainwright is a beguiling entertainer, and arefreshing, different, new force in music. Martha is thedaughter of folk legends Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle and sister of acclaimedsinger songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Born in New York City and raised in Montreal, she spenther childhood immersed in music and often performing with her parents. She took the first stepin her own recording career in 1998 when she contributed her song “Year of the Dragon” toher mother and aunt’s album The McGarrigle Hour. The same year she started singing back-upfor her brother both live and on record.Undoubtedly her own person, with her own sense of style, Martha creates her own music withan extraordinary versatile and compelling voice.

Hiccup Theatre presents Three Wise MonkeysTheatre Royal MargateSaturday 22nd NovemberSeeno, Hearno, Speakno. Perfect for all little monkeys aged 3-7 and theirfamilies. Follow our three cheeky monkeys on their journey to wisdom!When should you tell a fib? When do you keep a secret? And when doyou help your friends make sense of it all? Hiccup Theatre bring their

White Rock Theatre HastingsFoster & AllenTHURSDAY 13TH NOVEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamLady Maisery Leas Cliff Hall FolkestoneSensational 60's Experience 50th AnniversaryTourOrchard Theatre DartfordThe Dreamboys Fit and FamousWhite Rock Theatre HastingsGig Girls Don't CryFRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBERHorsebridge WhitstableAn Evening With Marlene DietrichMarlowe Theatre CanterburyAn Inspector CallsOrchard Theatre DartfordAn Evening with JK as RobbieStag Theatre SevenoaksKast Off KinksWinter Gardens MargateFrank Skinner Man In A SuitSATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealAcoustic StrawbsBrook Theatre ChathamLights Camera ActionClaire Buckley School Of DanceAnnual ShowCentral Theatre ChathamOmid DjaliliDe La War Pavilion BexhillDear SergeHorsebridge WhitstableWild Willy Barrett French ConnectionLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneMarty Wildes Rock n Roll PartyOrchard Theatre DartfordLet's Hang On

Revelation St Marys AshfordSteve Tiltson Trio + Special GuestsRevelation St Marys AshfordSteve Tilston Trio + special GuestsWhite Rock Theatre HastingsSwan LakeWinter Gardens MargateUB40SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER Central Theatre ChathamMarty Wildes Rock n Roll Party with Eden KaneGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyGroundedHazlitt Theatre MaidstonePride & PrejudiceOrchard Theatre DartfordThe ManfredsRevelation St Marys AshfordManu Delago & Aurora Orchstra HouseWhite Rock Theatre HastingsPaul CarrackWinter Gardens MargateThe Central Band Of The Royal British LegionMONDAY 17TH NOVEMBERChurchill Theatre BromleyThat'll Be The DayDe La War Pavilion BexhillIron & Wine Solo AcousticGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyHopelessly Devoted by Kate TempestMarlowe Theatre CanterburyThe Sensational 60s ExperienceOrchard Theatre DartfordJim DavidsonRevelation St Marys AshfordBoy & Bear + Dancing Years + TheIntermission ProjectTUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBERCentral Theatre ChathamThat'll Be The Day Christmas Special

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Paloma FaithLeas Cliff HallFolkestone Monday 24th NovemberPaloma Faith will embark on a full UK tour in October andNovember. Her new single Only Love Can Hurt Like This isnow available. The song is taken from Paloma’s third album APerfect Contradiction, which shot straight to number two when it was released in March, andhasn’t shown any sign of moving from the top ten since. It has been confirmed that Palomawill be supported by Brett Dennen on all UK dates of the Autumn Tour.

Bellowhead… 10th Anniversary UK TourWinter Gardens MargateTuesday 25th NovemberAfter their special sell-out 10th Anniversary shows at TheRoyal Albert Hall and Manchester Bridgewater Hall, award-winning big band Bellowhead are delighted to continue thecelebrations with the announcement of their biggest ever UKtour in November 2014. Since their formation in 2004Bellowhead have occupied a unique place in Britain’smusical landscape: a blistering 11-piece band fusing folk,funk, rock, world, jazz, music hall and classical music, theyhave placed themselves at the cutting edge of the contemporary music scene while harnessingall the power and mystery of English and European musical traditions.Their most recent album ‘Broadside’ entered the UK album charts at number 16, spawned 3play-listed singles on BBC Radio 2 and was voted ‘Best Album’ at the 2013 Folk Awards.But while their recorded exploits have gone from strength to strength, it’s their explosive,spectacular and theatrical live shows that win the most acclaim. 5-times winner of ‘Best LiveBand’ at the Radio 2 Awards, Bellowhead have transported folk music into hitherto unknownterritory and spearheaded the new folk boom. They are “the greatest live act in Britain” saysBBC Radio 2’s Simon Mayo and the hordes of fans that treat every gig as a party clearly agree.

The Elvis Years 1954 1977Hazlitt TheatreThursday 27th NovemberAre You ready to rock ’n’ roll? ,An outstanding concert production ofthe West End musical Jailhouse Rock featuring original star MarioKombou and his incredible band led by legendary producer, musicaldirector and Ivor Novello award-winner David Mackay, in the UK’snumber one Elvis show.Images of the King World Champion Mario delivers a tour de forceperformance in this spectacular show packed with over 50 greatesthits, from the early days of Sun Studios and That’s Alright Mama,through the Hollywood years of GI Blues and It’s Now or Never, the‘68 TV special with All Shook Up, culminating in the legendary LasVegas concert, with In The Ghetto, Suspicious Minds and AmericanTrilogy.This is as close as you can get to the King.

Churchill Theatre BromleyThe Illegal EaglesMarlowe Theatre CanterburyThe RAF IN ConcertOrchard Theatre DartfordWest End WomenWEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBERChurchill Theatre BromleyHalfway To Paradise The Billy Fury StoryGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyOh What A Lovely WarHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneOver The Rainbow The Eva Cassidy StoryMarlowe Theatre CanterburyMagic Of MotownOrchard Theatre DartfordShow Of Hands With Miranda SykeStag Theatre SevenoaksCircus Of HorrorsTheatre Royal MargatSeann Walsh 28White Rock Theatre HastingsCarouselTHURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER,Astor Community Theatre DealTime & Tide Beer TastingChurchill Theatre BromleyOver The Rainbow The Eva Cassidy StoryHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneThe World's Worst Serial KillersMarlowe Theatre CanterburyThat'll Be The Day Christmas SpecialOrchard Theatre DartfordGo WestRevelation St Marys AshfordMartha Wainwright + Addie BrownleeStag Theatre SevenoaksOutside The Box Comedy ClubTheatre Royal MargateThe TrenchWinter Gardens MargateShane Filan You & Me Tour

FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamOne Night OnlyCentral Theatre ChathamMagic Of MotownHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneThe Abba Reunion Tribute ShowLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneImelda MayMarlowe Theatre CanterburyPhilharmonia OrchestraOrchard Theatre DartfordThe StylisticsStag Theatre SevenoaksThe Close Up ShowStag Theatre SevenoaksOpera GalaTheatre Royal MargateBay City Rollers Starring Les McKeownWinter Gardens MargateFawlty Towers The Dinner ShowSATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealPurple ZeppelinDe La War Pavilion BexhillDavid Mitchell LiveGranville Theatre RamsgateStephen K Amos Welcome To My WorldGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyChaml About Vy Curious SeedHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneMad About DanceLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneNo Jcket RequiredMarlowe Theatre CanterburyAlan DaviesOrchard Theatre DartfordOmid DjaliliStag Theatre SevenoaksNightshiftTheatre Royal MargateThree Wise Monkeys

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CarmenAstor Theatre DealFriday 28 NovemberSet in the gay community of liberal 1920s Spain, Don Joséis the central character in the Secret Opera reworking ofBizet’s tragic opera. Sexually confused and dominated bythe strictly religious upbringing imposed by his mother, he has come from the country toSeville to get a glimpse of the young man he has idolised from afar, the dancer, Carmen.This intimate production shows Bizet’s tale of love, passion, jealousy and anger between men.Performed in the round, with the audience on scene and free to move around the action, SecretOpera will give an unforgettable and heart-rending experience to all. Sung in English with pianoaccompaniment by Andrew Charity. The cast includes both operatic and musical theatre actors.

This Last Tempest…Uninvited Guests & FuelTheatre Royal MargateFriday 28th & Saturday 29th NovemberThis Last Tempest is a sequel to The Tempest and begins whereShakespeare left off. Caliban and Ariel are left alone on theenchanted island, watching Prospero’s ship sail over the horizonand out of view.Using the magic of the words Prospero taught them, his formerservants, the “savage” and the “airy spirit” are free to beginagain. They sing and perform wild tempests. As the storms rage

endlessly around them they conjure-up their own brave new world, with new rules for a newsociety – where spirits and monsters are people and inanimate things are alive.Part theatre, part gig, this Last Tempest draws on Uninvited Guests’ collaborative approach todevised theatre. Working with composer and musician Neil Johnson, they fill this strange yetfamiliar island with guitar noise, evocative sounds and sweet airs.

David Gray plus GuestsDe La Warr Pavilion BexhillSaturday 29th NovemberTwenty one years since his first studio album, David Gray’stenth and latest, Mutineers, finds the singer-songwritersteering into unfamiliar territory while cultivating apugnacious but respectful relationship with his own history.David’s past includes the phenomenal success of White Ladder (seven million copies sold),one of three UK number one albums, with records that became ubiquitous and others thatneeded to be sought out to be heard. It’s a richness of terrain and experience over a durationthat belies the traditions and expectations of popular music as surely as the songs themselves.In a vocal shift David finds new sounds instantly audible on Mutineers, an album whoseancestry David sees as more in the neighbourhood of John Martyn’s Small Hours perhaps thanits predecessors in his own catalogue. As well as the change in tone there’s a rising sensethroughout the record, from the opening affirmation of “Back In The World” to its conclusion,of an artist liberated from even his own expectations.

Seann Walsh…The Lie-In King is back!Exchange Studio & Hazlitt Theatre MaidstoneSunday 30th NovemberSeann Walsh has managed to search deep inside himself to find theinner strength to get out of bed and all the way into his support act'scar, parked just outside his flat JUST FOR YOU. Before youcommend him too much for this act of heroism, be aware he willsleep in the car.In his last show ’The Lie-In King’, 2013 Foster’s Edinburgh ComedyAward nominee, Seann was living alone and trying to sort himself out.

At 28 years of age he returns with his aptly named new show '28’ where he is now living withhis girlfriend, and she is trying to sort him out.Star of Channel 4’s ‘Stand Up For The Week’, BBC1’s ‘Live At The Apollo’ and ‘MichaelMcIntryre’s Comedy Roadshow’, and Dave’s ‘Argumental’, Seann is a charming andcharismatic natural born observational storyteller, and one of the most frighteningly precocioustalents to emerge from the UK comedy circuit in years.

Winter Gardens MargateViva La DragSUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealAunty Noras Vintage MarketDe La War Pavilion BexhillJoan ArmatradingGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyThe Noise Next DoorHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneThe NutcrackerLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneThe Big Chris Barber bandOrchard Theatre DartfordJohn MayallWhite Rock Theatre HastingsStand Up For SussexWinter Gardens MargateA Night Of British WrestlingMONDAY 24TH NOVEMBERLeas Cliff Hall FolkestonePaloma FaithOrchard Theatre DartfordMiracle On 34th Street The MusicalTheatre Royal MargateA Christmas carol TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBERGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyTavaziva TenWinter Gardens MargateBellowhead

WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBERHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneJenny Éclair EclairiousTHURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamLaughing Boy Comedy ClubGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyMark Thomas CuckooedHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneThe Elvis Years 1954-1977Leas Cliff Hall FolkestoneAndy Zaltzman Satirist For HireStag Theatre SevenoaksIolantheWhite Rock Theatre HastingsGang ShowFRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealCarmenBrook Theatre ChathamCabaret Of CuriositiesChurchill Theatre BromleySleeping BeautyChurchill Theatre BromleyLava LampsGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyTim EdezyHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneHopelessly DevotedHorsebridge WhitstableFlamenco Express

Margate Theatres Winter 2014/15Theatre RoyalRoy Chubby Brown - Who Ate All The Pies?Thursday 4th December

Alan Carr - Work in ProgressFriday 5th December

Polka Dot PantomimesBeauty & The Beast13th - 28th December

Dr Livingstone, I Presume?Friday 23rd January

ShowaddywaddySaturday 24th January

Gavin Robertson - BondFriday 30th January

Long Nose Puppets - Arthur’s Dream BoatSaturday 31st January

John ShuttleworthFriday 13th February

Vamos Theatre - Nursing LivesSaturday 14th February

Winter GardensMOS Panto - Rapunzel3rd - 7th December

Winter WonderlandChristmas Parties15th - 23rd December

Family New Year’s EveWednesday 31st December

Winter WonderlandAdult New Year’s PartyWednesday 31st December

Sam BaileyMonday 26th January

Jackson Live in ConcertFriday 6th February

Sally Morgan - Psychic Sally on the RoadThursday 5th March

Box Office: 01843 292795margatewintergardens.co.uk | theatreroyalmargate.com

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Police Panto - Fanny Folkly19th - 21st February

