Nick Ellis
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• Singer/Songwriter & Guitarist Performing Streetscape Narrative-Noir 🎹 • Bookings: (Performance, Workshops, Tuition)⚡ •
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ALBUM:
‘DIGNITY’
Available, here:
STREAM:
WATCH:
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HISTORY: Liverpool
Don’t forget, before EU regional development funds helped rebuild our city in the 90’s, this is what we were up against from Thatcher’s government: Managed Decline
Know your history, don’t repeat it.
Enlightenment, below👇
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MUSIC: Politics.
What a sell-out bastard. The only thing that’s worse than a Tory, is a working class lad who’s made money and chose to be one.
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VOTE: Tomorrow
No excuses, get off your fucking arse and go vote.
Get involved.
Get wise.
Get on it.
We’ve got right wingers bouncing round like they own the gaff, police laying it on heavy and liars and thugs in suits playing roulette with the future.
Use your head.
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You’ve done nothing for Wavertree; used it as a stepping stone for your career
Your tenure has left an area struggling with employmemt, awash with xenophobic fear, division and vunlnerable adults w/ M.H. issues homeless and without support
That’s the reality
Ahead of the next General Election, a letter from me to constituents about my future -
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Just stumbled upon John Lennon’s 1964 ‘psychedelic’ Rolls-Royce Mulliner Park Ward Phantom V.
2.5 tonnes
3.6-metre wheelbase
6.2L V8 engine (same as the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II)
Not sure if it’s the original, though. Fella told me it was and he story checks true.
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THANKS:
To all the fantastic
#nhs
staff at the Liverpool Royal Hospital for stitching me back together, again.
NO THANKS:
To the shit-house motorist who ran me off my bicycle, from the road.
Fight for our
#NHS
#GreenLanes
now.
I was lucky, others haven’t been.
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@AminaAtiqpoetry
@VirginTrains
These odd behaviours, opinions and mindsets are becoming common. But, for every ‘one fool, there are two wisemen’.
This is the kind of thinking that needs to be brought to attention, in order to educate it.
Respect, for calling it out.
Speak, write, act.
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HISTORY:
Saturday 14th May 1966.
1) 💥 Iconic photography shoot takes place in Dublin Street, Liverpool, of Bob Dylan with local children, by Barry Feinstein.
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TRAIN:
I’m on that last chance saloon, crazed-out train from Manchester to Liverpool, the one that stops at every provincial mad house in the Lancs.
There’s a fella in a tight pink shirt, dress kecks, and shiny black shoes, with a little gold bar across them.
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TRUTH:
15th April 1989
Never Forget
97 People
34 years of injustice.
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Not into these cats who get down on street people, day-time alchos, crack beggars, spice zombies or smack addicts.
You can’t judge if you don’t know someone’s story.
Something has happened to put them in that position.
Don’t kick when someone is down.
Where’s your ❤️?
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LIFE:
Two years sober, drink and drug free, today.
730 Days
104 Weeks
24 Months
One Day at a Time.
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#recovery
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I’m on a bus, in the Wirral, coming home from a gig. The 247 or something. It’s like a cross between a community college, community service and a documentary.
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Canvassing: Southport.
Today, hit the street with this gang, up in Southport, in support of
@LizSavagelabour
campaign.
Positive.
Conclusion: Looking like a
@UKLabour
take over up there is on the cards.
This movement is on fire - get involved, it’s now or never.
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HOMELESS: Voting.
In Liverpool,
@WhitechapelLiv
are, welcoming homeless people with nowhere to register to vote from, to do so using their address.
Inform them they can exercise their right to vote and make their voice count.
Spread the word/RT.
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Reckon
@LIMFestival
should move into town, now, so all the local businesses, bars, food establishments, venues etc can have a slice of the action - spread it about.
The concept’s too big for Seffy Park, now, and it fucks with the eco system and the wildlife, too much.
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THANKS: Liverpool
Thanks, to all involved at last night’s Tour Finale
@StBridesLpool
Overwhelmed
Apols, to those bought tix, and couldn’t hear due to talking, neither could I
Next time, rude bastards, it’s out the door or through the window - your choice
To be continued
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Please, girls, cease these botox injections in your lips.
Your pretty smiles are beautiful as nature intended.
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HISTORY: Injustice
On the 18th June 1984, 35 years ago, at a coking plant outside Orgreave village, near Rotheram, this happened.
