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latest_title[0] = "The Kooks to play Musilac Festival";
latest_teaser[0] = "";
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latest_id[0] = "1757236";
latest_text[0] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce another festival appearance.<br /><br /> They will play at Musilac Festival in Aix-Les-Bains, France on July 12th.";
latest_from_date[0] = "Thu, 12 Mar 2009";
latest_to_date[0] = "Thu, 07 May 2009";
latest_title[1] = "The Kooks to play at Rockhal in Luxembourg ";
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latest_id[1] = "1757221";
latest_text[1] = "The Kooks are very pleased to announce their own headline show at Rokhal in Luxembourg on June 2nd<br /><br /> Tickets will be on sale here on friday 13th March ";
latest_from_date[1] = "Wed, 11 Mar 2009";
latest_to_date[1] = "Wed, 06 May 2009";
latest_title[2] = "Watch a clip of the Kooks appearance in new webseries Rockville, CA";
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latest_text[2] = "Watch a preview of The Kooks upcoming appearance in episode II of the new webseries 'Rockville, CA' <a href=/>here</a>. <p><br />The first four episodes of the series will be available to watch on March 17th at <a href=/ \">rockvilleca.com</a> (unfortunately only viewable in the US for the moment, fingers crossed for worldwide availability soon.) <p><br />Don't forget to log in next week to catch the Kooks full performance!";
latest_from_date[2] = "Wed, 11 Mar 2009";
latest_to_date[2] = "Tue, 06 May 2014";
latest_title[3] = "The Kooks to play Moon and Stars festival in Switzerland";
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latest_text[3] = "The Kooks have confirmed yet another festival appearance, this time at the Moon and Stars festival in Switzerland on 14th July alongside Amy MacDonald.<p><br />Tickets will be available from March 13th - find out more at the official website <a href=/>moonandstarslocarno.ch</a>.";
latest_from_date[3] = "Wed, 11 Mar 2009";
latest_to_date[3] = "Sun, 06 May 2018";
latest_title[4] = "Get your Pinkpop 2009 tickets here";
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latest_text[4] = "Tickets for Pinkpop 2009, taking place in The Netherlands from May 30th - June 1st, are now on sale from <br /><a href=/>Ticketmaster.nl</a>. The Kooks will play on the Monday, alongside Snow Patrol, Franz Ferdinand and Katy Perry. Find out more about the festival at the Pinkpop website <a href=/>here</a>.<p><br /><br />And if you want to catch the boys at the Eden Project in Cornwall on July 18th, tickets for their Eden Session are still available <a href=/>here</a>.";
latest_from_date[4] = "Mon, 09 Mar 2009";
latest_to_date[4] = "Sat, 04 May 2013";
latest_title[5] = "Kooks to play Pinkpop Festival ";
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latest_text[5] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will play Pinkpop festival in The Netherlands on June 1st, alongside Snow Patrol and Franz Ferdinand <br /><br />You can find more information at the Pinkpop website <a href=/>HERE</a>.<br /><br />Tickets will be onsale from March 7th.";
latest_from_date[5] = "Thu, 05 Mar 2009";
latest_to_date[5] = "Thu, 30 Apr 2015";
latest_title[6] = "Purchase your tickets to see The Kooks at the Eden Project ";
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latest_text[6] = "You can purchase your tickets to see The Kooks live at The Eden Project <a href=/>HERE </a><BR/><BR/>The Show will take place on July 18th ";
latest_from_date[6] = "Mon, 02 Mar 2009";
latest_to_date[6] = "Mon, 27 Apr 2009";
latest_title[7] = "Kooks headline Jersey Live 2009";
latest_teaser[7] = "";
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latest_text[7] = "It was announced today that The Kooks will headline the Sunday line-up at this year's Jersey Live festival.<br /><br />Tickets for this 5th and 6th of September event, hailed as Europe's biggest 'Indie rock' festival', go on sale in April.<br /><br />For tickets or more info head to: <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">http://www.jerseylive.org.uk/tickets/</a><br /><br />";
latest_from_date[7] = "Fri, 27 Feb 2009";
latest_to_date[7] = "Fri, 24 Apr 2009";
latest_title[8] = "'War Child: Heroes' album now available in the US ";
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latest_text[8] = "The new 'War Child: Heroes' album is now available in the US too...<br /><br />Download the album from <a href=/>iTunes US</a><br /><br />Or order the CD from <a href=/>Amazon.com</a><br /><br />The Canadian version is also on its way - release date: 3rd March. You can pre-order the CD at <a href=/>Amazon.ca</a>.<br /><br />To find out more about the War Child album visit <a href=/>http://www.warchild.org.uk</a";
latest_from_date[8] = "Tue, 24 Feb 2009";
latest_to_date[8] = "Wed, 21 Apr 2010";
latest_title[9] = "2009 Eden Sessions ";
latest_teaser[9] = "The Kooks have added yet another date to their 2009 festival line-up";
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latest_text[9] = "The Kooks have added yet another date to their 2009 festival line-up. They will headline at Cornwall's Eden Project on the July 18th session.  <br /><br />Other bands confirmed include Kasabian on 4th July and Oasis on 14th July.<br /><br />Tickets go on sale from the 2nd March and will be available from <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">here</a>";
latest_from_date[9] = "Mon, 23 Feb 2009";
latest_to_date[9] = "Wed, 21 Apr 2010";
latest_title[10] = "The Kooks to play Peace and Love in Sweden ";
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latest_text[10] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will be playing the peace and love festival in sweden this coming June. Tickets are on sale now from www.peaceandlove.nu. More information will follow";
latest_from_date[10] = "Mon, 23 Feb 2009";
latest_to_date[10] = "Mon, 20 Apr 2009";
latest_title[11] = "New 'War Child: Heroes' album, featuring The Kooks, out today";
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latest_text[11] = "The 'War Child : Heroes' album, featuring The Kooks cover of The Kinks' 'Victoria,' is out today. Download it from iTunes <a href=/>here</a> or order the CD from Amazon  <a href=/>here</a>.<br /><br />Parlophone, the record label behind the release, will be donating all of the profits from the album to the War Child cause, which is dedicated to protecting children living in the world's most dangerous war zones. <br /><br />Find out more at <a href=/>www.warchild.org.uk</a>.";
latest_from_date[11] = "Mon, 16 Feb 2009";
latest_to_date[11] = "Tue, 13 Apr 2010";
latest_title[12] = "The Kooks cover The Kinks for 'War Child: Heroes' album, released Monday";
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latest_text[12] = "The Kooks are set to feature on the upcoming War Child: Heroes album, due to be released this Monday 16th February.<br /><br />The album concept is that the biggest legends in music history select one of their personal favourite songs from their own songwriting canon, and nominate a music hero from the next generation to create a modern reworking of that classic song. The album is in support of the real heroes - children who live with the brutal affects of war - and Parlophone will be donating all their profits from the album to War Child's work to protect children in war zones.<br /><br />The Kooks have recorded a cover of The Kinks classic 'Victoria' for this important cause. You can listen to a preview of the album on this <a href=/>widget</a>(& send it to a friend to help promote the War Child cause) and then pre-order a CD/digital copy at <a href=/>www.warchild.org.uk/heroes/buy</a> in order for it to be delivered on the date of release.<br /><br />For more info, check out <a href=/>www.warchild.org.uk/</a>.";
latest_from_date[12] = "Wed, 11 Feb 2009";
latest_to_date[12] = "Thu, 08 Apr 2010";
latest_title[13] = "The Kooks chosen by Playboy as a Rock The Rabbit Artist for 2009";
latest_teaser[13] = "See a preview of their photo shoot with Mick Rock, due to feature in the March issue of Playboy...";
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latest_text[13] = "The Kooks have been selected by Playboy as one of their Rock The Rabbit Artists for 2009. Rock The Rabbit is a mash up of music and design, which pairs Playboy picked artists with legendary photographer Mick Rock as well as some of today's top designers.<br /><br />The Kooks photo shoot with Mick will be featured in the March issue of Playboy, but click <a href=/>here</a> to see a preview and read an interview with Luke about the session.<br /><br />To find out more about Rock The Rabbit visit the <a href=/>official website</a>.";
latest_from_date[13] = "Mon, 09 Feb 2009";
latest_to_date[13] = "Wed, 07 Apr 2010";
latest_title[14] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce their first festivals of 2009 ";
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latest_text[14] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce their first festivals of 2009 the band will play Rock-Am-Ring and Rock-Im-Park in Germany!  Full details including dates will follow !<br /><br />You can purchase tickets here <br /><br /><a href=/>www.rock-am-ring.com</a><br /><br /><a href=/>www.rock-im-park.com</a><br /><br /> <a href=/>http://www.eventim.de</a>";
latest_from_date[14] = "Tue, 03 Feb 2009";
latest_to_date[14] = "Wed, 01 Apr 2009";
latest_title[15] = "Luke Pritchard to record with The Dø";
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latest_id[15] = "1754563";
latest_text[15] = "Luke Pritchard is set to record with French band The Dø you can read more about it <a href=/>HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[15] = "Tue, 03 Feb 2009";
latest_to_date[15] = "Wed, 01 Apr 2009";
latest_title[16] = "The Kooks ";
latest_teaser[16] = "The Kooks star in highly anticipated new US show";
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latest_text[16] = "The Kooks are going to be performing 'Do You Wanna?' in an episode of  \"Rockville, CA\", a contemporary, music-themed romantic comedy set in a fictional rock club in Los Angeles and debuting March 17 on TheWB.com.<br /><br />\"Rockville, CA\" is the latest show from Josh Schwartz (producer of Gossip Girl and The O.C.) and Alexandra Patsavas (Twilight,Gossip Girl and Grey's Anatomy).";
latest_from_date[16] = "Wed, 21 Jan 2009";
latest_to_date[16] = "Wed, 18 Mar 2009";
latest_title[17] = "Catch recent Kooks on TV";
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latest_text[17] = "Watch the Kooks recent interview on Channel 4’s Freshly Squeezed Show, including a clip of their new video <b><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> here</a></b><br /><br />The band also features on E4’s ‘Month with Miquita’ singing an acoustic performance of Sway. Watch it <b><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> here</a></b>.<br /><br /><br />";
latest_from_date[17] = "Tue, 14 Oct 2008";
latest_to_date[17] = "Wed, 09 Dec 2009";
latest_title[18] = "Australian Tickets";
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latest_text[18] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will return to Australia in December. They will also play their first ever show in New Zealand!  Tickets are on sale now <br /><br />December <br /><br />Monday 29			Rhythm & Vines Festival (Gisborne, NZ)<br /><br /><A HREF=/>BUY HERE</A><br /><br />Tuesday 30			Falls Festival, Lorne, VIC<br /><br /><A HREF=/>BUY HERE</A><br /><br />Wednesday 31		Falls Festival, Marion Bar, Tasmania        <br /><br /><A HREF=/>BUY HERE</A><br /><br /><br />January <br /><br />Saturday 3			Southbound Festival, Perth<br /><br /><A HREF=/>BUY HERE</A><br /><br />Monday 5      			Hordern Pavilion, Sydney<br /><br /><A HREF=/>BUY HERE</A><br /><br />Wednesday 7    		Byron Bay Arts & Music Festival, Byron Bay<br /><br /><A HREF=/>BUY HERE</A><br /><br />Thursday 8			Palace, Melbourne<br /><br /><A HREF=/>BUY HERE</A>";
latest_from_date[18] = "Mon, 29 Sep 2008";
latest_to_date[18] = "Tue, 24 Nov 2009";
latest_title[19] = "The Kooks join Annie Mac & Nick Grimshaw";
latest_teaser[19] = "";
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latest_text[19] = "Watch out for The Kooks as main guests on the BBC's 'Switch' on Radio 1 with Annie Mac & Nick Grimshaw. <br /><br />If you're not able to catch the show live from 7pm this Sunday, then you can listen to a recording of the show <b><a href=/>here</a></b>.<br /><br />";
latest_from_date[19] = "Fri, 26 Sep 2008";
latest_to_date[19] = "Sat, 21 Nov 2037";
latest_title[20] = "Sway formats revealed ";
latest_teaser[20] = "";
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latest_text[20] = "On The 13th of October The Kooks will be releasing Sway. Get your limited edition Sway T-shirt + CD + 2 X 7\" for a fiver <br /><b><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">here</a></b>.<br /><br />As well as unreleased demos from the album session released as b-sides on all formats, the Kooks are also offering you the new Sway radio mix featuring a new string arrangement.<br /><br /> Here's what the formats look like...<br /><br />CD Single<br /><br />1.         Sway (Radio Mix)<br />2.         Stole Away (Demo)<br /><br />7\" Single 1<br /><br />Side 1<br /><br />1.         Sway<br /><br />Side 2<br /><br />1.         It Can Be So Hard (Demo)<br /><br />7\" Single 2<br /><br />Side 1<br /><br />1.         Sway (Radio Mix)<br /><br />Side 2<br /><br />1.         Sway (Live Woodstock Session)<br /><br />If you prefer to download your single, the iTunes package includes...<br /><br />Digital<br /><br />1.         Sway<br />2.         Sway (Live Woodstock Session)<br />3.         Stole Away (Demo)<br />4.         It Can Be So Hard (Demo)<br /><br />";
latest_from_date[20] = "Fri, 26 Sep 2008";
latest_to_date[20] = "Sat, 21 Nov 2026";
latest_title[21] = "EMA awards";
latest_teaser[21] = "";
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latest_id[21] = "1746499";
latest_text[21] = "Don't forget to get your votes in for The Kooks at this year's MTV European Music Awards held on 6th November. <br /><br />They're up for Best Headliner and Album of the Year. <br /> <br />Vote for them <b><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">here</a></b>";
latest_from_date[21] = "Wed, 17 Sep 2008";
latest_to_date[21] = "Thu, 12 Nov 2009";
latest_title[22] = "Brixton Tour Date Added ";
latest_teaser[22] = "";
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latest_id[22] = "1746494";
latest_text[22] = "With The Kooks upcoming UK tour, including three nights at The Roundhouse a sell out, we are pleased to announce a new tour date. <br /><br />The band, with support from Mystery Jets and Kid Harpoon, will now play the Brixton Academy on Wednesday 10th December.<br /><br />Don’t miss out on what will be an exceptional show by clicking <b><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">here</a></b>from 9am tomorrow for an exclusive pre-sale.<br /><br />Tickets will then go on <b><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">general sale</a></b> from Friday ";
latest_from_date[22] = "Wed, 17 Sep 2008";
latest_to_date[22] = "Thu, 12 Nov 2009";
latest_title[23] = "The Kooks Play The Apple Store In London";
latest_teaser[23] = "Intimate Gig This Thursday";
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latest_id[23] = "1746335";
