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Flex Your Head

Well-known member
Joanna Gruesome news updates from earlier today on Facebook:

NEWS PART 1
PART 1

hey so we've had a line-up change and we're super super sad to say that alanna will no longer be playing in the band.
lan joined the band after seeing us play somewhere in london years ago after our previous singer moved away, and since then has been the most amazing vocalist/person/band member/gruesome we could have ever asked for. just on like a musical level, it's been incredible writin songs and melodies for someone with such a powerful voice to sing, and her amazin lyrics have always totally improved the aggressive sections of our music. but also in every other way, it's been so so cool to be in a band with someone we've became such great friends with, someone who's been totally unafraid to hone in on horrible jerks and someone who's made negotiating the bullshit of music industry types fun and inspiring. it's taught us loads, we've had some of the best times and we totally support her decision. she's been an amazing person to be in a band with. we will miss her greatly.
here's a message from her:

"Lately, my mental health problems have become a lot worse and I've gone through a pretty shitty time. I've realised I need to actually take some time out to focus on some kind of 'recovery', so I won't be singing in Joanna Gruesome anymore. I hate to sound cheesy but the time I had in jgro was life-changing. I made friends with so many amazing people, had the chance to play with some of my favourite bands, went to places I'd never been before (metaphysically and geographically) and pissed off a lot of men in the process. I am really proud of everything I've done with the band, especially Peanut Butter, and I think we've made some really great records. Thanks to everyone who ever put up with me on tour, and anyone who stopped any assholes from hurting other people at our shows xo"
please check our next post for info about our new lineup, new shows/records etc
xoxoxoxoxo


NEW LINEUP (POST PART 2)
(please read our previous post before this)

so we have a new lineup. we're really pleased to be joined by two amazin and inspirin women, KATE (of feminist/queer punks pennycress: pennycress.bandcamp.com) on melodic vocals/shouting/screaming and ROXY (of two white cranes, grubs, formerly trust fund and misandrist power trio TOWEL) on melodic vocals/keyboard. we met them both in an occult bookshop.
attached is a picture of us:

SHOWS:
the group will also be playing some live dates and touring the U>S>A. experts tell us we're a good band and we will be playing all of those songs from "weird sister" and "peanut butter"
we'll also have a new 7” coming out in the next few months. we r super excited about what roxy & kate will add to the songs i've written recently and we will continue our mission to make pop songs as unlistenable as possible.
thx for reading all of this and huge amounts of love to lan.
see u soon
xoxoxoxoxoxo

dates:
4 July - Roskilde Festival, Denmark
18 Sep - Islington Mill, Manchester UK
19 Sep - Head Of Steam, Newcastle UK
20 Sep - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds UK
22 Sep - Scala, London UK
23 Sep - Summerhall, Edinburgh UK
24 Sep - Glad Cafe, Glasgow UK
25 Sep - Trades Club, Hebden Bridge UK
26 Sep - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff UK
29 Sep - The Haunt, Brighton UK
...

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CorgiRegisteredFriend

Well-known member
May 29, 2011
8,310
Boring By Sea
Joanna Gruesome news updates from earlier today on Facebook:

NEWS PART 1
PART 1

hey so we've had a line-up change and we're super super sad to say that alanna will no longer be playing in the band.
lan joined the band after seeing us play somewhere in london years ago after our previous singer moved away, and since then has been the most amazing vocalist/person/band member/gruesome we could have ever asked for. just on like a musical level, it's been incredible writin songs and melodies for someone with such a powerful voice to sing, and her amazin lyrics have always totally improved the aggressive sections of our music. but also in every other way, it's been so so cool to be in a band with someone we've became such great friends with, someone who's been totally unafraid to hone in on horrible jerks and someone who's made negotiating the bullshit of music industry types fun and inspiring. it's taught us loads, we've had some of the best times and we totally support her decision. she's been an amazing person to be in a band with. we will miss her greatly.
here's a message from her:

"Lately, my mental health problems have become a lot worse and I've gone through a pretty shitty time. I've realised I need to actually take some time out to focus on some kind of 'recovery', so I won't be singing in Joanna Gruesome anymore. I hate to sound cheesy but the time I had in jgro was life-changing. I made friends with so many amazing people, had the chance to play with some of my favourite bands, went to places I'd never been before (metaphysically and geographically) and pissed off a lot of men in the process. I am really proud of everything I've done with the band, especially Peanut Butter, and I think we've made some really great records. Thanks to everyone who ever put up with me on tour, and anyone who stopped any assholes from hurting other people at our shows xo"
please check our next post for info about our new lineup, new shows/records etc
xoxoxoxoxo


NEW LINEUP (POST PART 2)
(please read our previous post before this)

so we have a new lineup. we're really pleased to be joined by two amazin and inspirin women, KATE (of feminist/queer punks pennycress: pennycress.bandcamp.com) on melodic vocals/shouting/screaming and ROXY (of two white cranes, grubs, formerly trust fund and misandrist power trio TOWEL) on melodic vocals/keyboard. we met them both in an occult bookshop.
attached is a picture of us:

SHOWS:
the group will also be playing some live dates and touring the U>S>A. experts tell us we're a good band and we will be playing all of those songs from "weird sister" and "peanut butter"
we'll also have a new 7” coming out in the next few months. we r super excited about what roxy & kate will add to the songs i've written recently and we will continue our mission to make pop songs as unlistenable as possible.
thx for reading all of this and huge amounts of love to lan.
see u soon
xoxoxoxoxoxo

dates:
4 July - Roskilde Festival, Denmark
18 Sep - Islington Mill, Manchester UK
19 Sep - Head Of Steam, Newcastle UK
20 Sep - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds UK
22 Sep - Scala, London UK
23 Sep - Summerhall, Edinburgh UK
24 Sep - Glad Cafe, Glasgow UK
25 Sep - Trades Club, Hebden Bridge UK
26 Sep - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff UK
29 Sep - The Haunt, Brighton UK
...

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That really is sad news and would probably explain why the dates in May were all postponed. Saw them last supporting Perfect Pussy and she seemed happy then.
 


CorgiRegisteredFriend

Well-known member
May 29, 2011
8,310
Boring By Sea

Managed to get along to this and had a great evening. Despite getting lost coming out of Kings Cross still managed to catch the last few Bill Botting songs. His sister was on vocals and an impressive start to proceedings. No Jasmine Minks but I knew that Darren Hayman was playing instead so not that disappointed. Started with just guitar and joined by Bill Botting for some tracks from Chants For Socialists half way through. Had to contend with a member of the audience fainting at one point which lead to some rather cruel but funny fainting banter. ( She was ok! ). Only one Hefner song that I recognised and that was The Librarian. The Loft came on around ten so I only managed to see the main set as had to get trains back. They played all the songs you would expect and managed to get some classic indie dancing going near the front. Most of the The Up The Hill e.p was played and they finished with that very song which could be the last time it is played live. They may have played an encore but was not around for that. Altogether though a top night.
 


Flex Your Head

Well-known member
Sounds like a good night [MENTION=19671]CorgiRegisteredFriend[/MENTION] You may well be interested in this too (I certainly am):

Artifact.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/CreationArtifact/posts/1633530946884560:0

To follow the RSD 7" box set, we're proud to announce a 5-CD edition of Creation Artifact (subtitled The Dawn Of Creation Records 1983-1985). Track listing below! The box set will be released on Cherry Red Records in late September.

DISC 1: SINGLES

THE LEGEND! ‘73 In’83
THE LEGEND! You (Chunka Chunka) We’re Glamorous
THE LEGEND! Melt The Guns
THE REVOLVING PAINT DREAM Flowers In The Sky
THE REVOLVING PAINT DREAM In The Afternoon
BIFF BANG POW! Fifty Years Of Fun
BIFF BANG POW! Then When I Scream
THE JASMINE MINKS Think!
THE JASMINE MINKS Work For Nothing
THE PASTELS Something Going On
THE PASTELS Stay With Me Till Morning
THE X-MEN Do The Ghost
THE X-MEN Talk
BIFF BANG POW! There Must Be A Better Life
BIFF BANG POW! The Chocolate Elephant Man
THE JASMINE MINKS Where The Traffic Goes
THE JASMINE MINKS Mr Magic
THE LOFT Why Does The Rain
THE LOFT Like
THE LOFT Winter*
THE LEGEND! The Legend! Destroys The Blues
THE LEGEND! Arrogant *******s
THE X-MEN Bad Girl
THE PASTELS Million Tears
THE PASTELS Surprise Me
THE PASTELS Baby Honey
* Bonus track


