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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · 11h

I managed to get one, £100 including fees which will be my most expensive gig of the year. Wait until closer to the time then keep checking Twickets, there will be people selling them and it should be at face value.

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · 21d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t1v...

Altered Images - Happy Birthday (Video)

YouTube video by alteredimagesVEVO

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · 23d

I think Tim would be proud.

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · 23d

It's here!
#cardiacs #LSD

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · 28d

We discussed hair prodcuts and Mark wrote some recommendations in my book. Not sure if "Sugar" is a brand name or he's suggesting mixing actual sugar with one of the others. I know Ian McCulloch used to wash his hair in Coca Cola to get his spiky look.

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · 28d

Book club outing to see my celebrity double @kermodemovie.bsky.social and @nelsonjenny.bsky.social

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Sep 8

This song has the best sax solo ever.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDOA...

Stoneage Dinosaurs

YouTube video by Cardiacs - Topic

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Sep 2

Strictly speaking this is a mini-album, but I don't know anyone else who's ever heard of it.

The Dentists - You And Your Bloody Oranges

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Sep 2

Post an obscure album in your collection that always makes you think: 'Surely nobody else has got this?'

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Sep 2

Spiders are welcome in my house, they get rid of the annoying flying insects. Look at this amazing web that was outside my window last year.

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 31

Just realised that it's September tomorrow.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0K7...

THE CURE - The Last Day Of Summer ( Music Video )

YouTube video by Music M

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 31

Fizzy cola bottles

Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 29

Been waiting a long time for this. 26 years to be precise.
@prolapseband.bsky.social

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 27

Have you tried these? They're miles better than the original flavour.

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 27

Encore: Shark, Bright Yellow Gun
My highlights: Bea, Slippershell

Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fantastic set from @throwingmuses.bsky.social last night. 90 minutes with a good selection from the recent albums and much older material. @kristinhersh.bsky.social is possibly my favourite human ever.

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 24

I've gone my whole life without paying attention to football, I think I'm too old to be converted!

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 24

Depends where I'm being dragged. Pub yes. Football no. 🤣

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 24

On the outside, just like real life 😁 Surprised to feature at all considering how little I post on here.

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 23

This is worth 90 minutes of your time. If you think Devo are just a bit quirky, this will help you appreciate the serious philosophy behind their music.
www.netflix.com/title/82052197

Watch DEVO | Netflix Official Site

Interviews with the band and vivid vintage video trace Devo's evolution from their Akron, Ohio, art-rocker roots to new wave "Whip It" fame and beyond.

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 21

Support from The Minus 5, who were the same people in a different configuration. Surprised to discover how many albums they've released. Peter Buck is a regular member, not sure if Luke Haines plays on any of the records.

The Minus 5 (Peter Buck on bass, Linda Pitmon on drums, Luke Haines on guitar, Scott McCaughey on guitar/vocals)

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 21

Luke Haines and Peter Buck playing a sellout gig at the H&H last night. Most of it was new to me as it was from the latest album, which I hadn't realised was out yet. I picked up a copy after the show.

Luke Haines (Auteurs, Black Box Recorder etc) and Peter Buck (REM) at the Hare and Hounds, Birmingham

Peter Buck at the Hare and Hounds, Birmingham

Front cover of Luke Haines and Peter Buck's latest album "Going Down To The River To Blow My Mind" plus inner sleeve showing VW camper vans on fire.

Back cover of Luke Haines and Peter Buck's latest album plus setlist from last night's show, featuring ten songs from this album plus six from the previous albums.

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Prefects

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 17

My friends have a band called Independent Country, they play covers of indie hits in a country style. I've heard their version so many times I can't remember what the original Arctic Monkeys tune sounds like.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL-u...

Independent Country - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor

YouTube video by Independent Country

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Steve Watts @ceefaxsteve.bsky.social · Aug 17

Cavegirl and the Neandergals - primeval rock 'n' roll played with dinosaur bones.
Walking through Birmingham I was stopped by a youngster who said my hair was "sick" and asked how I do it. Maybe I should set up on YouTube as a hairstyle "influencer"

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