latest_text[23] = "This week The Kooks are back from their worldwide tour and in the UK to play London's Apple store this Thusday (18th). <a href=/><b>Click here</b></a> to win tickets.";
latest_from_date[23] = "Mon, 15 Sep 2008";
latest_to_date[23] = "Mon, 10 Nov 2036";
latest_title[24] = "On the TV";
latest_teaser[24] = "";
latest_thumb[24] = "";
latest_full[24] = "";
latest_id[24] = "1742698";
latest_text[24] = "The boys have had a busy schedule this week...finding time for a T4 appearance on (Sunday, 11am), plus an appearance on yesterday's 'Graham Norton Show', which you can catch again on BBC's <a href=/>iPlayer.</a>";
latest_from_date[24] = "Fri, 04 Jul 2008";
latest_to_date[24] = "Mon, 29 Aug 2011";
latest_title[25] = "Shine On Release Details";
latest_teaser[25] = "";
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latest_id[25] = "1742695";
latest_text[25] = "Bundles of the Shine On CD/7\" vinyl are still available from <a href=/>Recordstore</a><br /><br />CD -<br />1. Shine On<br />2. Louby Loo<br /><br />7\" Vinyl -<br />1. Shine On<br />2. Come On Down<br />+ Free Poster!<br /><br />Or you can download the track from iTunes <a href=/>HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[25] = "Fri, 04 Jul 2008";
latest_to_date[25] = "Wed, 29 Aug 2012";
latest_title[26] = "Budding designer?";
latest_teaser[26] = "";
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latest_id[26] = "1741552";
latest_text[26] = "Head over to Bebo to win the chance of designing the Kooks official Bebo skin to promote current single Shine On<a href=/>Shine On</a>.<br /><br />Info and rules over at <a href=/>Bebo.com/thekooks</a><br />";
latest_from_date[26] = "Tue, 24 Jun 2008";
latest_to_date[26] = "Mon, 19 Aug 2024";
latest_title[27] = "Shine On - Single Details";
latest_teaser[27] = "";
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latest_full[27] = "";
latest_id[27] = "1741445";
latest_text[27] = "<br></p> <p class=\"MsoNormal\">New single shine on is available to download now from <a href=/>iTunes</a>&nbsp; <br>&nbsp; <br>Additionally you can order the 7\" and CD with 2 brand new recordings; Louby Loo and Come On Down from <a href=/>Recordstore</a></p><p>More news coming soon....</p><br />";
latest_from_date[27] = "Fri, 20 Jun 2008";
latest_to_date[27] = "Sun, 15 Aug 2027";
latest_title[28] = "The Kooks announce extra show in Sydney ";
latest_teaser[28] = "";
latest_thumb[28] = "";
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latest_id[28] = "1741241";
latest_text[28] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will play an extra show in Sydney Australia on 27th August at the Metro <br /><br />All tickets are now sold out ";
latest_from_date[28] = "Wed, 18 Jun 2008";
latest_to_date[28] = "Sun, 13 Aug 2051";
latest_title[29] = "Missed The Kooks on Jonathan Ross";
latest_teaser[29] = "";
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latest_id[29] = "1732057";
latest_text[29] = "For those of you that missed the Jonathan Ross Show last Friday night you can watch it again <A HREF=/>here</A><br /><br /> The band performed at the end of the show which you can see 55.40 minutes in.<br /><br />You can also catch The Kooks performing 2 tracks and doing an interview on 'Sound' this Saturday on BBC2 at 12pm (it's repeated on BBC3 at 7pm).<br /><br />'Always Where I Need To Be' is  <A HREF=../alwayswhere/-br.html />\"> OUT NOW <br /></A><br /><br /><br />Less than 2 weeks to 'KONK' - <A HREF=/>ORDER NOW</A>";
latest_from_date[29] = "Thu, 03 Apr 2008";
latest_to_date[29] = "Sat, 29 May 2010";
latest_title[30] = "The Kooks to play summercase festival in spain";
latest_teaser[30] = "";
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latest_id[30] = "1731547";
latest_text[30] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will play summercase festival in spain this July. The dates are as follows <br /><br /><br />July<br /><br />Fri         18         Madrid              Summercase Boadilla del Monte<br />Sat         19         Barcelona           Summercase Festival Parc del Forum<br /> <br />You can purchase tickets <A HREF=/>HERE</A>";
latest_from_date[30] = "Tue, 01 Apr 2008";
latest_to_date[30] = "Sun, 27 May 2012";
latest_title[31] = "\"Always Where I Need To Be\" out today!";
latest_teaser[31] = "";
latest_thumb[31] = "";
latest_full[31] = "";
latest_id[31] = "1731407";
latest_text[31] = "\"Always Where I Need To Be\" is available to download from iTunes now <a href=/>HERE</a>, alternatively if you like to physically own a piece of kooks history then you can still get your hands on all 3 formats in a limited edition single storage box + free poster from <a href=/>RECORDSTORE.CO.UK</a><br /><br />";
latest_from_date[31] = "Mon, 31 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[31] = "Tue, 26 May 2009";
latest_title[32] = "KOOKS RELEASE SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE ALBUM 'RAK'";
latest_teaser[32] = "";
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latest_text[32] = "To mark the release of their new album 'Konk' on April 14th The Kooks have announced details of a special limited edition double album 'Rak' which will be released on the same day.<br /> <br />'Rak' will comprise of two discs; the full studio album 'Konk' on one, and a second featuring seven new songs recorded live in one day at Rak Studios in North West London, plus an acoustic version of album track 'See The Sun' and a home demo of Luke Pritchard performing new track 'Brooklyn'. All tracks are exclusive and available for the first time ever for a limited period. The tracks at Rak were recorded with Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, Coral, Zutons). <br /><br />The tracklisting is:<br /> <br />1.       Watching The Ships Roll In<br />2.       Eaten By Your Lover<br />3.       No Longer<br />4.       Fa La La <br />5.       Nothing Ever Changes<br />6.       By My Side<br />7.       Hatful Of Love<br />8.       See The Sun (Alternate Version)<br />9.       Brooklyn (Home Demo)<br /><br />Pre-order the special edition now <a href=/ href=\"http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/5243674/Konk/Product.html?P36=7T2D94\">HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[32] = "Fri, 28 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[32] = "Sat, 23 May 2009";
latest_title[33] = "Get your Konk Widget ";
latest_teaser[33] = "";
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latest_id[33] = "1730976";
latest_text[33] = "Have a listen to the Konk album upfront! The widget has 3 clips from the new album; 'Sway' 'Shine On' and 'Always Where I Need To Be' plus the brand new video. You can embed this widget and pass it on to all your friends and watch it magically update with new content over the coming weeks. <a href=/>CLICK  HERE TO EMBED THE WIDGET </a><br />";
latest_from_date[33] = "Wed, 26 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[33] = "Thu, 21 May 2009";
latest_title[34] = "Buy \"Always Where  I  Need  To Be\" on Itunes  ";
latest_teaser[34] = "";
latest_thumb[34] = "";
latest_full[34] = "";
latest_id[34] = "1730936";
latest_text[34] = "\"Always Where I Need To Be\" will be available to download from iTunes on Sunday or you can still get your hands on all 3 formats in a limited edition single storage box + free poster from <a href=/>recordstore.co.uk</a><br/><br/><a href=/>CLICK  HERE</a> to see the box in all it's glory<br/><br>You can Pre order Konk from itunes today and receive a free bonus track \"vicious\"and a special digital artwork booklet<br/><br/> <a href=/>ORDER  HERE</a><br/>";
latest_from_date[34] = "Wed, 26 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[34] = "Thu, 21 May 2009";
latest_title[35] = "Kooks announce Intimate Show in Cologne ";
latest_teaser[35] = "";
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latest_text[35] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce an intimate show in Cologne Germany at  Kulturkirche on April 12<br/><br/>You can purchase your tickets <A HREF=/>HERE</A>";
latest_from_date[35] = "Fri, 21 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[35] = "Mon, 16 May 2011";
latest_title[36] = " Kooks Release Special Edition Double Album \"Rak\"";
latest_teaser[36] = "";
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latest_id[36] = "1730098";
latest_text[36] = "To mark the release of their new album ’Konk’ on April 14th The Kooks have announced details of a special limited edition double album ’Rak’ which will be released on the same day.<br /><br />’Rak’ will comprise of two discs; the full studio album ’Konk’ on one, and a second featuring seven new songs recorded live in one day at Rak Studios in North West London, plus an acoustic version of album track ’See The Sun’ and a home demo of Luke Pritchard performing new track ’Brooklyn’. All tracks are exclusive and available for the first time ever for a limited period. The tracks at Rak were recorded with Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, Coral, Zutons).<br /><br /><br />The tracklisting is<br /><br />1.      Watching The Ships Roll In<br /><br />2.      Eaten By Your Lover<br /><br />3.      No Longer <br /><br />4.      Fa La La La La<br /><br />5.      Nothing Ever Changes<br /><br />6.      By My Side<br /><br />7.      Hatful Of Love<br /><br />8.	See The Sun (Alternate Version)<br /><br />9.	Brooklyn (Home Demo)<br /><br /><a href=/>Purchase Here</a><br />";
latest_from_date[36] = "Wed, 19 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[36] = "Thu, 14 May 2009";
latest_title[37] = "Exclusive Backstage Footage From Liverpool Barfly ";
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latest_id[37] = "1730071";
latest_text[37] = "The Kooks played a special show for Radio 1 on March 6th at Liverpool Barfly<br /><br /><br />You can watch exclusive backstage footage on The Kooks YouTube Channel <a href=/>HERE </a><br />";
latest_from_date[37] = "Wed, 19 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[37] = "Thu, 14 May 2009";
latest_title[38] = "Exclusive Record Box";
latest_teaser[38] = "";
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latest_id[38] = "1730066";
latest_text[38] = "You can now order the 3 formats at <a href=/>RECORDSTORE</a> and receive a free Limited edition storage box + poster. Don't miss out! <br /><br />CD2 + 7\"<br />include brand new tracks recorded during the album sessions.<br />CD2 is in a special wallet which includes a section for CD1 to complete the set. <br /><br />7\"<br /><br />Always Where I Need to Be <br />Mrs Thompson<br /><br />Enhanced CD 1<br /><br />Always Where I Need to Be <br />Always Where I Need to Be (video)<br /><br />CD 2<br /><br />Always where I Need to Be <br />Walk Away <br />Always Free <br /><br /><br />Were you at the NME Brats tour?<br /><br />Exclusive to their new shop you can order the live version of the single from Astoria <a href=/ http://nme.tsdshop.com/store/page4.asp?s uptype=1&t=1&sub_type=108&prod_id=339&co l=30\">HERE </a>";
latest_from_date[38] = "Wed, 19 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[38] = "Thu, 14 May 2009";
latest_title[39] = "Poster Competition  ";
latest_teaser[39] = "Fancy yourself as a designer ? Read on to have your chance to have your design printed signed and framed by the kooks.";
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latest_id[39] = "1727521";
latest_text[39] = "To enter simply submit a poster design to your local independent record store (see list below) The best entries will be shown in stores and the best nation wide entry will be turned into a poster and given away with the next kooks single<br /><br />closing date : April 14 2008. Designs will be accepted A4 15X10 and A3<br /><br />Please attach clearly your name address and email address to each entry<br /><br />The overall winner will have their entry printed signed and framed<br /><br />copys of the print will also be made into posters and given away through select retailers in conjunction with the next release<br /><br /><br />one up 17 Belmont street Aberdeen<br /><br />sword fish 14 temple street birmingham<br /><br />resident 28 kensington gardens brighton<br /><br />Avalanche 63 cockburn street edinburgh<br /><br />Avalanche 54 Dundas street Glasgow<br /><br />Banquet 52 eden street kingston up on thames<br /><br />crash 35 The Headrow leeds<br /><br />Jumbo 5 and 6 st johns center Leeds<br /><br />Pure Groove 35 Holloway Road London<br /><br />Rough Trade East 91 Brick Lane London<br /><br />Rough trade West 34 - 35 Berwick Street London<br /><br />Picadilly 53 Oldham Street Manchester<br /><br />Sound Knowlege hughenden Yard Marlborough<br /><br />RPM 25 Highbridge Newcastle<br /><br />Action 47 Church Street Preston<br /><br />Reflex 23 Nun Street Newcastle<br /><br />Rapture Woolgate shopping center Whitney";
latest_from_date[39] = "Mon, 10 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[39] = "Tue, 05 May 2009";
latest_title[40] = "KOOKS ANNOUNCE SECOND NY SHOW ";
latest_teaser[40] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce another show in New York";
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latest_id[40] = "1727380";
latest_text[40] = "Due to demand The Kooks are pleased to announce another show in New York on June 10th at terminal 5. You can buy your tickets <a href=/>HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[40] = "Fri, 07 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[40] = "Sat, 02 May 2009";
latest_title[41] = "US TOUR GENERAL SALE ";
latest_teaser[41] = "Tickets for The Kooks US tour will go on sale to the public at 10 am March 3rd";
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latest_id[41] = "1727057";
latest_text[41] = "Tickets for The Kooks US tour will go on sale to the public at 10 am March 3rd<br /><br />MAY<br /><br />18 San Diego, CA House of Blues all ages<br /><br /><a href=/ kooks&tm_link=tm_header_search\" target=\"_blank\">TICKETS</a><br /><br />19 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern all ages<br /><br /><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">TICKETS</a><br /><br />24 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom 19+ <br /><br /><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">TICKETS</a> <br /><br />25 George, WA Sasquatch Festival all ages <br /><br /><br />26 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom all ages <br /><br /><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">TICKETS</a><br /><br /><br />29 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre 16+ <br /><br /><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">TICKETS</a><br /><br />31 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe 18+  <br /><br /><a href=/>TICKETS</a><<br /><br /><br />JUNE<br /><br />01 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall Ballroom all ages <br /><br /><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">TICKETS</a>  <br /><br /><br />02 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre all ages  <br /><br /><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">TICKETS</a><br /><br />04 Toronto, ON Kool Haus 19+ <br /><br /><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">TICKETS</a><br /><br />05 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore @ TLA all ages <br /><br /><a href=/>TICKETS</a><br /><br />09 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club 18+ <br /><br /><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">TICKETS</a><br /><br />11 New York, NY Terminal 5 all ages  <br /><br />SOLD OUT ";