DISC 2: SINGLES

THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN Upside Down
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN Vegetable Man
THE LOFT Up The Hill And Down The Slope
THE LOFT Your Door Shines Like Gold
THE LOFT Lonely Street
THE LOFT Time
THE BODINES God Bless
THE BODINES Paradise
PRIMAL SCREAM All Fall Down
PRIMAL SCREAM It Happens
THE JASMINE MINKS What’s Happening
THE JASMINE MINKS Black & Blue
MEAT WHIPLASH Don’t Slip Up
MEAT WHIPLASH Here It Comes
FIVE GO DOWN TO THE SEA? Singing In Braille
FIVE GO DOWN TO THE SEA? Aunt Nelly
FIVE GO DOWN TO THE SEA? Silk Brain Worm Women
THE MOODISTS Justice And Money Too
THE MOODISTS You’ve Got Your Story
THE MOODISTS Take Us All Home
THE PASTELS I’m Alright With You
THE PASTELS Couldn’t Care Less
THE PASTELS What It’s Worth
BIFF BANG POW! Love And Hate *
THE WEATHER PROPHETS Worm In My Brain *
* Bonus tracks


DISC 3:

RARITIES & ALBUM TRACKS
THE LAUGHING APPLE Participate!
THE LAUGHING APPLE Wouldn’t You?
THE REVOLVING PAINT DREAM In The Afternoon (Early Version)
THE JASMINE MINKS The Thirty Second Set Up
THE JASMINE MINKS Somers Town
BIFF BANG POW! Fifty Years Of Fun (Almost Live Version)
BIFF BANG POW! Waterbomb!
J.C. BROUCHARD with BIFF BANG POW! Someone Stole My Wheels
J.C. BROUCHARD with BIFF BANG POW! Sunny Days
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN Upside Down (Demo Version)
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN Just Like Honey (Oct 1984 Demo)
THE BODINES God Bless (Alternative Version)
THE MEMBRANES I Am Fish Eye
THE MEMBRANES Gift Of Life
Extracts from ALIVE IN THE LIVING ROOM
THE JASMINE MINKS Seven And Seven Is
THE JUNE BRIDES I Fall
THE LEGEND! Arrogant *******s
THE THREE JOHNS A.W.O.L.
THE LOFT Your Door Shines Like Gold
THE MEKONS Rock’n’Roll Shoes
THE LEGEND! AND HIS SWINGING SOUL SISTERS Sweet Soul Music
THE JASMINE MINKS Green Fuz
ALTERNATIVE TV Lonely Lenny
Bonus tracks:
TELEVISION PERSONALITIES A Picture Of Dorian Gray (live)
TELEVISION PERSONALITIES The Dream Inspires (live) *
TELEVISION PERSONALITIES Family Affair (live) *
* = previously unissued


DISC 4: DEMOS

THE JASMINE MINKS All Fall Down *
THE JASMINE MINKS Work *
THE JASMINE MINKS Second Post *
THE LEGEND! Boredom (Is) *
MEAT WHIPLASH Losing Your Grip *
MEAT WHIPLASH Always Sunday *
MEAT WHIPLASH Walk Away *
THE LEGEND! Victorian Values *
THE X-MEN Home *
THE X-MEN Planet Of The X *
THE MOODISTS The Train From Kansas City *
THE MOODISTS The Day They All Wake Up *
THE MOODISTS I Guess I’m Dumb *
THE LEGEND! Social Protest (By Numbers) *
THE JASMINE MINKS Mr Magic *
THE JASMINE MINKS Friends *
THE LEGEND! Do You Remember *
BIFF BANG POW! Lost Your Dreams (Demo)
BIFF BANG POW! Untitled (Demo)
THE LEGEND! Picture The Scene *
THE X-MEN A Tryst For Liszt *
THE X-MEN Stone Cold One Note Mind *
THE JASMINE MINKS Choice *
THE JASMINE MINKS Everybody’s Got To Grow Up Sometime *
* = previously unissued


