Kathy Valentine
@kathyvalentine
Musician. Songwriter. Singer. Author. Mom. Sober and Sparkly Fun. RRHOF inductee. katval.substack.com
any Eric Johnson fans? We met when I was 16, he was Austin music royalty in the Electromagnets. I took a couple guitar lessons and was equally besotted/intimidated. Over the years, his incredible talent has become renowned and we've stayed friends. was happy to see him recently on UK tour. Amazing!
I woke up to the sad news that Jennifer Finch has passed on. I can only hope she was aware of and felt the love and support of the thousands who rallied to support her. I don’t know if there is any bass player in our community who wasn’t inspired by her thrilling fire performances with L7
Garbage at the Roundhouse, London, last night was just electric. Shirley Manson is a force, one of the best band fronting singer people out there. ❤️🔥 also got some time with Butch and Thurston - a great party!
social d! great concert. took charlie sexton and had great visit with mike and johnny
New me publicity shot by Michelle Fredericks! Shot on a whim outside my London home
well well well look at the bottom of this shizz: special guest on the Little Steven Underground Garage cruise. I'll be special guesting, sitting in with pals, prob do an acoustic set AND playing bass with @glenmatlock.bsky.social LETS GO!
well guess I can check “DJ set in Ibiza” off my list of things to try. (hint: this wasn’t on list) (hint 2: i don’t even have a list of things to try) 😎😂🤪
Songwriting and publisher meeting with @brixsmith24.bsky.social today. Followed by pizza. Oh and accompanied by doggos!
Working on songs in the studio for new band Psycher. In love! Track needed a certain sound and we found it with my friend’s junior and an ebow 🪬🪷😎
Long hours with this bunch, in the studio recording the past several days and super psyched for our music
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
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!! 🎸
thats weird as they are blended into one photo. Me on the left, me on the right, one photo.
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
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
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 💙
well this kinda made my day=> in what universe other than the social media one does CHARO (queen) know of my existence!! 🫨
some pics from last night at San Francisco Warfield Theater. We had a blast, thank you fans and friends! pics by Raymond Ahner
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.
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