Steeleye SpanTuesday 24th February

My Dog’s Got No NoseThursday 26th February

Selladoor Theatre - Jekll & HydeWednesday 4th March

Fuel & Tortoise in a Nutshell - Feral13th - 15th March

The Searchers in ConcertSaturday 21st March

Count Arthur StrongThursday 26th March

Stick Man Live on StageSaturday 18th April

The FureysSaturday 25th April

The Picture of Doreen Gray27th & 28th April

Hugless DouglasSaturday 2nd May

A Night of Dirty DancingSunday 8th March

Circus of Horrors - The Night of the ZombieThursday 12th March

Puppetry of the Penis Live!Friday 13th March

Lee Nelson - Suited & BootedThursday 23rd April

Simple MindsFriday 24th April

Texas & Special GuestsSunday 3rd May

An Evening withDavid Sedaris Thursday 4th June

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Margate Theatres Winter 2014/15Theatre RoyalRoy Chubby Brown - Who Ate All The Pies?Thursday 4th December

Alan Carr - Work in ProgressFriday 5th December

Polka Dot PantomimesBeauty & The Beast13th - 28th December

Dr Livingstone, I Presume?Friday 23rd January

ShowaddywaddySaturday 24th January

Gavin Robertson - BondFriday 30th January

Long Nose Puppets - Arthur’s Dream BoatSaturday 31st January

John ShuttleworthFriday 13th February

Vamos Theatre - Nursing LivesSaturday 14th February

Winter GardensMOS Panto - Rapunzel3rd - 7th December

Winter WonderlandChristmas Parties15th - 23rd December

Family New Year’s EveWednesday 31st December

Winter WonderlandAdult New Year’s PartyWednesday 31st December

Sam BaileyMonday 26th January

Jackson Live in ConcertFriday 6th February

Sally Morgan - Psychic Sally on the RoadThursday 5th March

Box Office: 01843 292795margatewintergardens.co.uk | theatreroyalmargate.com

Your Leisure working in partnership with:

Police Panto - Fanny Folkly19th - 21st February

Steeleye SpanTuesday 24th February

My Dog’s Got No NoseThursday 26th February

Selladoor Theatre - Jekll & HydeWednesday 4th March

Fuel & Tortoise in a Nutshell - Feral13th - 15th March

The Searchers in ConcertSaturday 21st March

Count Arthur StrongThursday 26th March

Stick Man Live on StageSaturday 18th April

The FureysSaturday 25th April

The Picture of Doreen Gray27th & 28th April

Hugless DouglasSaturday 2nd May

A Night of Dirty DancingSunday 8th March

Circus of Horrors - The Night of the ZombieThursday 12th March

Puppetry of the Penis Live!Friday 13th March

Lee Nelson - Suited & BootedThursday 23rd April

Simple MindsFriday 24th April

Texas & Special GuestsSunday 3rd May

An Evening withDavid Sedaris Thursday 4th June

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Eric & Little ErnGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyMonday 1st DecemberThis affectionate, moving and fantastically funny homage tothe greatest comedy double act that Britain has ever seenvividly brings back warm memories of a bygone era.Recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s

television and stage performances, cherished moments from the archives sit alongside newmaterial created by the performers. Together they make a brilliant comedy that recreates theall-ages appeal of Morecambe and Wise in their heyday.The show tours for a strictly limited season following an acclaimed West End run, for which itreceived an Olivier Award nomination for Best Entertainment.‘Ashpitel and Stephens have got the duo’s mannerisms down pat to such a winning extent. Youcould watch this for hours.’ ���� Daily Telegraph

Roy Chubby Brown – Who Ate All The Pies?Theatre Royal MargateThursday 4th DecemberRoy Chubby Brown returns with his meatiest show yet!‘Who Ate All The Pies?’ He’s still rude, he’s still crude andthis time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across thecountry. Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing hisoutlandish views on news, women and gender, sailing soclose to the mark, even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked! As politicallyincorrect as ever ‘The World’s Most Outrageous Comedian’ is far too rude for TV, so this liveperformance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian!

Geno Washington & The Ram Jam BandAstor Theatre DealSaturday 6th DecemberGeno Washington is still the no.1 60’s Soul Man, the real deal…enjoying cult status on the Soul, R&B, Blues and Northern Soul scenes,due in main to his unsurpassable reputation as a live performer. Acontemporary of Alexis Corner, Georgie Fame, The Small Faces andJimi Hendrix (all of whom were his support acts back in the day) he is

as electrifying on stage today as ever, a force of nature and a genuine joy to behold.

Madama ButterflyLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneSunday 7th DecemberEllen Kent's Opera & Ballet International proudlypresent Madama ButterflyWinner 'Best Opera Award' Liverpool Daily PostPuccini's Madama Butterfly Starring the Koreansoprano Elena Dee and the Japanese soprano Miki Mori.Back by overwhelming public demand,this award winning fully staged Opera returns with exquisite sets and includes a spectacularJapanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.One ofthe world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story ofthe beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant - withdramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One FineDay and the unforgettable Love Duet.Sung in Italian with English surtitles. This is a Butterfly to cherish’ Manchester Evening News

Marlowe Theatre CanterburyAladdinTheatre Royal MargateThis Last TempestWinter Gardens MargateOmid DjaliliSATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER,Astor Community Theatre DealPrivate Widdle Social ClubDe La War Pavilion BexhillDavid Gray plus Special GuestsExchange Studio @ Hazlitt Theatre MaidstoneChristmas CroonersGulbenkian Theatre CanterburThe Queens KnickersGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyCocos Lovers & ArletHorsebridge WhitstableComedy with Robert LlewellynMarlowe Theatre CanterburyComedy cabaretWinter Gardens MargateDisco InfernoSUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealLyn Bailey November ExhibitionExchange Studio @ Hazlitt Theatre MaidstoneSeann Walsh 28Gulbenkian Theatre CanterburyTom Stade Decisions decisionsHazlitt Theatre MaidstonePaul Foot Hovercraft Symphony in Gammon MajorOrchard Theatre DartfordSixties GoldRevelation St Marys AshfordMessiah Merry Opera CompanyMonday 1st DecemberGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyEric & Little ErnLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneRussian Spectacular

Orchard Theatre DartfordChristmas With The Rat PackWhite Rock Theatre HastingsGreat Big Christmas SingTUESDAY 2ND DECEMBEROrchard Theatre DartfordDave GormanWEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBERExchange Studio @ Hazlitt Theatre MaidstoneHazlitt ChoirGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyThe Fez Comedy ClubLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneRoyal Marines BandOrchard Theatre DartfordThat'll Be The Day at ChristmasWinter Gardens MargateRapunzelTHURSDAY 4TH DECEMBERGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyJason Byrne In The Name Of The ShowOrchard Theatre DartfordRigolettoTheatre Royal MargateRoy Chubby BrownWhite Rock Theatre HastingsThe Magic Of QueenFRIDAY 5TH DECEMBERChurchill Theatre BromleyAll Made UpGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyThree Half Pints A Christmas CarolHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneSnow White & The Seven DwarfsHorsebridge WhitstableHead In The Clouds The Peregrinations ofMarie MarvingtOrchard Theatre DartfordWinter WonderlandWhite Rock Theatre HastingsElkie Brooks

Sara Pascoe Vs HistoryMarlowe Theatre Studio CanterburyTuesday 9th DecemberSara Pascoe star of Stand Up For The Week andCampus, Live At The Appollo, QI, Never Mind TheBuzzcocks,Mock The Week, and Twelve Twelve prese4nts her first ever UK tourWith acomedy brain that leaps from stimulating arguments onto abstract confabulation with lumpydoses of openness, honesty and earnestness, Sara shares her romantic history, existential theoryand cultural insights. The past contains wars, witches, Kim Jong-il and your ex. Your brain canrecall being a child, while your body remembers being a monkey. Everything that hashappened shapes who we are today…

Poppy the Pirate and the Christmas StarBrook Theatre ChathamThursday 11th DecemberIt's a few nights before Christmas and four year old Poppy is having asleepover party with her friends. But sleepovers are not meant forsleeping! So when Dad finishes their bedtime story and saysgoodnight, Poppy and her friends decide to have some fun. When theyswitch the light back on however, they realise their bedtime story isonly just beginning... Tickets - Adults: £7.50, Children: £6.95. Buy

eleven tickets for the price of ten, 23 tickets for the price of 20, or 34 tickets for the price of 30.Please contact the box Office on 01634 338338 for group bookings.

Martin CarthyDe La Warr PavilionSunday 14th DecemberFor more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatestinnovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, mostquietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charmhave won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but alsofar beyond it. He's a ballad singer, a ground-breaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. He always prefers tofollow an insatiable musical curiosity rather than cash in on his unrivalled position. Perhaps,most significant of all, are his settings of traditional songs with guitar, which have influenced ageneration of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, on both sides of the Atlantic.`Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all' QMagazine‘Carthy is a master of the ballad of substance, songs that tell stories, whether they aretraditional, his own or from contemporary writers.’ The Telegraph

SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealGeno Washington & The Ram Jam BandBrook Theatre ChathamPoppy The Pirate & The Christmas Starchildrens chowGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyGerard & The WatchmenHorsebridge WhitstableChristmas with the CroonerLeas Cliff Hall Folkestone54321 It's The Manfreds In ConcertStag Theatre SevenoaksArthurs Dream BoatStag Theatre SevenoakCinderellaUKC Sports Hall University Of KentCanterburyOysterbandWhite Rock Theatre HastingsSing A Long A FrozenSUNDAY 7TH DECEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamPoppy The Pirate & The Christmas Starchildrens showHorsebridge Whitstable,HorsebridgeChristmas MarketLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneEllen Kent's Madama ButterflyMONDAY 8TH DECEMBEROrchard Theatre DartfordBubbles & BubleTUESDAY 9TH DECEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamPoppy The Pirate & The Christmas Starchildrens showDe La War Pavilion BexhillPaul Heaton & Jacqui AbbottGulbenkian Theatre CanterburySnow PlayMarlowe Theatre CanterburySara Pascoe Vs HistoryWEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamPoppy The Pirate & The Christmas Starchildrens showTHURSDAY 11TH DECEMBERCentral Theatre ChathamAladdinFRIDAY 12TH DECEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamPoppy The Pirate & The Christmas Starchildrens showGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyJames Kirby

Orchard Theatre DartfordBubbles & BubleOrchard Theatre DartfordPeter PanWhite Rock Theatre HastingsAladdinSATURDAY 13TH DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealNorthern Soul NightDe La War Pavilion BexhillFrank Skinner A Man In A SuitOrchard Theatre DartfordFawlty Towers at Christmas The Dinner ShowStag Theatre SevenoaksCongo Faith HealersTheatre Royal MargateBeauty & The Beast PantoSUNDAY 14TH DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealMaddie 4 Muisc Student RecitalAstor Community Theatre DealAntiques & Collectore MarketDe La War Pavilion BexhillMusic's Not Dead & DLWP present Martin CarthyMarlowe Theatre CanterburyJingle All The WayMONDAY 15TH DECEMBERLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneRemember When at ChristmasMarlowe Theatre CanterburyJohn Cleese So AnywayWinter Gardens MargateWinter Wonderland Christmas partiesWEDNESDAY 17THDECEMBERColyer FergusonHall University Of Kent CanterburyA Christmas Swing A LongLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneBuddy Holly and The Cricketers…Holly At ChristmasTHURSDAY 18TH DECEMBERRAstor Community Theatre DealThe Astor Friends Christmas DinnerFRIDAY 19TH DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealMagic Lantern presents Around The World In90 MinutesHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneBuddy Holly & The CricketersRevelation St Marys AshfordAlbion Christmas BandSATURDAY 20TH DECEMBERAstor Community TheatreDeal,A Tribute To Tina Turner with theVintage Corporation

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Sara Pascoe Vs HistoryMarlowe Theatre Studio CanterburyTuesday 9th DecemberSara Pascoe star of Stand Up For The Week andCampus, Live At The Appollo, QI, Never Mind TheBuzzcocks,Mock The Week, and Twelve Twelve prese4nts her first ever UK tourWith acomedy brain that leaps from stimulating arguments onto abstract confabulation with lumpydoses of openness, honesty and earnestness, Sara shares her romantic history, existential theoryand cultural insights. The past contains wars, witches, Kim Jong-il and your ex. Your brain canrecall being a child, while your body remembers being a monkey. Everything that hashappened shapes who we are today…

Poppy the Pirate and the Christmas StarBrook Theatre ChathamThursday 11th DecemberIt's a few nights before Christmas and four year old Poppy is having asleepover party with her friends. But sleepovers are not meant forsleeping! So when Dad finishes their bedtime story and saysgoodnight, Poppy and her friends decide to have some fun. When theyswitch the light back on however, they realise their bedtime story isonly just beginning... Tickets - Adults: £7.50, Children: £6.95. Buy

eleven tickets for the price of ten, 23 tickets for the price of 20, or 34 tickets for the price of 30.Please contact the box Office on 01634 338338 for group bookings.

