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Mirkwood - No.56 of the 200 rarest albums of all time. 2008.' Record Collector' the 1973 collectors album by the Dover band - released on CD in UK and Europe, downloads worldwide.
UpCdownC new album out this Monday
Heroes - New live covers album available at gigs
The Long Weekend debut album '20 Minutes, 13 Stops' officially released on September 29th
  Astor Theatre Deal - Johanson Gone at Last
  The Counterfeit Beatles are looking for a John Lennon
A Diamond Experience - Kent Tour Announcement.
Paul Dunton on Local and Live
Tower Theatre Home of FHODS and Lone Star Comedy Club
Kent Musicians Web Dozens of new Ads. Musicians looking for musicians
BBC Introducing…
Bands and Live dates announced.
The Oasthouse Social Club Rainham Kent and DefZone Introduce a monthly acoustic night.
Cringe Music - Kent based music publisherhas released the sixth Production Music Library product in it's Universal Themes series.

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Shameful Behaviour introduce new Bass player
Kayley Weller - Singer Songwriter from Deal has released her first solo album
Rox Clayton-Scott and Kent song writer Jeff Ettridge of The Silent Kingdom hit the right note for Tottenham Hotspur as the tribute song to the great John White, former Spurs star from their Glory Days takes off.
New Rhythm Of Blues and Gummy Babies videos on Youtube
The Indigo Road first single 'Simple' 'featuring Heidi Jo Hines was made BBC Radio Kent's Single of the Week
Digimix Records release
Pure Hardcore - 38 track album Mixed by AudioJunkie & Stylus
Pictures on Kent Folk of
"Louisiana Day" Cajun Dance + Truckstop Homeymoon - The Dealers
"World Tree" A Gnostic folk/classical fusion of original music and song.
Tick Brown - Musography
Mooli new Album and video
New Rhythm Of Blues and Gummy Babies videos on Youtube
The Songs of Nick Drake new album by Keith James and Rick Foot
Chinchilla Zilla busy on the cover band circuit in Sussex
The Lettabees - new single should be on iTunes by now.
Shameful Behaviour EP review on Lucifer Speaks
Andy Lesters Blue Train have released a fine album." Weatherman"
ReD 13 - win Beacon Court Band Of The Year 2007
Kent Folk Artists Pete Castle reports on The Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2007 In USA
Counterfeit Notes - Charlie an experienced female vocalist has joined the band as member number 8
Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs
Fabulous Fezheads are based in Medway. See website for appearances
Kris Dollimore releases new album
Star Chamber release new EP
Bad Pennies, top dollar rock and blues, not-so-fast at web design, finally launch website.
Dayfall to Sign with On the Run Records
Ex Kent Drummer - Ray King
has written a book about his time and the music scene in Kent from the 60's to 80's
EK1 - 6-piece soul-funk band in its 21st year
Some Kinda Voodoo - Play Bluuuues
One2Tall - 4 piece covers band from the Gatwick area
EBEN - Experimental, ambient rock with touches of post rock with rich vocals and a string setcion
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Musicians Wanted and Available
Training Them Live - this project takes young (teenaged) musicians out with professional bands to perform at venues throughout kent.
Young bands wanted to perform on the Rochester Castle Gardens Stage on 20th July
Musicians Benevolent Fund
Musicians Union -
Live Music Kit on-line
New Deal is Music to the ears of the jobless - Dole to Rock N Roll
 Key Signature International
Pro Musician Job Shop
Youth Music Open Programmes
WOMAD - Foundation calls for partners in SE region
Artistopia - The Ultimate Music and Artist Resource
Digital Foundations Community Music and Multimedia
Digital Foundations offers community music and media workshops, projects and performances to people living in Ashford, Kent.
Skillnet Events - supports learning disabled people to help them learn all the skills to run their own events.

