Means nowt in the grand scheme of things, but I recorded a new song yesterday, mainly because I had a touch of laryngitis. 'Geometry of the forgotten, like buried trauma waiting for the light...' Maybe someone could send it to Prof Alice Roberts? nevclay.bandcamp.com/track/cropmark…

John Mearsheimer, American political scientist and international relations scholar explains why Julian Assange should not be extradited for journalism and should be freed #FreeAssange

Assange court hearing Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 February #FreeAssange NOW

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I forgot to mention the recent release of this lush album by Ashington legends St James Infirmary. A rich and varied tapestry, featuring Cath & Phil Tyler, Richard Dawson on gtr & drums, and the first iteration of my ode to Northumberland, 'Cuddy's Cave'. stjamesinfirmary.bandcamp.com/album/artefact…

A V&A favourite for #StainedGlassSunday 'Triumph of Death over the Laity' - A coloured glass panel depicting the skull & crossbones triumphant over the falling symbols of the laity (inc. crown, helmet, weapons, cap, tools). From St Herbland in Rouen c.1520-1530 #mementomori

Cluny 2 tonight, I'll be supporting three top turns: Muckle, No Teeth and the Richard Carlson band. Should be bonkers. Doors 7.30, £6 Adv, £8 OTD.

This time next Saturday, I'll have just finished my set - some lush music, and me, all free on Newcastle Quayside Sat 29th July... ne1summerinthecity.co.uk/activities/mus…

Remarkable 2-hour tribute by Dennis Bovell celebrating the life and work of Mark Stewart - fantastic stuff. soundcloud.com/sohoradio/dub-…

Great photo by Juan Fitzgerald of Withered Hand , kathryn williams and me outside the Claypath Deli - top night, thanks to Hapless Museum Worker

Since privatisation in 1989, water companies have been loaded with debt – not to invest in infrastructure, but to pay billions to shareholders. Every other country thought England and Wales were insane to privatise water like this, and they were right.

'For him to say there is 'no connection whatsoever between austerity and the unequal impact of the pandemic on disadvantaged communities’ is quite staggering'. Our President Martin McKee 🇺🇦 responding to George Osborne's appearance today at the Covid Inquiry. bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

Some fella I don't know filmed this on Sat eve and put it on Youtube. Fortunately, no swears or libellous content. 'Culler of Coats', a parochial list of placenames. youtube.com/watch?v=y_-Q_j…

Hoping to fit more than three songs into my allotted 30 mins tonight - brilliant line-up for Star&Shadow fundraiser

Tonight’s the night! Our fundraising gig from 6pm. Five of the best live acts in Newcastle for just £6. Online on our website or on the door. Pay as you can for less than £6 available on the door only. Join us!

Three ageing Northern musos in a lift, after relishing NCA exhibition at the Waygood, lovingly curated by Dr. Narbi Price. rich(ard) dawson , g w lang

Two BRILLIANT artists on the same bill. Sometimes I wish I lived in Newcastle!

nev clay Whey, perfect ratio of craic vs song for me. It's what you do best... and there's always a theme! (though still looking forward to how the north Heaton hedge song might have evolved in future...)

Doing a lovely gig with Bridie Jackson and Yakka Doon down at Cobalt tonight - doors 8pm.

click #sheshanties on bandcamp for your purchasing list ahead of time! only three days till then. and four days til we sing in #hexham , hopefully with you.