No police or politicians have ever been held accountable.
Do your homework.
Photo John Harris
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PROTEST: Liverpool
Strong turnout and inspirational speakers at today’s protest against the prorougation of parliament, austerity, leaving the E.U. and in favour of democracy.
Next👇
Mon 2nd Sept ‘19
18.00
@SGHLpool
Liverpool
Get involved, self educate and act now.
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NEWS: New Track
▶ Carillon - from the L.P. 'Daylight Ghosts' by NICK ELLIS
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‘...Feed the dogs, the cats, the fish, the same. I’m soaking through and through...’
#aslongasivegotyou
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PROTEST: Tomorrow
4.45pm-6pm
Williamson Square, Liverpool
Wed 24th July
A public protest and demonstration against the appointment of Boris Johnson for Prime Minister, for a General Election, austerity and for change.
Get vocal
Get involved
Get wise
Act now
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Everton Library. Would love to see this become like the mighty
@TheFlorrie
: run, redeveloped and regenerated BY local peope and FOR local people.
There’s talk of invest/redevel by outside bodies, but local consenus is they want to be in control and involved in community dvlpmts
The magnificent yet sadly forlorn 'Jewel on the Hill' opened on this day 12th Oct 1886. Lets hope all the talk leads to positive action very soon
#EvertonLibrary
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PASSING:
Michael Chapman.
24/01/1941 – 10/09/2021
I am devastated to share this news.
I am mute and crushed with sadness at the loss of my hero, master muse and friend, Michael Chapman.
My sincere condolences, meditations and thoughts are with his family.
@qualifiedsur
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John, looking dapper and taking sense.
#OnThisDay
1975: John Lennon was asked the "inevitable" question about a Beatles reunion on The Old Grey Whistle Test.
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In the 80’s, when a dog used to find its way into the school playground and run around, that was a big thing.
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I am 100% confident we will have a Labour government, tomorrow.
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PASSING:
Sad news, this. I didn’t know Tony Mulhearn, I’ve only ever read about him and saw him speaking in town, over the years. But, his contribution to the city’s history is integral and is regarded as a man of principles, by the community.
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Bleasdale’s ‘Black Stuff’ screenplay was written around 1976, a ‘play for today’ version filmed in ‘78, was broadcast ‘80, then a short series made to expand the idea and characters, broadcast in ‘82.
In that time, nothing has changed. We a deeper in the shit, more than ever.
#OnThisDay
1982: The first episode of Alan Bleasdale’s critically acclaimed series Boys From The Blackstuff aired.
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COMMUNITY:
It was a pleasure to contribute
@TheFlorrie
Big Guitar-In fundraiser, tonight,
@SGHLpool
.
On many occasions they gave welcomed and supported me, down the years, and I’ve benefited from using their facilities, so it was nice to give something back.
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Sad, heartbroken and lost for words of the news that Tony Butler from The Zanzibar Club has passed away.
My prayers, thoughts and meditations are with his family and close friends. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
The end of an era.
Can't put into words how gutted we all are with the news of Tony Butlers passing. A man who gave so many young musicians a chance whilst always fighting the good fight. Will miss you Tony. Big love. Legends never die. X
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What Tom Verlaine was to the late 70’s, Will Sergeant was to the 80’s - everybody imitated his style. The Edge and all those fannys ripped the Serg right off.
Will never gets the credit he deserves for being well ahead of the game.
The sound of silver.
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NEW MUSIC DROP:
🟣 ‘Dignity’
🟣 Taken from the forthcoming live performance album released 21st October 2023.
🟣 Recorded and filmed at the legendary Leaf Tea Rooms, Liverpool.
WATCH:
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#dignity
#nickellismusic
@LEAFonBoldSt
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Openly peddling division, and clear support for the far-right, here - crystal clear.
This is adding to the problem, not helping.
Simple solution: hit him where it hurts; in the pocket.
Don’t buy his music, stream it or buy his concert tickets.
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Seen an old friend, tonight. Once a beautiful, buring bright soul.
Now, dark, bitter and full of hate because of grief.
So sad.
Harbouring anger will age and kill you faster then life itself.
Only forgiveness will heal your soul.
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PASSING: Scott Walker
(1943-2019)
‘...And your look of loss when you're coming across,
makes me feel like a thief when you're bleeding...’
