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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

I’ve not been very “social” lately, but am back here now to announce that a week today ie Fri 25th sees the first gig I’ll have played with the Actual Band since our triumphant CroCroLand festival set - also my first at London’s legendary George Tavern since about 2008! wegottickets.com/event/660954

Gig poster featuring colourful swathes of paint (blues and purples) on which is painted (reds and yellows) the words Real Farmer Charley Stone Fuzztazer Fri 25th July George Tavern

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LGB With The T @lgbwiththet.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

The beautiful, beautiful BFI, showing how it’s done, after three recent Supreme Court ruling.

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Julianne Regan @julianneregan.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

May I also recommend this beautiful offering from none other than @charleston51.bsky.social ?https://charleystone.bandcamp.com/track/paint-the-light-demo

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Paint The Light (demo), by Charley Stone

track by Charley Stone

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I made a podumentary! What's that? THIS -> penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/house-... FREE / pay what you can for Bandcamp day, me and @charleston51.bsky.social talked through my new album with you in a fun and approachable fashion :)

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"House Of Stories" Podumentary, by Penfriend

11 track album

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Finally went back in the studio with the Actual Band, to lay down backing tracks for three new songs. Finally! These won’t be mixed for a while, but some totally solo lowkey acoustic(ish) demos of other songs may appear first….

Four people in a recording studio control room

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

I’ve played a couple of random solo shows lately and really enjoyed them. And so did the Viewers! Just putting it out there that I’m very much up for more of that sort of thing, inc different arrangements, covers and songs I’ve not done with band eg charleystone.bandcamp.com/album/dont-w...

Charley Stone, on a stage, pointing at the Viewers. There is a guitar and a microphone. The tones are soft red/orange and black.

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

NO EXPENSE SPARED for this exclusive publicity photo of the newly extended Actual Band v1.1.1, soon to be performing at CroCroLand Festival (this Sunday 5th April in South London). Please note, no AI was used in the creation of this image - also #nofilter. wegottickets.com/f/13616

Selfie of 4 band members in a London Underground train carriage, which has been naively edited with semi-transparent red “paint” applied with a finger in order to partially obscure the figures in the background

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I’m bringing a new extended version of the Actual Band to Cro Cro Land festival this weekend - playing early on the Sunday on a bill with @bigjoanieband.bsky.social, @thecosmicsomething.bsky.social & loads of other bands, at a bargain price! Pic: @keiraanee.bsky.social wegottickets.com/f/13616

Three persons on a stage: guitarist front and centre, flanked by bassist and drummer just behind. The tones are red-gold and black.

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Dr Florence H R Scott @florencehrscott.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

It's completely disingenuous to bring PIP up in apposition to employment statistics. PIP is not a means-tested or employment-related benefit. It's not enough to live on. Nobody is claiming PIP instead of working. They might be enabled to work part time on PIP though!

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I’m bringing the Actual Band to the best festival ie CroCroLand! Amazing to be on this lineup along with the likes of ARXX, Benefits, Billy Nomates. I’m playing on Sunday 6th April - a few early bird day tickets left but really come for the whole weekend, it’s all excellent. wegottickets.com/f/13616

Photo of blonde-haired singer/guitarist onstage - wearing a b&w She Makes War T-shirt and playing a blue sparkly electric guitar. Image is a promo for Cro Cro Land festival 5th & 6th April 2025.

Line-up poster for CroCroLand festival, south London, 5th and 6th April 2025. Full line up can also be found via the link in the main text.

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Bandcamp Friday bargain! For one day only, you can have a free drawing with any order of this first edition Here Comes The Actual Band artefact. Or just get a random drawing on a pay-what-you-can basis. You’re welcome! charleystone.bandcamp.com/merch

CD of Here Comes The Actual Band by Charley Stone, surrounded by various assorted b&w minimalist line drawings

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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

These folks have never *ever* believed in freedom of speech, or freedom of any kind but the freedom to amass levels of wealth that are cataclysmic to organized society. Cancel your subscription and make a donation to kick-ass independent journalism of your choice.