Martin CarthyDe La Warr PavilionSunday 14th DecemberFor more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatestinnovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, mostquietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charmhave won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but alsofar beyond it. He's a ballad singer, a ground-breaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. He always prefers tofollow an insatiable musical curiosity rather than cash in on his unrivalled position. Perhaps,most significant of all, are his settings of traditional songs with guitar, which have influenced ageneration of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, on both sides of the Atlantic.`Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all' QMagazine‘Carthy is a master of the ballad of substance, songs that tell stories, whether they aretraditional, his own or from contemporary writers.’ The Telegraph

SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealGeno Washington & The Ram Jam BandBrook Theatre ChathamPoppy The Pirate & The Christmas Starchildrens chowGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyGerard & The WatchmenHorsebridge WhitstableChristmas with the CroonerLeas Cliff Hall Folkestone54321 It's The Manfreds In ConcertStag Theatre SevenoaksArthurs Dream BoatStag Theatre SevenoakCinderellaUKC Sports Hall University Of KentCanterburyOysterbandWhite Rock Theatre HastingsSing A Long A FrozenSUNDAY 7TH DECEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamPoppy The Pirate & The Christmas Starchildrens showHorsebridge Whitstable,HorsebridgeChristmas MarketLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneEllen Kent's Madama ButterflyMONDAY 8TH DECEMBEROrchard Theatre DartfordBubbles & BubleTUESDAY 9TH DECEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamPoppy The Pirate & The Christmas Starchildrens showDe La War Pavilion BexhillPaul Heaton & Jacqui AbbottGulbenkian Theatre CanterburySnow PlayMarlowe Theatre CanterburySara Pascoe Vs HistoryWEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamPoppy The Pirate & The Christmas Starchildrens showTHURSDAY 11TH DECEMBERCentral Theatre ChathamAladdinFRIDAY 12TH DECEMBERBrook Theatre ChathamPoppy The Pirate & The Christmas Starchildrens showGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyJames Kirby

Orchard Theatre DartfordBubbles & BubleOrchard Theatre DartfordPeter PanWhite Rock Theatre HastingsAladdinSATURDAY 13TH DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealNorthern Soul NightDe La War Pavilion BexhillFrank Skinner A Man In A SuitOrchard Theatre DartfordFawlty Towers at Christmas The Dinner ShowStag Theatre SevenoaksCongo Faith HealersTheatre Royal MargateBeauty & The Beast PantoSUNDAY 14TH DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealMaddie 4 Muisc Student RecitalAstor Community Theatre DealAntiques & Collectore MarketDe La War Pavilion BexhillMusic's Not Dead & DLWP present Martin CarthyMarlowe Theatre CanterburyJingle All The WayMONDAY 15TH DECEMBERLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneRemember When at ChristmasMarlowe Theatre CanterburyJohn Cleese So AnywayWinter Gardens MargateWinter Wonderland Christmas partiesWEDNESDAY 17THDECEMBERColyer FergusonHall University Of Kent CanterburyA Christmas Swing A LongLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneBuddy Holly and The Cricketers…Holly At ChristmasTHURSDAY 18TH DECEMBERRAstor Community Theatre DealThe Astor Friends Christmas DinnerFRIDAY 19TH DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealMagic Lantern presents Around The World In90 MinutesHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneBuddy Holly & The CricketersRevelation St Marys AshfordAlbion Christmas BandSATURDAY 20TH DECEMBERAstor Community TheatreDeal,A Tribute To Tina Turner with theVintage Corporation

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John CleeseMarlowe Theatre CanterburyMonday 15th DecemberThe star of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers brings hisunique comedic perspective to Canterbury with talesfrom his new book.This is a masterly performance by a master performer.Contains adult themes and language.

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers:Holly at ChristmasLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneWednesday 17th DecemberBuddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletidefestivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now astraditional as mulled wine and mince pies!Holly’s hits, othercontemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrappedup in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family.The Buddy Holly and The Cricketers show stars some of the finest actor-musicians in thebusiness today, with West End credits including Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and JailhouseRock. It was endorsed as Britain’s most popular Buddy Holly act when the boys guested onBBC One's Saturday night live programme, “The One and Only”, hosted by Graham Norton.Holly At Christmas rarely pauses for breath and is, quite simply, the most compelling concertof its kind. The hits just keep on coming - That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, ItDoesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more.Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with theshow that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”

The Albion Christmas ShowRevelation St Marys AshfordFriday 19th DecemberFounder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and TheAlbion Band, Ashley Hutchings is joined on stage by KellieWhile, Simon Care and Simon Nicol, for an evening oftraditional English Christmas music, dancing andcelebration. Full of Carols, spoken word, humourous readings and dance, this show takes youon a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain.Folk enthusiasts will know Kellie from her work with The Albion Band, and duo tours withher mum Chris While. She received personal praise from Ron Sexsmith for her beautifulversion of his song ‘Riverbed’ on her album Tenacious, which put her on the map as a soloist.Simon Care is currently working with Edward II and has always had a passion for TraditionalEnglish dance and song. Simon also works with Whapweasel, Tickled Pink and the Lark Rise Band.Simon Nicol, founder member of Fairport finishes the line up to make this a truly festive treat. Heis regarded as one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the world… His voice is pretty special too!The Albion Christmas Show really is the perfect way to start your festivities. This year will see acollection of favourites from their back catalogue of Xmas albums mixed with new material. Also2014 sees the release of our new album “The Albion Christmas Band – Live at Kings Place”.

Alice In WonderlandExchange Theatre MaidstoneSunday 21st DecemberJoin us this Christmas for a magical, yet uniqueadaptation of this wonderful play.After Alice’s curiosity makes her follow a ratherflustered white rabbit she finds herself tumbling down a hole, which leads to a strange andwonderful world. Alice discovers characters and challenges that are so out of this world itcould almost be a dream. Shrinking potions, a cat that smiles, a Mad Hatter, the most bizarregame of croquet imaginable, and amongst all of this, the fear of the Queen of Hearts screaming“Off with their Heads”!Will she ever find her way home? Come on this adventure with us and find out!

New Year’s Eve – A Night in VegasAstor Theatre DealNew Years EveJoin us at the Astor as we swing into the New Year with theworld famous 'Rat Pack' featuring the music of FrankSinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. This famous endof year concert, now celebrating its 15th record breaking

year will include all the great hits - My Way, Mr Bojangles, New York New York, Amore, FlyMe To The Moon and with seasonal classics such as Winter Wonderland, Let It Snow and ofcourse White Christmas this is a show you won't want to miss.Accompanied by a sumptuous three course meal from Deal's very own Dining Club, acomplimentary glass of fizz upon arrival and at midnight, party favours, balloons. As it's theRat Pack from Vegas, you are welcome to try your luck at our roulette and blackjack tables!Our fully licensed bar will be open all evening (normal pub prices!) and, after midnight, ourresident DJ will keep us dancing into the early hours. We completely sold out last year so booknow. In fact, why not organise a party of 4 or more and receive a complimentary bottle of fizz.

Orchard Theatre DartfordThe Magic Of ChristmasStag Theatre SevenoaksLike A Rolling StoneSUNDAY 21ST DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealChristmas Antiques & Collectors MarketDe La War Pavilion BexhillLorraine Bowen's Christmas SingingWorkshop Exchange Studio @Hazlitt Theatre MaidstoneAlice In WonderlandTUESDAY 23RD DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre Deal

The Astor Family Christmas ShowLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneSleeping BeautySATURDAY 27TH DECEMBERMarlowe Theatre CanterburySanta In LoveWEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealNew Years Eve A Night In VegasWinter Gardens MargateFamily New Years EveWinter Gardens MargateWinter Wonderland New Years Eve Party

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60 days of live music at Kent’s favourite venueslistings may vary after publication.. please check with venues prior to travel

Kent Gig Guide

The musical gift that keeps on giving… It may be colder outside, but oh boy is it getting hot in some of the South East’s most lovable musical venues over the next few months.. We’ve never had it so good! So good people, wrap up warm and get out and make the most of it..

DEEP PURPLE AND LED ZEPPELIN!!! Together on the same bill for the very first time!!!

Purple Zeppelin are here in Kent this month at the Astor Theatre, Deal on Saturday 22nd November.

This Ultimate rock tribute band will take you back to the magic, the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians. In a “full on” two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band, you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs – basically THE BEST BITS, ALL OF THE TIME!

Many years have passed since the last UK gigs from the classic line-ups of both bands. Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the originals live or not, you can now see the next best thing at the Astor.

As usual, this superb local theatre continues to bring top shows and artists throughout the year… In December is Geno Washington & The Ram Jam band …. Geno, still the no.1 60’s Soul Man, the real deal… enjoying cult status on the Soul, R&B, Blues and Northern Soul scenes, due in main to his unsurpassable reputation as a live performer. A contemporary of The Small Faces and Jimi Hendrix (both of whom were his support acts back in the day) he is as electrifying on stage today as ever, a force of nature and a genuine joy to behold.

The grand-daddy of British Blues, John Mayall, plays at the Orchard Theatre Dartford on 23rd November. The Blues legend who inspired artists like Eric Clapton, Peter Green and the Rolling Stones is still going in his 70’s… his mojo has still gotta be working!

Ashes have their New single release at The Windmill Ashford on the 13th November. This should be a blinding night with support from Salvation Jayne, and Liberation of Man. Singles will be available on the night.

Another launch AB And The Underclass, local Folk/Rock band launch their EP ‘More to Life’ at the Lanterns, Folkestone on the 29th November Special Guests Lucky Jackson + High Tide + John Sendell £8- Entry & ‘Pack’ including new EP.

Deal’s roots icons, Cocos Lovers continue their UK Tour with a local gig at Canterbury’s Gulbenkian Theatre. 29th November. Cocos Lovers have earned a reputation for fantastic live performances with an ever-changing instrumental line-up of mandolin, banjo, acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica, violin, musical saw, flute and a unique blend of drums and percussion. Catch them now.

It’s a Blues thing…BROADSTAIRS BLUES BASH. 2015 dates are Fri 20th Sat 21st and Sun 22nd Feb go to Broadstairs Blues Bash Website For Line-up as at time of going to press we haven’t a clue!.. but suffice to say there’ll be some cracking gigs at a variety of venues around the town as usual

Fri 14th and Sat 15th November Peter White US based British Jazz Guitarist makes a welcome return to Maidstone’s Pizza Express Music Room. This top artist has played along side Grover Washington, Al Stewart during his 40 year career

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KAI THE HIGH PRIESTAs part of his Porn & Politics tour the Kai, High Priest will conducting an Xmas service called “All Offence Intended” at his favourite venue Chambers in his hometown Folkestone on Saturday 6th December

“The hip hop, comedic, rapping and singing preacher; ‘Kai, The High Priest’ travels the planet from the Deep South… of England, spreading the love and touching people deep inside by performing services of pornographic political offensive comedy and songs.

Known for being banned from many venues across the country, running into trouble with audiences from London to New York, The High Priest has also won comedy competitions and was in the top 100 jokes of the Edinburgh Festival 2014.

THE PROOF IS OUT THERE!Appearing on 9th December at the Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs, The Proof is Paul Cox on vocals (described by Paul Jones as having “one of the best voices in the UK”) who has opened for Ray Charles and Eric Clapton and sung with Paul Rogers and Bonnie Tyler; Roger Cotton on keyboards (ex Peter Green Splinter Group and has played with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Carlos Santana, Paul Jones and Eric Bibb); Nigel Hardy on bass (worked with Rober Palmer and Paul Jones); and Mike Summerland on guitars (worked with Georgie Fame, Blodwyn Pig, William Bell and Graham Lyle of Gallagher & Lyle); and Peter Stroud on drums (who has opened for Rod Stewart and Status Quo and worked with Manfred Mann’s Earthband, Robbie McIntosh of The Pretenders and Bjorn Again. Now there’s a line-up!

Elkie Brooks hits the Britannia Theatre in Chatham for one night only, performing her greatest hits. One of the most successful singers the UK has ever produced, since her career began in the early 1960s as a support act to The Beatles, Elkie has won over a legion of fans worldwide. And is officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the most successful UK album act of the past twenty years.

Following their sell-out UK tour earlier this year, Birmingham’s reggae stars UB40 will embark on a second leg UK tour in November 2014 at Margate Winter Gardens on the 15th Nov

Another great Bellowhead concert… catch them at the Winter Gardens Margate on the 25 November- Expect their usual high energy and stamina from the UK’s top Folk Rock band Wild, Joyous, perverse, bold, crazy, full-blooded fearless, funny, epic and mostly Big,….The Mighty 11 piece Bellowhead blend folk, jazz, classical, disco and world music and cabaret to stunning effect!

March sees The Unthanks at Revealtion St Marys Ashford There are no easy one-liners to capture who or what The Unthanks are…..You might find them singing in a Tyneside folk club one night, and playing to 2000 Londoners the next, having performed to a primary school in the afternoon.

This is what actor Martin Freeman thinks.. “All I can say about the Unthanks is that they make my heart beat faster, or smile a lot, or cry. They mean it. And not in some dreary ‘authentic’ way that feels like a penance for the listener, but just natural. They sing and play what the hell they like, and if you’ve heard nicer harmonies this year, I may call you a liar. I’m glad to be around at the same time as them.”

