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<title>The Astor Theatre, Deal, Kent</title>
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<title>Skip McDonald</title>
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<modified>2012-03-07T11:53:41Z</modified>
<issued>2012-09-15T11:50:16Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.455</id>
<created>2012-09-15T11:50:16Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Saturday 15th September, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm Born in Ohio, Skip is a true innovator, known for his fusion of blues, dub, electronica and gospel. His varied career has even included highlights such as playing on Grandmaster Flash’s seminal The...</summary>
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<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4200Blues Nights</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Saturday 15th September, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm</strong></p>

<p>Born in Ohio, Skip is a true innovator, known for his fusion of blues, dub, electronica and gospel. His varied career has even included highlights such as playing on Grandmaster Flash’s seminal The Message single.<br />
Blues is at the core of what he does and tonight will be a special one-man show which will showcase the charisma and talent of this well-travelled icon.<br />
 <br />
“This is a compelling reminder that McDonald is a master of the contemporary blues.” **** The Guardian</p>

<p><strong>Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Luke Maxwell</title>
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<modified>2012-04-16T11:34:46Z</modified>
<issued>2012-08-19T11:28:42Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.508</id>
<created>2012-08-19T11:28:42Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> August 1st - 19th Launch of one-month photography exhibition by local photographer Luke Maxwell....</summary>
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<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
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<dc:subject>4450Exhibitions</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="Luke Maxwell.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/Luke Maxwell.jpg" width="300" height="200" /><br />
<strong>August 1st - 19th</strong></p>

<p>Launch of one-month photography exhibition by local photographer Luke Maxwell.</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Crosstown Lightin&apos;</title>
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<modified>2012-03-07T11:44:24Z</modified>
<issued>2012-08-18T11:35:55Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.454</id>
<created>2012-08-18T11:35:55Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Saturday 18th August, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm Charles Shaar Murray is one of Britain’s best known music journalists having worked on Oz, NME and acclaimed Hendrix biography Crosstown Traffic. He is also a prodigious guitar collector, contributor to Guitarist magazine...</summary>
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<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
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<dc:subject>4200Blues Nights</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Saturday 18th August, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm</strong></p>

<p>Charles Shaar Murray is one of Britain’s best known music journalists having worked on Oz, NME and acclaimed Hendrix biography Crosstown Traffic. He is also a prodigious guitar collector, contributor to Guitarist magazine … and an extremely fine blues guitarist who leads this Chicago Blues style quartet.<br />
 <br />
<strong>Ticket £8 in advance, £10 on the door</strong></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Liane Carroll Trio</title>
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<modified>2012-05-04T13:16:26Z</modified>
<issued>2012-08-03T13:08:40Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.541</id>
<created>2012-08-03T13:08:40Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Friday 3rd August, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm - Cabaret Seating Liane Carroll double BBC Jazz Award Winner Having been something of a stalwart of the British jazz scene for many years, Liane has in the last few years gone...</summary>
<author>
<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4150Music</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="Lianne Carol.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/Lianne Carol.jpg" width="300" height="215" /><br />
<strong>Friday 3rd August, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm - Cabaret Seating</strong></p>

<p>Liane Carroll double BBC Jazz Award Winner</p>

<p>Having been something of a stalwart of the British jazz scene for many years, Liane has in the last few years gone on to enjoy huge critical acclaim and is now considered by many to be one of the top jazz vocalists not just in the UK, but worldwide.</p>

<p>“Swinging like hell one minute, brutally expressive and heart breakingly tender<br />
the next…….. utterly brilliant”  Time Out</p>

<p><strong>Tickets £14 in advance/ £16 on the door</strong><br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Raw Deal </title>
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<modified>2012-04-16T10:55:16Z</modified>
<issued>2012-08-02T10:53:54Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.502</id>
<created>2012-08-02T10:53:54Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Thursday 2nd August, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm - Standing A night of the finest local metal/thrash/rock bands. Photo ID required, SIA Licensed Security Staff present at all times £3 on the door...</summary>
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<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4150Music</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="Raw Deal Logo Indy.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/Raw Deal Logo Indy.jpg" width="300" height="110" /><br />
<strong>Thursday 2nd August, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm - Standing</strong></p>

<p>A night of the finest local metal/thrash/rock bands.<br />
Photo ID required, SIA Licensed Security Staff present at all times</p>

<p><strong>£3 on the door</strong></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Music Hall</title>
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<modified>2012-04-16T10:52:57Z</modified>
<issued>2012-08-01T10:51:50Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.501</id>
<created>2012-08-01T10:51:50Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Wednesday 1st August, Performances are at 2.30pm and 7.30pm - Theatre Seating It&apos;s back to &quot;The Good Old Days&quot; with a stroll down Memory Lane in Song, Dance, Comedy, and old style Variety, with &quot;Your Worthy Chairman&quot; Mr Gordon...</summary>
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<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
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<dc:subject>4150Music</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="Music Hall.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/Music Hall.jpg" width="207" height="300" /><br />
<strong>Wednesday 1st August, Performances are at 2.30pm and 7.30pm - Theatre Seating</strong></p>

