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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

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

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."

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

Read Jason’s book!

Texas royalty Joe Ely has passed away today.

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.

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

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!! 🎸

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

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.

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!! 🫨

I write about love and music, the 2 best things in the world. Except pets, they are the best things too, but I didn't write about pets this time. Please check it out and subscribe if you like! No requirements other than 5 min of time!

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.