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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Coming up August 10 at 7 PM at Local 506 I’m thrilled to be talking with author Kevin Dunn about his 33 1/3 book covering Stiff Little Fingers’ debut, Inflammable Material. Gonna be a great time!

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Kicking off a series on records that helped me through the tough times. This one goes out to the late, great Jean Shepard. Come check it out if you’re so inclined. Big love to all.

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Albums I've Leaned On, Part 1

Heart, We Did All That We Could by Jean Shepard (1967)

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I wrote a Substack about one of my fave songwriters, Stuart Adamson, a couple of days after what would have been his 68th birthday. Check it out if you’re inclined. Thanks!

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Why care about the weather? It always ends in dark...

Stuart Adamson, Steeltown, and Scott Rowley's new book

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Come see me sing some songs by one of my fave bands, backed by some of my fave people, to benefit one of my fave orgs!

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I was honored to be the first guest on the new podcast from @drunkenprayer.bsky.social - hear us discuss authenticity in country music, empathy and me being turned on by Marc Bolan in my late teens.

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John Howie Jr. Ruins Everything

Podcast Episode · I Wish More People Were Here · February 22 · 1h 6m

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The most terrifying part of the Netflix Ed Gein show is watching the Anthony Perkins character undergo shock treatment to “cure” himself of homosexuality.

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

There’s still a Discharge classic for everything happening today…43 years later. Don’t believe me? Check this set list:

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DISCHARGE - Live At The Florentine Gardens, Hollywood CA 1982

YouTube video by UKBANDSS

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Honored to be asked to be on an episode of Welcome to the Woodshed. We talk Roger Miller, my son, Mama, and the godforsaken music industry. Listen up!

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Welcome to the Woodshed - John Howie Jr

Podcast Episode · Welcome to the Woodshed · 09/06/2025 · 59m

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guitartown @guitartown.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

@johnhowiejr.bsky.social & the Rosewood Bluff this Saturday at Saturdays in @saxapahaw.bsky.social.

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

June 15 at the Cat’s Cradle, a special gig for some special people. I’m on the bill solo! Come on out.

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Luca Mazzocchi @lucamazzocchi71.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

John Howie Jr. è tornato e con questa band scintillante alle spalle, fa il suo miglior disco da molti anni a questa parte. Un "saturday night album" perfetto. Uno dei miei eroi. #JohnHowie @johnhowiejr.bsky.social #country #goodnight #buonanotte

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Who Needs The Neon

YouTube video by John Howie Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff - Topic

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Somehow we debuted at #6 on the Euro Americana chart- breathing some very rare air with this lineup! Big love and thanks to everyone who’s listen to it.

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Raleigh and east NC pals, happy to say I’m on the bill with these two fine folks. Friday 5/2 7:30 @wflisteningroom.bsky.social

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I’ve lived in my current house for five years-still occasionally unpacking. Amazing what pops up. 83 was the year I saw Adam in Raleigh.

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The Dutch magazine OOR referred to me as an “unsurpassed sideburned bard,” come find out if it’s true! johnhowiejrandtherosewoodbluff.bandcamp.com/album/the-re...

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The Return Of..., by John Howie Jr and the Rosewood Bluff

12 track album

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Got us a new single up now, classic honky tonk vibes, pretty proud of it if I do say so myself! Big love, folks.

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Deep Cuts in a Lovecraftian Vein @deepcuts.blog · 25/02/2025

As the government works to erase transgender folk and the very idea of gender transition from websites and organizations, it is important to remember the human cost of such erasure is born by all of us. We are poorer for losing these stories, these histories. deepcuts.blog/2023/03/29/i...

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“I Hate Queers” (1936) by R. H. Barlow

Meanwhile let me wish you all success with the realistic novel or character study—”No Right to Pity”. Material which ‘must be written out of one’s system’ has a very e…

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

New album up for preorder now, we got Laguna blue eco-vinyl and shiny little discs too! 4/18 street date! schoolkidsrecords.com/UPC/63445720...

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Happy 111tj birthday to the father of honky tonk. Big love Ernest Tubb!

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Peter Cashwell @petercashwell.bsky.social · 23/12/2018

One of my favorite covers ever: John Howie and the Two Dollar Pistols take on Superchunk: youtu.be/DCR0buUyOfQ

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Album release show! April 18 Cat’s Cradle Back Room! Laguna blue Eco-Vinyl! Come say howdy. Big love.

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

An exciting day, test pressing is here for the new album! April 18 release date on Schoolkids Records!

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

That moment when you realize that not one pair of footwear in your closet is suitable for the current weather situation.

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

If any pals are in Winston I’m at the Ramkat with beautiful friends this eve, we’d love to see you. I love you regardless.

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I’ve got quite a few, but this one comes to mind:

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

New show announcement, Cat’s Cradle Dec 21 w/Carpenter/Cohen. Holiday fun! Poster:Dale Flattum

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John Howie Jr @johnhowiejr.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Reese McHenry and I had talked about duetting on I’d Rather Go Blind forever, we rehearsed it, but it never happened. I don’t have many regrets, but that’s one. Rest in peace, all my love.

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