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Ro Matthews

@romatthews.bsky.social

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Drums, Dogs, Deserts, Dreams. Unapologetic Leftist. Ro Matthews is the drummer for the alternative project Luna Mesa, based in New York City... https://www.youtube.com/@darkbloodrevisited #AnimalRights #Wolves #StarTrekTNG #Ufology #Beatles #TheClash

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · Apr 29

Okay, I try to follow back, unless...

You have zero posts, you are looking for money, you are marketing, you are looking for OF clients, you are a right-winger. Pretty much anyone else is welcome. DMs aren't an issue, just be cool & kind. Otherwise, blocked.

That is all. Enjoy the day.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 4h

Track down every elected Republican willing to parrot this nonsense. Get them on your show, corner them with it. Then explain reality. Shouldn't be difficult.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 6h

(Un)organized crime is in control of our government.

Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 8h

They're trying to plant the seed that the FBI was inciting the violence. "It wasn't us, it was the Democrats". Insanity.

Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 22h

I love her so. Always have. This one hurts, a lot. I knew I had to prepare for Jane Goodall, but this. I didn't see this coming. That's enough now. No more, please. 💔

Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 1d

Yep.
Slight correction, she was 22.
IIRC, I think it was Hannity who used to shop around the "she was still a teenager" line.

Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 1d

Quite an accomplishment. Congrats. After years of not playing, I got it together & released an LP last year on CD (that we put out ourselves) & just put a new EP up on YouTube. But actual vinyl remains an elusive pipe dream. It's on a whole other level. Happy for ya.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV26...

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 1d

Hey JJ, up now...

The new Luna Mesa EP has been released.

Five songs. Track three, "I Watched You Choose" was written just after the 2024 election. Dunno how well that one will be received but any support on YouTube is appreciated.

Luna Mesa - Stars in Your Eyes
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NEW: Luna Mesa - Stars in Your Eyes - EP (2025)

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 2d

The new Luna Mesa EP has been released.

Five songs. Track three, "I Watched You Choose" was written just after the 2024 election. Dunno how well that one will be received but any support on YouTube is appreciated.

Luna Mesa - Stars in Your Eyes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV26...

NEW: Luna Mesa - Stars in Your Eyes - EP (2025)

YouTube video by DarkBloodRevisited

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 2d

Horrific. Masks, no badges, no names. No accountability.
Running from the scene like criminals. Soon to elevate from this to humans.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 2d

I had the Batman & Star Trek View-Masters.
Quite cool for the time. Seem to recall it was a 70's thing.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 2d

The problem is the people. The teachings of Jesus themselves are for the most part decent. Religion & clergy are what should be avoided. When has man been trustworthy? Jefferson wrote a version of the Bible with all miraculous elements removed. He didn't believe in the divinity but the morality.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you, JJ. One thing holding me back was knowing I could never be as good as I once was. But I realized the years were stacking up with nothing to show for it. So now I'm doing it again. Maybe not as good, but I'm doing something. I'll send a link when we release the EP.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks, JJ.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks, man. It's kind of a post-punk, 80s thing. I call it The Police meets The Pretenders. We've got a new EP coming out on YouTube soon. Here's the LP from last year...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLW...

Luna Mesa - Around This Star - Full Album (2024)

YouTube video by DarkBloodRevisited

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 5d

Keep playing. I couldn't play the drums for nearly 30 years due to a broken shoulder & chronic pain. A little inspiration + a shoulder replacement surgery and three years later I recorded my first album. Take breaks when you need them, but don't give up. If it's hard, push harder.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 5d

😆 Love that movie. 👍

Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 6d

Yep, I agree with you.
Anyway, about that Copeland mention...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c01...

The Police - Driven To Tears (live in Frėjus)

YouTube video by Andy Lukošius

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 6d

And Stewart Copeland in his prime, who Neil was a big fan of.
But I don't think it's about handling it at this point. IIRC, Neil wrote most of the lyrics. I understand the need to perform. It's not my place, but they should just go in a totally different direction. Either way, I wish them luck.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 6d

I love these guys.
As a musician, I feel for them.
As a drummer, yikes.
It just doesn't matter how good the replacement is.
I don't think there's any acceptable answer here.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 6d

My favorite human. I watched it last night. If you have Netflix and you love Jane, it's a must see.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah, maybe. But if it wasn't so obvious there'd be thousands of people getting angry at the Public Library for it.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 6d

All true, and the older you get the more you need to get out anyway. Even if it's a trip around the block, just to stimulate the mind & body.

Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 6d

This is from the new Netflix interview, which was agreed to be released only after her death. The whole concept was about speaking to us all from the grave. This clip includes the ending of the special. I watched it tonight. Very emotional. For all who love Jane, this special is highly recommended.

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Ro Matthews @romatthews.bsky.social · 6d

As an introvert & NYC resident for 40 years, I've always said, New York City is one of the few places you can live and not go out yet still feel like you're doing something.

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