<p>It's back to "The Good Old Days" with a stroll down Memory Lane in Song, Dance, Comedy, and old style Variety, with "Your Worthy Chairman" Mr Gordon Clarkson.</p>

<p>The show is packed with melody and mirth presented by a talented company of artistes - all "Engaged at H'normous Expense " creating "A Unique Cornucopia of Coruscating Conviviality"! </p>

<p><strong>Tickets £8 / £7 Concessions / £6 Children Under 12</strong><br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Julie Bull - Gulls and Buoys</title>
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<modified>2012-04-16T11:27:54Z</modified>
<issued>2012-07-31T11:24:05Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.507</id>
<created>2012-07-31T11:24:05Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> July 9th - 31st   Deal, Walmer and Kingsdown are the focus of this exhibition by local artist, Julie Ann Bull and up and coming photographer, Jodie Johnson. They combine forces to present a varied collection of work, portraying...</summary>
<author>
<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4450Exhibitions</dc:subject>
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<strong>July 9th - 31st</strong><br />
 <br />
Deal, Walmer and Kingsdown are the focus of this exhibition by local artist, Julie Ann Bull and up and coming photographer, Jodie Johnson. They combine forces to present a varied collection of work, portraying their personal view on what makes this town and it`s surrounding area so popular to so many people.<br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Last Picture Club - Take Shelter</title>
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<modified>2012-04-16T10:49:27Z</modified>
<issued>2012-07-30T10:46:31Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.500</id>
<created>2012-07-30T10:46:31Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Monday 30th July, 8pm Starring Michael Shannon &amp; Jessica Chastain Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself. (15) Membership £15 per...</summary>
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<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4050Films</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="take-shelter.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/take-shelter.jpg" width="300" height="225" /><br />
<strong>Monday 30th July, 8pm</strong></p>

<p>Starring Michael Shannon & Jessica Chastain</p>

<p>Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself. (15)</p>

<p><strong>Membership £15 per annum / Tickets £2.50 Members / £3.50 Concessions / £4.50 Non-Members</strong></p>

<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/I5U4TtYpKIc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Last Picture Club - The Golden Oldies  - Rebecca</title>
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<modified>2012-04-16T10:45:26Z</modified>
<issued>2012-07-30T10:41:11Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.499</id>
<created>2012-07-30T10:41:11Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Monday 30th July, 3pm Starring Laurence Olivier &amp; Joan Fontaine When a naive young woman marries a rich widower and settles in his gigantic mansion, she finds the memory of the first wife maintaining a grip on her husband...</summary>
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<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
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<dc:subject>4050Films</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="Rebecca.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/Rebecca.jpg" width="201" height="300" /><br />
<strong>Monday 30th July, 3pm </strong></p>

<p>Starring Laurence Olivier & Joan Fontaine</p>

<p>When a naive young woman marries a rich widower and settles in his gigantic mansion, she finds the memory of the first wife maintaining a grip on her husband and the servants. (PG)</p>

<p><strong>Membership £15 per annum / Tickets £2.50 Members / £3.50 Concessions / £4.50 Non-Members</strong></p>

<p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/55eO6N7LjbQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>The Hideout</title>
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<modified>2012-04-16T10:39:07Z</modified>
<issued>2012-07-28T10:37:38Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.498</id>
<created>2012-07-28T10:37:38Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Saturday 28th July, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm The Hideouts final hometown show. With Support from Save Target As &amp; Crashgate Tickets £3...</summary>
<author>
<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4150Music</dc:subject>
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<strong>Saturday 28th July, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm</strong></p>

<p>The Hideouts final hometown show.</p>

<p>With Support from Save Target As & Crashgate</p>

<p><strong>Tickets £3</strong><br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Astory Or Two: Deal Storytelling Club for adults </title>
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<modified>2012-04-16T10:35:30Z</modified>
<issued>2012-07-28T10:34:50Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.495</id>
<created>2012-07-28T10:34:50Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Thursday 26th July, Doors open 6.30pm In the Greig Studio All over the UK, a quiet revolution has been happening for the past twenty or more years as adult audiences have re-discovered the powerful magic of listening to and...</summary>
<author>
<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4300Literary Events</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="ASTORy or two.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/ASTORy or two.jpg" width="180" height="130" /><br />
<strong>Thursday 26th July, Doors open 6.30pm<br />
In the Greig Studio</strong></p>

<p>All over the UK, a quiet revolution has been happening for the past twenty or more years as adult audiences have re-discovered the powerful magic of listening to and sharing spoken tales in wonderful spaces. </p>

<p>Now you can try it for yourself, simply as a listener, or have a go telling a tale or spoken word piece. Any style welcome the only “rule” is, no reading; just telling “eye to eye, mind to mind, heart to heart” with your audience.  Plenty of support but no pressure to stand up and have a go.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>Entrance £6.00 on the door</p>