latest_from_date[41] = "Tue, 04 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[41] = "Wed, 29 Apr 2009";
latest_title[42] = "Listen The Kooks @ Liverpool Barfly live on Radio 1 ";
latest_teaser[42] = "If you were unable to get your hands on a ticket for the Liverpool Barfly Show on March 6th. You can listen to it live on Radio 1.";
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latest_id[42] = "1727017";
latest_text[42] = "If you were unable to get your hands on a ticket for the Liverpool Barfly Show on March 6th. You can listen to it live on Radio 1.<br /><br />Tune into Zane Lowe this Thursday (March 6) from 7pm <br /><br />You can launch the Radio 1 player to listen online <a href=/>HERE</a><br /><br />";
latest_from_date[42] = "Tue, 04 Mar 2008";
latest_to_date[42] = "Wed, 29 Apr 2009";
latest_title[43] = "Watch the \"Always Where I Need to Be\" Video ";
latest_teaser[43] = "The Video for The Kooks New Single \"Always Where I Need to Be\" Is now available on youtube";
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latest_id[43] = "1726430";
latest_text[43] = "The Video for The Kooks New Single \"Always Where I Need to Be\" Is now available on youtube <a href=/>WATCH IT HERE</a><br/><br/>";
latest_from_date[43] = "Tue, 26 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[43] = "Wed, 22 Apr 2009";
latest_title[44] = "The Kooks Play Liverpool Barfly  *SOLD OUT*";
latest_teaser[44] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce in association with radio 1 a very special show at Liverpool Barfly on March 6th";
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latest_id[44] = "1726385";
latest_text[44] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce in association with radio 1 a very special show at Liverpool Barfly on March 6th.<br/><br/>Tickets go on sale at 10am on Thursday 28th February *All Tickets are now sold out*";
latest_from_date[44] = "Mon, 25 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[44] = "Wed, 22 Apr 2009";
latest_title[45] = "Watch The Kooks on Conan O'Brien";
latest_teaser[45] = "You can catch the band's US performance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien online";
latest_thumb[45] = "";
latest_full[45] = "";
latest_id[45] = "1725493";
latest_text[45] = "You can catch the band's US performance on Late Night with Conan OBrien <A HREF=/>HERE</A><BR/><BR/>For more exclusive content, please join our mailing list <A HREF=/>HERE</A><br />";
latest_from_date[45] = "Wed, 20 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[45] = "Thu, 16 Apr 2009";
latest_title[46] = "\"Always Where I Need To Be\"  Exclusive Brand New Video on iTunes";
latest_teaser[46] = "";
latest_thumb[46] = "";
latest_full[46] = "";
latest_id[46] = "1725490";
latest_text[46] = "The exclusive brand new video is available at iTunes <A HREF=/>HERE</A><br /><br /><br />";
latest_from_date[46] = "Wed, 20 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[46] = "Thu, 16 Apr 2009";
latest_title[47] = "Japanese Tickets On Sale *SOLD OUT*";
latest_teaser[47] = "Tickets for the Japanese show at the Liquid Rooms in Tokyo on March 20th are now on sale ";
latest_thumb[47] = "";
latest_full[47] = "";
latest_id[47] = "1724940";
latest_text[47] = "Tickets for the Japanese show at the Liquid Rooms in Tokyo on March 20th are now on sale <A HREF=/>HERE</A>";
latest_from_date[47] = "Sat, 16 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[47] = "Sun, 12 Apr 2009";
latest_title[48] = "Kooks to Play T in the Park ";
latest_teaser[48] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will play this years T in the Park Festival";
latest_thumb[48] = "";
latest_full[48] = "";
latest_id[48] = "1724880";
latest_text[48] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will play this years T in the Park Festival on July 12th. You can purchase your tickets <a href=/>HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[48] = "Fri, 15 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[48] = "Sat, 11 Apr 2009";
latest_title[49] = "The Kooks to play Rock Werchter ";
latest_teaser[49] = "";
latest_thumb[49] = "";
latest_full[49] = "";
latest_id[49] = "1724672";
latest_text[49] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will play Rock Werchter 2008 in Belgium on July 6th. Tickets are now available <a href=/>BUY HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[49] = "Thu, 14 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[49] = "Fri, 10 Apr 2009";
latest_title[50] = "New Single \"Always Where I need to be\"  Jo Whileys Pet Sound";
latest_teaser[50] = "";
latest_thumb[50] = "";
latest_full[50] = "";
latest_id[50] = "1723936";
latest_text[50] = "We are pleased to announce The Kooks new single \"Always Where I Need to be\" has been made Jo Whileys Pet Sound of the week on Radio 1. Dont forget to tune in Monday to friday from 10am ! ";
latest_from_date[50] = "Mon, 11 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[50] = "Tue, 07 Apr 2009";
latest_title[51] = "Watch The Kooks Acoustic Performance at The Edge in Toronto!";
latest_teaser[51] = "";
latest_thumb[51] = "";
latest_full[51] = "";
latest_id[51] = "1723920";
latest_text[51] = "Come by the Edge studios in Toronto (228 Yonge St) at 4:30pm EST today to catch a 2 song acoustic set and interview with The Kooks!<br/><br/>You can also listen online <A HREF=/>HERE</A><br />  ";
latest_from_date[51] = "Mon, 11 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[51] = "Tue, 07 Apr 2009";
latest_title[52] = "PRE ORDER THE KOOKS NEW ALBUM KONK";
latest_teaser[52] = "";
latest_thumb[52] = "";
latest_full[52] = "";
latest_id[52] = "1723728";
latest_text[52] = "The Kooks New Album KONK is now available to pre order. You can order it now <A HREF=/>HERE</A><br /><br />";
latest_from_date[52] = "Fri, 08 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[52] = "Mon, 04 Apr 2011";
latest_title[53] = "Dublin Castle Tickets on Sale Now ";
latest_teaser[53] = "";
latest_thumb[53] = "";
latest_full[53] = "";
latest_id[53] = "1722618";
latest_text[53] = "Tickets for the Kooks Dublin Castle Show on May 5th are now on sale. You can buy your tickets <A HREF=/>HERE</A>";
latest_from_date[53] = "Tue, 05 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[53] = "Wed, 01 Apr 2009";
latest_title[54] = "The Kooks pleased to Announce Japanese Show";
latest_teaser[54] = "";
latest_thumb[54] = "";
latest_full[54] = "";
latest_id[54] = "1722615";
latest_text[54] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will play Tokyos Liquid Rooms on March 20th. Tickets will be available from 16/2/08";
latest_from_date[54] = "Mon, 04 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[54] = "Tue, 31 Mar 2009";
latest_title[55] = "KONK TOUR GENERAL SALE";
latest_teaser[55] = "";
latest_thumb[55] = "";
latest_full[55] = "";
latest_id[55] = "1721702";
latest_text[55] = "Tickets for The Kooks Konk tour go on general sale 1/2/08 at 9am <br><br/><br />April<br><br />Tue 22 Manchester Apollo *SOLD OUT*<BR/><br />Wed 23 Swindon Oasis Centre *SOLD OUT*<BR/><br />Thu 24 Newport Centre <A HREF=/>*SOLD OUT*</A><br /><br />Fri 25 Hull Arena <A HREF=/>*SOLD OUT*</A><br /><br />Sun 27 Birmingham Academy <A HREF=/>*SOLD OUT*</A><br/><br />Mon 28 Sheffield Academy <A HREF=/>*SOLD OUT*</A> <BR/><br />Tue 29 Edinburgh Corn Exchange <A HREF=/>*SOLD OUT*</A><br /><br /><br>May<br><br />Thu 1 London Brixton *SOLD OUT*<BR/><br />Fri 2 London Brixton <A HREF=/>*SOLD OUT*</A><BR/><br />Sat 3 Plymouth Pavillion <A HREF=/>*SOLD OUT*</A><br><br/>You can pre order your copy of The Kooks new album Konk <A HREF=/>HERE</A>";
latest_from_date[55] = "Fri, 01 Feb 2008";
latest_to_date[55] = "Sat, 28 Mar 2009";
latest_title[56] = "The Kooks to Play Milan ";
latest_teaser[56] = "";
latest_thumb[56] = "";
latest_full[56] = "";
latest_id[56] = "1721531";
latest_text[56] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will play Milan this coming April.<br/><br/>April<br/><br/>Sat 19 Magazzini Generali<br/><br/>Tickets will go on general sale 1/2/08 You can purchase your tickets <a href=/>HERE</a><br />";
latest_from_date[56] = "Thu, 31 Jan 2008";
latest_to_date[56] = "Fri, 27 Mar 2009";
latest_title[57] = "The Kooks Announce Paris Show";
latest_teaser[57] = "";
latest_thumb[57] = "";
latest_full[57] = "";
latest_id[57] = "1721483";
latest_text[57] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce a show in Paris this April<br/><br/>April<br/><br/> Tue 15 Paris Elysee Montmartre<br/><br/>You can  purchase your tickets <a href=/>HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[57] = "Thu, 31 Jan 2008";
latest_to_date[57] = "Fri, 27 Mar 2009";
latest_title[58] = "The Kooks to play Echo Silverlake Los Angeles *SOLD OUT*";
latest_teaser[58] = "";
latest_thumb[58] = "";
latest_full[58] = "";
latest_id[58] = "1719673";
latest_text[58] = "The Kooks show at Silverlake Echo on February 8 has now sold out. A small number of tickets will be available on the door the night of the show.";
latest_from_date[58] = "Wed, 23 Jan 2008";
latest_to_date[58] = "Thu, 19 Mar 2009";
latest_title[59] = "THE KOOKS ANNOUNCE 2 MORE  WARM UP SHOWS *SOLD OUT*";
latest_teaser[59] = "";
latest_thumb[59] = "";
latest_full[59] = "";
latest_id[59] = "1719292";
latest_text[59] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce that they will be playing two warm up shows on the following dates:<br/><br/>February<br/><br/>Sat 23 Oxford Carling Academy SOLD OUT<br/><br/>Sun 24 Lincoln Engine Shed SOLD OUT";
latest_from_date[59] = "Mon, 21 Jan 2008";
latest_to_date[59] = "Tue, 17 Mar 2009";
latest_title[60] = "The Kooks to play Hurricane and Southside in Germany ";
latest_teaser[60] = "";
latest_thumb[60] = "";
latest_full[60] = "";
latest_id[60] = "1717975";
latest_text[60] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will be playing the Hurricane and Southside festivals this summer<br/><br/>June 20th Southside<br/><br/>June 22nd Hurricane<br/><br/>You can purchase your tickets now <A HREF=/>HERE</A>";
latest_from_date[60] = "Wed, 09 Jan 2008";
latest_to_date[60] = "Sat, 05 Mar 2011";
latest_title[61] = "The Kooks to play Hove Festival in Norway";
latest_teaser[61] = "";
latest_thumb[61] = "";
latest_full[61] = "";
latest_id[61] = "1717752";
latest_text[61] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will play Norways Hove Festival on June 24. You Can purchase your tickets  <A HREF=/>HERE</A>";
latest_from_date[61] = "Tue, 08 Jan 2008";
latest_to_date[61] = "Sun, 04 Mar 2012";
latest_title[62] = "The Kooks to play NME BRATS Show ";
latest_teaser[62] = "";
latest_thumb[62] = "";
latest_full[62] = "";
latest_id[62] = "1717321";
latest_text[62] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they are to play an NME BRATS show on Monday 25 February at London Astoria. You can purchase your ticket in our special pre-sale <a href=/>HERE</a> from 9am Monday 7th January. ";
latest_from_date[62] = "Sun, 06 Jan 2008";
latest_to_date[62] = "Thu, 02 Mar 2023";
latest_title[63] = "EXCLUSIVE 7\" PULL ME IN ! ";
latest_teaser[63] = "";
latest_thumb[63] = "";
latest_full[63] = "";
latest_id[63] = "1715257";
latest_text[63] = "The band are on tour in America after finishing their second album with Tony Hoffer. There's a youtube link <A HREF=/>HERE</A> of the final days in the studio.<br />As a way of saying thank you to all of their fans they have recorded an extra track the classic live favourite Pull Me In and are making 5000 available on 7\" to fans see <A HREF=/>COMPETITION</A> for details<BR/><BR/>There are also 10 new photographs in the website gallery - click <A HREF=/>HERE</A><BR/><BR/>We hope you have a very happy Christmas and an amazing new year - keep your eyes peeled for live gig announcements in the new year";
latest_from_date[63] = "Mon, 10 Dec 2007";
latest_to_date[63] = "Fri, 04 Feb 2011";
latest_title[64] = " The Kooks Announce December US Tour Dates";
latest_teaser[64] = "";
latest_thumb[64] = "";
latest_full[64] = "";
latest_id[64] = "1709648";
latest_text[64] = "Fresh out of the studio with Inside In / Inside Out producer Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air, Belle & Sebastian) The Kooks venture stateside this December to deck the halls.<br/><br/>Dec. 6th - The Ends Deck the Hall Ball Seattle, WA<br/><br/><a href=/>BUY HERE</a><br/><br/> Dec. 9th WRLT Nashville Sunday Night Concert Series Nashville, TN<br/><br/><a href=/>BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>Dec. 11th WTTS Rock to Read Xmas Indianapolis, IN<br/><br/><a href=/>BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>Dec. 12th WXRT VIP Private Show Chicago, IL<br/><br/><a href=/>SIGN UP FOR TICKETS</a><br/><br/>Dec. 14th KBCO Holiday Concert Series Boulder, CO<br/><br/><a href=/>SIGN UP FOR TICKETS</a><br/><br/>Dec. 15th Holiday Hootenanny San Diego, CA<br/><br/><a href=/>BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>Dec. 16th Alice in Wonderland - San Francisco, CA<br/><br/><a href=/>SOLD OUT</a><br/><br/>";
latest_from_date[64] = "Mon, 12 Nov 2007";
latest_to_date[64] = "Thu, 07 Jan 2055";
latest_title[65] = "The Kooks on XFM";
latest_teaser[65] = "";
latest_thumb[65] = "";
latest_full[65] = "";
latest_id[65] = "1709494";
latest_text[65] = "The Kooks show from XFM's 10 Year Birthday will be aired on 104.9 (London) 105.7-106.1 (Scotland) and 97.7 (Manchester). This Sunday (11/11/07). Dont forget tune in !";
latest_from_date[65] = "Fri, 09 Nov 2007";
latest_to_date[65] = "Sun, 04 Jan 2015";
latest_title[66] = "The kooks to  Play Charity gig for Mencap";
latest_teaser[66] = "";
latest_thumb[66] = "";
latest_full[66] = "";
latest_id[66] = "1708168";
latest_text[66] = "We are pleased to announce the kooks will play be playing a little noise session at Islington Union Chapel on November 24th<br/><br/>Tickets are on sale from 10am today. <a href=/>Click Here For More Information</a>";
latest_from_date[66] = "Tue, 30 Oct 2007";
latest_to_date[66] = "Fri, 25 Dec 2009";
latest_title[67] = "SIGNED GUITAR UP FOR GRABS";
latest_teaser[67] = "";
latest_thumb[67] = "";
latest_full[67] = "";
latest_id[67] = "1707863";
latest_text[67] = "We have exciting news! You can now bid online at Ebay for The Kooks personally signed 10 foot Gibson Les Paul replica guitar. This is your chance to own a piece of rock 'n roll history - designed by the visual artist Jari Kennedy and displayed publicly on London's South Bank over the summer, the exhibition of 61 unique hand painted and signed (including Kasabian, Razorlight, and the Kaiser Chiefs as well as legends such as Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Brian May, Slash and Ozzy Osbourne) Gibson guitars attracted over 2.5 million visitors.<br/><br>Gibson Guitartown London is a charity inspired campaign bringing the power of music together with art to raise money for Nordoff- Robbins Music Therapy, The Prince’s Trust and Teenage Cancer Trust. All money raised from the sale of the guitars at auction will be split equally between the three designated charities.<br/><br/>Bid now for The Kooks 10 foot Gibson Les Paul guitar <a href=/>HERE</a><br /><br /><br />";
latest_from_date[67] = "Sat, 27 Oct 2007";
latest_to_date[67] = "Tue, 22 Dec 2009";
latest_title[68] = "Kooks Record Second Album";
latest_teaser[68] = "";
latest_thumb[68] = "";
latest_full[68] = "";
