Chris Southon
@cpsouthon.bsky.social
Living for live music: all genres welcome
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Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke!
December 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke!
Farewell to the utterly brilliant Stanley Baxter, who has passed just 5 months short of his 100th: RIP
December 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Farewell to the utterly brilliant Stanley Baxter, who has passed just 5 months short of his 100th: RIP
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November 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Whatever else happens, my #Fab50 of the year will feature three Kai Slater albums, Balloon Balloon Balloon joining Radio DDR and Ripped and Torn. Amazing young talent
November 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Whatever else happens, my #Fab50 of the year will feature three Kai Slater albums, Balloon Balloon Balloon joining Radio DDR and Ripped and Torn. Amazing young talent
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For Martin Scorsese's b'day, I donated to his Film Foundation, which has restored 1100+ films.
You can even pick a project to support.
Scorsese said restoration is "more important" to his legacy than filmmaking, especially in its potential to inspire young people.
www.film-foundation.org/donation
You can even pick a project to support.
Scorsese said restoration is "more important" to his legacy than filmmaking, especially in its potential to inspire young people.
www.film-foundation.org/donation
November 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
For Martin Scorsese's b'day, I donated to his Film Foundation, which has restored 1100+ films.
You can even pick a project to support.
Scorsese said restoration is "more important" to his legacy than filmmaking, especially in its potential to inspire young people.
www.film-foundation.org/donation
You can even pick a project to support.
Scorsese said restoration is "more important" to his legacy than filmmaking, especially in its potential to inspire young people.
www.film-foundation.org/donation
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How delightfully quaint some of these old Devon village names are, their etymologies lost in the mists of time.
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
How delightfully quaint some of these old Devon village names are, their etymologies lost in the mists of time.
Sure, retro niche maybe, but still Neal Francis should be much better know. Fabulous show at Islington Assembly Hall this evening #funkeee
November 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Sure, retro niche maybe, but still Neal Francis should be much better know. Fabulous show at Islington Assembly Hall this evening #funkeee
Marissa Nadler at Southampton’s Papillon last night: a riveting performance, despite all the tuning breaks, in front of only around 25 people
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Marissa Nadler at Southampton’s Papillon last night: a riveting performance, despite all the tuning breaks, in front of only around 25 people
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Tod Slaughter 💀
October 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Tod Slaughter 💀
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Mae West goes batty for Belle of the Nineties (1934).
October 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Mae West goes batty for Belle of the Nineties (1934).
Having produced one of the albums of the year - their first since 1999! - it was wondrous indeed to have Prolapse back live, on the Lexington stage this evening. Glorious
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Having produced one of the albums of the year - their first since 1999! - it was wondrous indeed to have Prolapse back live, on the Lexington stage this evening. Glorious
Moderate Rebels making a healthy racket opening for Prolapse at @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social this evening
October 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Moderate Rebels making a healthy racket opening for Prolapse at @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social this evening
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Farewell to June Lockhart, who will forever watch over us from the heavens. #JuneLockhart #LostInSpace #FilmSky
October 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Farewell to June Lockhart, who will forever watch over us from the heavens. #JuneLockhart #LostInSpace #FilmSky
The Wedding Present in action this evening at Kentish Town Forum. The London crowd typically took a while to get going, but a great night all told
October 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The Wedding Present in action this evening at Kentish Town Forum. The London crowd typically took a while to get going, but a great night all told
The wonderful Courtney Marie Andrews kicking off her UK tour in the special setting of Twyford Church this evening
October 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The wonderful Courtney Marie Andrews kicking off her UK tour in the special setting of Twyford Church this evening
@misterquartet.bsky.social how have I never heard of Yowie? Right up my street
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
@misterquartet.bsky.social how have I never heard of Yowie? Right up my street
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Ella Raines by Ray Jones, 1947.
October 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Ella Raines by Ray Jones, 1947.
Privileged indeed to catch the phenomenal @gweniferraymond.bsky.social at the tiny Wight Bear in Bournemouth this evening
October 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Privileged indeed to catch the phenomenal @gweniferraymond.bsky.social at the tiny Wight Bear in Bournemouth this evening
The Wedding Present on the Portsmouth leg of their 40th anniversary tour last night
October 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The Wedding Present on the Portsmouth leg of their 40th anniversary tour last night
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🕊️ #RIPDAngelo 🕊️
Pure soul. Effortless musicianship.
A genius who changed music forever. 🙏
He redefined R&B, blending gospel, hip-hop and vintage soul into something timeless. His sound inspired generations. 🎧
D’Angelo at 21 performing “Brown Sugar” - the groove, the grace, the genius. 🎶
#Dangelo
Pure soul. Effortless musicianship.
A genius who changed music forever. 🙏
He redefined R&B, blending gospel, hip-hop and vintage soul into something timeless. His sound inspired generations. 🎧
D’Angelo at 21 performing “Brown Sugar” - the groove, the grace, the genius. 🎶
#Dangelo
October 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
🕊️ #RIPDAngelo 🕊️
Pure soul. Effortless musicianship.
A genius who changed music forever. 🙏
He redefined R&B, blending gospel, hip-hop and vintage soul into something timeless. His sound inspired generations. 🎧
D’Angelo at 21 performing “Brown Sugar” - the groove, the grace, the genius. 🎶
#Dangelo
Pure soul. Effortless musicianship.
A genius who changed music forever. 🙏
He redefined R&B, blending gospel, hip-hop and vintage soul into something timeless. His sound inspired generations. 🎧
D’Angelo at 21 performing “Brown Sugar” - the groove, the grace, the genius. 🎶
#Dangelo
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Virginia Mayo, 1944.
October 15, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Virginia Mayo, 1944.
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Boris Karloff and his Bedlington Terriers to brighten up your day.
October 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Boris Karloff and his Bedlington Terriers to brighten up your day.
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Actually - and incredibly - the first time I’ve seen The Divine Comedy, at The Barbican this evening: just brilliant
October 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Actually - and incredibly - the first time I’ve seen The Divine Comedy, at The Barbican this evening: just brilliant