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...

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

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...

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

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

Proud mama of Audrey who has become a fantastic writer, check out her newest for @pastemagazine.bsky.social

you might like this one

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

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)

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

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

I will talk you to sleep!!

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 💙

thank you Steve!

well this kinda made my day=> in what universe other than the social media one does CHARO (queen) know of my existence!! 🫨

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Cruel World was a blast!!

As a female musician, it was so fun to photograph the @gogosofficial.bsky.social as they rocked the Warfield in San Francisco! What amazing musicianship and great camaraderie on stage. Go-go and see them! More of my pics here. www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/14/g... @kathyvalentine.bsky.social

some pics from last night at San Francisco Warfield Theater. We had a blast, thank you fans and friends! pics by Raymond Ahner

reader review!! Thank you! xx

with pals @rockyo.bsky.social and singer of the Only Ones mr Peter Perrit at Jesse Malin London show last night. great night

This is so sad. I can't believe that we've lost @jillsobule.bsky.social in such a random and untimely tragedy. She was the the best.

Landings / NEW! "I’m sure I was surrounded by Spotify’s top streaming artists, but I didn’t recognize one single person. Charli XCX could’ve come sat on my lap and I wouldn’t know. At least at Cruel World I will know if Nick Cave is next to me at catering or if Shirley Manson sits on my lap."

congrats to Carol Kaye for her well deserved Rock Hall induction!

me n Jane at the Roxy, April 9, 2025. I’m wearing my Clem shirt. Photo by Arnold Niemanis

sad to be back here. missing Clem even more without distractions of shows and friends. huge crash.

weekend 2 Coachella was a blast with @gogosofficial.bsky.social

going to go do this again #coachella friday, then back to UK for some much needed home, kitties, rest. been here a long time and it's been intense to say the least. xkv

Clem. 💔 My tribute

fun day at work yesterday!

Great review from @variety.com Chris Willman (tho it twas I who said we- the audience and us-were all holding up great!) so much fun last night

sweeeet!

gee what a surprise. wonder how much more billionairy the cronies got

reminder about livestream from the Roxy tomorrow 8:15 PST - for my Substack subscribers. link up in the bio. I’ll bring you backstage and onstage for a few songs!

real and raw yes, ready--we shall see. 😜

love and miss you forever Clem

New Substack post with live stream info, some Psycher previews, and the search for the sweet spots in between the swings of extremes. Also learn what botwot is.

This is cool! Substack app has an amazing platform for livestreaming and I’m bringing my subscribers with me to the Roxy for a backstage behind the scenes peek as we take the stage and play our first songs!! Subscribe here: free or paid, no hassle, you choose. see ya weds 4/9 8:15 PST

I show up to practice looking like a slob then Slash stops in!!! so so sweet!!!!

hi if you’re on instagram pls check out and follow #PSYCHER my new band with @rockyo.bsky.social #BrixSmith and #LindaPitmon

I love this weekly NYT Flashback quiz~ perfect score! Give it a go. Flashback for March 22, 2025 28 points 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Play here: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

a little history, a little rocknroll and a little weird human stuff- what more could you ask for in a substack?? pls read and subscribe!! helps. open.substack.com/pub/katval/p...

treated myself to a weekend in Vienna to catch up with a couple pals on tour 😎 and had the best time! I wanted to hop on the bus and join the circus. Go see this concert if you can!!

last UK gigs were great w @glenmatlock.bsky.social - i was joined onstage by his band to debut new single with NealX “I Love You More” ~ next up for me is Go-Go’s in LA! 🎸😎

damn. killer band waiting for you David Johansen

I'm doing a short tour and lapsed in fact checking a transcript I posted yesterday that was apparently not accurate. I apologize - try hard not to be part of the meme misinfo online spread crowd. thanks to those who notified. also, fuck trump, vance and every single voter who put them there.

Here is an accurate transcript. bsky.app/profile/fain...

Substack drop/ Sunshine and Despair ~ readers tell me it’s a good one, check it out and let me know? open.substack.com/pub/katval/p...

super super excited to play the legendary 100 Club this Thurs opening for @glenmatlock.bsky.social !!!!