latest_id[68] = "1705262";
latest_text[68] = "The Kooks are in the studio now working hard on their second album.<br /><br />Producer Tony Hoffer who worked on Inside In / Inside Out, has now joined the boys and the new songs are all sounding great. you can see some pics of the action <a href=/>HERE</a><br/><br/>Big thanks to everyone who entered the recent Oxjam competition to see the Kooks play a secret gig in one of London's Oxfam stores. The winners spent an evening of intimacy with Luke and Hugh playing songs old and new .<br/><br/>The band are really excited to be able to help out such a great cause, and you can still find out more info on how you can get involved <a href=/>HERE</a> keep watching www.thekooks.co.uk for more studio action and we'll be back to you with the latest news soon!";
latest_from_date[68] = "Tue, 09 Oct 2007";
latest_to_date[68] = "Mon, 04 Dec 2023";
latest_title[69] = "Luke to play acoustic show for Oxfam ";
latest_teaser[69] = "";
latest_thumb[69] = "";
latest_full[69] = "";
latest_id[69] = "1700574";
latest_text[69] = "Luke has been invited to play a special competition winners only acoustic show for Oxfam. \"Oxjam\" will take place on October 1st at a secret location in an Oxfam store in London<br/><br/>You can win tickets <a href=/> HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[69] = "Wed, 12 Sep 2007";
latest_to_date[69] = "Sat, 07 Nov 2009";
latest_title[70] = "Buffalo Bar Photos ";
latest_teaser[70] = "";
latest_thumb[70] = "";
latest_full[70] = "";
latest_id[70] = "1699787";
latest_text[70] = "If you couldn't get your hands on a ticket then you can check out all the action <A HREF=/>HERE</A> <br/><br/>Thanks to everyone for making it such a great night, we hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as we did.";
latest_from_date[70] = "Thu, 06 Sep 2007";
latest_to_date[70] = "Tue, 01 Nov 2011";
latest_title[71] = "XFM Competition Winners ";
latest_teaser[71] = "";
latest_thumb[71] = "";
latest_full[71] = "";
latest_id[71] = "1699423";
latest_text[71] = "Well done to every one who got it right, The answer was the Echoes, originally the name of Lukes fathers band. The competition is now closed.<br />";
latest_from_date[71] = "Tue, 04 Sep 2007";
latest_to_date[71] = "Fri, 30 Oct 2009";
latest_title[72] = "The Kooks @ V";
latest_teaser[72] = "";
latest_thumb[72] = "";
latest_full[72] = "";
latest_id[72] = "1695447";
latest_text[72] = "The Kooks will be headlining the Channel 4 stage at the V Festival this<br />weekend. They will be playing at Hylands Park in Chelmsford on Saturday<br />and Weston Park in Staffordshire on Sunday at 9.35, Please note - this is a<br />change to previously announced dates. . If you're going to be there,<br />please do head over and check out some new songs!<br/><br/>If you can't make the festival, look out for the highlights shows on<br />Channel 4, on Saturday at 11.30pm or on Sunday at 2.00pm.<br /> ";
latest_from_date[72] = "Wed, 15 Aug 2007";
latest_to_date[72] = "Tue, 10 Oct 2028";
latest_title[73] = "V Comp Winners ";
latest_teaser[73] = "";
latest_thumb[73] = "";
latest_full[73] = "";
latest_id[73] = "1695152";
latest_text[73] = "Congratulations to Carla Harry and James Crook! You both have won 2 day tickets to see The Kooks at this years V festival. ";
latest_from_date[73] = "Tue, 14 Aug 2007";
latest_to_date[73] = "Thu, 09 Oct 2014";
latest_title[74] = "Win tickets to see The Kooks at V";
latest_teaser[74] = "";
latest_thumb[74] = "";
latest_full[74] = "";
latest_id[74] = "1692493";
latest_text[74] = "You can win a pair of day tickets to see The Kooks play at this years V festivals<br/><br/>All you have to do is answer the following question<br/><br/>What was the first festival The Kooks ever played?<br/><br/><br />Please email your answers to cullinane2@hotmail.com<br/><br/>The competition will close 7th August.";
latest_from_date[74] = "Wed, 01 Aug 2007";
latest_to_date[74] = "Wed, 26 Sep 2012";
latest_title[75] = "If you missed the T in the Park set";
latest_teaser[75] = "";
latest_thumb[75] = "";
latest_full[75] = "";
latest_id[75] = "1690016";
latest_text[75] = "If you missed The Kooks set at  T in the Park or couldnt make it you can watch it <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>here</u></a>";
latest_from_date[75] = "Fri, 13 Jul 2007";
latest_to_date[75] = "Mon, 07 Sep 2037";
latest_title[76] = "Rock Werchter";
latest_teaser[76] = "";
latest_thumb[76] = "";
latest_full[76] = "";
latest_id[76] = "1688101";
latest_text[76] = "If you are going to Rock Werchter we are playing the main stage at 15.45 on July 1st<br/><br/>See you there";
latest_from_date[76] = "Sat, 30 Jun 2007";
latest_to_date[76] = "Tue, 25 Aug 2009";
latest_title[77] = "Glastonbury";
latest_teaser[77] = "";
latest_thumb[77] = "";
latest_full[77] = "";
latest_id[77] = "1687659";
latest_text[77] = "You can view photos of our time at Glastonbury <a href=/>Here</a><br/>We would like to thank every one who braved the mud to watch us play.";
latest_from_date[77] = "Tue, 26 Jun 2007";
latest_to_date[77] = "Thu, 21 Aug 2036";
latest_title[78] = "If you cant make it to Glastonbury...";
latest_teaser[78] = "";
latest_thumb[78] = "";
latest_full[78] = "";
latest_id[78] = "1687105";
latest_text[78] = "You can watch our performance from the comfort of your sofa<br/><br/>BBC 3 - 23rd June - Live broadcast Press the Red Button 9.15<br/><br/>24th June - 16.45 to 02.00 - at various times throughout the broadcast<br/><br/>BBC Glastonbury website 24th June - July 1st  ";
latest_from_date[78] = "Thu, 21 Jun 2007";
latest_to_date[78] = "Sat, 16 Aug 2036";
latest_title[79] = "Kooks to Play Blackpool Empress Ballroom";
latest_teaser[79] = "";
latest_thumb[79] = "";
latest_full[79] = "";
latest_id[79] = "1686310";
latest_text[79] = "The kooks are pleased to announce the following show at the Empress Ballroom, Blackpool, on the 6th July.<br/><br/>Tickets are available to purchase <a href=/>HERE</a> from 10am<br/><br/>and from the following phone lines<br/><br/>0871 220 0260<br/><br/>0161 237 5554<br/><br/>See you there!<br />";
latest_from_date[79] = "Fri, 15 Jun 2007";
latest_to_date[79] = "Sun, 10 Aug 2036";
latest_title[80] = "The Kooks to Play Bristol Show";
latest_teaser[80] = "";
latest_thumb[80] = "";
latest_full[80] = "";
latest_id[80] = "1685369";
latest_text[80] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce the following show at Bristol Academy on the 20th June<br/><br/>Tickets are available on Monday 10th June at 10am from  From the following link <a href=/>HERE</a> <br/><br/>And from the venue on 0870 771 2000 and 0871 2200 260<br />";
latest_from_date[80] = "Mon, 11 Jun 2007";
latest_to_date[80] = "Wed, 06 Aug 2036";
latest_title[81] = "Watch Us On Kimmel and letterman Now";
latest_teaser[81] = "";
latest_thumb[81] = "";
latest_full[81] = "";
latest_id[81] = "1683040";
latest_text[81] = "You can watch us perform on the Jimmy Kimmel show <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>here</u></a><br/><br/>Watch us perfrom Eddies Gun live on Letterman here<br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>Lo</u></a><br/><br/><a href=/ \" target=\"_blank\"><u>HI</u></a> ";
latest_from_date[81] = "Thu, 24 May 2007";
latest_to_date[81] = "Sat, 19 Jul 2036";
latest_title[82] = "PINK POP FESTIVAL ";
latest_teaser[82] = "";
latest_thumb[82] = "";
latest_full[82] = "";
latest_id[82] = "1682538";
latest_text[82] = "For those of you going to Pink Pop Festival, we will be headlining the John Peel Stage on May 28th<br/><br/>We are on stage 19.45<br/><br/>See you there!";
latest_from_date[82] = "Mon, 21 May 2007";
latest_to_date[82] = "Wed, 16 Jul 2036";
latest_title[83] = "Glastonbury Details";
latest_teaser[83] = "";
latest_thumb[83] = "";
latest_full[83] = "";
latest_id[83] = "1679974";
latest_text[83] = "We can confrim we will be playing Glastonbury on Saturday 23rd June before the killers on the pyramid stage";
latest_from_date[83] = "Mon, 07 May 2007";
latest_to_date[83] = "Wed, 02 Jul 2036";
latest_title[84] = "Festival warm up supports";
latest_teaser[84] = "";
latest_thumb[84] = "";
latest_full[84] = "";
latest_id[84] = "1679971";
latest_text[84] = "We are pleased to confirm the following supports for our festival warm up shows.<br/><br/>June<br/><br/>Fri 22 UK Reading Rivermead Laura Marling<br/><br/>August<br/><br/>Fri 17 UK Doncaster Dome Get Cape Wear Cape Fly";
latest_from_date[84] = "Mon, 07 May 2007";
latest_to_date[84] = "Wed, 02 Jul 2036";
latest_title[85] = "Home Town Shows SOLD OUT !";
latest_teaser[85] = "";
latest_thumb[85] = "";
latest_full[85] = "";
latest_id[85] = "1675629";
latest_text[85] = "Our home town shows in Brighton are now sold out. Sorry to all of you that didnt get a ticket, we look forward to seeing you at the summer festivals. ";
latest_from_date[85] = "Sat, 21 Apr 2007";
latest_to_date[85] = "Mon, 16 Jun 2036";
latest_title[86] = "Home Town Shows";
latest_teaser[86] = "";
latest_thumb[86] = "";
latest_full[86] = "";
latest_id[86] = "1675045";
latest_text[86] = "We will be playing two home town shows in Brighton.<br/><br/>April 22 Concorde 2<br/><br/>April 24 Brighton Komedia<br/><br/>Tickets are available <a href=/>HERE</a><br/><br/>from 12 noon today and from Rounder Records in Brighton";
latest_from_date[86] = "Wed, 18 Apr 2007";
latest_to_date[86] = "Sat, 13 Jun 2037";
latest_title[87] = "YEAR ZERO: SECRET SEASON - GIG TOMORROW";
latest_teaser[87] = "YEAR ZERO: SECRET SEASON - GIG TOMORROW";
latest_thumb[87] = "";
latest_full[87] = "";
latest_id[87] = "1673730";
latest_text[87] = "Kooks + Kid Harpoon (Acoustic)<br />Proud Gallery, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden NW1 Doors 7pm-3am<br />£8<br><br />The club that only plays indie, rock, electro and new rave records released in the past (or the next) twelve months launches its first Secret Season with a secret gig by The Kooks. Details and limited guaranteed entry guest list available at <a href=/>http://www.myspace.com/yearzeroclub</a>";
latest_from_date[87] = "Thu, 12 Apr 2007";
latest_to_date[87] = "Sat, 07 Jun 2053";
latest_title[88] = "Win Reading Rivermead Tickets";
latest_teaser[88] = "";
latest_thumb[88] = "";
latest_full[88] = "";
latest_id[88] = "1673061";
latest_text[88] = "You can win tickets to see us at Reading Rivermead by answering this simple question<br/><br/>The Kooks named themselves after a song by a famous iconic singer Was it<br/>A Micheal Jackson<br/>B David Bowie<br/>C Girls Aloud<br/><br/>Cick <a href=/>HERE</a> to enter";
latest_from_date[88] = "Tue, 10 Apr 2007";
latest_to_date[88] = "Thu, 05 Jun 2036";
latest_title[89] = "The Late Show with David Letterman";
latest_teaser[89] = "";
latest_thumb[89] = "";
latest_full[89] = "";
latest_id[89] = "1672266";
latest_text[89] = "With a now SOLD OUT US tour ahead we are pleased to announce we will be performing on The Late Show with David Letterman airing Wednesday, May 9th on CBS.";
latest_from_date[89] = "Sun, 01 Apr 2007";
latest_to_date[89] = "Tue, 27 May 2036";
latest_title[90] = "Watch us on Kimmel";
latest_teaser[90] = "";
latest_thumb[90] = "";
latest_full[90] = "";
latest_id[90] = "1670973";
latest_text[90] = "Watch us perform on the Jimmy Kimmel show on ABC! Tune in March 22nd at 12:05 EST/11:05 CENT.<br/><br/>For more info click <a href=/>HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[90] = "Wed, 21 Mar 2007";
latest_to_date[90] = "Sat, 17 May 2036";
latest_title[91] = "European Tour News";
latest_teaser[91] = "";
latest_thumb[91] = "";
latest_full[91] = "";
latest_id[91] = "1669927";
latest_text[91] = "We are pleased to announce in addition to our festival appearances at Rock am Ring, Rock im park and Oxygen. We will also be Headlining Groningens 0soterpoort in Holand and Leipzig in Germany. We will also playing the Pink Pop festival in Holland. Details below:-  <br /><br><br /><u>May</u><br/><br />Sun 27 Groningen Osoterpoort, Holland <a href=/>BUY TICKETS</a><br/><br />Mon 28 Pinkpop, Landgraaf-Megaland, Holland <a href=/>BUT TICKETS</a><br/><br/><br /><u>June</u><br/><br />Sat 2 Leipzig Haus Auensee, Germany <a href=/>BUY TICKETS</a><br/><br/>";
latest_from_date[91] = "Fri, 16 Mar 2007";
latest_to_date[91] = "Sun, 11 May 2036";
latest_title[92] = "Festival Warm-ups";
latest_teaser[92] = "";
latest_thumb[92] = "";
latest_full[92] = "";
latest_id[92] = "1669544";
latest_text[92] = "We will be playing a special Glastonbury warm up show on June 22nd at Reading Rivermead Centre, and a V Festival warm up on August 17th at Doncaster Dome.<br /><br><br />TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT";
latest_from_date[92] = "Thu, 15 Mar 2007";
latest_to_date[92] = "Thu, 10 May 2046";
latest_title[93] = "US Tour Support ";
latest_teaser[93] = "";
latest_thumb[93] = "";
latest_full[93] = "";
latest_id[93] = "1668459";
latest_text[93] = "We are pleased to announce we wil have the Illinois on the road with us for our American tour.<br/><br/>we think they are amazing!<br/><br/>Visit their Myspace here www.myspace.com/illinois";
latest_from_date[93] = "Thu, 08 Mar 2007";
latest_to_date[93] = "Sat, 03 May 2036";
latest_title[94] = "Second Night at Irving Plaza on Sale ";
latest_teaser[94] = "";
latest_thumb[94] = "";
latest_full[94] = "";
latest_id[94] = "1667750";
latest_text[94] = "After seling out our first night at Irving Plaza we are pleased to announce our a second night on the 11/5/07.<BR/><BR/> <a href=/>BUY YOUR TICKET HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[94] = "Tue, 06 Mar 2007";
latest_to_date[94] = "Thu, 01 May 2036";
latest_title[95] = "WIN TICKETS TO SEE THE KOOKS PLAY LIVE AT THE JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW IN LOS ANGELES!";
latest_teaser[95] = "";
latest_thumb[95] = "";
latest_full[95] = "";
latest_id[95] = "1667745";
latest_text[95] = "Click on the link below to enter to win two tickets and see The Kooks live at the Jimmy Kimmel show.<br/><br/>This live performance will be filmed outside the Jimmy Kimmel studios on Thursday, March 22, 2007.<br/><bt/>You must include the following information to enter: your name, age, address, email and phone number. You must be 18 + to enter this contest and be in the Los Angeles area to attend this performance.<br/><br/>To enter please tell us where The Kooks played last time they were in LA!<br/><br/>Send you answers in to welovethekooks@hotmail.com";
latest_from_date[95] = "Mon, 05 Mar 2007";
latest_to_date[95] = "Thu, 01 May 2036";
latest_title[96] = "Kooks to play V 2007";
latest_teaser[96] = "";
latest_thumb[96] = "";
latest_full[96] = "";
latest_id[96] = "1667338";
latest_text[96] = "Festival news! We are really pleased to be able to announce that we will be headlining the Channel 4 stage at this year's V Festival.<br/><br/>They will be at Weston Park in Staffordshire on August 18th, and Hylands<br />Park in Chelmsford on August 19th.<BR/><BR/>Tickets go on sale at 9am on Thursday March 1st. For more info click <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>here</u></a>";
latest_from_date[96] = "Fri, 02 Mar 2007";
latest_to_date[96] = "Sun, 27 Apr 2036";
latest_title[97] = "Paris Olympia Pre-Sale";
latest_teaser[97] = "";
latest_thumb[97] = "";
latest_full[97] = "";
latest_id[97] = "1666082";
latest_text[97] = "Be the first to buy your ticket for our show at the Olympia in Paris on July 2nd<br/><br/>You can purchase your ticket NOW <a href=/ http://thekooks.fnacspectacles.com\">HERE</a><br/><br/>Tickets go on general sale 24/2/07 10am<br/><br/>See you down front !";
