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Peter Holsapple + James Hallawell + Pat Thomas
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Peter Holsapple + James Hallawell + Pat Thomas

Clerkenville East-West and Decor are stoked to present the debut headline London gig by Peter Holsapple - an iconic figure in 80s US alternative rock and power pop. This will be a matinee with live music starting at 2pm and ending around 5pm. Tickets here: www.wegottickets.com Peter Holsapple achieved international fame as co-founder of the The dB’s, a band that became an influential force in power pop and college rock in the 1980s. After the band broke up in 1988, Peter became part of R.E.M.’s touring and recording band, where he left his signature guitar and keyboard sound (a role he continues with Hootie & the Blowfish). He is also a member of long-running indie/roots 'supergroup' Continental Drifters, featuring members of Dream Syndicate, The Cowsills and The Bangles. Peter continued to record and play live with fellow dB's legend Chris Stamey and, after reconvening in 2005 for a series of rapturously received reunion shows, The dB's would go on to record a new album and tour again . During this special show, Peter will present his new album, The Face of 68: a personal and layered work in which he reflects on his life, music, and the years that shaped him. He'll be accompanied by James Hallawell, - keyboard player of The Waterboys & Graham Parker band - and percussionist Pat Thomas, counter culture historian and a renowned figure on the US indie underground himself with his bands Absolute Grey & Mushroom.

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Radhika + Stone Anthem
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Radhika + Stone Anthem

The good news keep on coming! We are excited to welcome back Radhika to the Betsey. After her blinding set supporting wor_kspace and Gerard Love a couple of weeks ago, she’ll be back at the Betsey on 14th June 2026 to celebrate the release of her debut album. Support comes from her Glass Modern label mates Stone Anthem. Doors 7pm. £15adv/£17otd. Tickets here: www.wegottickets.com RADHIKA Glass Modern is very proud to present the debut album by Scottish dream pop group Radhika, led by Radhika Meera Dade. Out 22nd May, CINE-POP is a collection of songs that flow gently and easily in and out of each other - a suite, a short film, everything an album should be. The album features appearances from a number of Radhika's family, friends and esteemed Glasgow musicians, including Mitch Mitchell (The Pastels), Gerard Love (Lightships/ ex-Teenage Fanclub), and Tracyanne Campbell (Camera Obscura). “One of the loveliest voices I’ve heard in a long time” - Bilinda Butcher (My Bloody Valentine) “I think there’s something really special in what Radhika does. Influences and inspirations whirl around and are fine-tuned into really good songs.” - Gideon Coe, BBC6 Music "Cine-Pop is a one-off, it’s unrepeatable - there, gone, the world through the eyes of a dazzling young Indo-Scottish woman.” - Stephen McRobbie (The Pastels) STONE ANTHEM is the alias of UK based multi-instrumentalist artist Archie Ingram and his psychedelic DIY Electronica.

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The Last Of The Lovely Days
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The Last Of The Lovely Days

Swings & Roundabouts Promotions Presents The Last Of The Lovely Days with support from Lovejoy Tickets here: www.wegottickets.com THE LAST OF THE LOVELY DAYS After a run of well received and sold out shows in Brighton, indie-poppers The Last of the Lovely Days are set to make their London headline debut, returning to The Betsey Trotwood on Sunday 28th June 2026 for a matinee show in the main bar. Still riding high after the release of their highly regarded debut album ‘ No Public House Talk’ (John Clarkson at PENNYBLACK’S album Of the year 2025) The Last of the Lovely Days, will be playing songs from the album, some new material and as ever some choice covers. Joining them on the bill will be the highly rated Lovejoy (more details below). A wonderful sonic cocktail for a summer Sunday afternoon in the city, this show is not to be missed but don’t just take our word for it…. Praise for ‘No Public House Talk’ “The Last of the Lovely Days have released one of the indie pop albums of the year with ‘No Public House Talk’.” PENNYBLACK "What might have happened if Kirsty MacColl had collaborated with choice players in the ‘80s-to-‘90s guitar-led underground crowd.