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Saturday 11 October 2008

Beacon Court (Canterbury St Gillingham Kent Me7 5tp 01634 853186) Ska Tonics £6
Britannia (Fort Hill Margate Kent Ct9 1hh 01843 223269) Surf Dude Grandad .
Duke Of Edinburgh (1 Heath Road Barming Maidstone Kent Me16 9lq 01622 727122) Sawdust Caesars 70's Mod
East Kent P.H. (72 Oxford Street Whistable Kent Ct5 1da 01227 272018) Sultan Rock .
George Hotel (68 High Street Ashford Kent Tn24 8tb 01233 625512) Coldshots
Louis Armstrong (Maison Dieu Road Dover Kent Ct16 1ra 01304 204759) Railroaders .
Lower Bell (201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford Kent Me20 7ef 01634 861127) Chevron
Ocean Inn (2 High St Dymchurch Kent Tn29 0ng 01303 872152) Ocean Blue .
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) Hard Lines Jazz/Funk

Sunday 12 October 2008

Alexandra Hotel (43 Railway Street Chatham Kent Me4 4RJ 01634 830545) Leighs Rock Band 5-7pm
Halstead Village Hall (Halstead Village Hall Knockholt Rd Sevenoaks Kent 07711 561510) Jim Mullen Jo Fooks & The Buster Birch Trio
Louis Armstrong (Maison Dieu Road Dover Kent Ct16 1ra 01304 204759) Blue Rhythm Kings 1920's Jazz .
Maverick @ Zebra Bar (15-17 King Street Maidstone Kent Me14 1ba 01622 744481) Jetty Road + Support Australian Music Sensation 7.15pm £9 £11
Mick Jagger Centre (Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent Da1 2jz 01322 291100) Richie Havens The Legend Woodstock Onwards £18 £16
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) An Evening With Paul Dunton & Guests 7pm £4

Monday 13 October 2008

Gulbenkian Theatre (University of Kent Canterbury Kent Ct2 7nb 01227 769075) Danny Bhoy An Exceptional Stand-Up Artist 7.45pm £14 £12
Maverick @ Zebra Bar (15-17 King Street Maidstone Kent Me14 1ba 01622 744481) Stacy Earl & Mark Stuart + Kathleen Haskard 7.15pm £12 £14
Walnut Tree P.H. (234 Tonbridge Rd Maidstone Kent Me16 8sr 01622 727260) Dr Bob Blues .

Tuesday 14 October 2008

New Inn (2 Harnet Street Sandwich Kent Ct13 9es 01304 612335) Dave Paisley C & W 50's & 60's .
The Flower Pot (96 Sandling Rd Maidstone Kent Me14 2rj 01622 757705) Electro Acoustic Jam Night - Country & Blues Soul & Folk Just bring your own instruments From 8pm

Wednesday 15 October 2008

Plough Inn (Lewson Street Norton Nr. Faversham Kent ME9 9JJ 01795 521348) Steve Boltz
Sounds @ Zebra Bar (15-17 King Street Maidstone Kent Me14 1ba 07734 098605) Carpet Lounge Lizards support from Soundcasters + Welcome To Winchester + Cloud Guru 7.30 - 10.45pm £5
The Anchor (London Rd Sevenoaks Kent Tn13 1as 01732 454898) 'Blues With Bottle' Present John Pearson & Jem Turpin Blues Duo Free
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) An Evening With Paul Dunton & Guests 7pm £4

Thursday 16 October 2008

Beacon Court (Canterbury St Gillingham Kent Me7 5tp 01634 853186) Queen Mania Probably The Best Queen Tribute Band £7 £5 tour cancelled
Britannia (Fort Hill Margate Kent Ct9 1hh 01843 223269) Jam Night .
New Inn (2 Harnet Street Sandwich Kent Ct13 9es 01304 612335) Mixed Emotion Good Duo .
Ship Theatre (Walthamstowe Hall School Holly Bush Lane Sevenoaks Kent Tn13 3ul 01732 450305) L D Frazier New York Gospel 7.30pm £5
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) Jazzmode Trio Jazz & Salsa 8.15pm £5
Walnut Tree (Forge Lane East Farleigh Kent Me15 Ohj 01622 726368) Gearbox .
Walnut Tree P.H. (234 Tonbridge Rd Maidstone Kent Me16 8sr 01622 727260) Stand-Up Adult Comedy With Dave Twentyman .