latest_from_date[97] = "Fri, 23 Feb 2007";
latest_to_date[97] = "Sun, 20 Apr 2036";
latest_title[98] = "Festival News";
latest_teaser[98] = "";
latest_thumb[98] = "";
latest_full[98] = "";
latest_id[98] = "1666075";
latest_text[98] = "We are pleased to announce we will be playing Scotlands T in the park this Summer. We will be headlining the NME/Radio 1 Stage on July 7th.<br/><br/>Tickets go on sale 24/2/07. For more information click <a href=/>HERE</a><br/><br/>We can also confirm that we will be playing at Glastonbury this year - more details to follow there when we have them! <br />";
latest_from_date[98] = "Fri, 23 Feb 2007";
latest_to_date[98] = "Sun, 20 Apr 2036";
latest_title[99] = "Tune into BBC 1 and press the Red Button";
latest_teaser[99] = "";
latest_thumb[99] = "";
latest_full[99] = "";
latest_id[99] = "1666049";
latest_text[99] = "Tune into BBC 1 and press your red button and you can watch us perform live from the Maide Vale studios in London. The session was recorded 17/2/07 for Radio 2s Dermot O Leary ";
latest_from_date[99] = "Fri, 23 Feb 2007";
latest_to_date[99] = "Sun, 20 Apr 2036";
latest_title[100] = "The Kooks on Radio One Podcast";
latest_teaser[100] = "";
latest_thumb[100] = "";
latest_full[100] = "";
latest_id[100] = "1665586";
latest_text[100] = "The Kooks are featured on Radio 1s entertainment podcast this week, you can tune in <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">HERE</a><br/><br/>";
latest_from_date[100] = "Wed, 21 Feb 2007";
latest_to_date[100] = "Fri, 18 Apr 2036";
latest_title[101] = "Thanks for voting in the Brits";
latest_teaser[101] = "";
latest_thumb[101] = "";
latest_full[101] = "";
latest_id[101] = "1662697";
latest_text[101] = "Thanks for all your votes for the Brits nomination categories. Watch out for a brand new free download to say thanks - coming soon.<br/><br/>Keep checking back for all the exciting festival announcements. <br />";
latest_from_date[101] = "Fri, 16 Feb 2007";
latest_to_date[101] = "Mon, 14 Apr 2036";
latest_title[102] = "Toronto Show Upgraded";
latest_teaser[102] = "";
latest_thumb[102] = "";
latest_full[102] = "";
latest_id[102] = "1661378";
latest_text[102] = "We are pleased to confirm our show in Toronto on May 8th has now been upgraded to the Guvernment.<br/><br/>Tickets are curently on sale <a href=/>HERE</a> ";
latest_from_date[102] = "Wed, 14 Feb 2007";
latest_to_date[102] = "Fri, 11 Apr 2036";
latest_title[103] = "Watch The Kooks Live From Abbey Road.";
latest_teaser[103] = "";
latest_thumb[103] = "";
latest_full[103] = "";
latest_id[103] = "1661257";
latest_text[103] = "Watch us perform live from the famous Abbey Road studios. Tune into More 4 at 11.30pm on Feburary 23rd.<BR/><BR/>You can read all about it <a href=/>HERE</a> ";
latest_from_date[103] = "Wed, 14 Feb 2007";
latest_to_date[103] = "Fri, 11 Apr 2036";
latest_title[104] = "The Kooks to Play German Festivals";
latest_teaser[104] = "";
latest_thumb[104] = "";
latest_full[104] = "";
latest_id[104] = "1660932";
latest_text[104] = "We are pleased to announce we will be playing Rock im Park on Friday 1st June and Rock am Ring Sunday 3rd June<br/><br/>find out more information here<br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u> http://www.rock-im-park.de</u></a><br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u> http://www.rock-am-ring.com/</u></a>";
latest_from_date[104] = "Mon, 12 Feb 2007";
latest_to_date[104] = "Wed, 09 Apr 2036";
latest_title[105] = "Kooks Play Rock Werchter";
latest_teaser[105] = "";
latest_thumb[105] = "";
latest_full[105] = "";
latest_id[105] = "1660593";
latest_text[105] = "We are pleased to announce we will be playing at this years Rock Werchter festival in Belgium, on Sunday 1st July.<br/><br/>You can find out more information <a href=/>HERE</a><br/><br/>Tickets are on sale Tuesday, 20th February 9 am";
latest_from_date[105] = "Fri, 09 Feb 2007";
latest_to_date[105] = "Sun, 06 Apr 2036";
latest_title[106] = "The Kooks on Dermot O Leary ";
latest_teaser[106] = "";
latest_thumb[106] = "";
latest_full[106] = "";
latest_id[106] = "1659980";
latest_text[106] = "The Kooks will be with Dermot O Leary on Radio 2 on the 17th February Live from Maida Vale<br/><br/>Submit your questions for the band and the best ones will win audience tickets <a href=/>ENTER HERE</a><br/><br/>Tune in at 16.30.";
latest_from_date[106] = "Thu, 08 Feb 2007";
latest_to_date[106] = "Sat, 05 Apr 2036";
latest_title[107] = "Vote for the kooks in the NME Awards";
latest_teaser[107] = "";
latest_thumb[107] = "";
latest_full[107] = "";
latest_id[107] = "1658780";
latest_text[107] = "The kooks have been nominated for Best New Band at this year's Shockwaves NME Awards<br/><br/>You can help us win by voting for us <a href=/>HERE</a> ";
latest_from_date[107] = "Mon, 29 Jan 2007";
latest_to_date[107] = "Wed, 26 Mar 2036";
latest_title[108] = "America Adds Naive to Fuse";
latest_teaser[108] = "";
latest_thumb[108] = "";
latest_full[108] = "";
latest_id[108] = "1658777";
latest_text[108] = "Fuse has added Naive to Oven Fresh. Have you say in who stays and who goes, and vote for the kooks <a href=/>HERE</a><br/><br/>Watch your choices at 2 pm ET on fuse!      ";
latest_from_date[108] = "Mon, 29 Jan 2007";
latest_to_date[108] = "Wed, 26 Mar 2036";
latest_title[109] = "April American Tour  and Coachella Festival";
latest_teaser[109] = "";
latest_thumb[109] = "";
latest_full[109] = "";
latest_id[109] = "1658121";
latest_text[109] = "We are pleased to announce an America tour for Late April. The tour will include a performance at the Coachella festival.<br/><br/>April<br/><br/>29 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival<a href=/> BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>30 San Francisco Slim's<a href=/> BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>May<br/><br/>2 Portland Doug Fir Lounge<a href=/> BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>3 Seattle Crocodile Cafe<a href=/> BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>5 Chicago Metro<a href=/> BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>7 Columbus The Basement<a href=/> BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>8 Toronto Lee's Palace<a href=/> BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>10 New York Irving Plaza<a href=/> BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>12 Washington DC 9:30 Club<a href=/> BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>13 Boston Paradise Rock Club<a href=/> BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>";
latest_from_date[109] = "Thu, 25 Jan 2007";
latest_to_date[109] = "Sat, 22 Mar 2036";
latest_title[110] = "VOTE KOOKS IN THE BRITS ";
latest_teaser[110] = "";
latest_thumb[110] = "";
latest_full[110] = "";
latest_id[110] = "1657502";
latest_text[110] = "<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size:18pt\">Vote Kooks in the BRITS</span></p><br><br/> Hello there.<br/><br/>We’ve great news for the new year – we’ve been nominated for two Brit awards! <br/><br/>We’re up for British Breakthrough Act and also Best British Single. They are both categories that are decided by public vote and so make sure you have your say and help us win! <br /><br/><br/>To vote for us for best Breakthrough Act (and you can vote as many times as you like!)<br/><br/>Text KOOKS to 80988 <br/><br/>OR<br/><br/><br />vote online <a href=/>HERE</a><br/><br/><br />Tell us how many times you managed to vote by emailing<br/><br/>cullinane2@hotmail.com<br/><br/>Thanks for all your support this far – now lets GET VOTING !!!<BR/><BR/>Watch out for another battle cry next week as we take on the Brits category of best single for 'She Moves In Her Own Way'....";
latest_from_date[110] = "Wed, 24 Jan 2007";
latest_to_date[110] = "Wed, 21 Mar 2035";
latest_title[111] = "BRIT award nominations announced.";
latest_teaser[111] = "";
latest_thumb[111] = "";
latest_full[111] = "";
latest_id[111] = "1655337";
latest_text[111] = "The Kooks have been nominated for 2 BRIT Awards.<br/><br/>Best British Break Through Act.<br/><br/>And.<br/><br/>Best British Single.<br/><br/>Voting has NOT begun. Details on how to vote will be announced very shortly.<br/><br/><br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>BRIT Awards website</u></a></p>";
latest_from_date[111] = "Wed, 17 Jan 2007";
latest_to_date[111] = "Fri, 14 Mar 2036";
latest_title[112] = "Win Kooks Cd's, Singles and More";
latest_teaser[112] = "";
latest_thumb[112] = "";
latest_full[112] = "";
latest_id[112] = "1655292";
latest_text[112] = "To win an amazing Kooks prize package including CD, CD singles, T-shirts, stickers, poster, flyers, - and a rare, acoustic version of the Inside In / Inside Out album on VINYL recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios.<br/><br/> 10 lucky winners will be chosen at random. Drawing ends on January 31st. Winners will be notified by email.<br/><br/> You must be a U.S. resident aged 13 and older to enter. <br/><br/>Good luck!<BR/><BR/><p align=\"center\"><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>CLICK HERE TO ENTER</u></a></p>";
latest_from_date[112] = "Tue, 16 Jan 2007";
latest_to_date[112] = "Thu, 13 Mar 2036";
latest_title[113] = "Free Kooks Poster in this weeks NME ";
latest_teaser[113] = "";
latest_thumb[113] = "";
latest_full[113] = "";
latest_id[113] = "1654276";
latest_text[113] = "There is a free Kooks poster in this weeks NME. Dont miss out go and buy your copy today! ";
latest_from_date[113] = "Thu, 11 Jan 2007";
latest_to_date[113] = "Sat, 08 Mar 2036";
latest_title[114] = "Keep Your Eyes Peeled!";
latest_teaser[114] = "";
latest_thumb[114] = "";
latest_full[114] = "";
latest_id[114] = "1653253";
latest_text[114] = "We are taking a few weeks break from a busy couple of years of touring, when we get back were going to start the recording of the second album....in the meantime keep checking the web site for exclusive announcements of uk europe and american festivals for 2007.<br/><br/>We have also been voted best band of 2006 by Radio 1 listeners in the UK. A big thank you to all who voted.<br /><br />";
latest_from_date[114] = "Thu, 04 Jan 2007";
latest_to_date[114] = "Wed, 01 Mar 2017";
latest_title[115] = "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year";
latest_teaser[115] = "";
latest_thumb[115] = "";
latest_full[115] = "";
latest_id[115] = "1651934";
latest_text[115] = "We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will be spending New Year with Jools Holland at his annual Hootenanny, so don‚t forget to tune in to BBC 2  and see in 2007 with us.<br/.<br/>You can see 2006 in pictures on our web site, so take some time out of the Christmas rush and check them out <a href=/>HERE</a><br/><br/>Thanks for a great year<br/><br/>The Kooks";
latest_from_date[115] = "Tue, 19 Dec 2006";
latest_to_date[115] = "Mon, 13 Feb 2017";
latest_title[116] = "Radio One in the Kooks Lounge ";
latest_teaser[116] = "";
latest_thumb[116] = "";
latest_full[116] = "";
latest_id[116] = "1646479";
latest_text[116] = "You can view the pictures of todays Radio 1 show with Jo Whiley <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> HERE</a><BR/><BR/>Dont panic if you missed it you can listen again <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> HERE</a><br /><br />";
latest_from_date[116] = "Tue, 28 Nov 2006";
latest_to_date[116] = "Mon, 23 Jan 2017";
latest_title[117] = "The Kooks on Jo Whiley";
latest_teaser[117] = "";
latest_thumb[117] = "";
latest_full[117] = "";
latest_id[117] = "1644863";
latest_text[117] = "The Kooks will be live on Radio 1 next Tuesday (28th November)with Jo Whiley. Tune in at 10am to be sure not to miss out. ";
latest_from_date[117] = "Wed, 22 Nov 2006";
latest_to_date[117] = "Tue, 17 Jan 2017";
latest_title[118] = "Last night at the Union Chapel";
latest_teaser[118] = "";
latest_thumb[118] = "";
latest_full[118] = "";
latest_id[118] = "1644835";
latest_text[118] = "Thanks for coming to see us last night at the Union Chapel in London. We really enjoyed calibrating with our friend Sam Duckworth of Get Cape Wear Cape Fly. If you missed all the action you can read all about it<a href=/> HERE</a><br/><br/>We are currently back in Amsterdam to pickup the remainder of our european  tour.  ";
latest_from_date[118] = "Tue, 21 Nov 2006";
latest_to_date[118] = "Mon, 16 Jan 2017";
latest_title[119] = "Thanks to all our French fans";
latest_teaser[119] = "";
latest_thumb[119] = "";
latest_full[119] = "";
latest_id[119] = "1642739";
latest_text[119] = "Thanks to all our French fans that came to see on the recent Les Inrockuptibles tour. It was great to see you all, you were amazing.<br />";
latest_from_date[119] = "Fri, 17 Nov 2006";
latest_to_date[119] = "Mon, 12 Jan 2026";
latest_title[120] = "Platinum disc winners";
latest_teaser[120] = "";
latest_thumb[120] = "";
latest_full[120] = "";
latest_id[120] = "1642736";
latest_text[120] = "We are pleased to announce the winners of our platinum disc competition they are<br/><br/>Natasha Nobre<br/>Bryan Maddocks<br/>Neeve Skinner<br/><br/>Congratulations! A personalised platinum disc will be on its way to you very soon!";
latest_from_date[120] = "Fri, 17 Nov 2006";
latest_to_date[120] = "Tue, 12 Jan 2016";
latest_title[121] = "Watch The Kooks “Gonzo on tour” show from your living room!";
latest_teaser[121] = "";
latest_thumb[121] = "";
latest_full[121] = "";
latest_id[121] = "1642733";
latest_text[121] = "If you missed the scramble for tickets you can watch our chaotic show from the Liverpool Barfly on MTV2 on 7pm this Friday (17th November).<br/><br/>If you can’t wait that long you can watch a sneak preview <br /><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u> here</u></a> <br/><br/>if you miss it, you can watch it after the show <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>here</u></a>";
latest_from_date[121] = "Fri, 17 Nov 2006";
latest_to_date[121] = "Thu, 12 Jan 2017";
latest_title[122] = "The Kooks Win at MTV Awards ";
latest_teaser[122] = "";
latest_thumb[122] = "";
latest_full[122] = "";
latest_id[122] = "1636030";
latest_text[122] = "The Kooks held off the likes of the Arctic Monkeys to win best UK and Ireland act at this years MTV awards.<br/><br/>You can read all about the nights events <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>Here</u></a><br/><br/>A big thank you to every one that voted.";
latest_from_date[122] = "Fri, 03 Nov 2006";
latest_to_date[122] = "Mon, 29 Dec 2031";
latest_title[123] = "Ooh la Out Now";
latest_teaser[123] = "";
latest_thumb[123] = "";
latest_full[123] = "";
latest_id[123] = "1630230";
latest_text[123] = "It’s being released on cd single, enhanced cd single, and a limited edition gatefold 7”, which you can pre-order now <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u> HERE</u></a>";
latest_from_date[123] = "Mon, 23 Oct 2006";
latest_to_date[123] = "Sun, 18 Dec 2016";
latest_title[124] = "The Kooks Nominated at Q Awards ";
latest_teaser[124] = "";
latest_thumb[124] = "";
latest_full[124] = "";
latest_id[124] = "1630226";
latest_text[124] = "We are up for best new act at this years Q Awards. You can vote for us <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>HERE</u><a>";
latest_from_date[124] = "Mon, 23 Oct 2006";
latest_to_date[124] = "Sun, 18 Dec 2016";
latest_title[125] = "Save the Children Charity Single ";
latest_teaser[125] = "";
latest_thumb[125] = "";
latest_full[125] = "";
latest_id[125] = "1629539";
