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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A good time last night at #TMLX23 Great Lakes Brewpub and I especially enjoyed spending quality time with Andie, Lesley Taylor, Dawn Jaycocks and of course my pal Jano Lawson! #teamlawson #freshGLB @torontomike.com

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This Monday I was so glad to be back at my old hangout The Rex Jazz Bar and finally checking out The Coltrane Sutras featuring Pat LaBarbera! #coltrane100

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We finally made it out to The Wren and faith was rewarded! Absolutely killer food plus we reconnected with staff member Daniel who used to take care of us at Daves... On St Clair many years ago. #danforthpub #thewren #eastendpub

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Spending our 8th wedding anniversary at Ferro, where else? #marriage #happywifehappylife #teamlawson

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Tremendous performance yesterday by Rheostatics at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto. My 60th time seeing them, or is it 61?

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Watching a Netflix documentary about the Canadian mafia and my old workplace of 347 Yonge Street makes an appearance! #samtherecordman

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In honor of Stevie Van Zandt recently talking about this incredible project, here's some "Sun City" items from my collection. #suncity #solidarityforever

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Great book launch event tonight for my old pal Sean Kelly's new release!

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Check out the latest episode of Tim's Vinyl Confessions where I joined Tim and Mike to discuss the 1984 April Wine album "Animal Grace" www.youtube.com/watch?v=_afC...

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Ep. 858: April Wine Deep Dive #11 (Animal Grace) | Tim's Vinyl Confessions

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Check out the new SOLIDARITY FOREVER SOUL playlist on Spotify for just over 30 minutes of Jersey soul! open.spotify.com/playlist/0Nw...

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Solidarity Forever SOUL

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

In Toronto on this date in 2012, Stevie Van Zandt and I spoke about what a Little Steven boxed set could contain and I introduced him to Vanessa for the first time! #solidarityforever

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I participated in a discussion about the Canadian musical phenomenon that is @anginedepoitrine.bsky.social on the Tim's Vinyl Confessions YouTube channel. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFso...

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Ep. 851: TVC Succumbs to Angine de Poitrine | Tim's Vinyl Confessions

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

History was made tonight! After over 30 years since he left Deep Purple tonight founding guitarist Ritchie Blackmore rejoined the band at their Jones Beach show. Never could have imagined this happening! #deeppurple #ritchieblackmore #iangillan

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

On Sept 1 Stevie Van Zandt will be talking about the Sun City documentary after a screening. Here's the menu screen to my Sun City DVDR! #solidarityforever

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#NowPlaying The Coltrane Sutras “Cosmic Threads of Becoming” (2025).🕉️ ☸️ 🙏

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

On this day in 2017 Nazareth with new vocalist Carl Sentance made their Toronto debut. #scottishrock #razamasnaz #nazarethbook

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Up early Sunday to talk about the musical phenomenon that is @anginedepoitrine.bsky.social ! Coming to Tim's Vinyl Confessions YouTube channel later this month. #anginedepoitrine #canadianmusic

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#NowReading "Highway 81 Revisited: Bruce Springsteen's Longest UK Tour" by Mike Saunders #H81R

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Absolutely incredible visit to Rebel House today with killer service, food and tap list. We’ll be back soon! #torontopub #rebelhouse #ontariocraftbeer

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

#NowPlaying The Waterboys “Abandonment and Love: Lost. Rare. Live. 1986-1989” (2026).

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

My pal Zoran is such a big “Lilyhammer” fan that he’s actually visited Lillehammer, Norway twice to check out where it was filmed!

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

#NowPlaying Little Steven and the Interstellar Jazz Renegades “Lilyhammer The Score” volume 1&2 (2019).

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

#NowWatching various artists “The Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration” (2014).

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Dan French @wildandinn.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

New #springsteen book! ‘Highway 81 Revisited: Bruce Springsteen’s Longest UK Tour’ is the definitive account of the 1981 UK tour with the #EStreetBand by music historian/archivist Mike Saunders. Out now at #BadlandsUK (special signed book plate edition) or Amazon (unsigned) - links in images. #H81R

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#NowPlaying various artists “The Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration” (1993 & 2014 versions).

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Cheers to Bandit Brewery for their 10th Anniversary event last night! #ontariocraftbeer #torontobrewery

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

On this date in 1984 Little Steven Van Zandt opened his "Voice of America" tour in Montreal Canada! #stevievanzandt #solidarityforever

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Canada Day 2026 yesterday with my wife, @mattandsteves.bsky.social Casears and Lays Bacon Poutine chips! #canadaday

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I’ve wanted to read this book since I was in high school! Got a beat up copy to finally dig into. #satyagraha #mahatmagandhi

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Great day out yesterday with my old mate Joe. We hit Christie Pits for a terrific Leafs baseball game and stayed hydrated thanks to @leftfieldbrewery.bsky.social !

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Today Sunrise Records staff at Cloverdale Mall mall visited the Toronto RibFest. Great summer vibes! #cloverdalemall #ribfest #etobicoke

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Starting today we're celebrating Sunrise Records being at Cloverdale Mall Etobicoke for 20 years! Spend $125 this weekend and save 20% plus all Clearance vinyl is now 90% off! And we've got Ribfest at the mall all weekend too!!

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

#NowPlaying Little Steven “No More Party’s” (1987). U.K. 12” single, 7” single and cassette single. #stevievanzandt #vanzandthropology #solidarityforever

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Pre-gaming for today’s World Cup game. No Scotland, no party! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #worldcup2026⚽️

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Robert Lawson @robertjameslawson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#NowWatching “Day of the Dead” (1985) directed by George A. Romero. Pictured top L: Anchor Bay 2007, top R: NSM Germany 2010, bottom L: Scream Factory 2013, bottom R: Shout! 2026 4-disc set.