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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 5h

Suzanne Vega tonight at the Royal Albert Hall. She delivered an immaculate performance. Her voice just doesn't seem to age. She was joined by Gerry Leonard (Spooky Ghost) from David Bowie's band. His magic touch suits her songs so well. @suzyv @RoyalAlbertHall @spookyghostnyc

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 11h

John Lydon last night at Greenwich Theatre. Lots of stories from his Sex Pistols days including Sid Vicious excitedly running up to Abba at an airport in Sweden, only to then vomit on one of the girls and pass out. @lydonofficial @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social @pilofficial @GreenwichTheatr

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 2d

The Psychedelic Furs last night at The London Palladium. So great to see Richard & Tim Butler still delivering the goods with their cracking band including Zachary Alford (David Bowie) on drums. The new songs sat very comfortably along with the classics.
@pfurs @LondonPalladium

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 3d

Glen Matlock discussing 'I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol' after a screening at Hackney Picturehouse. So interesting to hear how the band came together and when McLaren asked Glen to rejoin the Pistols because it wasn't working out with Sid Vicious. @glenmatlock.bsky.social @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 6d

The Tiger Lillies performing their new show 'Serenade From The Sewer' at Wilton's Music Hall this evening. The perfect setting for more gloriously bleak tales of murder, gin, drugs, whores and angels. Always a delightful time in their company. @TheTigerLillies
@WiltonMusicHall

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 6d

The Lovely Eggs at The Garage last night. Hugely enjoyable gig celebrating their 20 year anniversary. I'm loving the line "Look at her with her washing line smile". Top class support from Frank Skinner @TheLovelyEggs @TheGarageHQ @theFrankSkinner

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 9d

Peter Perrett last night at The Scala with his top drawer band, delivering loads from The Cleansing, his very strong current album, plus a bunch of much welcome The Only Ones gems. Thankfully Peter's throat is back in fine form. @thepeterperrett @jamieperrett @londonscala.bsky.social

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 11d

Always a joy to listen to Glen Matlock talk about his career in music and his part in the Sex Pistols. At The Barbican this evening for the debut screening of 'I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol' plus Q&A with Glen and the makers of the film. @glenmatlock.bsky.social @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 15d

Utah Saints @utahsaints.bsky.social at Highbury Garage last night. Hugely enjoyable set, chock-full of rave anthems and curveball gems. Top value support from Richard 23 of Front 242, playing a marvelous eclectic set. @muteelephant.bsky.social

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 21d

Patti Smith & her first class band including Lenny Kaye @ London Palladium last night, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Horses with a perf of incredible fire, passion and grace. That woman is something else. And then for the cherry on top she brings out Johnny Depp to join them for the last song.

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · 29d

So much positive love and energy for Edwyn Collins @edwyncollins.bsky.social at @southbankcentre.bsky.social last night. Edwyn in fine voice with his shit hot band, plus special guests James Kirk, Steven Daly, Dennis Bovell, Paul Cook and Vic Godard. What an incredibly special and beautiful night.

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Oct 1

Belly @bellyofficial.bsky.social at Electric Ballroom, Camden this evening, performing the whole of 'King' plus loads from their glorious debut album. Still delivering the goods. Fantastic up for it crowd. @tanyadonelly.bsky.social

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Sep 30

Robert Plant @RobertPlant this evening at @earthackney talking about his new album Saving Grace, his influences, his life in music and meeting Steve Bull. @RoughTradeEast @ledzeppelin

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Sep 28

Eric Idle @ericidle.bsky.social at @royalalberthall.bsky.social last night had us in stitches.
We found out that Two Ronnies turned down 'Nudge Nudge'.
Elvis loved it and addressed his friends as 'Squire'.

Eric is 82 now and said he's survived the four 'C's.

Covid
Cancer
Crucifixion
and Cleese!

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Sep 21

Michael Rother @_MichaelRother_ last night at @Islington_AH
delivered a wonderful journey into the world of Krautrock, with a set of Neu! and Harmonia gems. Such a beautiful cosmic ride to close your eyes and get lost in the music.

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Sep 21

Cardiacs record signing at @banquetrecords.com yesterday for their bloody marvellous, typically bonkers new album, LSD (their first in over 25 years). I was so chuffed to be able to have a little chat with Jim Smith who kindly signed my copy of Is This The Life.

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Aug 14

DJ Shadow @djshadow stole the show at Crystal Palace Bowl @CP_Bowl South Facing Festival @SouthFacingFest this evening. Unkle and Morcheeba also appeared, but the man his mum calls Joshua Paul Davis seemed to be having the most fun.

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Aug 13

Melvins @melvinsdotcom with great value psychedelic power pop support from Redd Kross at @EBallroomCamden
last night. There were two drummers in the Melvins line-up, so maybe that's why my ears are still ringing today. #doubledrums

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Aug 12

Ministry @ministryband.bsky.social‬ delivered a ferocious set at @electricbrixton this evening. It felt like a sonic assault on the senses and like a dog with a rag doll Al Jourgensen and his crew just wouldn't let go. Solid support from Light of Eternity feat Big Paul Ferguson from Killing Joke.

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Aug 9

Last night I caught garage rock legends The Seeds at @KOKOLondon
It was such a treat to witness Daryl Hooper perform his magic at the organ. The gig was part of Ace Records 50th Anniversary festivities. @AceRecordsLtd
#theseeds #garagerock #nuggets #LennyKaye #acerecords

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Aug 7

Majestic set from Mogwai @mogwaiband
at South Facing, Crystal Palace Bowl this evening. Not sure if the neighbours appreciated their incredible wall of sound, or not. Top value support from Lankum @LankumDublin
Twilight Sad and Caroline @carolinetheband

@SouthFacingFest
@CP_Bowl

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Jul 27

Last night I saw Wilko: Love and Death and Rock ‘n’ Roll @lsqtheatre
I never saw Dr. Feelgood, so it was a joy to witness Johnson Willis and Jon House recreate the band performing on stage. Plus, we had a fabulous bonus of Norman Watt-Roy and Wilko's son, Simon Johnson joining in at the end.

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Jul 17

Budgie at @roughtrade1976.bsky.social East this evening, talking about his book - The Absence: Memoirs of a Banshee Drummer. Budgie spoke about the devastating early death of his mother, plus his time with Siouxsie & the Banshees, The Creatures and The Slits. I can't wait to get stuck into this one.

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Jul 12

Smokey Robinson @smokeyrobinson.bsky.social at Hammersmith Odeon @EventimApollo last night. He may well be 85, but he still has the voice and the moves. Very special to hear the man perform I Second That Emotion, Get Ready, My Girl, Tears Of A Clown and Tracks of My Tears. Magical evening.

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Richard @richardse23.bsky.social · Jul 8

Kevin Rowland at @RoughTrade
West this evening, signing copies of his memoir 'Bless Me Father: A Life Story'. I didn't know about Kevin writing a letter of apology to David Bowie for his on-stage rant when Dexys Midnight Runners @DexysOfficial were supporting Bowie in 1983.

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