DISC 5: BBC SESSIONS

THE X-MEN The Witch (John Peel 13/9/1984)
THE X-MEN Little Girl (John Peel 13/9/1984)
THE X-MEN Xtramental (John Peel 13/9/1984)
THE LOFT On A Tuesday (Janice Long 9/12/1984)
THE LOFT Skeleton Staircase (Janice Long 9/12/1984)
THE LOFT The Canal And The Big Red Town (Janice Long 9/12/1984)
THE LOFT Lonely Street (Janice Long 9/12/1984)
THE MOODISTS Other Man (John Peel 10/7/85)
THE MOODISTS Bullet Train (John Peel 10/7/85)
THE MOODISTS Take The Red Carpet Out Of Town (John Peel 10/7/85)
THE MOODISTS Justice And Money Too (John Peel 10/7/85)
MEAT WHIPLASH Loss (John Peel 28/10/1985)
MEAT WHIPLASH Walk Away (John Peel 28/10/1985)
MEAT WHIPLASH Eat Me To The Core (John Peel 28/10/1985)
MEAT WHIPLASH She Comes Tomorrow (John Peel 28/10/1985)
THE BODINES Scar Tissue (Janice Long 13/10/1985)
THE BODINES Therese (Janice Long 13/10/1985)
THE BODINES William Shatner (Janice Long 13/10/1985)
THE BODINES The Back Door (Janice Long 13/10/1985)
Bonus tracks:
THE LOFT Beware (Live)
THE LOFT Wide Open Arms (Live)
THE LOFT Worm In My Brain (Live)
THE LOFT Up The Hill And Down The Slope (Live)
 


Staly

Well-known member
Mar 30, 2004
1,076
Manchester
Sounds like a good night [MENTION=19671]CorgiRegisteredFriend[/MENTION] You may well be interested in this too (I certainly am):

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https://www.facebook.com/CreationArtifact/posts/1633530946884560:0

To follow the RSD 7" box set, we're proud to announce a 5-CD edition of Creation Artifact (subtitled The Dawn Of Creation Records 1983-1985). Track listing below! The box set will be released on Cherry Red Records in late September.

DISC 1: SINGLES

THE LEGEND! ‘73 In’83
THE LEGEND! You (Chunka Chunka) We’re Glamorous
THE LEGEND! Melt The Guns
THE REVOLVING PAINT DREAM Flowers In The Sky
THE REVOLVING PAINT DREAM In The Afternoon
BIFF BANG POW! Fifty Years Of Fun
BIFF BANG POW! Then When I Scream
THE JASMINE MINKS Think!
THE JASMINE MINKS Work For Nothing
THE PASTELS Something Going On
THE PASTELS Stay With Me Till Morning
THE X-MEN Do The Ghost
THE X-MEN Talk
BIFF BANG POW! There Must Be A Better Life
BIFF BANG POW! The Chocolate Elephant Man
THE JASMINE MINKS Where The Traffic Goes
THE JASMINE MINKS Mr Magic
THE LOFT Why Does The Rain
THE LOFT Like
THE LOFT Winter*
THE LEGEND! The Legend! Destroys The Blues
THE LEGEND! Arrogant *******s
THE X-MEN Bad Girl
THE PASTELS Million Tears
THE PASTELS Surprise Me
THE PASTELS Baby Honey
* Bonus track


DISC 2: SINGLES

THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN Upside Down
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN Vegetable Man
THE LOFT Up The Hill And Down The Slope
THE LOFT Your Door Shines Like Gold
THE LOFT Lonely Street
THE LOFT Time
THE BODINES God Bless
THE BODINES Paradise
PRIMAL SCREAM All Fall Down
PRIMAL SCREAM It Happens
THE JASMINE MINKS What’s Happening
THE JASMINE MINKS Black & Blue
MEAT WHIPLASH Don’t Slip Up
MEAT WHIPLASH Here It Comes
FIVE GO DOWN TO THE SEA? Singing In Braille
FIVE GO DOWN TO THE SEA? Aunt Nelly
FIVE GO DOWN TO THE SEA? Silk Brain Worm Women
THE MOODISTS Justice And Money Too
THE MOODISTS You’ve Got Your Story
THE MOODISTS Take Us All Home
THE PASTELS I’m Alright With You
THE PASTELS Couldn’t Care Less
THE PASTELS What It’s Worth
BIFF BANG POW! Love And Hate *
THE WEATHER PROPHETS Worm In My Brain *
* Bonus tracks