<p>For further information ring Roisin 07932 794251 or mail roisin@morethanstories.org.uk</strong></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Kast Off Kinks</title>
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<modified>2012-05-14T12:07:31Z</modified>
<issued>2012-07-27T10:35:56Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.497</id>
<created>2012-07-27T10:35:56Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Friday 27th July, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm - Limited Seating The iconic British rock band, The Kinks, are often cited as one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time. Their first hit, You Really Got...</summary>
<author>
<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4150Music</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="Kast Off Kinks.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/Kast Off Kinks.jpg" width="250" height="300" /><br />
<strong>Friday 27th July, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm - Limited Seating</strong></p>

<p>The iconic British rock band, The Kinks, are often cited as one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time.</p>

<p>Their first hit, You Really Got Me, in 1964, broke new ground with driving power chords and Dave Davies’ distorted guitar sounds, and created a template for many bands to follow in a rock and roll development which led variously to heavy metal, new wave and grunge.</p>

<p><strong>Tickets £14 in advance / £16 on the door | <a href=http://www.wegottickets.com/event/162509>Book Online</a></strong><br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Burlesque Workshop</title>
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<modified>2012-04-10T12:29:49Z</modified>
<issued>2012-07-21T12:27:48Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.476</id>
<created>2012-07-21T12:27:48Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Saturday May 26th, 2pm Saturday June 23rd, 2pm Saturday July 21st, 2pm Is there an inner Minx in you? Would you love to express yourself in a glamorous , sexy and powerful way - all with a air of...</summary>
<author>
<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4350Workshops</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="Miss Maybe 04.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/Miss Maybe 04.jpg" width="218" height="327" /><br />
<strong>Saturday May 26th, 2pm<br />
Saturday June 23rd, 2pm<br />
Saturday July 21st, 2pm</strong></p>

<p>Is there an inner Minx in you? Would you love<br />
to express yourself in a glamorous , sexy and<br />
powerful way - all with a air of vintage<br />
refinement?<br />
Miss Maybe will guide you through a few<br />
basic burlesque moves that will increase<br />
your confidence and inspire you to get your<br />
sequins and feathers out! No dance experience<br />
required, no nudity , but plenty of fun and<br />
giggles!<br />
Learn how to pose, walk, remove a glove, play<br />
with a boa, and create a simple routine. Dress<br />
to impress or come as you are but please bring<br />
heels.<br />
All sizes, abilities and ages welcome (16+),<br />
there’s no fun like dressing up and shimmying<br />
your sequins. Let Miss Maybe show you how,<br />
she’s the mistress of the art.</p>

<p><strong>£10<br />
Contact Miss Maybe: 07870 343870 for<br />
booking and details</strong></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Mari Wilson</title>
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<modified>2012-05-14T12:02:16Z</modified>
<issued>2012-07-20T10:32:18Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.494</id>
<created>2012-07-20T10:32:18Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Friday 20th July, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm Mari Wilson (The Neasden Queen of Soul) first arrived on the scene in the early eighties with her skyscraper beehive hairdo, bizarre sense of fashion and fully choreographed twelve piece band The...</summary>
<author>
<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4150Music</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="Mari Wilson.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/Mari Wilson.jpg" width="200" height="300" /><br />
<strong>Friday 20th July, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm</strong></p>

<p>Mari Wilson (The Neasden Queen of Soul) first arrived on the scene in the early eighties with her skyscraper beehive hairdo, bizarre sense of fashion and fully choreographed twelve piece band The Wilsations! Mari’s live shows were spoken about as an event - pure entertainment. <br />
With regular appearances at venues such as Ronnie Scotts, The South Bank and festivals alongside legends such as BB King and Ray Charles, Mari has continued to build her reputation as a great live performer.  Mari is currently performing with her Threesome, featuring her anecdotal meanderings on everything from beehives to Botox and singing songs that span her career so far. <br />
Mari has always been known for her live stage shows and her latest successful UK tour was true to form, a mix of hits old and new, unusual and unexpected covers and a myriad of glamorous costume changes. Combined with Mari’s storytelling and wit she still stands as one of the best live performers in the country.</p>

<p><strong>Tickets £15 in advance  / £17 on the door | <a href=http://www.wegottickets.com/event/162508>Book Online</a></strong></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Smugglers Session</title>
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<modified>2012-04-16T10:31:24Z</modified>
<issued>2012-07-19T10:30:49Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.theastor.org,2012://1.493</id>
<created>2012-07-19T10:30:49Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">  Thursday 19th July, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm - Cabaret Seating New young folk bands with big ideas and foot stomping tunes always a great night £5...</summary>
<author>
<name>brian</name>

<email>bandrews3030150@hotmail.co.uk</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>4150Music</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img align=right alt="smuggler.jpg" src="http://www.theastor.org/smuggler.jpg" width="200" height="295" /><br />
<strong> Thursday 19th July, Doors 7.30pm, Show 8pm - Cabaret Seating</strong></p>

<p>New young folk bands with big ideas and foot stomping tunes always a great night</p>

<p><strong>£5</strong></p>]]>

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