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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

a lot of (relatable?) thoughts in a very short substack post! katval.substack.com/p/the-balanc...

Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

any Eric Johnson fans? We met when I was 16, he was Austin music royalty in the Electromagnets. I took a couple guitar lessons and was equally besotted/intimidated. Over the years, his incredible talent has become renowned and we've stayed friends. was happy to see him recently on UK tour. Amazing!

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

anybody else gauge their own well-being by the level of negative, judgmental thoughts they have? my thoughts and feelings are generous and compassionate when I'm right with myself. it's a sure giveaway I have work to do if the negativity is bubbling up.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

From my just released SUBSTACK post "Sometimes it’s almost as though I’m in rehearsals, practicing for a life that I’m not sure how I will be living—and yet I’m fully inhabiting my days, with a presence that is achingly acute" Please take a moment to read, consider subscribe which is SO helpful!

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I Don't Know

Mystery and adventure and staying still in the midst of motion

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I woke up to the sad news that Jennifer Finch has passed on. I can only hope she was aware of and felt the love and support of the thousands who rallied to support her. I don’t know if there is any bass player in our community who wasn’t inspired by her thrilling fire performances with L7

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Garbage at the Roundhouse, London, last night was just electric. Shirley Manson is a force, one of the best band fronting singer people out there. ❤️‍🔥 also got some time with Butch and Thurston - a great party!

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

social d! great concert. took charlie sexton and had great visit with mike and johnny

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

wellllll there's this now! please check it out, been substackin' since 2022 and love subscribers. costs nothing unless you decide you wanna support with $ otherwise I love a few moments of your time! xkv

Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

New me publicity shot by Michelle Fredericks! Shot on a whim outside my London home

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

well well well look at the bottom of this shizz: special guest on the Little Steven Underground Garage cruise. I'll be special guesting, sitting in with pals, prob do an acoustic set AND playing bass with @glenmatlock.bsky.social LETS GO!

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

well guess I can check “DJ set in Ibiza” off my list of things to try. (hint: this wasn’t on list) (hint 2: i don’t even have a list of things to try) 😎😂🤪

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I’m really hard on myself. I’m going to go meditate and be nice to me today. Please do the same, let’s be adjacent and let loving kindness soften our fears and doubts. It’s the only way.

Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

The new season of Beef is making me so squirmy uncomfortable !!!

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

"Human beings are now hostage victims of non-human crises that humans created." --new Substack post, please check it out and if you like, please SUBSCRIBE. Doesn't cost you a thing, maybe 6 min of your time!! Thank you I put so much time effort and me into these mini-essays. xxKV

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A Large Scale Edgeless Whole Lot

Inflammation, Hyperobjects, an important book and a Soma Coma snip

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

VERY HAPPY that Clem's memoir is coming out and available for pre-orders!! He would've loved promoting this book, loved meeting people and fans. Please help do what he cannot do and spread the word, order, get gift copies. Forward by Fred Armisen, Afterword by me! lnk.to/theotherside...

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The Other Side of the Dream

Listen to content by Clem Burke.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Lunch with Debbie Harry. Hammertoe. A spiritual experience at the church of Waterloo Station. How can you not read and subscribe?! xK

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Would've Loved It

love and life and lunch

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GO-GO'S OFFICIAL @gogosofficial.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

A rare 1980 birthday 🎂 invitation for @kathyvalentine.bsky.social birthday party.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Songwriting and publisher meeting with @brixsmith24.bsky.social today. Followed by pizza. Oh and accompanied by doggos!

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Working on songs in the studio for new band Psycher. In love! Track needed a certain sound and we found it with my friend’s junior and an ebow 🪬🪷😎

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Long hours with this bunch, in the studio recording the past several days and super psyched for our music

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I’m 37 years sober today, a day at a time. If you’ve ever had the slightest wonder if perhaps life could be better without drugs and alcohol, pay attention—could be a moment of clarity trying break through. Here’s a photo of me kissing a rescued elephant in India yesterday. Life is beautiful

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Music Maps Podcast @musicmaps.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Join us in Walthamstow, East London for a launch event for the new @amyrigby.bsky.social book 'Girl To Country' - in conversation with @kathyvalentine.bsky.social - Thursday March 12th - tickets: tinyurl.com/39t6rfhh

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Latest substack / please check out and support if you enjoy! "What I want to happen is more. Is that even okay, to want more? All the death and loss of 2025 has made me insatiably greedy. The more people who die the more I want to not die.. I'm working on that, it seems unseemly."

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The End and the Beginning

A write out wrap up

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

tis the day that countless boxes of Turkish Delight get re-gifted!

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Texas royalty Joe Ely has passed away today.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Rob & Michele Reiner's murder feels like a personal loss, despite not knowing them. Regardless of facts or speculation, it's horrific and tragic. I think it's safe to say-given his activism-that advocating for universal health care including mental health would be one way to honor this couple.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

had a fun day with @belindacarlisle.bsky.social today in London, it went like this: laugh shop shop eat eat shop shop walk laugh talk

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

a week ago got to play some rocknroll at the continental club with my austin band the bluebonnets, now back in london getting ready to record with new band psycher. I get social security but not retired yet!! 🎸

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

New substack dispatch: "I cry more, easily, with less pain, because my losses have become part of everyone else’s losses. In this coming of aging, humanity expands; I give more and want less, and empathy is as compelling and strong as desire was when I was young." Free to read and subscribe! xKV

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Less More, More or Less

read me please

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

playing at 21, with the Textones at the Arena, a Los Angeles club. And at 66, at the Continental Club a few nights ago. So lucky to have been able to make music all these years.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

So happy to announce on Clem’s birthday today! You can honor his legacy by supporting the Clem Burke Drumming Project The CBDP undertakes research using drums to better lives: explores emotional expression for trauma, SA, foster kids, autism and more! musicspromise.salsalabs.org/ClemBurkeDru...

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Clem Burke Drumming Project

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

TaDa, wrote another one. Number 78! Three years of the Direction of Motion, happy anniversary to me !!

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Ephemeron Vs. Stuff

More Coming of Aging. Being Seen. Songs

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

If you want 4 minutes of hearing from me, here 'tis. I write about lots of fascinating things 🫣 katval.substack.com/p/the-do-not...

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The Do Nothingness of Being

To TCB or TBD, that is the question. Time warps. Also, That's Entertainment.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

a proper and deserved send off for our beloved Clem in NYC on Sunday night. music, friends, family, art, photography, food and drums. Certain he would’ve loved it and been proud and happy

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

gift article to read the great Bob Mehr story about Carol Kaye. I was interviewed and quoted! www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/a...

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Carol Kaye Is Being Honored by the Rock Hall. She Doesn’t Care.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Just saw Eddington in an empty Paris theater, English version with French subtitles.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

because I bought "mixed nuts and fruits" from M&S and it was 87% raisins and I got so tired of managing the proportions. (in case you were still wondering)

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

i yelled at some raisins this morning. “fuck you raisins” i said and threw them in the trash. in case you were wondering.

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

well THIS is gonna be fun! they have had some stellar guests sitting in at the end of performance and now they get me! Sunday 3pm

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Kathy Valentine @kathyvalentine.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

well this was a night! Gang of Four invited me on stage w them in London!! here’s a few pics w me and touring members gail greenwood and ted leo an backstage w my ladyboss pals brix, siobhan and rhoda 💙

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