John Wilkes

@PuppiesIover Hair of the dog 🤪😂

When I’m reincarnated as a dog, I won’t say anything but they’re be signs 😂

@kittythefool @JohnPrineMusic I’ve just listened to this song…. beautiful. It’s going on repeat. I hope to see you perform it live someday 🤞❤️

In 2005 I had the incredible privilege of opening a run of shows for @JohnPrineMusic - an experience I’ll never forget. I have always felt his influence in my own work, particularly when simplicity, truth, and humor were present. He does it so effortlessly, his humanity has humbled me in my own pursuit of writing songs that matter. “Hello In There” took on a whole new meaning for me after another difficult day post-lockdown at my coffee shop, Quitters. The importance of its message meant so much more to me than it had previously. When I first opened a coffee shop in the west end of Ottawa, it was in part because I wanted a good coffee shop to go to but really I wanted an excuse to exit my music life. It quickly evolved into much more than just a café and the connections forged at Quitters were profoundly special. Most importantly, I learned that we never know what someone is going through on any given day. What experiences in life have shaped someone’s perspectives and opinions, especially ones we perceive as different from our own. The most important thing about my coffee shop wasn’t the coffee. It was the act of saying hello to a person when they walked in the door. Losing a sense of connection to others is losing part of ourselves, and connection carries us when we feel alone. It was short lived but reopening the doors of my coffee shop was something I took to with a new sense of purpose. To keep people engaged and connected. To say hello when they walked in the door, knowing from the look on their face that it mattered. I learned that from John Prine. Thank you to @iamlaurenmorrow for singing a beautiful harmony on this song, and to Greg Leisz and Scott Thurston for playing on it. And of course to Jim Scott. Rivers run wilder every day. It will be out on November 20 and you can pre-save it here: kathleenedwards.komi.io

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If you could create the perfect tour, in your opinion - what are the 3 bands? 🔊 Sound off in the comments BlueOctober.com 😎

Borrowed Light by @rosecousins youtube.com/watch?v=XwK3hk… has been on repeat for some days now. The way it swells and fades is emotionally draining and reminds me so much of Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis; see if you agree. youtube.com/watch?v=ihx5LC…

I'm wondering whether I'm eligible for 'Honorary Canadian' status after attending @kittythefool and @rosecousins gigs in Nottingham and Camden respectively... with a TR/ST gig upcoming later this month at @EartHackney followed by @softcultband in Bristol early November. Phew!!

It would be churlish of me not to mention @steadycraig and his great set at @bodeganotts Thank you so much for bringing along @kittythefool Hats off to the sound crew too... amazing sound all night 👌

What an amazing night at @bodeganotts getting to watch @kittythefool after a 22 year wait. A sublime performance, one I'll never forget and ... I'll always be thankful for it 🙏

@TheRealFlups You’re going to be SOWry you ever started this😜🐷

“Ugh, school is so BOARing” As part of the uniform, will they be wearing a pigs tie? *mumbles something about the pigs not doing their homepork* I’ll stop now.

3/3 A week ago, tonight, I was enjoying the fabulous party atmosphere of the amazing @TheMidnightLA gig at @O2AcademyBris I thought it interesting to look back and compare some snaps I took at the Feb 2019 and Nov 2019 to those I took last week. Finally.. 21 July 2024

2/3 A week ago, tonight, I was enjoying the fabulous party atmosphere of the amazing @TheMidnightLA gig at @O2AcademyBris I thought it interesting to look back and compare some snaps I took at the Feb 2019 and Nov 2019 to those I took last week. Next... Nov 2019

1/3 A week ago, tonight, I was enjoying the fabulous party atmosphere of the amazing @TheMidnightLA gig at @O2AcademyBris I thought it interesting to look back and compare some snaps I took at the Feb 2019 and Nov 2019 to those I took last week. Firstly.. Feb 2019

@kittythefool @steadycraig I’m even going to forego my regular Sunday night soak to come and see you at @bodeganotts I promise to wear cologne 😂

So looking forward to hitting the road this fall with @steadycraig. See you soon, Europe.

From time to time I hear songs and immediately think @TransatSessions One such song is #ICouldDriveYouCrazy by @SierraFerrell

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@blueoctober I’m hoping Birmingham UK is on your short list 🤞💙

What cities should we come to in 2024? 🎫: BlueOctober.com/tour-dates

A few, belated, snaps from the fabulous @MavericksMusic gig at @TheForumBath on Wed 24th April. Now, I know the folk of Bath are no great lookers 😜 but I doubt they would have caused the lens to crack on @MavericksMusic camera 😂Sad not to get a shot of the enthusiastic crowd 😢

Thank you @thejohnsmith for reminding me; it was indeed 2015 that you toured with @TransatSessions . Sorry I forgot 🫡A snap from the Symphony Hall, Birmingham gig (2018 was the last time the great @therealdannyt played)

@KatherinePriddy Pandora's Box. Might you play, whatever it is, at @GleeClubBham ? 🤞

Just written a new Greek myth inspired song - I always thought there was another in me. Any guesses? (Though I'm not going to tell you if you're right or wrong...)

A spellbinding performance by @thejohnsmith at @warwickarts and excellent support from #LizzieNo Hats off to #JoeRusby for the amazing sound on the night

@JohnLewisRetail That was the case. Can’t understand why I wasn’t put through to one of those stores to buy the item. I was willing to pay for delivery to home or local store. Those 2 stores still have stock but it’s not practical to travel to them, cost wise and risk of item having been sold

@ZapPhotography Hello John, I'm very sorry for the disappointment caused. It sounds like we only had stock available in our shops, did the adviser suggest this was the case? If stock wasn't available online we would direct customers to their local John Lewis. ^Sophie

Can’t remember last time I was unable to buy an item over the phone; @JohnLewisRetail soon corrected that. Rather than facilitate a purchase customer service agent suggested I travel either 80+ or 130+ miles to stores that held stock. How many more missed sales can they afford?