- ‘Duchess’ 1969
Rest in peace.
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FACTS: Life.
2010-2019, in case you missed it...
1,000 sure start centres closed.
780 libraries closed.
700 football pitches closed.
Food bank use up 2,400%
Homelessness up 1,000%.
Rough sleeping up 1,200%
Bedroom tax caused mass evictions.
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5 possibilities to replace Marco Silva at
@Everton
1. Franny Jeffers.
2. Lawrence Kenwright (of Signature Living fame).
3. Rhydian (that lad from X-factor).
4. Anyone who’s had their teeth done on Derby Lane.
5. Clifford Finch.
#solutions
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MUSIC:
One for the Dylanologists.
The whole electric set, with his band, from the Liverpool leg of the ‘Blonde On Blonde’ Tour at the Odeon on London Road, 14th May 1966.
Enjoy.
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@jeffyoungwriter
@angiesliverpool
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THANKS:
To all those who came down, supported, worked, played, danced, helped and listened at last night’s Adult Fiction album launch.
Overwhelmed by your love and belief. What happend was a rare, beautiful thing, of which I was lucky to witness.
Strength in community
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FILM: Ken Loach.
“...There are two classes in society – those that own and exploit and those that don’t own and are exploited...”
@KenLoachSixteen
#sorrywemissedyou
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WORDS:
It’s not everyday you see good news in the Echo, but here’s a transparent and moving piece of writing re:
@HomesVitality
by
@LiamThorpECHO
- a positive perspective on the recovery story.
There is help out there, and change is possible.
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THANKS: Prescot.
...to all who came to listen to
@badwool9
,
@bowen_mel
and I at last night’s gig at The Lord Strange.
A big fuck you to the Paul Nutall & Katie Hopkins look-a-likes, at the front, who couldn’t help making a cunt of themselves after a night on the charlie.
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GET INVOLVED:
Went out cavassing, today, because, i’m sick of listening to myself ranting on, here. Learn’t procrastinating isn’t gonna change f*ck all.
Gotta get out there.
Respect, to those been doing this for years, in cold, rain and wind.
Thanks
@karenfl55620825
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Whoever that fella was, a second ago, who yelled out of his car window “...play ‘Heartbreak City’...” as he went past, I don’t know who you are, but i’ll play it for you, tonight.
#downinheartbreakcitytonight
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‘...I could have been your pillar, could have been your door.
I could have stayed beside you, could have stayed for more.
Could have been your statue, could have been your friend,
A whole long lifetime could have been the end...’
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HISTORY: 1911
Transport Worker Strike
August 13th • 14th • 15th
In Liverpool, and across the country, gatherings, demonstrations and clashes with Police and Soldiers occurred in protest of better wages, conditions, worker’s rights and recognition of Unions.
@Liverpool1207
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NEWS: Support
Thanks, Steve Mason and Stephen Duffield for their invitation and kind gesture to open on the Bristol leg of the About the Light tour on Feb 8th.
Being an independent, it’s rare to find such support and it’s much appreciated by us all
@MellowtoneRecs
@13Artists
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BANK HOLIDAY:
Two fellas walked up to the door, into the
@JohnHead1967
gig, last night, mistaking it for a another gig, but they were a month and two days early.
This is how the situation looked from from their angle.
#rejectoblivion
@badwool9
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NEW MUSIC DROP:
🟣 ‘LIPS LIKE SUGAR’ 🦢
🟣 Taken from the forthcoming live performance album released 21st October 2023.
🟣 Recorded and filmed at the legendary Leaf Tea Rooms, Liverpool.
WATCH:
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#lipslikesugar
#nickellismusic
#echoandthebunnymen
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Adult Fiction Album Launch
Sat 18 Nov
@StBridesLpool
+
@bowen_mel
+ Roy
7pm
£10 OTD
£11.25 Adv
BYOB
Tix 👉
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The Pantomine of Politics plays on as a man and wife sit in a sleeping bag, holding an empty paper cup, staring into the void, in a doorway.
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GIG: Liverpool
Residencies are back!
@handymanbrewery
Sunday 29th August ‘21
6pm 1st set
7pm 2nd set
£ Free
👂
#thehandymanbrewery
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At last, the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Injustice) campaign has a solid pledge and compensation plan from the
@UKLabour
!