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Patrick Davidson Roberts and John Challis
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Patrick Davidson Roberts and John Challis

Join us upstairs at The Betsey Trotwood for poetry readings from Patrick Davidson Roberts and John Challis, from their new collections Divided Tongues and The Green Parcel . The evening will open at 7pm with readings from the two poets from 7:30pm. Books by both authors will be there to buy at the event. Divided Tongues is Roberts’ second full-length collection and is published by Broken Sleep Books https://www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page/patrick-davidson-roberts-divided-tongues “ There is a twist in Patrick Davidson Roberts’ lines, between the compelling and compulsive voices, the grace of rhyme, the stubbed ends of stories, the bars and the stars. The twist is poetry.“ – Alison Brackenbury The Green Parcel is Challis’ second full-length collection and is published by Bloodaxe Books https://www.bloodaxebooks.com/ecs/product/the-green-parcel-1397 “ John Challis writes with beauty and passion of the so-called every day… he gives us all majesty and a kind of shimmering quality…” – Ian McMillan

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Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton with the Psych Unit
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Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton with the Psych Unit

Barry "The Fish" Melton, the founder member, lead guitarist and vocalist of Country Joe & The Fish is flying over from San Francisco for his Farewell U.K tour. It's 60 years since the release of the band's debut album "Electric Music For The Mind & Body", widely acclaimed as the best psychedelic album of all time. It's also 58 years since Country Joe & The Fish played the legendary Woodstock Festival before an estimated half a million people. On his farewell tour Barry will be fronting his superb long time U.K based band The Psych Unit. Don't miss your last chance EVER to see Barry "The Fish" Melton in the U.K . The icing on the cake will be an opening set from top Jerry Garcia tribute Under The Stars, featuring two members of Barry's Paris based band Jamasutra, including his long time sideman Stephane Missri. They're joined by two members of the now disbanded Grateful Dead tribute The Cosmic Charlies. This will be a night to remember! Tickets here: www.wegottickets.com

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Deadedz and Bonnie Dobson
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Deadedz and Bonnie Dobson

With an unwavering passion for the music, Deadedz deliver an authentic and electrifying performance that will transport you back to the golden era of "The Great American Band". This talented ensemble is comprised of fluent and accomplished musicians who share a deep love for The Grateful Dead’s legendary catalogue. Based in Wales, fronting the band are three incredible vocalists, hailing from California, Cornwall and Wales, who capture the essence and spirit of Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Donna Godcheaux and the various other members that were part of the Dead's signature vocal blend over their 30 years of success, with stunning accuracy. Each member of Deadedz is a seasoned artist, bringing a wealth of experience and a fantastic sense of musicality to every show. At deadedz pride themselves on their ability to recreate the intricate harmonies, dynamic rhythms, and timeless melodies that define The Grateful Dead. From the haunting beauty of ‘Ripple’ to the infectious groove of the MTV smash hit ‘Touch of Grey’. All the classics brought to life with precision and flair. Deadedz performances are not just about the music; they are a full-scale appreciation of the magic and mystique of one of the greatest bands in rock history. With passion and commitment, deadedz conjure a show that is as close to the real thing as possible.

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Green Seagull + Naomi Randall
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Green Seagull + Naomi Randall

Green Seagull are a London, UK based baroque psych pop band, taking influence from the likes of The Left Banke, The Zombies and The Association. Taking their name from a mis-heard Rolling Stones lyric, Green Seagull are a prominent band on London's burgeoning neo-psych scene. Their harmony-laden baroque/freakbeat and hook-laden, jangly sound is so authentic, it's hard to believe that you're not listening to a lost record from the sixties. The band formed in 2016 when Paul Nelson (New Electric Ride) approached Paul Milne (Hidden Masters / Magnetic Mind) to work on some songs together. A shared enthusiasm for late-60s baroque psychedelia and 12-string jangle soon blossomed into a prolific songwriting team, and before long the duo had more songs than they knew what to do with. They were joined shortly after by Sarah Gonputh on keys and Elian Dalmasso on drums, and the newly-minted quartet set about recording a demo in their rehearsal room on an old cassette 4-track. Also joined by Dan Davies on guitar, the band have since released five 7" singles and two albums on various independent labels, and have been making waves with their embellished pop, gaining support from the likes of Mark Radcliffe, Gideon Coe and Marc Riley on BBC Radio 6 Music.

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