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Guess what? I’m supporting HOUSE Of ALL and deux furieuses at Oslo, London on Fri 28th March! www.alttickets.com/house-of-all...

Gig poster featuring b&w photo of a foreboding stone archway

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CarsmileSteve @carsmilesteve.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Hey! Do YOU like running? Do you want a discounted place in various races in return for rasing money for a wonderful cause? Well, have I got a link for you!!! (If you don't, how about a repost to help a friend out?) runforcharity.com/charity/ruth...

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Run For Charity

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Well well well guess what? I’m supporting The Messthetics at 100 Club on 16th Feb, and for the first time ever I’m gonna have an *extended* Actual Band. Will we be rolling out an extended jazz punk odyssey…? Who can say..? www.alttickets.com/the-messthet...

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The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis Tickets

Buy tickets and see event information for The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis.

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis Tickets

Buy tickets and see event information for The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis.

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

So honoured to support Shilpa Ray’s sold out gig at the start of her tour - great night all round inc opening act Aloha Dead.

b&w photo of three persons, being Charley Stone’s actual band, shot from below in a strong stance

Light box advertising Shilpa Ray at The Grace London

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cat-daisy.bsky.social @cat-daisy.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Really enjoyed #ShilpaRay at The Grace this evening. Very eclectic & very dynamic set. Well supported by #AlohaDead and @charleston51.bsky.social - powerful front women. And show over by 21.30 soooo… (1/2)

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David @dvdnttnghm.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Fantastic night out at The Grace watching the amazing @charleston51.bsky.social & equally fantastic #ShilpaRay

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Katherine Addison/Sarah Monette @pennyvixen.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Just a reminder. The library is free to use. Free to check out books and DVDs. Free to take your kid to Story Time. Free to ask a question. Free to sit quietly for a minute. Or an hour. #supportyourlocallibrary

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Repertoire Watch: During 2024 I performed a total of 151 different songs live onstage, across a total of 50 different gigs by 10 different acts. #MusicianSky

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Chris Connor @chrisco96.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

@princecharlescinema.com is one of the most important cultural spaces in London with incredibly unique programming so we need to ensure it stays going. Please sign this petition to keep it going. princecharlescinema.com/savethepcc/

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#SaveThePCC

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

My first gig of the year is this Friday 31st Jan, supporting Shilpa Ray at The Grace, London. It’s sold out but there’s a waiting list on DICE for returns dice.fm/event/6d758q...

B&w flyer for Shilpa Ray gig, showing a woman in short sleeves, shorts and shades seen through a cut-out cat. White text giving gig details is overlaid with a white on red “sold out” sign.

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Went to one of my favourite ever small venues ie The Cavendish Arms in London’s Stockwell. Saw brilliant new queer indie 3-piece @tomboygrandpa.bsky.social and the ever mesmerising Schande. Thank you @getinherears.bsky.social for putting on another great night!

A guitarist, a drummer and a bassist on a stage, with red curtains behind them and a rectangular frame with “The Cav” picked out in lights on the wall

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David Stubbs @davidstubbs.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Neil Kulkarni left us a year ago. He ripped through the music press like a benevolent hurricane, laid waste to monumental mediocrities but never punched down. He was fired by a raging sense of inclusivity, the belief that things could, should be so much radically better for everyone. Sorely missed.

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I finally cancelled my Spotify subscription end of last year. There are plenty of other places streaming service available and I found that that one didn’t even give the best user experience anymore.

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The day after the election I renewed my library card and since then have visiting every week to borrow books. A weekly ritual which feels like a tiny act of resistance - also I love it.

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Spotify: Not enough money available to pay artists for their streams. $1.7 million available to support Trump’s inauguration.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/01/2025

Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic. (posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A “listening party” tonight for @annabsavage.bsky.social’s latest confirmed my hunch that it would be Very Good Indeed annabsavage.bandcamp.com/album/you-i-...