Friday 17 October 2008

Beacon Court (Canterbury St Gillingham Kent Me7 5tp 01634 853186) Snakebite White Snake Tribute £5
Britannia (Fort Hill Margate Kent Ct9 1hh 01843 223269) User Friendly Rock Covers .
Cock Horse Inn (39 The Street Detling Kent Me14 3jt 01622 737092) Matt Brookes
East Kent P.H. (72 Oxford Street Whistable Kent Ct5 1da 01227 272018) Coldshots .
George Hotel (68 High Street Ashford Kent Tn24 8tb 01233 625512) Monkey See Monkey Do
Gulbenkian Theatre (University of Kent Canterbury Kent Ct2 7nb 01227 769075) Roots/Round/About The regional Touring Consortium Present Kasai Masai & Atongo Zimba - Five Piece Jazz Mix 7.45pm £13
Louis Armstrong (Maison Dieu Road Dover Kent Ct16 1ra 01304 204759) Kingskin + Hey Rudi Ska .
Lower Bell (201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford Kent Me20 7ef 01634 861127) Tou Can Chou
Mick Jagger Centre (Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent Da1 2jz 01322 291100) Stiff Little Fingers The Great Punk Band £18 £16
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) Freefall Jazz Funk Soul

Saturday 18 October 2008

Beacon Court (Canterbury St Gillingham Kent Me7 5tp 01634 853186) Dirtie Birtie Maximum Boogie Free
Britannia (Fort Hill Margate Kent Ct9 1hh 01843 223269) Clacket Lane Indie Pop .
Duke Of Edinburgh (1 Heath Road Barming Maidstone Kent Me16 9lq 01622 727122) Bad Influence Rock
East Kent P.H. (72 Oxford Street Whistable Kent Ct5 1da 01227 272018) Lost Weekend Classic BritRock .
George Hotel (68 High Street Ashford Kent Tn24 8tb 01233 625512) Feedback Rock
Lower Bell (201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford Kent Me20 7ef 01634 861127) Ocean Blue
Mick Jagger Centre (Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent Da1 2jz 01322 291100) Richard Digence Unique Songwriter Performer Basca Award Winner £18 £16
Ocean Inn (2 High St Dymchurch Kent Tn29 0ng 01303 872152) Monkey See Monkey Do .
Prince Of Wales (Dymchurch Rd Hythe Kent Ct21 6pg 01303 266270) Sam Spade Free
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) The Latin Funktion Latin Jazz Funk

Sunday 19 October 2008

Acacia Ballroom (High St Dartford Kent 01474 704404) Paul Booths Harbour Jazz Orchestra All Stars Band 7.30pm £12 £10
Alexandra Hotel (43 Railway Street Chatham Kent Me4 4RJ 01634 830545) MelonHead Man Rock & Southern Boogie Band 5-7pm
Ivy House (Tyler Hill Canterbury Kent Ct2 9ne 01227 472200) Kris Dollimore Swamp Stompin' Blues .
Louis Armstrong (Maison Dieu Road Dover Kent Ct16 1ra 01304 204759) Bill Barnacle Jazz Band Trad .
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) An Evening With Paul Dunton & Guests 7pm £4

Monday 20 October 2008

Maverick @ Zebra Bar (15-17 King Street Maidstone Kent Me14 1ba 01622 744481) Katy Moffatt + Lonnie Spiker & Karen Pendley Country/Roots 7.30pm £9 £11
Walnut Tree P.H. (234 Tonbridge Rd Maidstone Kent Me16 8sr 01622 727260) Goose Bumps .