Praise indeed Dr Watson

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THE LIGHTHOUSEMUSIC & ARTS PUB

50 THE STRAND, WALMER, DEAL, KENT CT14 7DX

The Lighthouse is a new music and arts pub situated on the East coast of Kent seafront. We strive to bring you an eclectic mix of music and creative events, hosting amazing artists from around the country and beyond. The Lighthouse is proud to support and serve refreshments from local

breweries. A fine selection of ales and cider cultivated from local ingredients and by passionate craftspeople.

Below is a small selection of the many upcoming events ...

www.thelighthousedeal .co .ukFor more event details, mailing list, tickets and more, please visit:

Sat. 15thNovember

Sat. 29thNovember

Thurs. 4thDecember

Fri. 5thDecember

Sat. 13thDecember

Sat. 31stJanuary

Fri. 27thFebruary

THE JOHN LANGAN BAND

THE SWINGING DICE

DUNCAN EAGLES QUARTET

KANGAROO MOON

CAJUN DAWGS

WE GHOSTS

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£10 IN ADVANCE

THE SIRKIS/BIALAS QUARTET

£8 IN ADVANCE

Now serving ... pies, mash, peas and gravy.

Cajun, Zydeco, Swamp Pop, Rockin’ Blues & Rockabilly authentically played on screaming accordion, twanging guitars, thumping bass and crazy drums.

Contemporary jazz sounds deftly mixed with melodic and rhythmic ideas from the Middle East and India as well as from European classical and folk traditions.Featuring drummer/percussionist extraordinaire, Asaf Sirkis.

High energy, unhinged, and musically extravagant taking traditional acoustic idioms and delivering with punk abandonment and virtuosic flare.

Often described as “Anglo-Swedish Acoustica”. They blend elements of pop, jazz, blues and folk in a refreshing and original way.

Electrifying contemporary jazz from Duncan and his London based quartet.

Kangaroo Moon weave many strands from world, rock, folk and dance, with acoustic and electronic influences into a funky, psychedelic, heart-lifting wall of sound.

Rock ’n ’Roll, Swing, Boogie-Woogie, Rhythm & Blues from these cool French cats.Impossible not to dance to!

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COCOS LOVERS & ARLET WITH HOT FEETSaturday 29th November sees a special event featuring a collaboration between two Kent based bands, Cocos Lovers and Arlet, performing at the Gulbenkian Theatre at the University Of Kent, Canterbury.Cocos Lovers are a distinctive musical force, seamlessly channelling influences from Africa, the US Deep South and several other real and imagined corners of the globe. Their music swells with powerful choir-like harmonies and glorious widescreen melodies, and they’ve earned a reputation for fantastic live performances with an ever-changing instrumental line-up of mandolin, banjo, acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica, violin, musical saw, flute and a unique blend of drums and percussion. For part of the show, they will perform alongside Arlet. Propelled by the restless creativity of accordionist and composer Aidan Shepherd, Arlet’s sound brings together the primary colours of the orchestra – strings, woodwind and brass – and adds an indefinable iridescent shimmer.Also joining the line-up will be Stroud based band Hot Feet. They have recently completed a UK tour with Cocos Lovers. The band draw together a range of musical influences including delta blues, sixties folk and world rhythms. Clamorous in places, delicate in others.Ticket price is very acceptable £8 (students £6) and you can buy them via www.thegulbenkian.co.ukwww.cocoslovers.comwww.arlet.co.ukwww.hotfeetmusic.com

Sunday Sessions from 5pm

NOVEMBER SUN 9TH INDIGO STONESUN 16TH BLOODSTONE BLUESUN 23RD BACK 2 BACKSUN 30TH THE CROSSFIRE

DECEMBER SUN 7TH OLD TOWN SOULSSUN 14TH HEROESSUN 21ST LIVE N KICKIN

LIVE MUSIC

QUIZ NIGHTFirst Wednesday

of the month

Why not enjoy one of our traditional Sunday Roasts….. Then stay and listen to the band…..Our Restaurant serves the best fresh, local dishes…. From bar meals to a la carte

CHRISTMAS PARTY BOOKINGSFRI - SAT - SUN £29.95

£5 Discount for mid-week bookings

A fresh and exciting new band with their own unique blend of Country, Rock and Blues.

Hailing from Mid Kent and fronted by vocalist, Rosie Horne, who is a familiar face on the Country Music circuit and a renowned singer/songwriter in her own right, the band line up also includes guitarist Dave John Ross, bassist Peter Bolton and Lewis Clark on drums. Although predominantly Country, Rock and Blues, this power-house 4-piece outfit delight in taking hits from varying genres of the last several decades and firmly placing their own unique stamp on them. Influences come from the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Tina Turner, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Wynonna Judd and The Allman Brothers, to name but a few. The power-trio of instruments behind Rosie’s powerful voice gives this band a raw and hard-hitting edge, making up for even the most overly-produced of tracks that BLOODSTONE BLUE execute in their own stripped-down guitar, bass and drums format. As well as the laid-back Country and Blues that is featured in their set list, some of the more surprising covers presented by this band are songs such as the 80s classic anthems, Died in Your Arms Tonight (Cutting Crew), I Want To Know What Love Is’ (Foreigner) and ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’ (Def Leppard). This band is certainly prepared to go off the beaten track and with Rosie’s renowned voice, sass and showmanship, backed up by a power-house trio of a band, BLOODSTONE BLUE aims to please, so be sure to check them out at a venue near you soon.

GIG DATES:Saturday 8th Nov - The White Horse, Maidstone ME16 8QL (9pm)Sunday 16th Nov - The Tickled Trout, Wye Nr. Ashford TN25 5EB (5pm)Friday 21st Nov - The Walnut Tree, Maidstone ME16 8SR (9pm)Saturday 29th Nov - The William Harvey Pub, Ashford TN24 0JG (9pm)New Years Eve Party - The Bull, Bethersden, Nr Ashford TN26 3LB (9pm)Saturday 28th Feb - The Bull, Bethersden, Nr Ashford TN26 3LB (9pm)

*more dates being added all the time, please see website and facebook page for updates

www.bloodstoneblue.comwww.facebook.com/bloodstoneblue

Band contact: 07906 004568

Rosie’s official website at www.rosiehorne.com and Dave’s at www.davejohnross.com

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The Bad Pandas: far from endangered2014 has been quite a year for Kent based 5 piece Bad Pandas. “If you consider that we had our first practice together in September 2013… then the amount of noise about the band has been amazing” Lead singer Benji North looks like your archetypal rock front man; long hair, tattooed and rakish, he could easily be from a classic rock outfit from yesteryear!

But the truth be known, rock is only one aspect of the Bad Pandas repertoire. Something that Benji is keen to point out, “The songs that we perform are so eclectic that it always keeps the audience guessing as to what they will hear next. it could be punk, grunge, disco or pop”. It’s this diversity which, along with their high energy pro performances and razor sharp sound that has catapulted

the Pandas into the forefront of the Kent cover scene.

“The big difference was when we brought keyboards into the band” Benji reflects on the time before pandas. “Chris

(Burgess -drums) had started playing with Graham (Webb-guitar), Jon (Simpson -Bass) and me after our last band broke up, but we couldn’t get anything going and we were close to jacking it in… It was then we decided on a change of direction, away from classic rock and open our music up to a wider audience” So the guys advertised for a keyboard player. Enter Nick Bennett. “ We got together for a jam, and it just clicked. We pretty much nailed the songs in one or two takes and we haven’t looked back”

The band are now in high demand. Three pubs have asked them for residencies, they have been asked to play Halloween gigs by 6 different pubs, and their schedule is full ‘til the end of this year. “We’re inundated with gigs next year too, and we’re learning a lot of new material so we can keep the set fresh and varied” The Bad Pandas are making sure they play in as many pubs as possible next year, and all over the region. You can find them on Facebook or go to www.thebadpandas.com to check out their music and their gig calendar. From being close to extinction, it looks like, if Pandas want to flourish…. they have to be Bad.

Instagram: @thebadpandas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBadPandasEmail: band@thebadpandas.com

GIGS:Friday 12th Dec - The Sun, FavershamSaturday 13th Dec - Rafters, MaidstoneSaturday 20th Dec - The Old City Bar, Canterbury

“If you consider that we had our first practice together in September 2013… then the amount of noise about the band has been amazing”

43// Gig Guide //WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBERBroadstairs Firework DisplayThe MomentsDuke Of Cumberland WhitstableKirk Fletcher Tour with Katie BradleyMasterbrewer FolkestoneAcoustic Open Mic Night with Lucky JacksonRacing Greyhound RamsgateInterseptors

THURSDAY 6TH NOVEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealO’Hooley & TidowEarls Earl St MaidstoneJodies Flat + Flawless CarbonButt Of Sherry HytheJack Pounds Open StageChambers FolkestoneKate Wintie Acoustic & Alex Parker Indie/FolkEagle Tavern High St RochesterLive Band TBCNew Inn WhitstableAb and The UnderclassPriory Hotel DoverCarousel Vertigo UK TourLady Luck CanterburyPussycat & The Johnsons + Gasoline Thrill + Fish Hook + Braats (female fronted punk bands)

FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBERAlexandra ChathamTom Johnson & Martin MorrisBar 10 MaidstoneFate The JugglerBritannia Fort Hill MargateThe MomentsBugsys MargateBread & ButterCanterbury Christchurch Anselm StudioRichard Rozzes Chambers Coffee Shop FolkestoneLucky Jackson support Brian HoyleChambers FolkestoneEmma Dolly DooWapCorrigans LeysdownFabulous GrandadsDivers Arms Herne BayN E FingoesEarls Earl St MaidstoneRockstoxElephant & Castle RamsgateMuffers KaraokeGees Bar at the Royal Norfolk SandgateDJ Cedric CarrGeorge Hotel AshfordHeroesGravesend Rugby ClubKit Curtis & The B3’sHarp Restrung FolkestoneNew Old World bandHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneI FloydHole In The Roof DealCaution HorsesHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateHouseworks DJ Merlin BHop Pocket Bossingham nr CanterburyRobert BrownHorse & Groom RamsgateDuke & DuchessHuffers Arms DartfordWinter Dance TourHuntsman Pattens Lane RochesterTop GunsLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneThe Illegal Eagles

Lower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneStrumbumsManor Farm Barn SouthfleetOCDonyx Nightclub FolkestoneDestination every Friday DJs Jim & Bevan 10pm - 3amPhoenix CanterburyWillis & WhitePizza Express MaidstoneThe Proof feat Paul CoxPriory Hotel Doverlive band tbcLady Luck CanterburySunset Promotions presents: Pariso + Razoreater + Ithaca + JohnXMclaneProvidence Inne SandgateEvery Fri Sheils KaraokeRed Lion King St RamsgateThe ShammedRed Lion St PetersBlue On BlackSheldons MargateRed LabelSun Inn FavershamBad PenniesTartar Frigate BroadstairsChicory TipTree Daws GravesendRelics Pink Floyd tributeTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourBrad Pittance & The PiratesWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordCaution HorsesWinter Gardens Margate10 CCWrotham Arms BroadstairsScarlett Rae & The Cherry Reds

SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBERAlbion AshfordFat Badger (rock covers)Alexandra ChathamJust FloydAstor Community Theatre DealA Solitary Man Bob Drury Sings Neil DiamondBar 24 Rendezvous St Folkestoneevery Friday & Saturday from 7pm resident DJ Joe Darby playing the best of todays musicBoars Head DoverCaution HorsesBradstow Mill BroadstairsHeroesBritannia Fort Hill MargatePerfect 5thBritannia MargatePerfect FifthBull Inn DoverThe Bad Penny BandChambers FolkestoneThe many faces Of Lucky JacksonCheriton OddfellowsAdjacent 2Christies, BirchingtonBread & ButterChurchills The Brook ChathamThe SkatonicsDiamond DoverKevin IversonDivers Arms Herne BayKaraoke Disco (8.30)Dukes Head DartfordOCDEagle Tavern DoverRed Label Gig with Elliot ShoreEarls Earl St MaidstoneSpoilageElephant & Castle RamsgateMuffers KaraokeFirst & Last MaidstoneAtlantic CurrantsFlowerpot MaidstoneRobert Brown

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The sound of classic Americana, from the heart of Kent

One of the most enduring and interesting genres in the USA is still somewhat of a mystery to the majority of music listeners here in the UK, yet without realising it, we all probably know and enjoy some of the better known exponents, from Bob Dylan through Jackson Browne to Wilco and Ryan Adams. That genre is Americana, or alt-country as it is sometimes known - and right here in Kent there’s a band called Mashville that is trail blazing it’s way through the local music scene across the South East with some of the finest live music around.

Mashville was formed in late 2012, after an initial couple of experimental rehearsal sessions where no-one really knew each other. With a gradually dawning realisation that as musicians the original four musicians shared a love of American roots music and brought an unusual combination of influences and styles that just worked together so much, a band with a distinctive sound was born. The band name was taken from an Alabama 3 track - another great British band best known for the theme to The Sopranos.

The band is made up of Graham Loft on vocals and rhythm guitar, Berin Riley on lead guitar, Hedgy Murrin on drums and ‘Pic’ Hayes has recently stepped in on bass duties for original bassist Steve Vass who has stepped down due to other commitments. The band’s music is a unique crossover of roots, blues, country and rock - plenty of twang (but not really country!), plenty of power (but not all rock!), plenty of subtle dynamics and above all, as fans who have seen the band will testify - great instinctive musicianship with real imagination and originality. The band has attracted radio play in the UK and across the Channel in the Netherlands where they and the album were featured and CD’s given out as prizes in a radio competition.