latest_text[125] = "We have recorded a song for save the children. You can by \"Colours are brighter\" Which also includes exclusive tracks from Snow patrol, Four tet and Franz Ferdinad amongst others <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">HERE</a><br/><br/>All Proceeds go to save the children.";
latest_from_date[125] = "Tue, 17 Oct 2006";
latest_to_date[125] = "Mon, 12 Dec 2016";
latest_title[126] = "Rescheduled Shows";
latest_teaser[126] = "";
latest_thumb[126] = "";
latest_full[126] = "";
latest_id[126] = "1628173";
latest_text[126] = "The Kooks resumed their UK tour in Sheffield last night after lead singer Luke Pritchard was given the all clear from doctors. Luke had been suffering from tonsillitis and laryngitis and was unable to play the last five dates of the tour.<br/>The dates have been rescheduled for December and are:<br/>12th - Brighton Dome<br/>13th - Leeds University<br/>17th - Norwich UEA<br/>18th - Southampton Guildhall<br/>19th - Newcastle Academy";
latest_from_date[126] = "Mon, 09 Oct 2006";
latest_to_date[126] = "Fri, 04 Dec 2015";
latest_title[127] = "re-scheduled shows";
latest_teaser[127] = "";
latest_thumb[127] = "";
latest_full[127] = "";
latest_id[127] = "1626655";
latest_text[127] = "we are just waiting for a 2 venues to come back to us and then we will <br />be announcing the re scheduled shows...please keep your eyes on the web <br />site and press and listen to the radio<br />";
latest_from_date[127] = "Mon, 02 Oct 2006";
latest_to_date[127] = "Fri, 27 Nov 2048";
latest_title[128] = "The Kooks Release Insinde In / Inside Out in America October 3rd ";
latest_teaser[128] = "";
latest_thumb[128] = "";
latest_full[128] = "";
latest_id[128] = "1626429";
latest_text[128] = "We are very pleased to announce the release of our debut album Inside in / Inside out in America on Astralwerks 3rd October<br/><br/><a href=/#moreAboutThisProduct\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Buy Your Copy Now Here</u></a><br />";
latest_from_date[128] = "Sun, 01 Oct 2006";
latest_to_date[128] = "Sat, 26 Nov 2016";
latest_title[129] = "Postponed Shows";
latest_teaser[129] = "";
latest_thumb[129] = "";
latest_full[129] = "";
latest_id[129] = "1626330";
latest_text[129] = "Unfortunately we are sad to announce today that we have to reschedule the next few dates of our current tour - Southampton, 30-9; Norwich, 1-10; Newcastle, 2-10; and Leeds, 3-10.<br/><br/>This is due to Luke being quite poorly with tonsillitis and laryngitis.Yesterday evenings show in Brighton had to be cancelled and since then the doctor has told Luke to rest. <br/><br/>We are truly upset to have to let down so many of you who were looking forward to these shows since May; we know you bought these tickets months ago! We will definitely be rescheduling the shows as soon as possible and expect to be able to let you know the new dates within the next day or two, so keep an eye on our website and your local press and radio.<br/><br/>Luke is seeing the doctor again on Wednesday so, fingers crossed, he will be fully fit to continue with the rest of the tour will continue as planned.<br/><br/>We look forward to seeing you all very, very soon. <br/><br/>Love<br/><br/>The Kooks<br />";
latest_from_date[129] = "Fri, 29 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[129] = "Sat, 24 Nov 2035";
latest_title[130] = "Brighton Show Rescheduled ";
latest_teaser[130] = "";
latest_thumb[130] = "";
latest_full[130] = "";
latest_id[130] = "1626221";
latest_text[130] = "We regret to announce, due to band illness tonights show in Brighton will be rescuduled as soon as possible. We will let you know the details as soon as we can.";
latest_from_date[130] = "Thu, 28 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[130] = "Fri, 23 Nov 2035";
latest_title[131] = "Turn on your Bluetooth ";
latest_teaser[131] = "";
latest_thumb[131] = "";
latest_full[131] = "";
latest_id[131] = "1626107";
latest_text[131] = "On our current UK tour we are giving away kooks wallpaper for your mobile phone. When you recieve it pass it on to everyone else. ";
latest_from_date[131] = "Wed, 27 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[131] = "Thu, 22 Nov 2035";
latest_title[132] = "Ohla Released 23rd October";
latest_teaser[132] = "";
latest_thumb[132] = "";
latest_full[132] = "";
latest_id[132] = "1625472";
latest_text[132] = "Our next single Ohla will be released on October 23rd. We have just finished the video and we wanted you guys to be able to see it before anyone else, so it’s now available exclusively online before it will start appearing on TV channels next week. Follow the links to watch.<br><br><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">REAL HI</a><br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">REAL LO</a><br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">MEDIA HI</a><br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">MEDIA LO</a>";
latest_from_date[132] = "Sat, 23 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[132] = "Sat, 18 Nov 2034";
latest_title[133] = "Win a Platinum Disc ";
latest_teaser[133] = "";
latest_thumb[133] = "";
latest_full[133] = "";
latest_id[133] = "1625467";
latest_text[133] = "As a thanks to all of you who help us out by showing your support online, we’re offering three of you the chance to win your very own personalised platinum disc for our album ‘Inside In / Inside Out’. All you have to do is make the Kooks your Number 1 friend on Myspace and we’ll pick the winners shortly!<BR/><BR/>Good luck!<br />";
latest_from_date[133] = "Sat, 23 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[133] = "Sun, 18 Nov 2035";
latest_title[134] = "German tour re-scheduled for December ";
latest_teaser[134] = "";
latest_thumb[134] = "";
latest_full[134] = "";
latest_id[134] = "1624548";
latest_text[134] = "Our German tour has been re-scheduled for December. Please check the Tour Dates section for more details.";
latest_from_date[134] = "Mon, 18 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[134] = "Mon, 13 Nov 2034";
latest_title[135] = "The Kooks on Radio 2 this Saturday";
latest_teaser[135] = "";
latest_thumb[135] = "";
latest_full[135] = "";
latest_id[135] = "1624545";
latest_text[135] = "We will be playing on Radio 2 this Saturday (23rd September) with Dermot O Leary. The show starts at 17.00";
latest_from_date[135] = "Mon, 18 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[135] = "Tue, 13 Nov 2035";
latest_title[136] = "Sold out American Shows !";
latest_teaser[136] = "";
latest_thumb[136] = "";
latest_full[136] = "";
latest_id[136] = "1623916";
latest_text[136] = "Our Shows at the Bowery Ball Room in New York and the NME club show in Silverlake has now sold out. Sorry to all of you who didnt manage to get your hands on tickets ";
latest_from_date[136] = "Wed, 13 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[136] = "Thu, 08 Nov 2035";
latest_title[137] = "Kooks Headline MTV2 Gonzo Show";
latest_teaser[137] = "";
latest_thumb[137] = "";
latest_full[137] = "";
latest_id[137] = "1623063";
latest_text[137] = "We just wanted to let you know that we have confirmed a special MTV Gonzo show in Liverpool next month. We will headline the Barfly on October 20th and we have saved a limited amount of tickets especially for you.<br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\">BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>They will be available via the link below, from mid day on Thursday (Sep 7th), before tickets go on general sale at 4pm on Friday (Sep 8th), and are £10 each (subject to booking fee)<br/><br/>Obviously as this is such a small venue, we expect tickets to sell out quickly, so be quick! <br /><br /><br />";
latest_from_date[137] = "Wed, 06 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[137] = "Thu, 01 Nov 2035";
latest_title[138] = "Thank You";
latest_teaser[138] = "";
latest_thumb[138] = "";
latest_full[138] = "";
latest_id[138] = "1622514";
latest_text[138] = "we must say a massive thank you to everyone who came out to the Reading and Leeds festivals last weekend, and also to those of you that saw us in Cardiff at the Rolling Stones extravangaza! We had a brilliant time – check out this week’s NME (cover date Sep 2nd) for an excellent review of the Leeds set<br />";
latest_from_date[138] = "Fri, 01 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[138] = "Sat, 27 Oct 2035";
latest_title[139] = "New York Show Added";
latest_teaser[139] = "";
latest_thumb[139] = "";
latest_full[139] = "";
latest_id[139] = "1622506";
latest_text[139] = "The great news about our first ever American tour is that the LA Spacelands show has already sold out, as has our Brooklyn, NY show at North Six. In light of this, we have added a gig at the infamous Bowery Ballroom in New York city. Be quick and order your tickets now from<br/><br/>http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=nyc&query=detail&event=691922<br/><br/>The US dates are now as follows<br/><br/>10/23 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom<br/>10/24 - Los Angeles, CA - Safari Sams<br/>10/25 - Los Angeles, CA - Spaceland (SOLD OUT)<br />10/26 - San Francisco, CA - 300 Ritch<br/>10/28 - Brooklyn, NY - NorthSix (SOLD OUT) <br />";
latest_from_date[139] = "Fri, 01 Sep 2006";
latest_to_date[139] = "Sat, 27 Oct 2035";
latest_title[140] = "The Kooks to play Amsterdams Paradiso";
latest_teaser[140] = "";
latest_thumb[140] = "";
latest_full[140] = "";
latest_id[140] = "1620345";
latest_text[140] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will be playing a night at the paradiso in Amsterdam on November 21st.<br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>Buy Here</u></a>";
latest_from_date[140] = "Tue, 22 Aug 2006";
latest_to_date[140] = "Sun, 17 Oct 2032";
latest_title[141] = "Kooks Announce First American Tour";
latest_teaser[141] = "";
latest_thumb[141] = "";
latest_full[141] = "";
latest_id[141] = "1618393";
latest_text[141] = "We’re really excited to be able to announce our first American tour dates, which include us being the first ever band to play at the NME’s club night in LA. Dates are as follows:<br/><br/>Oct 24th – Check your ponytail @ Safari Sams, LA, CA (tickets available from the club<br/><br/>Oct 25th – NME club night @ Spaceland, LA, CA <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">BUY HERE</a><br/><br/>Oct 26th – Popscene @ 300 Ritch, San Francisco, CA (tickets available from the club)<BR/><BR/><br />Oct 28th – North Six, Brooklyn, NY <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">BUY HERE</a> <BR/><BR/>tickets also available with no service charge at the venue box office between 4pm & midnight<br />";
latest_from_date[141] = "Sun, 13 Aug 2006";
latest_to_date[141] = "Sun, 08 Oct 2034";
latest_title[142] = "Dates in Switzerland and Denmark ";
latest_teaser[142] = "";
latest_thumb[142] = "";
latest_full[142] = "";
latest_id[142] = "1618255";
latest_text[142] = "We are pleased to announce our first dates in Switzerland and Denmark.<br/><br/>NOV<BR/>6th Zurich Albart, Switzerland <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">BUY HERE</a><br/>23rd Copenhagen, Vega <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">BUY HERE</a";
latest_from_date[142] = "Sun, 13 Aug 2006";
latest_to_date[142] = "Mon, 08 Oct 2035";
latest_title[143] = "Our First Shows in Italy";
latest_teaser[143] = "";
latest_thumb[143] = "";
latest_full[143] = "";
latest_id[143] = "1617452";
latest_text[143] = "We are pleased to announce our first ever Italian shows have now been confirmed. The dates are:<br/><br/>November 2nd - Roma Circalo<br/>November 3rd - Bologna Estragon<br/>November 4th - Milano Rainbow<br/><br/>And you can purchase your tickets Now <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> HERE</a><br />";
latest_from_date[143] = "Wed, 09 Aug 2006";
latest_to_date[143] = "Wed, 04 Oct 2034";
latest_title[144] = "Kooks Add Second Night in Dublin";
latest_teaser[144] = "";
latest_thumb[144] = "";
latest_full[144] = "";
latest_id[144] = "1617355";
latest_text[144] = "We are pleased to annouce we will be playing a second night in Dublin at the Ambassador. A limited number of tickets will go on presale tomorrow morining (9.8.06) at 9am. You will be able to buy your tickets from 9am<a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> HERE</a><Br/><br/>The password is AWAITS<BR/><BR/>Tickets go on general sale Thursday 10th August at 09:00<a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[144] = "Tue, 08 Aug 2006";
latest_to_date[144] = "Tue, 03 Oct 2034";
latest_title[145] = "Kooks Play Dublin Ambassador";
latest_teaser[145] = "";
latest_thumb[145] = "";
latest_full[145] = "";
latest_id[145] = "1617170";
latest_text[145] = "We are pleased to annouce we will be playing at the Dublin Ambassador on November 29th. You can purchase your ticket<a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[145] = "Fri, 04 Aug 2006";
latest_to_date[145] = "Sun, 30 Sep 2035";
latest_title[146] = "New Songs at the Lock tavern ";
latest_teaser[146] = "";
latest_thumb[146] = "";
latest_full[146] = "";
latest_id[146] = "1616529";
latest_text[146] = "We would just like to thank everyone, who queued to see Luke perform at The Lock Tavern in Camden on Sunday. It was great to give the new songs we have been working on for so long an airing. Keep watching, you will hear more soon ! ";
latest_from_date[146] = "Wed, 02 Aug 2006";
latest_to_date[146] = "Thu, 27 Sep 2035";
latest_title[147] = "New songs";
latest_teaser[147] = "";
latest_thumb[147] = "";
latest_full[147] = "";
latest_id[147] = "1614151";
latest_text[147] = "We have been writing lots of new material while out on the road, we are really excited about all the new songs we have been working on, some you have already heard, but some we have yet to debut. Keep watch you may hear them real soon. ";
latest_from_date[147] = "Fri, 21 Jul 2006";
latest_to_date[147] = "Sat, 15 Sep 2035";
latest_title[148] = "Kooks Release Debut Album in America ";
latest_teaser[148] = "";
latest_thumb[148] = "";
latest_full[148] = "";
latest_id[148] = "1614146";
latest_text[148] = "We are pleased to announce our debut album Inside in / Inside out will be released in America on Oct 3rd on Astralwerks Records. A US tour will be announced in the near future. ";
latest_from_date[148] = "Fri, 21 Jul 2006";
latest_to_date[148] = "Sat, 15 Sep 2035";
latest_title[149] = "T in the Park and Oxygen ";
latest_teaser[149] = "";
latest_thumb[149] = "";
latest_full[149] = "";
latest_id[149] = "1611775";
latest_text[149] = "We will be on the Radio 1 / NME Stage at T in the Park at 1605 on Saturday. On Sunday we will be on stage at 1620 on the second stage at Oxygen.<br/><br/>We look forward to seeing you all there. ";
latest_from_date[149] = "Wed, 05 Jul 2006";
latest_to_date[149] = "Mon, 30 Aug 2027";
latest_title[150] = "Two Singles in the Top 30 ";
latest_teaser[150] = "";
latest_thumb[150] = "";
latest_full[150] = "";
latest_id[150] = "1611772";
latest_text[150] = "We now have two singles in the top 30. Naive has climbed all the way back to number 25, and She Moves In Her Own Way went in at number 7. We would like to say a big thank you to all of you who bought the singles. ";
latest_from_date[150] = "Wed, 05 Jul 2006";
latest_to_date[150] = "Thu, 30 Aug 2035";
latest_title[151] = "Kooks on Top Of The Pops";
latest_teaser[151] = "The Kooks to perform on Top of the pops";
latest_thumb[151] = "";
latest_full[151] = "";