Tuesday 21 October 2008

New Inn (2 Harnet Street Sandwich Kent Ct13 9es 01304 612335) Roger Betts Solo Blues .
The Flower Pot (96 Sandling Rd Maidstone Kent Me14 2rj 01622 757705) Electro Acoustic Jam Night - Country & Blues Soul & Folk Just bring your own instruments From 8pm

Wednesday 22 October 2008

Plough Inn (Lewson Street Norton Nr. Faversham Kent ME9 9JJ 01795 521348) Breakthru Rock & Blues
Sounds @ Zebra Bar (15-17 King Street Maidstone Kent Me14 1ba 07734 098605) The Racket support from Revolver + Generator + Depressed Jester 7.30 - 10.45pm £5
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) An Evening With Paul Dunton & Guests 7pm £4

Thursday 23 October 2008

Beacon Court (Canterbury St Gillingham Kent Me7 5tp 01634 853186) Flowmotion Presents... £3
Gulbenkian Theatre (University of Kent Canterbury Kent Ct2 7nb 01227 769075) The Ian McMillan Orchestra Yorkshire Words & European Music 7.45pm £10 £12.50
New Inn (2 Harnet Street Sandwich Kent Ct13 9es 01304 612335) Denny & Paul Soul Reggae Duo .
The Butt Of Sherry (132 High St Hythe Kent Ct21 5ld 01303 266112) Jack Pound Open Stage .
The Club - New Ash Green (North Ash Road New Ash Geeen Kent Da3 8hs 07979 036333) NAG Open Mic. Night - Perform or Watch - Gutars Mics and Cajon provided Or bring what you want and plug-in - Anything Goes 7.30 to 11pm Free
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) Oprea Night With Rachel Taylor Handel To Pucchini 8.15-10.30pm £5
Walnut Tree (Forge Lane East Farleigh Kent Me15 Ohj 01622 726368) The Ronnies .
Walnut Tree P.H. (234 Tonbridge Rd Maidstone Kent Me16 8sr 01622 727260) Stand-Up Adult Comedy With Stefano Paulini .

Friday 24 October 2008

Britannia (Fort Hill Margate Kent Ct9 1hh 01843 223269) Page 103 Pop Rock .
Cock Horse Inn (39 The Street Detling Kent Me14 3jt 01622 737092) Citation
East Kent P.H. (72 Oxford Street Whistable Kent Ct5 1da 01227 272018) Joe Cool Classic Rock Band .
George Hotel (68 High Street Ashford Kent Tn24 8tb 01233 625512) Sabotage
Louis Armstrong (Maison Dieu Road Dover Kent Ct16 1ra 01304 204759) Cultured Pearl .
Lower Bell (201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford Kent Me20 7ef 01634 861127) The Fabulous Boogie Band
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) Bob Bernard Jazz Funk Soul

Saturday 25 October 2008

Beacon Court (Canterbury St Gillingham Kent Me7 5tp 01634 853186) Just Floyd Tribute Band £6
Britannia (Fort Hill Margate Kent Ct9 1hh 01843 223269) Mental Floss 50's - 90's Covers .
Duke Of Edinburgh (1 Heath Road Barming Maidstone Kent Me16 9lq 01622 727122) Ed Hudsons Rock Band
East Kent P.H. (72 Oxford Street Whistable Kent Ct5 1da 01227 272018) Covers On Classics .
George Hotel (68 High Street Ashford Kent Tn24 8tb 01233 625512) Vox Delux
Lower Bell (201 Old Chatham Road Aylesford Kent Me20 7ef 01634 861127) The Ronnies
Mick Jagger Centre (Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent Da1 2jz 01322 291100) Led By Zeppelin UK.s Most Authentic Tribute 8pm £15 £12
Ocean Inn (2 High St Dymchurch Kent Tn29 0ng 01303 872152) 55% Banana .
Prince Of Wales (Dymchurch Rd Hythe Kent Ct21 6pg 01303 266270) Phoenix Karaoke Free
The Grey Lady Music Lounge (70-72 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells Kent Tn2 5tw 01892 544700) Sunny Side Up With Tim Hain Blues & Reggea Trio
The Three Horseshoes (Staple Street Hernhill Nr. Faversham Kent ME13 9UA 01227 750842) Leigh Highwood & Gary Hobble

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