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You & i are Earth, by Anna B Savage

10 track album

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Rehearsed last night for this Shilpa Ray gig - I’ll be bringing the Actual Band v1.3. Likely to sell out so grab a ticket at alt.tkts.me/tl/bagk

B&w flyer for Shilpa Ray gig at The Grace London 31st Jan - text has been superimposed advising “Low Ticket Warning”

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Everyone, check out the lead single from the next @penfriendrocks.bsky.social album - it’s great! penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/emotio...

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Emotional Tourist, by Penfriend

2 track album

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Jinda Wuff ΘΔ @jindawuff.live · 14/11/2024

Do not dunk. Do not quote-post. Do not screenshot and repost. They wish to be visibly cruel because it makes them feel big and strong. Block them with the most powerful block button we've had on social media to save yourself the energy, and save others from the garage being spread

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Low ticket warning for this one! If you wanna come, you prob need to get tickets sooner rather than later…

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

New gig alert! For my first gig of 2025 I’m supporting Shilpa Ray at The Grace London on 31st Jan. I’ll have the Actual Band v1.3 with me aka Mar K who played bass on the album and @headoflondon.bsky.social from all-the-bands. Further info and tickets at alt.tkts.me/tl/bagk

Gig flyer for Shilpa Ray at The Grace London on 31st Jan. Monochrome, woman in pattern shortsleeved blouse, shorts and shades seen through a cat-shaped hole in an otherwise black square with gig details overlaid.

Charley Stone live onstage - holding a guitar and laughing joyously - drummer holding a stick aloft behind.

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Realised after my gig on 30th Dec that I’ve now done 50 gigs as Charley Stone (with or without the Actual Band) - and so far I have managed to play a different set every time! And I just got booked for another one, to be announced tomorrow at midday.

5x rows each of 10x A6 handwritten setlists, for 50 Charley Stone gigs

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Steve Kenson ❌👑 @stevekenson.com · 09/01/2025

Welcome to Bluesky! A few tips: • Blocking works. Use it! • There's no algorithm. Repost things you want seen. • Turn on the alt-text reminder in settings. • Set the NSFW filters to your comfort. • Check your sources before you post! • Try and leave bad habits from other social media behind.

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Max Colbert @mc00.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

With both Meta and X, as with Elon's attempts to undermine the state, the UK government needs to remember that it is actually, you know, a government of a nation and can just do things like this. We should be taking lessons from Brazil's approach.

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Apt-Get @aptget.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Friends, a petition I've created to go to Parliament for the protection of Trans Healthcare in the UK has just gone live. If you are in the United Kingdom, please sign and share this. If you are not in the United Kingdom, please share it. #Trans #LGBTQ #UK petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

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Petition: Do not stop transgender people from receiving care in mainstream hospital wards

The previous government proposed changes to the NHS constitution which would mean transgender hospital patients in England may not be treated in female- and male-only wards. We believe that this segre...

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I asked this because I *love* demo versions, I often connect to a song more immediately and intensely when hearing the rough, lo-fi, DIY version. Case in point: here’s my favourite track by The Go-Betweens youtu.be/DvTab0L_lJc?...

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The Go-Betweens - Help Or Something

YouTube video by Little Pad

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Hands up if you like demo versions of songs?

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Being onstage with Ye Nuns again, for the first time in a few years, & at The Lexington too = an absolutely perfect way to end the year!

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Lots of things I’m not keen on are very successful and some people I don’t like are stars - but there are also lots of less successful people I like who make work that I love - so I will try and spend more time talking about the latter than the former - here is to elevation over denigration

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Charley Stone @charleston51.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

It’s Nun time, again, at last! Not pictured: additional backing vocalist ie me, who is also appearing first on with their (my) Actual Band! Tomorrow, 30th Dec, at London’s The Lexington wegottickets.com/event/641954

A band in a rehearsal studio, being 6 persons of a non-male variety, inc L-R guitarist, drummer, bassist, banjitarist, lead singer, keyboard player

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