latest_id[151] = "1600031";
latest_text[151] = "The Kooks are set to perform their latest single \"She Moves In Her Own Way\" on Top of the Pops. The show goes out at 7 o clock on Sunday night.";
latest_from_date[151] = "Sat, 01 Jul 2006";
latest_to_date[151] = "Mon, 26 Aug 2041";
latest_title[152] = "The Kooks Record AOL Session";
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latest_text[152] = "You can watch an exclusive session recorded for AOL at olympic studios, behind the scenes photos and interview <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">HERE</a><br/><br/>";
latest_from_date[152] = "Wed, 28 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[152] = "Wed, 23 Aug 2034";
latest_title[153] = "The  Kooks Seaside and October tour Support";
latest_teaser[153] = "";
latest_thumb[153] = "";
latest_full[153] = "";
latest_id[153] = "1585280";
latest_text[153] = "We are pleased to announce the 747S will be supporting us on the Seaside tour in August. Cat The Dog will be joining us in october. With special guests soon to be announced.";
latest_from_date[153] = "Thu, 22 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[153] = "Fri, 17 Aug 2035";
latest_title[154] = "Listen to Zane Lowe Again";
latest_teaser[154] = "";
latest_thumb[154] = "";
latest_full[154] = "";
latest_id[154] = "1583943";
latest_text[154] = "You can listen to the interview with Luke, a brand new song and acoustic version of ohla from Mondays Zane Lowe show on radio 1 <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>HERE</u></a><br/><br/>The Interview starts at 17.25.00 on the Player";
latest_from_date[154] = "Wed, 21 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[154] = "Thu, 16 Aug 2035";
latest_title[155] = "Hastings Pier gig Relocated";
latest_teaser[155] = "";
latest_thumb[155] = "";
latest_full[155] = "";
latest_id[155] = "1583679";
latest_text[155] = "Our show on Hatings Pier has been moved to Eastbourne winter gardens The Show will be on the same day (18.8.06) Original ticket will be valid, there will be refunds available if necessary";
latest_from_date[155] = "Wed, 21 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[155] = "Wed, 16 Aug 2034";
latest_title[156] = "The Kooks on Zane tonight - 20.06.06";
latest_teaser[156] = "";
latest_thumb[156] = "";
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latest_id[156] = "1583326";
latest_text[156] = "The Kooks will be on Zane tonight on radio 1. They will be playing some new stuff. Listen in from 19.00 - 21.00. Radio 1 97-99fm.";
latest_from_date[156] = "Tue, 20 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[156] = "Wed, 15 Aug 2035";
latest_title[157] = "The Kooks Support the Rolling Stones";
latest_teaser[157] = "";
latest_thumb[157] = "";
latest_full[157] = "";
latest_id[157] = "1581898";
latest_text[157] = "The Kooks have been invited to play with the Rolling Stones at Cardiff Millennium Stadium on August 29th. you can read more about it on NME.COM <a href=/>HERE</a>";
latest_from_date[157] = "Mon, 19 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[157] = "Thu, 14 Aug 2025";
latest_title[158] = "Catch the Kooks on TV";
latest_teaser[158] = "";
latest_thumb[158] = "";
latest_full[158] = "";
latest_id[158] = "1581791";
latest_text[158] = "The Kooks Will be peforming Transmission tonight Tune in at 11.35 to watch them perform new single she moves in her own way.";
latest_from_date[158] = "Fri, 16 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[158] = "Thu, 11 Aug 2011";
latest_title[159] = "Listen to the Kooks Live in Dundee";
latest_teaser[159] = "";
latest_thumb[159] = "";
latest_full[159] = "";
latest_id[159] = "1580833";
latest_text[159] = "You can listen to our set from the Radio 1 weekender in dundee <a href=/>here!</a>";
latest_from_date[159] = "Tue, 13 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[159] = "Wed, 08 Aug 2035";
latest_title[160] = "A Big Thank You";
latest_teaser[160] = "";
latest_thumb[160] = "";
latest_full[160] = "";
latest_id[160] = "1580830";
latest_text[160] = "We would like to thanks all of you who turned out to see us at the isle of wight festival. We really enjoyed our selfs over the weekend and it wouldnt of been possible with out all of you";
latest_from_date[160] = "Tue, 13 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[160] = "Wed, 08 Aug 2035";
latest_title[161] = "Don't Miss The Kooks on This Weeks Top Of The Pops!";
latest_teaser[161] = "";
latest_thumb[161] = "";
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latest_id[161] = "1580511";
latest_text[161] = "Tune in to BBC2 at 7.00 to see the Kooks performing The new single \"She moves in her own way\" on Top Of The Pops";
latest_from_date[161] = "Sat, 10 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[161] = "Fri, 05 Aug 2022";
latest_title[162] = "The Kooks On Radio 1 Tonight";
latest_teaser[162] = "";
latest_thumb[162] = "";
latest_full[162] = "";
latest_id[162] = "1579553";
latest_text[162] = "Radio 1's Steve Lamaq will be airing the Kooks live from One Big Weekend recorded last in Month in Dundee<br/><br/>Tune into Radio 1 Tonight from 9.00pm<br />";
latest_from_date[162] = "Mon, 05 Jun 2006";
latest_to_date[162] = "Mon, 31 Jul 2034";
latest_title[163] = "Help The Kooks Top  the MTV2 NME CHART";
latest_teaser[163] = "";
latest_thumb[163] = "";
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latest_id[163] = "1579058";
latest_text[163] = "The Kooks release their next Single 'She Moves in Her Own Way' On June 26th. On CD Enhanced, CD and Ltd edition gatefold 7 inch.<Br/><br/>We need your help to get us to the Top of the MTV2 NME chart. Just click <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">   here   </a>to vote.<br/><br/>She Moves In Her Own Way can also be requested on The Box.<br/><br/>You can vote for She Mves In Her Own Way by calling 09056 52 52 52 and quote 106. You can tune into The Box on channel 449 on sky digital.<br />";
latest_from_date[163] = "Tue, 30 May 2006";
latest_to_date[163] = "Wed, 25 Jul 2035";
latest_title[164] = "The Kooks Play Nuke in Austria";
latest_teaser[164] = "";
latest_thumb[164] = "";
latest_full[164] = "";
latest_id[164] = "1578886";
latest_text[164] = "The Kooks will play the Nuke festvial in Austria on 13th July along side The Strokes.  You can purchase your ticket here www.oeticket.com";
latest_from_date[164] = "Sun, 28 May 2006";
latest_to_date[164] = "Mon, 23 Jul 2035";
latest_title[165] = "Vote for the Kooks on the Box";
latest_teaser[165] = "";
latest_thumb[165] = "";
latest_full[165] = "";
latest_id[165] = "1578429";
latest_text[165] = "You can vote for she moves in her own way on the box, call 09056 52 52 52 and quote 106. You can tune into the box on channel 449 on sky digital.<br />";
latest_from_date[165] = "Tue, 23 May 2006";
latest_to_date[165] = "Wed, 18 Jul 2035";
latest_title[166] = "The Kooks Announce biggest UK tour to date starting this Autumn";
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latest_id[166] = "1577239";
latest_text[166] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce their biggest UK tour to date starting this autumn.<br/><br/>We want you to be the first to get your hands on tickets, before they are released to the general public.<br/><br/>September<br/><br/>Tue 26th NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY 0115 941 2544<br/><br/>Wed 27th BRISTOL CARLING ACADEMY 0870 771 2000<br/><br/>Thu 28th BRIGHTON DOME 01273 709 709<br/><br/><br/>Sat 30th SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL 023 8063 2601<br/><br/>October<br/><br/>Sun 1st NORWICH UEA 01603 508 050<br/><br/>Mon 2nd NEWCASTLE CARLING ACADEMY 0870 771 2000<br/><br/>Tue 3rd LEEDS UNIVERSITY 0113 245 5570<br/><br/>Thu 5th SHEFFIELD OCTAGON 0114 222 8777<br/><br/>Fri 6th MANCHESTER ACADEMY 0161 832 1111<br/><br/>Sat 7th MANCHESTER ACADEMY 0161 832 1111<br/><br/>Mon 9th EXETER UNI GREAT HALL 01392 263 518<br/><br/>Tue 10th CARDIFF UNI GREAT HALL 029 2078 1458<br/><br/>Wed 11th BIRMINGHAM CARLING ACADEMY 0870 771 2000<br/><br/>Fri 13th CAMBRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE 01223 357 851<br/><br/>Sat 14th GLASGOW BARROWLANDS DFC 0870 169 0100<br/><br/>Sun 15th ABERDEEN MUSIC HALL DFC 0870 169 0100<br/><br/>Tue 17th LONDON FORUM 0870 060 3777<br/><br/>Wed 18th LONDON ASTORIA 0870 060 3777<br/><br/>Thu 19th LONDON SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE 0870 771 2000<br/><br/>24hr cc hotline: 0871 2200 260<br/><br/>or<br/><br/>buy online gigsandtours.com<br/><br/>You can purchase your tickets here from Saturday at 10am <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> <u>Here</u></a><";
latest_from_date[166] = "Tue, 16 May 2006";
latest_to_date[166] = "Tue, 11 Jul 2034";
latest_title[167] = "Be  the first to watch the she moves in her own way video";
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latest_thumb[167] = "";
latest_full[167] = "";
latest_id[167] = "1577221";
latest_text[167] = "You can be the first to watch the video for our next single \"she moves in her own way\"<br/><br/>Just click on the links below<br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>Real Player High</u></a><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>Real Player Low</u></a><br/><br/><a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>Windows Media player High</u></a><br/><br/><a href=/><u> Windows Media player Low</u></a><br/>";
latest_from_date[167] = "Tue, 16 May 2006";
latest_to_date[167] = "Wed, 11 Jul 2035";
latest_title[168] = "The Kooks Release \"She Moves in her own way \" On June 26th";
latest_teaser[168] = "";
latest_thumb[168] = "";
latest_full[168] = "";
latest_id[168] = "1577160";
latest_text[168] = "The Kooks Release their next single on June 26th She Moves In Her Own Way will be releaeed on Cd, Enhanced CD and limited Edition and 7\"<br /><br />";
latest_from_date[168] = "Mon, 15 May 2006";
latest_to_date[168] = "Tue, 10 Jul 2035";
latest_title[169] = "The Kooks Back in Paris";
latest_teaser[169] = "";
latest_thumb[169] = "";
latest_full[169] = "";
latest_id[169] = "1576306";
latest_text[169] = "The Kooks will be back in Paris on 14th June to play at La Maroquinerie<br/><br/>You can purchase your tickets <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u>here</u></a><<br /><br />";
latest_from_date[169] = "Tue, 09 May 2006";
latest_to_date[169] = "Sun, 04 Jul 2032";
latest_title[170] = "Liverpool Show Moved to Carling Academy";
latest_teaser[170] = "";
latest_thumb[170] = "";
latest_full[170] = "";
latest_id[170] = "1574925";
latest_text[170] = "Please Note the Liverpool show on Friday 5th May is at the Carling Academy";
latest_from_date[170] = "Sat, 29 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[170] = "Sat, 24 Jun 2034";
latest_title[171] = "Kooks Play Swiss Festival";
latest_teaser[171] = "";
latest_thumb[171] = "";
latest_full[171] = "";
latest_id[171] = "1574540";
latest_text[171] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will be playing the Swiss Nyon Paleo Festival on July 20th";
latest_from_date[171] = "Thu, 27 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[171] = "Wed, 22 Jun 2016";
latest_title[172] = "May Tour Support Announced...";
latest_teaser[172] = "";
latest_thumb[172] = "";
latest_full[172] = "";
latest_id[172] = "1573609";
latest_text[172] = "We are pleased to announce that we will have Dan Sartain supporting on the fast aproaching May tour<br/><br/>You can find out more about Dan Sartain and his music at http://www.indian.co.uk/dansartain/";
latest_from_date[172] = "Sun, 23 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[172] = "Mon, 18 Jun 2035";
latest_title[173] = "Do you want to go to the Seaside ?";
latest_teaser[173] = "";
latest_thumb[173] = "";
latest_full[173] = "";
latest_id[173] = "1573317";
latest_text[173] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will be playing at the seaside this august.<br/><br/>August<br/><br/>Fri 18 Hastings Pier Ballroom 08712200260<br/>Sat 19 Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall 01303228600<br/>Tue 22 Torquay Riviera Centre 01803206333<br/>Wed 23 Blackpool Spanish Hall 08712200260<br/>Thu 24 Skegness The Farm<br/>08712200260<br/><br/>To buy your tickets click <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> <u>here</u></a>";
latest_from_date[173] = "Fri, 21 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[173] = "Fri, 16 Jun 2034";
latest_title[174] = "The Kooks go back to Japan";
latest_teaser[174] = "";
latest_thumb[174] = "";
latest_full[174] = "";
latest_id[174] = "1571688";
latest_text[174] = "The Kooks will travel back to Japan In August to play the Summer Sonic Festivals.<br/><br/>The Kooks will play 12th August Osaka and 13th August Tokyo.";
latest_from_date[174] = "Thu, 13 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[174] = "Wed, 08 Jun 2033";
latest_title[175] = "The Kooks to play the Benacassim  Festival";
latest_teaser[175] = "";
latest_thumb[175] = "";
latest_full[175] = "";
latest_id[175] = "1571677";
latest_text[175] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they have been invited the Benacassim festival in Spain on July 22.";
latest_from_date[175] = "Wed, 12 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[175] = "Thu, 07 Jun 2035";
latest_title[176] = "The Kooks Support  Ian Brown in Dublin";
latest_teaser[176] = "";
latest_thumb[176] = "";
latest_full[176] = "";
latest_id[176] = "1571674";
latest_text[176] = "The Kooks will play their first live show in Ireland at Dublin Castle supporting Ian Brown on April 31st.";
latest_from_date[176] = "Wed, 12 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[176] = "Wed, 07 Jun 2034";
latest_title[177] = "The Kooks Play Werchter Festival in Belgium";
latest_teaser[177] = "";
latest_thumb[177] = "";
latest_full[177] = "";
latest_id[177] = "1570955";
latest_text[177] = "The Kooks will play Rock Werchter on Friday 30th June in Belgium";
latest_from_date[177] = "Mon, 10 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[177] = "Mon, 05 Jun 2034";
latest_title[178] = "The Kooks Add Extra  Netherlands Date";
latest_teaser[178] = "";
latest_thumb[178] = "";
latest_full[178] = "";
latest_id[178] = "1570585";
latest_text[178] = "The Kooks pleased to announce they will be playing  Den Haag Parkpop on Sun 25th June.";
latest_from_date[178] = "Thu, 06 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[178] = "Fri, 01 Jun 2035";
latest_title[179] = "The Kooks take on Reading and Leeds";
latest_teaser[179] = "";
latest_thumb[179] = "";
latest_full[179] = "";
latest_id[179] = "1570286";
latest_text[179] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will be playing at this years Carling Weekend Reading and Leeds Festivals.";
latest_from_date[179] = "Tue, 04 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[179] = "Tue, 30 May 2028";
latest_title[180] = "The Kooks on Top Of The Pops";
latest_teaser[180] = "";
latest_thumb[180] = "";
latest_full[180] = "";
latest_id[180] = "1570099";
latest_text[180] = "The Kooks will be on this weeks TOTP performing Naive. Tune into BBC2 at 7 PM. This sunday (2/4/06)";
latest_from_date[180] = "Sat, 01 Apr 2006";
latest_to_date[180] = "Fri, 27 May 2016";
latest_title[181] = "The Kooks Play Rotown in Rotterdam";
latest_teaser[181] = "";
latest_thumb[181] = "";
latest_full[181] = "";
latest_id[181] = "1570089";
latest_text[181] = "The Kooks will be playing in the Netherlands at the Rotown in Rotterdam on Monday 26th June. <br /><br />";