DISC 3:

RARITIES & ALBUM TRACKS
THE LAUGHING APPLE Participate!
THE LAUGHING APPLE Wouldn’t You?
THE REVOLVING PAINT DREAM In The Afternoon (Early Version)
THE JASMINE MINKS The Thirty Second Set Up
THE JASMINE MINKS Somers Town
BIFF BANG POW! Fifty Years Of Fun (Almost Live Version)
BIFF BANG POW! Waterbomb!
J.C. BROUCHARD with BIFF BANG POW! Someone Stole My Wheels
J.C. BROUCHARD with BIFF BANG POW! Sunny Days
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN Upside Down (Demo Version)
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN Just Like Honey (Oct 1984 Demo)
THE BODINES God Bless (Alternative Version)
THE MEMBRANES I Am Fish Eye
THE MEMBRANES Gift Of Life
Extracts from ALIVE IN THE LIVING ROOM
THE JASMINE MINKS Seven And Seven Is
THE JUNE BRIDES I Fall
THE LEGEND! Arrogant *******s
THE THREE JOHNS A.W.O.L.
THE LOFT Your Door Shines Like Gold
THE MEKONS Rock’n’Roll Shoes
THE LEGEND! AND HIS SWINGING SOUL SISTERS Sweet Soul Music
THE JASMINE MINKS Green Fuz
ALTERNATIVE TV Lonely Lenny
Bonus tracks:
TELEVISION PERSONALITIES A Picture Of Dorian Gray (live)
TELEVISION PERSONALITIES The Dream Inspires (live) *
TELEVISION PERSONALITIES Family Affair (live) *
* = previously unissued


DISC 4: DEMOS

THE JASMINE MINKS All Fall Down *
THE JASMINE MINKS Work *
THE JASMINE MINKS Second Post *
THE LEGEND! Boredom (Is) *
MEAT WHIPLASH Losing Your Grip *
MEAT WHIPLASH Always Sunday *
MEAT WHIPLASH Walk Away *
THE LEGEND! Victorian Values *
THE X-MEN Home *
THE X-MEN Planet Of The X *
THE MOODISTS The Train From Kansas City *
THE MOODISTS The Day They All Wake Up *
THE MOODISTS I Guess I’m Dumb *
THE LEGEND! Social Protest (By Numbers) *
THE JASMINE MINKS Mr Magic *
THE JASMINE MINKS Friends *
THE LEGEND! Do You Remember *
BIFF BANG POW! Lost Your Dreams (Demo)
BIFF BANG POW! Untitled (Demo)
THE LEGEND! Picture The Scene *
THE X-MEN A Tryst For Liszt *
THE X-MEN Stone Cold One Note Mind *
THE JASMINE MINKS Choice *
THE JASMINE MINKS Everybody’s Got To Grow Up Sometime *
* = previously unissued