The band has been gigging extensively in 2014 and will be rehearsing in December for their follow up album which is scheduled to be recorded in January 2015.

Gig dates, music and more info on the band can be found at www.mashvilleband.com

UPCOMING GIGSSat 1st November: The Ocean Inn, DymchurchSunday 2nd November: The Market Inn, FavershamFri 28th November: The Neville Bull, Birling, West Malling

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// Gig Guide //Fountain SittingbourneNew Old World bandGeorge Hotel AshfordAftershockGlobe Inn HytheTres HombresHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneLet It Be an evening with the Counterfeit BeatlesHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateWhere’s My ThingHorse & Groom RamsgateBobs Ur UncleHuffers Arms DartfordSi’s Smokin AcesHuntsman & Horn Herne BaySmilerHythe Albion ClubFabulous GrandadsHythe Albion ClubFabulous GrandadsKing Edward VII Margatelive band tbcLower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneRelics Pink Floyd TributeMacies RamsgateVinyl DescentMagnet DealCurb PilotsMiddle Eight GravesendStrangersMiddle Eight GravesendRon Trueman BorderOffice Bar FolkestoneRetrospective Saturdays onyx Nightclub FolkestoneWe Love Saturdays Regular Celebrity Appearances 10 -3amPark Inn Hotel FolkestoneBack 2 BackPilot Upper Stone St MaidstoneSlug PixiesPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneHenrys Rock BandPizza Express MaidstoneYolanda BrownPlough Broomfield Herne BayBen Russell SoloPrince Of Wales HytheElevation Duo 50s to NowPriory Hotel DoverUser Friendly (classic rock covers)Providence Inne SandgateEvery Sat Terry 10 records DiscoRailway tavern Longfield DartfordShades Of GreyRed Arrow Club RamsgateJohnny Flame and the DragonsRed Lion King St RamsgateCozy Dunts feat Russ CrimewaveShip FolkestoneJason LeighTheatre Royal MargateEmily Brown & The ThingThree Cups DoverHong Kong Strippers Club Rock GigUnicorn MardenBad PenniesViewpoint Club GravesendRumblefishWhite Horse London Rd MaidstoneBloodstone Blue feat Rosie HorneWhitstable Legion Social ClubThe Fabulous 6T’sWindmill Inn Hythe Rd AshfordGeoff Everett Band ( blues originals and covers)

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBERChurchill Tavern RamsgateSarah Lucy Dole & StarlaneCullins Yard DoverSoulu

Dog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneThe ChoosEagle High Street RochesterJazz with Roger Beaujolais QuartetEagle Tavern DoverHelp For Heroes Family Fundraiser All dayEarls Earl St MaidstoneAs Is NowHorse & Groom RamsgateBrew Ha HaHuntsman Pattens Lane RochesterSunday Night Lounge with Adam Buddy Holly & Elvis TributeMarina Bar RochesterIronmongeryNew Inn DealUser FriendlyOld House At Home MaidstoneStarks Family BandOld Neptune WhitstableSkatacusPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneLone EdPrince Albert BroadstairsBlue On BlackPriory Hotel Dover Ratzkins every SundayRed Lion St Peters BroadstairsGumboots 4pmTartar Frigate BroadstairsFred Barker & GuestsThree Mariners HytheBruiseTickled Trout WyeIndigo StoneTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourPolice Squad last ever gigWrotham Arms BroadstairsWarwick 4pm followed by Woodshed Session 8.30pm

MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBERBlack Griffin CanterburyMatt BrooksHorse & Groom RamsgateFolk NightWhite Horse DoverQuiz

TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBERLady Luck CanterburyDrones + Drop this + Eight Days From Sunday + more TBC (Punk)Churchill Tavern RamsgateJam NightGood Intent RochesterAtlantic CurrantsGood Intent RochesterAtlantic CurrantsOrchard Theatre DartfordJoan Armatrading support Paul DuntonOrchard Theatre DartfordJoan ArmatradingRed Lion St Peters BroadstairsCurryoke every TuesdayWrotham Arms BroadstairsBlues & Roots with Reverand Ferriday & Owen Bray

WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBERAlexandra ChathamKaraoke with GlenskiFaversham Folk Club Chimney Boy FavershamDick MilesOrchard Theatre DartfordMarty Wildes Rock n Roll PartyProvidence Inne SandgateEvery Weds Quiz & Karaoke

46 // Gig Guide //THURSDAY 13TH NOVEMBERBar 24 Rendezvous St Folkestonex factor Thursdays 8 weeksChambers FolkestoneRed Dirt Skiners American Roots & BluesDruids Arms MaidstoneMofosEagle High Street RochesterBeer PressureEarls Earl St Maidstonei BandHuntsman Pattens Lane RochesterCelebrity Charity Night with Ron Chopper HarrisLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneSensational 60’s Experience 50th Anniversary TourLighthouse Walmer DealSmugglers Session (8:30pm / free entry)Priory Hotel Dover Colin Hinds Open Mic every ThursdayRailway Tavern Longfield DartfordTalismanThree Cups DoverPub QuizWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordAshes ( Hard Rock originals

FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBERAlexandra ChathamLeo KellyAssembly Halls Tunbridge WellsNo Jacket Required (11piece Phil Collins Tribute)Bar 10 MaidstoneJumbo GumboBar 24 Rendezvous St Folkestoneevery Friday & Saturday from 7pm resident DJ Joe Darby playing the best of todays musicBritannia Fort Hill Margate 2 Band Special Lose Control & Final ThirdCarousel Lounge HytheChicory TipChambers FolkestoneOpen Mic with Tony KingChurchills The Brook ChathamChildren In Need Fundraising PartyDivers Arms Herne BayThe A TeesDog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneCharity Race NightEarls MaidstoneReyesFive Bells EastryBad Penny bandFlowerpot MaidstoneThe NavigatorsGees Bar at the Royal Norfolk SandgateBack 2 Back full bandGeorge Hotel AshfordAKAHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateKellys HerosHorse & Groom RamsgateCanary WolfHuntsman Pattens Lane RochesterStarks Family BandKingston Barn nr Bridge CanterburyMartyn JosephLighthouse Walmer DealElectric Blues Revolution (8:30pm / free entry)Lower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneTwang Rumble Bang

New Inn SittingbourneSkadekatonyx Nightclub FolkestoneDestination every Friday DJs Jim & Bevan 10pm - 3amOrchard Theatre DartfordAn Evening with JK as RobbiePenny Theatre CanterburyFlew Fighters + Smoking Graces _ All The AbovePhoenix CanterburyBen Russell SoloPizza Express MaidstonePeter WhiteProvidence Inne SandgateEvery Fri Sheils KaraokeRed Lion King St RamsgateJim NobleRoyal Norfolk Hotel SandgateBack 2 BackTartar Frigate BroadstairsWhite PepperThree Cups DoverCharity Night with Johnny BTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourSicknote Blues BandVigo Inn WrothamBeer PressureWalnut Tree Tonbridge Rd MaidstoneBig Al’s Boogie BandWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordThe Crossfire (rock/pop/blues covers)Wrotham Arms BroadstairsKatie Bradley & Dave Ferra

SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBERAlbion AshfordHeroesAstor Community Theatre DealAcoustic StrawbsBoars Head DoverBlack IceBowling Green Tavern DealAb and The UnderclassBradstow Mill BroadstairsAs Is Now Britannia Fort Hill MargateFunky McJunkBritannia Theatre ChathamAlexander O’NealBull Inn DoverBoneyard RockChambers FolkestoneMaiuko Ticketed eventCheriton OddfellowsRick Stills Cherry Tree Barming MaidstoneBad PenniesChurchills The Brook ChathamThe PulsatorsCobdown Club AylesfordFabulous GrandadsComet HastingsThe Fabulous 6T’sDivers Arms Herne BayThe BodegasDuke Of Cumberland WhitstableIan Siegal & Jimbo MathusEarls Earl St MaidstoneZeus Flowerpot MaidstoneMake Some NoiseFreemasons Arms SnodlandJumbo GumboGlobe Inn HytheKushty Rye Acoustic TrioHarp Restrung FolkestoneHorns HighHolly Tree Cliftonville MargatetbcHorse & Groom RamsgateLezs DiscoHuntsman & Horn Herne BayHappy Daze

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NOVEMBER Fri 7th Caution HorsesSat 8th Geoff Everett band (Blues/Rock covers)Thurs 13th Ashes (Hard Rock originalsFri 14th The Crossfire (rock/ pop/blues covers)Sat 15th Captain Mildred (rock theatre)Thurs 20th Double Six (acoustic duo)Fri 21st Ragged edge (blues/ rock covers)Sat 22nd Cold Steel (classic 70s rock)Fri 28th Bad PandasSat 29th Bad Pennies

DECEMBER

Thurs 4th Bad Side Of 25Fri 5th User FriendlySat 6th ThrowbacksThurs 11th MustangFri 12th Leigh Highwoods Glam Rock BandSat 13th AftershockFri 19th Electric TortoiseSat 20th Fat BadgerSat 27th Rhythm Doctors

JANUARYFri 2nd PolytonesSat 3rd TalismanFri 9th Strangely DrawnSat 10th Spitroast

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King Edward VII MargateThumpskrewLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneMarty Wildes Rock n Roll PartyLighthouse Capel le Ferne FolkestoneElectric Beatles freeLighthouse Walmer Deal Sirkis/Bialis Quartet (8:30pm / £10 in advance)Lower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneThe KixNailbox FolkestoneApacheOffice Bar FolkestoneRetrospective Saturdays Old Wine Vaults FavershamRumblefishonyx Nightclub FolkestoneWe Love Saturdays Regular Celebrity Appearances 10 -3amOrchard Theatre DartfordLet’s Hang OnPark Inn Hotel FolkestoneCopaceticParty Bar FolkestoneHey RudiPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneRAWPoppies CamdenBeer PressurePrince Of Wales HythePhoenix KaraokePrinces Park DartfordTake That ExperiencePriory Hotel DoverJuicy Lucy

Red Lion King St RamsgateBlack RoseRevelation St Marys AshfordSteve Tiltson Trio + Special GuestsThree Hills Club FolkestoneThe A TeesWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordCaptain Mildred (rock theatre)Winter Gardens MargateUB40

SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBERBell IvychurchJason LeighChurchill Tavern RamsgateVertigoCullins Yard DoverAndy Wall Trio GrandeDog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneAll Day FallingDuke Of Cumberland WhitstableBill Clift BandEagle High Street RochesterJazz with Clark Tracey QuintetEarls Earl St MaidstoneHead GamesHorse & Groom RamsgatePaul MayLighthouse Walmer DealJazzed Up! (4pm / free entry)Neptunes Hall BroadstairsCanary WolfOld House At Home MaidstoneThe ThrowbacksOrchard Theatre DartfordThe ManfredsParty Bar FolkestoneHeroes charity event

48 // Gig Guide //Pilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneUndecidedPrince Albert BroadstairsSwing NoirRed Lion St Peters BroadstairsSally Ironmonger 4pmRevelation St Marys AshfordManu Delago & Aurora Orchstra HouseTartar Frigate BroadstairsTemple Jazz bandTickled Trout WyeBloodstone Blue feat Rosie HorneTower Theatre FolkestoneKent Youth Jazz OrchestraTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourEK1Wrotham Arms BroadstairsMissouri Guts 4pm

MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBERBlack Griffin CanterburyLucky Jackson support CJRevelation St Marys AshfordBoy & Bear + Dancing Years + The Intermission Project

TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBERIntolerant Wife BroadstairsNew Old World bandRed Lion St Peters BroadstairsCurryoke every Tuesday

WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBERBell & Crown CanterburyBen Russell SoloCoach & Horses LymingeThe A TeesDuke Of Cumberland WhitstableJoe Driscoll & Sekou KouyateHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneOver The Rainbow The Eva Cassidy StoryOrchard Theatre DartfordShow Of Hands With Miranda SykesProvidence Inne SandgateEvery Weds Quiz & Karaoke

THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBERButt Of Sherry HytheSongs Of The Caribbean Theme NightChambers FolkestoneFran McGillivary Band blues folk RnBDruids Arms MaidstoneAll day FallingDuke Of Cumberland WhitstableDub Pistols + Jamie JosephEagle High Street RochesterThe ModwaysEarls Earl St MaidstoneMake Some NoiseFree Range CanterburyFrancis Knight JazzOrchard Theatre DartfordGo WestPizza Express MaidstoneThe FB Pocket OrchestraRevelation St Marys AshfordMartha Wainwright & Adee BrownleeTheatre Royal MargateThe TrenchWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordDouble Six ( acoustic duo)

FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBERHuntsman Pattens Lane RochesterAndy Smythe BandLady Luck CanterburyGozilla+ Seething Akira (Dance/Metal crossover)