These women have pushed hard for what they deserve. They are a modern inspiration.
@Redvalerie17
@LilaBen93875291
@WASPI_Libby
@Liverpool_WASPI
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CANCELLED:
Sorry, but I’ve decided to cancel tonight’s gig
@handymanSmarket
, for obvious reasons.
I don’t think it’s a good idea, with this variant spreading.
Wishing everyone a happy Christmas.
See you next year.
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📷 Kevin Cummings.
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The Nurses at the Royal Liverpool Hospital are beautiful people.
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Respect, to those who participated in today’s protests against the far right in Bootle and Huyton, today.
Below is a reminder of what happens when we don’t - murder.
The fact we have a small minority, here, in support of these dubious politics is disturbing.
Act now.
Have
#Huyton
people forgotten where all this hatred leads to? Anthony Walker was brutally murdered just down the road from where local knobheads are getting selfies with Yaxley-Lennon. Shame on them. Not the Huyton I know.
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NEWS: Talk.
To any of my friends, associates: if tonight, you are feeling hopeless, desperate, in despair or suicidal in any way, or lonely to point of not wanting to go on, get in touch, i’m hear to listen, help and i’ll talk to you in confidence.
All the best.
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FILM: Score
‘Sleep of the Innocents’ is a short film by
@Ed_Rimmer
It was a privilege to compose its musical score
Interested in future film collaboration work with directors/writers
Got a vision? Get in touch
Thanks to
@SmithdownSocial
🎥
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NEW VIDEO:
‘Blue Summer’
Thanks to Keeps On Burning Films for cutting this cool video for ‘Blue Summer’.
Check out their work here:
Filmed and Edited by
@ShonaJaguar
&
@andytiernan
ORDER:
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PROTEST: Liverpool
Respect, to those who stood or spoke on the stones of
@SGHLpool
tonight, in protest at the prorogation (shut-down) of parliament and in favour of democracy.
Now is the time to get off your arse, get active, be visible.
The choice is yours: stand or fall.
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Get out there, get active, share your ideas, express your frustrations, meet other people and do what you can, folks.
We are on the verge of making history, but your energy is needed now - be a part of it.
Thanks to
@ClubMersey
for allowing me to express my thoughts.
@nickellis_music
asking you to get out there and canvass
#campaign4labour
#videosbythemany
#votelabourvideos
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...meanwhile a whole community living in social housing has been bought out by developers, divided up and destroyed.
@liverpoolphil
Liverpool's Georgian Quarter has been crowned one of The Sunday Times Home's Best Places to Live in Britain 2018 and you've been named as one of the reasons why it's so great! See the article here
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THANK YOU:
🟣 What a night.
Thank you, all who contributed last night
@UlletRoadChurch
.
It was a joy to share the stage with
@DannCullinan
and
@jeffyoungwriter
May 2024 bring you health and happiness.
Thank you, for your support.
Merry Christmas 🎄✨💫
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I am 100% confident we will not have a Labour government, today.
I am 100% confident we will have a Labour government, tomorrow.
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WORDS: Truth
This is one of the most frank, sincere and hopeful interviews i’ve ever heard which transcends art into real life and fact.
As a fan of
@badwool9
’s work, I am proud to hear his insight, but as a friend, I’m grateful to hear him talk with such bravery.
Let it in.
Our latest episode with
@badwool9
was funny, insightful and uplifting.
It also made us want to go and see him do his thing at La Violette Societa very soon! 😂👀
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PREORDER:
‘DIGNITY’
🟣 The new album, here:
🟣 180g Heavyweight Translucent Magenta Vinyl
🟣 On all platforms 21/10/23
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Design
@Ed_Rimmer
Photo
@John_Johno
&
@robinscamera
•
#nickellismusic
#Questionrecords
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HISTORY: La Bateau
With Scooter Paul, Edgar and Norman DJing, this was like going to the moon and back, every saturday.
While all the Coats were getting a hard-on for ‘What’s the Story...’, this is where our 90’s was at.
Those who know, know.
👉
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MOTHER’S DAY: Celebrate
Your Mother is the universe, your everything, your being and your everlasting now.
She is life, you are her, she is you, she is love. Celebrate her.
For those struggling with the weight of loss, you are in our thoughts and you are not alone.