latest_from_date[181] = "Fri, 31 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[181] = "Sat, 26 May 2035";
latest_title[182] = "The Kooks Move Norwich show";
latest_teaser[182] = "";
latest_thumb[182] = "";
latest_full[182] = "";
latest_id[182] = "1570083";
latest_text[182] = "Due to Radio 1 inviting The Kooks to play One Big Day Out in Dundee on Sunday 14th May. The Norwich Show will now take place on Tuesday 23rd May.<br/><br/>All tickets are still valid for Norwich and a full refund is available from point of purchase if necessary<br />";
latest_from_date[182] = "Fri, 31 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[182] = "Thu, 26 May 2033";
latest_title[183] = "Listen to The Kooks on Jo Whiley";
latest_teaser[183] = "";
latest_thumb[183] = "";
latest_full[183] = "";
latest_id[183] = "1569867";
latest_text[183] = "The Kooks will be in the live lounge with Jo Whiley on radio 1. Tune in at 10am on Thursday 30th March";
latest_from_date[183] = "Wed, 29 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[183] = "Thu, 24 May 2012";
latest_title[184] = "The Kooks Play The Great Escape in Brighton";
latest_teaser[184] = "";
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latest_full[184] = "";
latest_id[184] = "1569864";
latest_text[184] = "The Kooks can confirm they will be playing the Great Escape festival in Brighton at the pavillion on 20th May to by a ticket click <a href=/ target=\"_blank\"> <u>here</u></a><br/><br/>";
latest_from_date[184] = "Wed, 29 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[184] = "Wed, 24 May 2017";
latest_title[185] = "The Kooks sign up for German Festivals";
latest_teaser[185] = "";
latest_thumb[185] = "";
latest_full[185] = "";
latest_id[185] = "1569506";
latest_text[185] = "We are pleased to confirm we will be playing 23rd june Neuhausen Southside and 24th June Scheesel Hurricane.<Br/><br/>keep checking www.thekooks.co.uk for more news about The Kooks at this years festivals.";
latest_from_date[185] = "Mon, 27 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[185] = "Tue, 22 May 2012";
latest_title[186] = "The Kooks \"Naive\" Out Now";
latest_teaser[186] = "";
latest_thumb[186] = "";
latest_full[186] = "";
latest_id[186] = "1569446";
latest_text[186] = "The Kooks new Single \"Naive\" is out Now!<br/><br/>Released on 7inch, CD, and Maxi CD. All formats include new b-sides. The Maxi-CD includes an exclusive live version of \"You Dont Love me\" recorded on the Fopp tour.";
latest_from_date[186] = "Mon, 27 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[186] = "Mon, 22 May 2028";
latest_title[187] = "The Kooks on the Album Chart Show";
latest_teaser[187] = "";
latest_thumb[187] = "";
latest_full[187] = "";
latest_id[187] = "1567923";
latest_text[187] = "The Kooks will be playing live on this weeks Album Chart Show, along side, Franz Ferdinand, Killa Kella, and Placebo.<br/>Tune into Channel 4 at midnight this Saturday 18/3!";
latest_from_date[187] = "Sat, 18 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[187] = "Sun, 13 May 2018";
latest_title[188] = "The Kooks Announce Signing Sessions and Acoustic Instores";
latest_teaser[188] = "";
latest_thumb[188] = "";
latest_full[188] = "";
latest_id[188] = "1567918";
latest_text[188] = "The Kooks will be performing a small number of signing and acoustic sessions around the country on 27th, 28th and 29th March.<br/><br/>Monday 27th March<br/><br/>6pm - Fopp Camden<br/><br/>285 Camden High Street<br/>London<br/>NW1 7BX<br/>020 7482 5597<br/><br/>(Acoustic & Signing)<br/><br/><br/>Tuesday 28th March<br/><br/>5pm - Swordfish Records<br/><br/>14 temple street<br/>Birmingham<br/>0121 433 4859<br/>(Intimate Acoustic and Signing)<br/><br/><br/>Wednesday 29th March<br/><br/>1pm - Vibes<br/><br/>3 Princess Parade<br/>Bury<br/>0161 764 3013<br/><br/>(Acoustic + Signing<br/><br/>4.30pm - Jumbo Records Leeds<br/><br/>5-6 St Johns Arcade<br/>01132455570<br/><br/>(Acoustic + Signing)";
latest_from_date[188] = "Sat, 18 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[188] = "Mon, 13 May 2019";
latest_title[189] = "Win tickets to see The Kooks at Birmingham Barfly";
latest_teaser[189] = "";
latest_thumb[189] = "";
latest_full[189] = "";
latest_id[189] = "1567491";
latest_text[189] = "The Kooks will be playing an exclusive show for kerrang at Birmingham Barfly on March 28th. This show is open to competiton winners only.<br/><br/>To win tickets click <a href=/>here</a><br/><br/>You must be 14+ to attend this gig. If you are underage you are not guaranteed entry. Please bring ID <br /><br />";
latest_from_date[189] = "Wed, 15 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[189] = "Fri, 10 May 2030";
latest_title[190] = "Naive Added to the Hits Play List";
latest_teaser[190] = "";
latest_thumb[190] = "";
latest_full[190] = "";
latest_id[190] = "1567080";
latest_text[190] = "\"Naive\" has been added to The Hits Channel 359 / free view 18 on sky. Help us get played. To vote call 09056 525 777 and quote 'Kooks - Naive 133'<br /><br />";
latest_from_date[190] = "Fri, 10 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[190] = "Tue, 05 May 2020";
latest_title[191] = "The Kooks Play Waterloo Records at South By South West Festival";
latest_teaser[191] = "";
latest_thumb[191] = "";
latest_full[191] = "";
latest_id[191] = "1567000";
latest_text[191] = "The kooks will play an acoustic show at Waterloo Records in Austin Texas as part of the SXSW festival. The band will play on Thurday 16th March at 16.30";
latest_from_date[191] = "Thu, 09 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[191] = "Sun, 04 May 2031";
latest_title[192] = "The Kooks Announce two Shows in the Netherlands";
latest_teaser[192] = "";
latest_thumb[192] = "";
latest_full[192] = "";
latest_id[192] = "1566829";
latest_text[192] = "The Kooks are pleased to announce they will be back in holland at the end of March<br/><br/>March<br/>31st Groningen, Vera<br/><br/>April<br/>1st Paradiso London Calling, Amsterdam<br/><br/>for more details please goto the tour dates section.";
latest_from_date[192] = "Thu, 09 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[192] = "Wed, 04 May 2016";
latest_title[193] = "Vote for Naive in the MTV2 NME Chart";
latest_teaser[193] = "";
latest_thumb[193] = "";
latest_full[193] = "";
latest_id[193] = "1566593";
latest_text[193] = "The Kooks release Naive on March 27th. Help them rise up the MTV2 NME charts by voting for them<a href=/ target=\"_blank\"><u> here</u></a>";
latest_from_date[193] = "Tue, 07 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[193] = "Sat, 02 May 2009";
latest_title[194] = "Festival Update";
latest_teaser[194] = "";
latest_thumb[194] = "";
latest_full[194] = "";
latest_id[194] = "1565889";
latest_text[194] = "We are pleased to announce that we will be playing T In the Park, Isle Wight, and Oxygen festivals this summer.";
latest_from_date[194] = "Thu, 02 Mar 2006";
latest_to_date[194] = "Wed, 27 Apr 2011";
latest_title[195] = "The Kooks Announce  April Paris Show";
latest_teaser[195] = "";
latest_thumb[195] = "";
latest_full[195] = "";
latest_id[195] = "1554088";
latest_text[195] = "We are pleased to announce we will be back on French soil on 3rd April to play Le Nouveau Casino<br/><br/>To buy your ticket click <a href=/ \" target=\"_blank\"><u> here</u></a><br /><br /><br /><br />";
latest_from_date[195] = "Mon, 20 Feb 2006";
latest_to_date[195] = "Sun, 17 Apr 2016";
latest_title[196] = "Sofa Song competition 7\"";
latest_teaser[196] = "Codes on Sofa Song 7\"";
latest_thumb[196] = "";
latest_full[196] = "";
latest_id[196] = "1529629";
latest_text[196] = "look out for the code on the 7\" of Sofa Song. <a href=/ target=\"_blank\">Insert your code here</a> for your chance to win very special signed and framed artwork.";
latest_from_date[196] = "Mon, 17 Oct 2005";
latest_to_date[196] = "Tue, 12 Dec 2034";
latest_title[197] = "THE KOOKS ON RADIO 1";
latest_teaser[197] = "THE KOOKS ON RADIO 1";
latest_thumb[197] = "";
latest_full[197] = "";
latest_id[197] = "1528717";
latest_text[197] = "MAKE SURE YOU TUNE IN TO ZANE LOWE ON RADIO 1 BETWEEK 7PM AND 10PM ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT (12TH OCTOBER) TO HEAR THE KOOKS LIVE FROM MAIDA VALE. TEXT IN TO 81199 WITH YOUR LOVE'";
latest_from_date[197] = "Tue, 11 Oct 2005";
latest_to_date[197] = "Tue, 06 Dec 2016";
latest_title[198] = "Pre-order Kooks 'Sofa Song' downloads now!";
latest_teaser[198] = "Pre-order Kooks'Sofa Song'donwloads now! Pre-order these tracks and grab them later! They can be redeemed from the website on 17th October 2005.";
latest_thumb[198] = "";
latest_full[198] = "";
latest_id[198] = "1528573";
latest_text[198] = "The Kooks will record SOFA SONG LIVE when they play Brighton on Oct 12th.<br/>To pre-prder Text KOOKS BRIGHTON to 81330.<br/>The Kooks have recorded a very special ACOUSTIC version of Sofa Song.<br/>To pre-order Text KOOKS ACOUSTIC to 81330.<br/>To pre-order the Radio Edit of SOFA SONG - Text KOOKS RADIO TO 81330.";
latest_from_date[198] = "Tue, 11 Oct 2005";
latest_to_date[198] = "Wed, 06 Dec 2034";
latest_title[199] = "Join The Kooks street team";
latest_teaser[199] = "";
latest_thumb[199] = "";
latest_full[199] = "";
latest_id[199] = "1548506";
latest_text[199] = "You can help spread The Kooks word by joining the band's street team. <a href=/>Click Here To Sign Up Now";
latest_from_date[199] = "Mon, 22 Aug 2005";
latest_to_date[199] = "Thu, 13 Mar 2014";
latest_title[200] = "Another Gig Supporting The Subways";
latest_teaser[200] = "";
latest_thumb[200] = "";
latest_full[200] = "";
latest_id[200] = "1493303";
latest_text[200] = "The Kooks will be supporting The Subways at another gig - Friday 10th June - Arts Centre, Norwich.";
latest_from_date[200] = "Tue, 17 May 2005";
latest_to_date[200] = "Wed, 12 Jul 2034";
latest_title[201] = "Kooks to play at Special Gig...";
latest_teaser[201] = "";
latest_thumb[201] = "";
latest_full[201] = "";
latest_id[201] = "1492818";
latest_text[201] = "The Kooks will play at a special gig at The Basement Club on Thursday 26th May - <a href=/>Click Here To For Details</a><br />";
latest_from_date[201] = "Fri, 13 May 2005";
latest_to_date[201] = "Sat, 08 Jul 2034";
latest_title[202] = "Dates for June Tour (supporting Dead 60's)...";
latest_teaser[202] = "";
latest_thumb[202] = "";
latest_full[202] = "";
latest_id[202] = "1492333";
latest_text[202] = "Tues 7th June - Charlotte, Leicester<br>Wed 8th June - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth<br>Thurs 9th June - Fuzz Club, Sheffield<br>Sat 11th June - Global (Uni), Newcastle<br>Sun 12th June - King Tuts, Glasgow<br>Mon 13th June - The Venue/Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh<br>Wed 15th June - Islington Academy, London<br>Thurs 16th June - Academy, Birmingham<br>Fri 17th June - Central Station, Wrexham<br>Sun 19th June - Welly, Hull<br>Tues 21st June - Zodiac, Oxford<br>Wed 22nd June - Concorde 2, Brighton<br>Thurs 23rd June - Cavern, Exeter<br>Sun 26th June - Soundhaus, Northampton<br>Mon 27th June - Stanley Theatre, Liverpool<br>Tues 28th June - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham<br>These dates are all supporting Dead 60's!";
latest_from_date[202] = "Wed, 11 May 2005";
latest_to_date[202] = "Thu, 06 Jul 2034";
latest_title[203] = "Check Out The Kooks on MTV2 now!";
latest_teaser[203] = "Check Out The Kooks on MTV2 now!";
latest_thumb[203] = "";
latest_full[203] = "";
latest_id[203] = "1470952";
latest_text[203] = "MTV's Brand Spanking New Music week starts this week, Mon 18th April 2005 for an entire week.  Catch The Kooks performance on MTV2 now, it was recorded last week in Manchester, hope all of you who won tickets to the gig enjoyed it!";
latest_from_date[203] = "Tue, 19 Apr 2005";
latest_to_date[203] = "Wed, 14 Jun 2034";
latest_title[204] = "Kooks In Studio Recording Debut Album";
latest_teaser[204] = "";
latest_thumb[204] = "";
latest_full[204] = "";
latest_id[204] = "1470878";
latest_text[204] = "The Kooks are in the studio recording their debut album. They are working hard in KONK studios, owned by Ray Davies of the Kinks (every Kinks album since 1972 was recorded there!) and they're working with the Producer Tony Hoffer, who has previously produced Supergrass and Beck!";
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latest_to_date[204] = "Wed, 14 Jun 2034";
latest_title[205] = "Dazed and Confused";
latest_teaser[205] = "";
latest_thumb[205] = "";
latest_full[205] = "";
latest_id[205] = "1470142";
latest_text[205] = "Feature on The Kooks in the May 2005 issue of Dazed and Confused (p129). Get your copy! OUT NOW!";
latest_from_date[205] = "Thu, 14 Apr 2005";
latest_to_date[205] = "Fri, 09 Jun 2034";
latest_title[206] = "Kooks Part of MTVs Spanking New Music Week";
latest_teaser[206] = "";
latest_thumb[206] = "";
latest_full[206] = "";
latest_id[206] = "1470110";
latest_text[206] = "The Kooks are part of MTV's Spanking New Music Week', which starts Monday 18th April 2005 on MTV2. To win tickets to see The Kooks perform for the show on Thursday 14th April in Manchester, go to the MTV 2 site!      <br /><br /> <br />";
latest_from_date[206] = "Thu, 14 Apr 2005";
latest_to_date[206] = "Fri, 09 Jun 2034";
latest_title[207] = "Great Review of The Kooks at Camden Crawl!";
latest_teaser[207] = "";
latest_thumb[207] = "";
latest_full[207] = "";
latest_id[207] = "1464206";
latest_text[207] = "There is a great review of The Kooks at Camden Crawl in this weeks issue of NME!!!";
latest_from_date[207] = "Wed, 23 Mar 2005";
latest_to_date[207] = "Thu, 18 May 2034";
latest_title[208] = "Another Great Kooks Gig Review...";
latest_teaser[208] = "";
latest_thumb[208] = "";
latest_full[208] = "";
latest_id[208] = "1463698";
latest_text[208] = "Another great kooks gig review - Camden Crawl, London  <a href=/>Click Here</a>";
latest_from_date[208] = "Mon, 21 Mar 2005";
latest_to_date[208] = "Tue, 16 May 2034";
latest_title[209] = "Great Kooks Reviews...";
latest_teaser[209] = "";
latest_thumb[209] = "";
latest_full[209] = "";
latest_id[209] = "1462254";
latest_text[209] = "Check out three great Kooks gig reviews here...<br>Gigwise.com - Manchester <a href=/>Click Here</a><br>Student Radio for Nottingham <a href=/>Click Here</a><br>Whisperin & Hollerin - Manchester  <a href=/>Click Here</a>";
latest_from_date[209] = "Tue, 15 Mar 2005";
latest_to_date[209] = "Wed, 10 May 2034";
latest_title[210] = "Supporting The Subways";
latest_teaser[210] = "The Subways Support";
latest_thumb[210] = "";
latest_full[210] = "";
latest_id[210] = "1459757";
latest_text[210] = "Here's some more dates for you to catch The Kooks LIVE and direct ! !<br><br>The Kooks are supporting The Subways on their tour starting this FRIDAY..<br><br>Friday 4th Liverpool University<br>Sunday 6th Manchester Uni<br>Monday 7th Wrexham Central Station<br>Tuesday 8th Nottingham Rescue Rooms<br>Sat 12th Leeds Josephs Well<br>Tues 15th Leicester Charlotte<br>Thurs 17th Sheffield University<br>Sat 19th Middlesborough Empire<br /><br />";
latest_from_date[210] = "Wed, 02 Mar 2005";
latest_to_date[210] = "Thu, 27 Apr 2034";
latest_title[211] = "Tour Support";
latest_teaser[211] = "";
latest_thumb[211] = "";
latest_full[211] = "";
latest_id[211] = "1459144";
latest_text[211] = "The Kooks are set to support The Thrills on tour around the UK in Novemebr";
latest_from_date[211] = "Mon, 25 Oct 2004";
latest_to_date[211] = "Sat, 22 Apr 2034";
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