Alexandra ChathamAutumn KidsBeacon Court GillinhamRiver Becomes Ocean + Vivid Nation + Men Amongst Kings + In Crowded SkiesBritannia Fort Hill MargateBoneyardBritannia Theatre ChathamBad MannersBuff OrpingtonVoyd The BandChambers FolkestoneDJ SteveoDivers Arms Herne BayShake It club night 8pmDuke Of Cumberland WhitstableSticky FingersEagle Tavern DoverPhantom PowerEarls Earl St MaidstoneKit Curtis & The B3’sFountain SittingbourneMoroccan MoleHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneThe Abba Reunion Tribute ShowHole In The Roof DealParagraph 1Holly Tree Cliftonville MargateLofty HarrisHorse & Groom RamsgateTerryKnot WestgateJuicy LucyLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneImelda MayLighthouse Walmer DealThe Bob Dylan Experience (8:30pm / free entry)Lower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstonePaul CookeNevill Bull Birling West MallingRumblefishO’Neils BromleyReyesOrchard Theatre DartfordThe StylisticsPhoenix CanterburyAvoiding IvyPizza Express MaidstoneKiki Dee & Carmello LuggeriRed Lion King St RamsgateKellys HerosRoyal Function Rooms RochesterRosco Levee & the Southern Slide recording their new AlbumShorne Village HallTake That ExperienceTartar Frigate BroadstairsLodestoneTheatre Royal MargateBay City Rollers Starring les McKeownTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourRelics Pink Floyd tributeWallflower Herne BayArceliaWalnut Tree Tonbridge Rd MaidstoneBloodstone Blue feat Rosie HorneWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordRagged edge (blues/rock covers)Wrotham Arms BroadstairsLittle Devils

SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER6 in 1 Club TonbridgeSkatonicsAstor Theatre DealPurple Zeppelin ultimate rock tribute showBar 24 Rendezvous St Folkestoneevery Friday & Saturday from 7pm resident DJ Joe Darby playing the best of todays music

66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ01227 367717 • diversarms@yahoo.co.uk

Good Homecooked FoodServed Every Day

Traditional Real AlesPool & Darts

Live Music Every Weekend& Quiz Night once a month

Fri 7th Nov N E FINGOESSat 8th Nov KARAOKE 8.30pm

Fri 14th Nov THE A TEESSat 15th Nov THE BODEGASFri 21st Nov SHAKE CLUB NIGHT 8pm

Sat 22nd Nov NYLON TIGERSSun 23rd Nov QUIZ NIGHT 8pm

Fri 28th Nov NAGASAKI 3Sat 29th Nov ZEUS

Fri 5th Dec CELLAR 39Sat 6th Dec KIT CURTIS & THE B3’S

Fri 12th Dec LOVE CATSSat 13th Dec SOUL BY THE SEA 7.30pm

Fri 19th Dec WHERE’S MY THINGSat 20th Dec THE MOMENTS

Wed 24th Dec XMAS EVE WITH WILSON FORDSat 27th Dec EK1

Wed 31st Dec NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTYTicket Only

Always a Warm WelcomeCourtyard Garden • Dogs Welcome

66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ01227 367717 • diversarms@yahoo.co.uk

Good Homecooked FoodServed Every Day

Traditional Real AlesPool & Darts

Live Music Every Weekend& Quiz Night once a month

Fri 7th Nov N E FINGOESSat 8th Nov KARAOKE 8.30pm

Fri 14th Nov THE A TEESSat 15th Nov THE BODEGASFri 21st Nov SHAKE CLUB NIGHT 8pm

Sat 22nd Nov NYLON TIGERSSun 23rd Nov QUIZ NIGHT 8pm

Fri 28th Nov NAGASAKI 3Sat 29th Nov ZEUS

Fri 5th Dec CELLAR 39Sat 6th Dec KIT CURTIS & THE B3’S

Fri 12th Dec LOVE CATSSat 13th Dec SOUL BY THE SEA 7.30pm

Fri 19th Dec WHERE’S MY THINGSat 20th Dec THE MOMENTS

Wed 24th Dec XMAS EVE WITH WILSON FORDSat 27th Dec EK1

Wed 31st Dec NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTYTicket Only

Always a Warm WelcomeCourtyard Garden • Dogs Welcome

50 // Gig Guide //Bell IvychurchRhythm DoctorsBoars Head DoverFrank Statesboro BandBoars Head DoverFrank Statesboro BluesBracket MargateDripback, Wretched Soul, Los Alcatraz, Get In The VanBradstow Mill BroadstairsSurf Dude GrandadBritannia Fort Hill MargateWot The HoopleBritannia Theatre ChathamSecret Affair plus support from the LambrettasBull Inn DoverKellys Heros (classic rock covers)Chambers FolkestoneDJ Chequers SevenoksAll Day FallingCheriton OddfellowsDuke & DuchessCock Horse The Street DetlingJumbo GumboDiamond DoverCudaDivers Arms Herne BayNylon TigersDruids Arms Earl St MaidstoneThe KixEarls Earl St MaidstoneRelics Pink Floyd TributeGeorge Hotel AshfordCentaur PartingGlobe Inn HytheRumblefishGolden Arrow Sandgate FolkestoneFunk Shop

Grey Lady Music Lounge Tunbridge WellsThe ChoosHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateThe MomentsHorse & Groom RamsgateGooseJolly Millers South DarenthOCDKing Edward VII MargateHowlin WolvesLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneNo Jacket Required (11piece Phil Collins Tribute)Leas Cliff Hall FolkestoneOrfila supporting No Jacket requiredLighthouse Walmer DealMe & My Friends (8:30pm / free entry)Lower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneTalismanMagnet DealDodgem (tapestry)Mid Kent College ChathamNew Old World bandOffice Bar FolkestoneRetrospective Saturdays Old Ash Tree ChathamGet Carteronyx Nightclub FolkestoneWe Love Saturdays Regular Celebrity Appearances 10 -3amPark Inn Hotel FolkestoneD.N.APilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneZeusPizza Express MaidstoneJesse Banisters Play Out

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A Warm Welcome Every Time

Sat 8 Nov Tres HombresSat 15 Nov Kushty RyeSat 22 Nov RumbleeishSat 29 Nov Zero ToleranceSat 6 Dec Old Town SoulsSat 13 Dec Paragraph 1Sat 27 Dec Thomas AshbyXmas Eve The TrebblemakersNYE Zero Tolerance

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Prince Of Wales HytheAmy & Bob Acoustic DuoPriory Hotel DoverAftershock (rock pop covers)Providence Inne SandgateEvery Sat Terry 10 records DiscoRed Lion King St RamsgateMental BlockSaddler Minster nr BirchingtonBread & ButterStar AshfordCopaceticStar AshfordCopaceticSwan Teynham FavershamParagraph 1Unicorn MardenBitten By MonkeysWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordCold Steel (classic 70s rock)Woodman DartfordThe Nu Waves

SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBERTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourStoned Rolling Stones TributeAlexandra ChathamBad PenniesBeacon Court GillinhamSlug PixiesBlack Robin Kingston nr BridgeAndy CuttingChurchill Tavern RamsgateSonic BlueCullins Yard DoverJanineDivers Arms Herne BayClub Night 8pmDog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneSkadekatDog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneSkadekatEagle High Street RochesterJazz with Artie Zaitz QuartetEarls Earl St MaidstoneTopazGecko Bar St LeonardsThe Black SheepHorse & Groom RamsgateLezs DiscoLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneThe Big Chris Barber bandLighthouse Walmer DealCeltic Capers (4pm / free entry)

Old House At Home MaidstoneSalvation JayneOrchard Theatre DartfordJohn MayallPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneDee & CallumPipemakers Arms RyeRhythm DoctorsRed Lion St Peters BroadstairsSarah Lucy Dole 4pmTartar Frigate BroadstairsDave Ferra BandThe Forum Tunbridge WellsOrfilaTickled Trout WyeBack 2 BackWrotham Arms BroadstairsBen Mills 4pm

MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBERBlack Griffin CanterburySpade & ArcherHastings Arms HastingsThe Black SheepLeas Cliff Hall FolkestonePaloma Faith

TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBERChurchill Tavern RamsgateJam NightPearsons Arms WhitstableSteve Boltz BoltonRed Lion St Peters BroadstairsCurryoke every TuesdayWinter Gardens MargateBellowhead

WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBERMan Of Kent RochesterBruiseProvidence Inne SandgateEvery Weds Quiz & KaraokeWrotham Arms BroadstairsWired Jam Session

THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBERChambers FolkestoneLive Band as usual Eagle High Street RochesterRed RoosterHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneThe Elvis Years 1954 1977

52 // Gig Guide //Lighthouse Walmer DealPepe Belmonte, Pete Greenwood (8:30pm / free entry)Man Of Kent RochesterTener DuendeThree Cups DoverPub QuizWharf TonbridgeFabulous GrandadsLady Luck Canterbury Thee Waltons+ Surfin Wombats + Boston Rats (Hillbilly rock n roll)

FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBERHuntsman Pattens Lane RochesterFunky McJunkAlexandra ChathamZeusArcher DoverHeroesBar 10 MaidstoneMel HarrisBar 24 Rendezvous St Folkestoneevery Friday & Saturday from 7pm resident DJ Joe Darby playing the best of todays musicBritannia Fort Hill MargateLeft Of The DialChambers FolkestoneSuperfrescoChestfield Barn WhitstableSteve Boltz BoltonDancing Dog Saloon SittingbourneRockabilly Friday with The KeytonesDivers Arms Herne BayNagasaki 3Druids Arms MaidstoneReyesDrum Inn Stanford nr HytheHey RudiDublin Man O War DoverRed LabelDuke Of Cumberland WhitstableBruiseEarls Earl St MaidstoneBitten By MonkeysFirst & Last HerneGizmoForum Tunbridge WellsTaylor-Made Dreams Xmas Single Launch Part

Gees Bar at the Royal Norfolk SandgateLive n KickinGreat Tree RamsgateStrangersHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateClub Classics DjsHorse & Groom RamsgateHard Road BluesLower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneBoneyard JunctionMayfly HawkingeThe FixNeville Bull Birling West MallingMashvilleonyx Nightclub FolkestoneDestination every Friday DJs Jim & Bevan 10pm - 3amPelham Arms GravesendRumblefishPhoenix CanterburyStandard FivePizza Express MaidstoneCrowd CompanyProvidence Inne SandgateEvery Fri Sheils KaraokeRed Cow FolkestoneElectric Dreams Strictly 80sRed Lion King St RamsgateNE FingoesRoyal Norfolk Hotel SandgateLive n KickinShip ErithOCDTartar Frigate BroadstairsTrainset DuoTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourBack 2 BackUpper Harbledown Village HallChilli JamWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordBad PandasWoolpack TenterdenOn EdgeWrotham Arms BroadstairsBlues Bandits feat Simon FosterYpres Castle RyeGeoff Everett BandZagatos Bar Spa Hotel Tunbridge WellsViolet Jive

SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBERAlbion AshfordCentaur Parting

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Red Dirt SkinnersThurs 13th Nov

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Sat 15th Nov

Blues, Folk, R&BFran McGillivary Band

Thurs 20th Nov

High Priest Motta Xmas

Sat 6th Dec

Super-FrescoFri 28th Nov

FAMOUS CHAMBERS BOXING NIGHT QUIZFRI 26 DEC

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Alexandra ChathamMiss Led ZeppelinBay Tree Inn East SussexJuicy LucyBoars Head DoverMrs Browns BhoysBoars Head DoverMrs Browns Bhoyz 6 piece Folk/Rock bandBradstow Mill BroadstairsThe LocalsBritannia Fort Hill MargateHappy DazeBull Inn DoverThe 8 T’sCambridge Arms WalmerBad Penny bandCheriton OddfellowsMarty RussellCherry Tree Barming MaidstoneReptilliaCoach & Horses LymingeThe A TeesDivers Arms Herne BayZeusDog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneDisco KaraokeDruids Arms Earl St MaidstoneMr ZenEarls MaidstoneThe Nu MofosElephant FavershamAtlantic CurrantsGlobe Inn HytheZero ToleranceGravesend Boat GravesendOCDGreen Lion RainhamRumblefishGrey Lady Music Lounge Tunbridge WellsViolet Jive

Gulbenkian Theatre CanterburyCocos Lovers with Arlet and Hot FeetHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateLandslideHorse & Groom RamsgateLezs DiscoKing Edward VII MargateLeft Of The DialLanterns FolkestoneAb and The UnderclassLighthouse Walmer DealThe John Langan Band (8:30pm / free entry)Louis Armstrong DoverCopaceticLower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneThe ThrowbacksMagnet DealYour ShoutMill Inn DealUser Friendly (classic rock covers)Office Bar FolkestoneRetrospective Saturdays Old Ash Tree ChathamNew Old World bandOld Endeavour DoverEbony Johnson Park Inn Hotel FolkestoneMixed Emotions (rock pop covers)Pilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneIan Nix BandPizza Express Maidstone5 In The BarPrince Albert HastingsFabulous GrandadsPrince Of Wales HytheElectric Blues Revolution BandPriory Hotel DoverLive Band as usualRed Lion King St RamsgateBreed

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// Gig Guide //Royal Oak LyddHeroesSix Bells WoodchurchThe Black SheepStumble Inn SittingbourneSkadekatWilliam harvey AshfordBloodstone Blue feat Rosie HorneWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordBad Pennies

SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBERChurchill Tavern RamsgateN E FingoesCullins Yard DoverRoy GoldingDog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneJinn HouseDog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneJinn HouseEagle High Street RochesterJazz with Tommaso Starace QuartetEarls Earl St MaidstoneMasterclassForesters Arms SouthendThe PulstaorsHorse & Groom RamsgateAcoustic WorksLighthouse Walmer DealMichael Baker (4pm / free entry)Old Endeavour DoverRyan Sart 4-6pmOld House At Home MaidstoneTimmy Moore TrioOrchard Theatre DartfordSixties GoldPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneLucky JacksonRed Lion St Peters BroadstairsSpade & Archer

Revelation St Marys AshfordMessiah Merry Opera CompanyTartar Frigate Broadstairslive bandThree Tuns Beer Festival Lower HalstowFabulous GrandadsTickled Trout WyeThe CrossfireTwo Brewers WhitstbaleThe MODWoolpack SmeethRhythm DoctorsWrotham Arms Broadstairslive band tbcTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourAKA

MONDAY 1ST DECEMBERBlack Griffin CanterburyHarry PurvesOrchard Theatre DartfordChristmas With The Rat Pack

TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBERPearsons Arms WhitstableWe GhostsPunch & Judy TonbridgeFate The Juggler

WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBERMasterbrewer FolkestoneAcoustic Open Mic night with Lucky JacksonOrchard Theatre DartfordThat’ll Be The Day at ChristmasProvidence Inne SandgateEvery Weds Quiz & Karaoke

THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBERBritannia Theatre ChathamViva Las Vegas

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// Gig Guide //

Bull Inn DoverUser Friendly (classic rock covers)Butt Of Sherry HytheJack Pound Open StageEagle High Street RochesterThe KixEagle Tavern DoverClairvoyant EveningEarls Earl St MaidstoneMake Some NoiseHarveys FolkestoneBack 2 BackLighthouse Walmer DealThe Swinging Dice (8:30pm / free entry)Two Brewers RochesterGet CarterWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordBad Side of 25

FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBERHuntsman Pattens Lane RochesterEscapeAlexandra ChathamMartin MorrisBallroom CanterburyGreen DieselBar 24 Rendezvous St Folkestoneevery Friday & Saturday from 7pm

resident DJ Joe Darby playing the best of todays musicBeacon Court GillinhamGuns Vs RosesBritannia Fort Hill MargateThe MomentsButt Of Sherry HytheLate Night shopping plus Jack & Friends on the forecourtDivers Arms Herne BayCellar 39Earls Earl St MaidstoneTimmy Moore TrioGees Bar at the Royal Norfolk SandgateRudy Warman & The Heavy WeatherHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateThe AccidentsHorse & Groom RamsgateKates KaraokeLighthouse Walmer DealDuncan Eagles Quartet (8:30pm / free entry)Lower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneTotal RecallNorthwood Club RamsgateBarkin MadOld Brewery Store FavershamTake That Experience

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// Gig Guide //onyx Nightclub FolkestoneDestination every Friday DJs Jim & Bevan 10pm - 3amPhoenix CanterburyBoogiemenPizza Express MaidstoneEuge GroovePorters Bar at Dickens World ChathamGet CarterProvidence Inne SandgateEvery Fri Sheils KaraokeRed Lion King St RamsgateParadoxRoyal Norfolk Hotel SandgateRudy Warman & The Heavy WeatherTartar Frigate BroadstairsJ J Retro ShowThe Hoy Margate One LoveVigo Inn WrothamBeer PressureWalnut Tree Tonbridge Rd MaidstoneKing BeesWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordUser FriendlyWrotham Arms BroadstairsBabajackTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourThe Fix

SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBERAlexandra ChathamThe BloxAstor Community Theatre DealGeno Washington & The Ram Jam BandBoars Head DoverGold Top

Bradstow Mill BroadstairsTundraBritannia Fort Hill MargateBoneyardBull Inn DoverUser FriendlyCastle Tavern SheernessSliderChambers FolkestoneHigh Priest MottaCheriton OddfellowsGeoff StevensChurchill Tavern RamsgateInterseptorsClarence HastingsAs Is NowDeco 5 WhitstableBack Street BloozersDivers Arms Herne BayKit Curtis & The B3’sDruids Arms MaidstoneOCDEarls Earl St MaidstoneChosen fewFlowerpot MaidstoneAtlantic CurrantsGlobe Inn HytheOld Town Souls (rock covers)Golden Arrow Sandgate FolkestoneParadigmGulbenkian Theatre CanterburyWorry DollsHalf Moon HildenboroughFabulous GrandadsHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateThe DepsHorse & Groom RamsgateGreat MatesHotel De Ville RamsgateParagraph 1

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Kemsing Hall Kemsing SittingbourneSkadekatKing Edward VII Margatelive band tbcLeas Cliff Hall Folkestone54321 It’s The Manfreds In ConcertLighthouse Capel le Ferne FolkestoneGary Dean BandLighthouse Walmer DealDjanan Turan (8:30pm / free entry)Lower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneSomething BorrowedOld Endeavour DoverMick RogersO’Neils BromleyBeer Pressureonyx Nightclub FolkestoneWe Love Saturdays Regular Celebrity Appearances 10 -3amOyster Pearl Restaurant SeasalterDa Gypskazz CollectivePark Inn Hotel FolkestoneHey RudiPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneThe IdeaPizza Express MaidstoneTammy Weis celebrates Julie LondonPrince Of Wales HytheDan Morrison solo acousticPriory Hotel DoverGeoff Everett Band ( blues originals and covers)Providence Inne SandgateEvery Sat Terry 10 records DiscoQueens Head RyeThe Black SheepRed Lion King St RamsgateTV SmithRoyal Cheriton FolkestoneThe A TeesSpitfire Kings Hill West MallingReyesThe Hoy MargateMichael Buble TributeWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordThrowbacks

SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBERAdmiral Owen SandwichRed LabelBelle Vue RamsgateAs Is NowChurchill Tavern RamsgateElectric Experience

Cullins Yard DoverMartin JohnathonDog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneLeighs Glam Rock bandEarls Earl St MaidstoneThe QuaysHorse & Groom RamsgateLez’s DiscoLighthouse Walmer DealArlet (4pm / free entry)Ocean Inn DymchurchRhythm DoctorsOld Endeavour DoverOpen Mic night with Johnny BOld House At Home MaidstoneStrumbumsPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneIn BluePizza Express MaidstoneSongbird Sessions PresentsPort Arms DealHeroesRed Lion St Peters BroadstairsLive BandTartar Frigate BroadstairsAint MisbehavinTickled Trout WyeOld Town SoulsTJs GravesendThe Clintstones Farewell GigTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourEK1

MONDAY 8TH DECEMBERBlack Griffin CanterburyZak’s VanBritannia Theatre ChathamThe Dolly Parton ExperienceOrchard Theatre DartfordBubbles & Buble

TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBERBritannia Theatre ChathamMovie MayhemOrchard Theatre DartfordSteve Spall & Guests swing latin & bluesWrotham Arms BroadstairsBlues & Roots with Paul Cox Trio (Fire & Water)

WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBERBell & Crown CanterburyThe Black SheepBritannia Theatre Chatham70’s Fever

58 // Gig Guide //Providence Inne SandgateEvery Weds Quiz & Karaoke

THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBERRBritannia Theatre Dickens World ChathamTina Turner TributeEagle High Street RochesterKit Curtis & The B3’sHorse & Groom RamsgateCarols Gospel ChoirLighthouse Walmer DealSmugglers Session (8:30pm / free entry)Pizza Express MaidstoneGoosebumpsThree Cups DoverPub QuizWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordMustang

FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBERHuntsman Pattens Lane RochesterThe InterseptorsAlexandra ChathamLost PropertyBar 10 MaidstoneDanger KlausBar 24 Rendezvous St Folkestoneevery Friday & Saturday from 7pm resident DJ Joe Darby playing the best of todays musicBear & Ragged Staff CrayfordVoyd The BandBell MinsterParagraph 1Britannia Fort Hill MargateEK1Britannia Theatre ChathamAbba Tribute bandCharles Dickens BroadstairsBen Russell & The CharmersDeal Motorcycle ClubFabulous GrandadsDivers Arms Herne BayLove CatsEarls Earl St MaidstonePrimitive Instinct Earls MaidstonePrimitive InstinctFountain SittingbourneBad PenniesFox BelvedereOCDGees Bar at the Royal Norfolk SandgateThe MeezHolly Tree Cliftonville Margatelive bandHorse & Groom RamsgateLee JamesKing Edward VII MargateThantos Xmas PartyLeos Red Lion GravesendLarry Miller BandLighthouse Capel le Ferne FolkestoneXmas DiscoLighthouse Walmer DealGreen Diesel (8:30pm / free entry)Louis Armstrong DoverAtlantic CurrantsLower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneBeer PressureOrchard Theatre DartfordBubbles & BublePhoenix CanterburyMostly BrianPizza Express MaidstoneSoul Purpose Xmas SpecialPlough Swalecliffe WhitstableBen Russell SoloProvidence Inne SandgateEvery Fri Sheils Karaoke

Red Lion King St Ramsgatelive bandRoyal Norfolk Hotel SandgateThe MeezTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourNylon TigersSun Inn FavershamBad PandasTartar Frigate BroadstairsMel Harris 60’s showWalnut Tree Tonbridge Rd MaidstoneOrange Circus BandWhite Horse Sandway MaidstoneHeroesWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordLeigh Highwoods Glam Rock BandWrotham Arms BroadstairsBen Mills Band

SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBERWhite Horse London Road MaidstoneFamily AffairAlexandra ChathamJuicy LucyAstor Community Theatre DealNorthern Soul NightBear & Ragged Staff CrayfordRumblefishBoars Head DoverUser Friendly (classic rock covers)Bradstow Mill BroadstairsHelluvadayBritannia Fort Hill MargateThe LocalsBull Inn DoverDrissBull Newington SittingbourneSkadekatChequers Loose MaidstoneThe ChoosCheriton OddfellowsGary Dean BandCherry Tree Barming MaidstoneAll day fallingDancing Dog Saloon SittingbourneRockabilly Chrimble Bash with RatpackDivers Arms Herne BaySoul By The Sea 7.30Druids Arms MaidstoneThe Nu MofosEarls Earl St MaidstoneBenzieFlowerpot MaidstoneTB Smith + SupportGlobe Inn HytheParagraph 1Golden Arrow FolkestoneThe A TeesGolden Arrow Sandgate FolkestoneThe 8 - T’sHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateHappy DazeHorse & Groom RamsgateDave KeenKing Edward VII Margate706 Union AvenueLighthouse Walmer DealKangaroo Moon (8:30pm / £8 in advance)Lower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneNo Band Private FunctionMarden Village ClubAtlantic CurrantsNeptunes Hall BroadstairsJamie Williams & the Roots CollectiveOcean Inn DymchurchCopaceticOld Endeavour DoverFiddlefit

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// Gig Guide //

O’Neils BromleyReyesonyx Nightclub FolkestoneWe Love Saturdays Regular Celebrity Appearances 10 -3amPark Inn Hotel FolkestoneThe FixPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneHenrys Rock BandPizza Express MaidstoneCalifornia Dreaming

Plough Broomfield Herne BayBen Russell SoloPoachers Pocket ChathamThe PulstaorsPrince Of Wales HytheDJ Martin 60s RockPriory Hotel DoverEK1Rafters MaidstoneBad PandasRed Lion King St RamsgateThumpskrew

60 // Gig Guide //Royal Norfolk Hotel SandgateRhythm DoctorsThree Cups DoverHey RudiWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordAftershock

SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBERTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourSonny Ray Big BandAstor Community Theatre DealMaddie 4 Muisc Student RecitalChurchill Tavern RamsgateTBCComet HastingsRhythm DoctorsCullins Yard DoverJerry CDog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneMood ReactionEagle High Street RochesterJazz with Vasilis Xenopoulos QuartetEarls Earl St MaidstoneThe assortedHole In The Roof DealThe Many Faces of Lucky Jackson supprt Sarah MeesHorse & Groom RamsgateDave KeenLighthouse Walmer DealEd Grimes (4pm / free entry)Lounge Canterbury Christchurch UniversityLuke Jackson TrioNew Inn DealBad Penny bandOld Endeavour DoverKevin Iverson 4pmOld House At Home MaidstoneSoundcastersPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneUndecidedPizza Express MaidstoneClare Teal’s Festive FiestaRed Lion St Peters BroadstairsLive BandTickled Trout WyeHeroesWindmill SevenoaksBitten By MonkeysWrotham Arms BroadstairsWoodshed session

MONDAY 15TH DECEMBERBlack Griffin CanterburyFlame Pilots Britannia Theatre ChathamRock n Roll ManiaLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneRemember When at ChristmasPizza Express MaidstoneCameo Opers

TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBERBritannia Theatre ChathamDirty Dancing & greasePizza Express MaidstoneSoul Spirit

WEDNESDAY 17THDECEMBERAnchor SevenoaksCanary WolfBritannia Theatre ChathamThe Ultimate Greek Xmas PartyLeas Cliff Hall FolkestoneBuddy Holly and The Cricketers.. Holly At ChristmasPizza Express MaidstoneDebbie Scamp & The Little Scamp Band

THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBERRBritannia Theatre ChathamMovie MayhemButt Of Sherry HytheChristmas party NightEagle High Street RochesterThe ThrowbacksEarls Earl St MaidstoneMake Some NoiseHorse & Groom RamsgateDJ Nigel RossiterLady Luck CanterburyCanterbury Punksresent A Punk/Rock & Glam Christmas with: 7 Day Conspirancy + N0 Half Measures+ 4130’sPizza Express MaidstonePaul Dunton PresentsThree Cups DoverXmas Burger Bros Special

FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBERTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourRelics Pink Floyd tributeHuntsman Pattens Lane RochesterStarks family BandBar 10 MaidstoneEbonie GBar 24 Rendezvous St Folkestoneevery Friday & Saturday from 7pm resident DJ Joe Darby playing the best of todays musicBeacon Court GillinhamBad PenniesBritannia Theatre ChathamUltimate 90s PartyDivers Arms Herne BayWhere’s My ThingEarls Earl St MaidstoneReptilliaGees Bar at the Royal Norfolk SandgateSicknote Blues BandGeorge Hotel AshfordHeroesHazlitt Theatre MaidstoneBuddy Holly & The CricketersHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateThe MomentsHorse & Groom RamsgateKates KaraokeJeny Wren SittingbourneZeusLighthouse Capel le Ferne FolkestoneXmas DiscoLighthouse Walmer Deal Mahalas (8:30pm / free entry)Louis Armstrong DoverHey RudiLower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneBodegasMiddle Ei8ht GravesendBarbedOld Endeavour DoverJerry CPhoenix CanterburyMike BroomfieldPizza Express MaidstoneGeno Washington & the Yo YosRed Lion King St RamsgateMagestic 12Revelation St Marys AshfordAlbion Christmas BandRoyal Norfolk Hotel SandgateSick Note Blues BandTartar Frigate BroadstairsSmilerTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourRelics Pink Floyd tributeWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordElectric TortoiseWrotham Arms BroadstairsBeggars BeliefYpres Castle RyeThe Black Sheep

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SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBERAstor Community Theatre DealA Tribute To Tina Turner with the Vintage CorporationBarge GillinghamGreen DieselBoars Head DoverGet CarterBradstow Mill BroadstairsTouristsBritannia Theatre ChathamElkie BrooksBull Inn Doverlive band tbcChurchills The Brook ChathamSkadekatDivers Arms Herne BayThe MomentsDruids Arms MaidstoneAll Day FallingEarls MaidstoneThe Nu MofosGolden Arrow Sandgate FolkestoneUser Friendly (classic rock covers)Half Moon HildenboroughFox Force FiveHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateInterseptorsHorse & Groom RamsgateElvis tribute NightLeos Red Lion GravesendLeofest LiveLighthouse Walmer DealGeoff Everett Band (8:30pm / free entry)Long Hop SittingbourneSlug PixiesLower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneReptilliaMarden Village ClubThe ChoosOld City Bar CanterburyBad PandasOld Endeavour DoverXmas Karaoke with Carlos Fandango Orchard Theatre DartfordThe Magic Of ChristmasOyster Pearl Restaurant SeasalterDa Gypskazz CollectivePark Inn Hotel FolkestoneKingsdown BandPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneElectric Dog

Pizza Express MaidstoneThe Leo Gren ExperiencePriory Hotel DoverBoneyard RockProvidence Inne SandgateEvery Sat Terry 10 records DiscoQueens Head RyeTener DuendeRailway tavern StaplehurstFabulous GrandadsRed Lion King St RamsgateVinyl DescentRoyal Hotel SheernessNew Old World bandStag Theatre SevenoaksNot The Rolling Stones & The Bob Dylan Experience Star AshfordCentaur PartingThree Cups DoverHeroesWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordFat Badger

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBERTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourHeroesBaliffs Sergeant St Marys Bay Rhythm DoctorsBower Inn MaidstoneCopaceticChurchill Tavern RamsgateEK1Dog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneBad InfluenceEagle High Street RochesterJazz with Tracey Mendham QuartetEarls Earl St MaidstoneSpitroastHorse & Groom RamsgateDJ Nigel RossiterLifeboat MargateDave Reay & Jamie MooreLighthouse Walmer DealThe Remains Of Johnny Cash (4pm / free entry)New Inn DealAs Is NowOld Endeavour DoverEbony Johnson 4pm + Xmas drawOld House At Home MaidstoneStarks Family BandPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneWhite Pepper

62 // Gig Guide //Pizza Express MaidstoneBarb Jungr & Mari WilsonTartar Frigate BroadstairsNic CappocciTickled Trout WyeLive n KickinTrue Briton Folkestone HarbourHeroesTwo Brewers WhitstbaleKit Curtis & The B3’s

MONDAY 22ND DECEMBERBlack Griffin CanterburyThe New InventionsPizza Express MaidstoneThe Chicago Blues Brothers\

TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBERAlexandra ChathamChapter One BandPizza Express MaidstoneJames Taylor Quartet

CHRISTMAS EVEBradstow Mill BroadstairsEK1Britannia Fort Hill MargateDiscoBull Inn DoverXmas Eve with Johnny BCheriton OddfellowsJust JoeCherry Tree Barming MaidstoneA T L A SCullins Yard DoverMartin JohnathonDivers Arms Herne BayXmas Eve with Wilson FordDog & Bone GillinghamFabulous GrandadsEarls Earl St MaidstoneKaraokeGlobe Inn HytheThe TrebblemakersGolden Arrow Sandgate FolkestoneSonny Ray Rock n Roll 4 -7pmHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateBad Side Of 25 plus Christmas party live DJHorse & Groom RamsgateSam entertainsKing Edward VII MargateFunky McJunkLower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneDisco KaraokeOld House At Home MaidstoneXmas Eve DiscoPilot MaidstoneHobo Jones & The Junkyard DogsPrince Of Wales HytheDJ Martin 60s RockRed Lion King St RamsgateBread & ButterWalnut Tree Tonbridge Rd MaidstoneKaraokeWrotham Arms BroadstairsBroken Biscuit

FRIDAY 26TH DECEMBERHuntsman Pattens Lane RochesterJason 6pmBettesehanger Bowls Club AyleshamJerry CButt Of Sherry HytheJack Pound Open StageChambers FolkestoneBoxing Night QuizHalling Club RochesterWasted AcesRed Lion King St RamsgateViagra Fools

Tartar Frigate BroadstairsKev ReynoldsWhite Horse ChilhamWe Ghosts

SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBERBear & Ragged Staff CrayfordOCDBoars Head DoverHey RudiBoars Head DoverHey RudiBradstow Mill BroadstairsJesse James DJBritannia Fort Hill MargateCaution HorsesDivers Arms Herne BayEK1Earls Earl St MaidstoneTop GunsEight Bells HawkhurstRelics Pink Floyd tributeFlowerpot MaidstonePrimitive Instinct AcousticFountain SittingbourneSlug PixiesGlobe Inn HytheThomas AshbyLower Bell Bluebell Hill MaidstoneAce FacesPark Inn Hotel FolkestoneElectric BeatlesPriory Hotel DoverUser Friendly (classic rock covers)Red Lion GravesendGuns Vs RosesRed Lion King St RamsgateThe BarcodesThree Cups DoverGizmoWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordRhythm Doctors

SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBERCheriton OddfellowsChristmas Kiddies party with Jason Leigh 2-6pmChurchill Tavern RamsgateHey RudiDog & Gun Lower Boxley Rd MaidstoneLeigh Highwood BandEagle High Street RochesterJazz with Simon Spillett QuartetLighthouse Walmer Deal Dave Ferra (4pm / free entry)Old House At Home QueenboroughSlug PixiesPilot Upper Stone Street MaidstoneThe NavigatorsTartar Frigate BroadstairsGriffAmiThree Mariners HytheWe GhostsTwo Brewers WhitstableNagasaki 3Windmill Hythe Rd AshfordRhythm DoctorsWrotham Arms Broadstairslive band tbc

MONDAY 29TH DECEMBERBlack Griffin CanterburyAlex MullerLanthorne BroadstairsParagraph 1Pizza Express MaidstoneHullabaloo

TUESDAY 30TH DECEMBERDancing Dog Saloon SittingbourneRockabilly Tuesday with Scotty & The Hot Rod Gang

63// Gig Guide //

NEW YEARS EVEAnchor WinghamNot The Rolling Stones & The Bob Dylan Experience Astor Community Theatre DealNew Years Eve A Night In VegasBear & Ragged Staff CrayfordRumblefishBoars Head DoverNE FingoesBoars Head DoverThe Funk ShopBritannia Fort Hill MargateFunky McJunkBritannia Theatre ChathamNYE Party with guest appearance of The Real ThingBull Inn BethersdenBloodstone Blue feat Rosie HorneButt Of Sherry HytheThe Rattlaz Old Year’s Night BashChaser ShipbourneViolet JiveCheriton OddfellowsJason LeighCullins Yard DoverMartin JohnathonDivers Arms Herne BayNew Years Eve Party (ticket only)Dukes Head DartfordOCDEagle Tavern DoverDisco party Night til lateEarls Earl St MaidstoneBlackshot 21Globe Inn HytheZero ToleranceGrand Hotel The Leas FolkestoneHey Rudi NYE Ska BashHolly Tree Cliftonville MargateThe MomentsHorse & Groom RamsgateNYE PartyHythe British Legion ClubHeroesKing Edward VII MargateNew Years Eve with Juicy LucyKing Edward VII MargateJuicy LucyLighthouse Walmer DealN.Y.E Party with The Great Train Robbery Band (see website for tickets)Old Neptune WhitstableWe GhostsPipemakers Arms RyeRhythm DoctorsPizza Express MaidstoneSnake Davis New Years Eve PartyPrince Of Wales HytheTiger Beat Disco (invite only)Priory Hotel DoverLive band tbcRailway Bell DoverAlter EgoSix In One Club TonbridgeWasted AcesTartar Frigate BroadstairsLodestoneThree Cups DoverNYE with Johnny B Tix onlyWalnut Tree Tonbridge Rd MaidstoneDr Figos NYE DiscoWrotham Arms BroadstairsRosco Levee & Friends Ticket only

THURSDAY 1ST JANUARYCheriton OddfellowsPipes at 1.30 pm and Paul CameronWrotham Arms BroadstairsWired Jam Session 3pm lots of special guests

FRIDAY 2ND JANUARYWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordPolytones

SATURDAY 3RD JANUARYWindmill Hythe Rd AshfordTalisman

WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARYMasterbrewer FolkestoneAcoustic Open Mic night with Lucky Jackson

THURSDAY 8TH JANUARYLighthouse Walmer DealSmugglers Session (8:30pm / free entry)

FRIDAY 9TH JANUARYLighthouse DealChilli JamLighthouse Walmer DealChilli Jam (8:30pm / free entry)Windmill Hythe Rd AshfordStrangely Drawn

SATURDAY 10TH JANUARYBoars Head DoverElectric TortoiseLighthouse Walmer DealMinimal Klezmer (8:30pm / free entry)Windmill Hythe Rd AshfordSpitroast

SUNDAY 11TH JANUARYLighthouse Walmer DealStark (4pm / free entry)

WEDNESDAY 14TH JANUARYGeorge Hotel AshfordSOLE2SOUL event featuring ROY AYERSMan Of Kent RochesterWe Ghosts

FRIDAY 16TH JANUARYTartar Frigate BroadstairsWe Ghosts

SATURDAY 17TH JANUARYDancing Dog Saloon SittingbourneRockabilly Night with Lew Lewis & The Twilight TrioPark Inn Hotel FolkestoneBack To The 80’sPriory Hotel DoverJuicy LucyLighthouse Walmer Deal Siro (4pm / free entry)Lighthouse Walmer Deal Siro (4pm / free entry)Lighthouse Walmer DealRaqsonic (8:30pm / free entry)Boars Head DoverBarkin MadLighthouse Walmer Deal Savage Nomads (8:30pm / free entry)Park Inn Hotel FolkestoneLegacyRevelation St Marys AshfordKing Creosote + Special GuestsBoars Head DoverLive Band as usual Park Inn Hotel FolkestoneParadoxLady Luck CanterburyThee Waltons+ Surfin Wombats + Boston Rats (Hillbilly rock n roll)

Christmas at the ViewCelebrate in style by attending our Christmas

Party evenings, or join us for our Festive Lunches with friends or work colleagues

H 1 Course £10.95 H 2 Course £14.95 H 3 Course £18.95

Christmas Day Lunch £44.95

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TEL: 01303 2416886, 7, 8, Aspen House, West Terrace, Folkestone CT20 1TH

New Menu - Lunch & DinnerBritish Gastro Pub Food & Continental DishesSunday Roast Lunch £6.95 All DayFood Served All Day - 7 Days a Week

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CHRISTMAS PUDDING AND OTHER FESTIVE DESERTS

7.00 Arrival7.30 Meal

FESTIVE MENU

TRADITIONALROAST TURKEYKENTISH PORK

FISH & VEGIE OPTION

LIVE MUSIC& LATE NIGHT DJ till Midnight

Great Fun and Frolics

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