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ATTENTION: Students
– Only 68% of 20–24 year olds and 66% of 18–19 year olds are registered to vote
– It takes 5 mins
– The deadline is 23.59 tonight!
– You can register to vote at both your uni and home address, but you can only cast one vote
- RT
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The
@Conservatives
and the grip of the right wing media are finshed.
History is about to made.
Come out into your community, get involved, get vocal, get visible, make a change and be a part of it.
#useyourvote
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ALBUM NEWS:
‘DIGNITY’
🟣 The new live performance album.
🟣 PRE-ORDER: 8pm Mon 25th Sept ‘23.
🟣 On Translucent Magenta Vinyl limited to 500 worldwide.
•
📷
@John_Johno
/
@robinscamera
Design
@Ed_Rimmer
#nickellismusic
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These horrible bastsrds who cough on the bus, without covering their mouths, should be mob-handedly ejected from the top-deck, rear window emergency exit as the vehicle is in full flight.
#badmanners
#germs
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“...When you’re not doing so well, vote for a better life for yourself. If you’re doing quite nicely, vote for a better life for others...”
- Irvine Welsh.
#fuckthetories
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Canvassing: Southport.
Out with this gang, today, in Southport, in support of
@LizSavagelabour
campaign.
Mixed feedback: some Lab voters, some old school Cons; a couple of barm-pot Brexiters.
Conclusion: Southport is there for the taking.
Get up there and get involved!
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We’re sitting in a restaurant, and at the table opposite, a man and a woman sit facing each other, staring into each other’s phones.
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Take no notice of the polls.
It’s all lies.
Get out and vote.
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It stinks of shit and chips, someone’s just chinned someone with a can of Fanta, and a woman is screaming like a seagull at her own reflection.
This is the reality of playing gigs.
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THANKS:
My mind is blown.
...for the welcome, warmth, appreciation, love and support from all those who listened, worked, helped, believed, adventured and played, or where involved at last night’s
@Michael_Head_
gig
@stgeorgesbris
or in the run up.
Thank you.
@badwool9
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Ok. Here’s a solution
@lpoolcouncil
:
• Build a electric Tram system the covers city.
• Build a priority bicylcle lane infrastructure.
• Get rid of these blag electric/diesel buses that still contribute to air pollution.
• Create more green space instead of selling it.
#VIDEO
|
#DidYouKnow
poor air quality in Liverpool contributes to an estimated 239 deaths a year in Liverpool?
Prof. Calum Semple from
@AlderHey
speaks to us about how a massive change in society is needed.
#livAIRpool
#CleanAir
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PROTEST: Today.
6pm
Mon 2nd Sept ‘19
St. George’s Hall
Liverpool
These gatherings are part of national protests against the proroging (shutting down) of parliament, for 5 weeks, against austerity, the Tory Gov and for democracy and change.
Use your voice, be visible.
RT
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NEWS: New Residency
@theangusliv
Sun 21st Nov ‘21
7pm • 1st Set
8pm • 2nd Set
A mellow-down easy vibe.
Let’s set the scene: if you can’t handle your ale and listen, this isn’t for you- it’s either go out through the window or out through the door.
The choice is yours.
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THANKS:
...to all who listened, travelled and crewed for last night’s
@Michael_Head_
show
@Islington_AH
That was a special night and community gathering - and it’s growing.
Love to Matt, Mick and Roy for their work and support.
Love to Hiro
@hiro_monstera
@badwool9
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Looking forward to playing the
@WhitechapelLiv
this evening. It's an honour to contribute.
Time for facts regarding our Homeless problem.
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NEWS: New Album
‘Speakers’ Corner’
Released 6th • Oct • 18
on
@MellowtoneRecs
Available on 180g Heavyweight Vinyl & Compact Disc
PRE-ORDER:
ALBUM LAUNCH
The Leggate Theatre
@VictoriaGallery
Sat 6th Oct ‘18
TIX:
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THANKS:
...for a great night of spoken word w/
@badwool9
at Yes, Manchester.
Big thanks to
@SteveMasonKBT
for inviting us to play (and to
@stephenduffield
) for their support and encouragement over the year - true gentlemen.
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I don’t know what’s more surreal, the fact that this picture is like an edit spliced from the film reel of my past, or the fact this incidental shot was actually considered and taken.
It captures everything and nothing.
And, that’s genius.
@kengrantinfo
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