DISC 5: BBC SESSIONS

THE X-MEN The Witch (John Peel 13/9/1984)
THE X-MEN Little Girl (John Peel 13/9/1984)
THE X-MEN Xtramental (John Peel 13/9/1984)
THE LOFT On A Tuesday (Janice Long 9/12/1984)
THE LOFT Skeleton Staircase (Janice Long 9/12/1984)
THE LOFT The Canal And The Big Red Town (Janice Long 9/12/1984)
THE LOFT Lonely Street (Janice Long 9/12/1984)
THE MOODISTS Other Man (John Peel 10/7/85)
THE MOODISTS Bullet Train (John Peel 10/7/85)
THE MOODISTS Take The Red Carpet Out Of Town (John Peel 10/7/85)
THE MOODISTS Justice And Money Too (John Peel 10/7/85)
MEAT WHIPLASH Loss (John Peel 28/10/1985)
MEAT WHIPLASH Walk Away (John Peel 28/10/1985)
MEAT WHIPLASH Eat Me To The Core (John Peel 28/10/1985)
MEAT WHIPLASH She Comes Tomorrow (John Peel 28/10/1985)
THE BODINES Scar Tissue (Janice Long 13/10/1985)
THE BODINES Therese (Janice Long 13/10/1985)
THE BODINES William Shatner (Janice Long 13/10/1985)
THE BODINES The Back Door (Janice Long 13/10/1985)
Bonus tracks:
THE LOFT Beware (Live)
THE LOFT Wide Open Arms (Live)
THE LOFT Worm In My Brain (Live)
THE LOFT Up The Hill And Down The Slope (Live)
Oh for goodness sake! I've just realised that I need disc 5
 




tinycowboy

Well-known member
Aug 9, 2008
4,002
Canterbury
I may give that Creation compilation a miss - I've got most of the first two discs, and I'm not that bothered about the rest. Think I played '73 in '83 once and vowed never to play it again. Still, a lot of good stuff there. Still haven't got round to buying Scared To Get Happy. Thought the price would come down, but it has't. May look on eBay.

Back to 2015 though, and there's this:

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CorgiRegisteredFriend

Well-known member
May 29, 2011
8,310
Boring By Sea
I may give that Creation compilation a miss - I've got most of the first two discs, and I'm not that bothered about the rest. Think I played '73 in '83 once and vowed never to play it again. Still, a lot of good stuff there. Still haven't got round to buying Scared To Get Happy. Thought the price would come down, but it has't. May look on eBay.

Back to 2015 though, and there's this:

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Agree- fantastic compilation but already have many of the tracks. I expect it will be pretty expensive too. Not familiar with Scared To Be Happy so about to investigate.

Actually on second look there are a few unreleased tracks and session songs on the Creation compilation that look interesting.
 


Staly

Well-known member
Mar 30, 2004
1,076
Manchester
Agree- fantastic compilation but already have many of the tracks. I expect it will be pretty expensive too. Not familiar with Scared To Be Happy so about to investigate.

Actually on second look there are a few unreleased tracks and session songs on the Creation compilation that look interesting.

Is it worth buying 5 CDs for the Bodines' Janice Long session? Probably, yes.
 












Staly

Well-known member
Mar 30, 2004
1,076
Manchester
This lot are all in mourning for a much loved former director Ross, so I'll reply on their behalf to say nice record. Reminds me a bit of the Cannanes if that's not too obvious given your Australian status. I'll get a copy unless the tape's likely to be available in the UK? I much prefer having a physical copy of music...
 


hans kraay fan club

The voice of reason.
Helpful Moderator
Mar 16, 2005
61,094
Chandlers Ford


rosscrudos

New member
Mar 17, 2008
81
Thanks.

I'm actually going to be in the UK next month (I get to go to the AMEX for the first time for the Seville game :)) so I'll be bringing some copies over with me. So, if people want a copy of the tape just PM me your address.
 




hans kraay fan club

The voice of reason.
Helpful Moderator
Mar 16, 2005
61,094
Chandlers Ford
Thanks.

I'm actually going to be in the UK next month (I get to go to the AMEX for the first time for the Seville game :)) so I'll be bringing some copies over with me. So, if people want a copy of the tape just PM me your address.

Excellent. Will do just that. I'll 'buy' it on the bandcamp link anyway, but like Staly, I'm all about the hard copy!
 












Grassman

Well-known member
Jun 12, 2008
2,550
Tun Wells
I utterly adored The Brilliant Corners, back in the day. They were the first real band* I ever saw live, in a little basement club on the Steine (something to do with Brighton Uni, I think). I'd say they were second only to The Smiths, to my 16 year old self.


*The Kids from FAME, at the Brighton Centre doesn't really count :blush:

I saw that show at The Basement. We put them on in TWells very soon after. Tonight I'm going to watch The Popguns in Lewes with Wadhurst Seagull. Anyone else going?

https://youtu.be/1lDD968k99c
 



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