Emmett Kelly

Terrence “Terry” James Stamp 1945-2026. I’m still devastated from Jesse Hector passing away this past week. Two of my musical heroes and two wonderful guys that I had the pleasure of knowing and having on my label. As much as Jesse’s passing hurt, Terry’s hurts even more because unlike Jesse, I kept in regular contact and visited him every time I was in LA. Jesse didn’t have a phone or email so I could only see him on rare trips to London. Terry made music for all the right reasons. I believe the most pure reason for making music is that it’s something inside you that you just have to get out, whether or not anyone hears it. After you complete that song, it’s a relief, and you can’t wait to get the next one out of you. It’s a purge of emotions and part of your soul. Terry started his music career in the early 60s in various local rock n roll groups around London. A little later, he was playing bass for Mike Rabin & The Demons, the house band for the Wimbledon Palais, who had the opportunity to open for the likes of Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Kinks, The Who, The Rolling Stones, just to name a few. Check out their excellent single “Head Over Heels” b/w “I’m Leaving You” 45, cut in a single 30 minute recording session at Abbey Road. After the Wimbledon Palais closed in 1967, Terry became a songwriter for Schroeder Music Publishing, after a brief spell as a banjo player in a jug band. There, he met John Fenton who would put him together with Jim Avery (ex-The Attack, Thunderclap Newman) to form Third World War. Terry and Jim commenced to writing and recording demos in Fenton’s flat. TWW cut two incendiary albums of authentic working class rage that were far, far ahead of their time. TWW called it a day by late spring ‘73. Terry resurfaced in July 1975 with his debut solo album, Fatsticks. I cannot stress enough the greatness of this woefully neglected LP. Terry emigrated to the US by summer ‘75 and never stopped writing and recording until the very end. He loomed large in my life and I cherish every minute we spent together. Rest easy, Terry. Special thanks to @dr_faustroll & @theheavyjamz for helping spread the gospel according to Terry.

West Coast Premiere of the Shaker Ensemble Jan 3 Perfect way to bring in the fledgling new year With the incredible Emmett Kelley opening Free at Zebulon I Dj after so we can all dance too Flyer by @kerrylacydesigns

Come One, Come All Recorded live @ Princess Theatre, Brisbane 9.10.25 Ed Kuepper - guitar and vocal Jim White - drums Filmed by Donat Tahiraj Live sound by Derek Bovill Originally recorded by Laughing Clowns for the album Mr. Uddich-Smuddich Goes to Town (1982) Written by Ed Kuepper (Universal) Copyright Ed Kuepper Jim White

“From the start of their set, with Ed’s rumbling guitar playing accompanied by Jim’s loose marching band drums gradually increasing in pace and intensity during ‘Miracles’, it is immediately apparent the rendering and recontextualisation of these songs in duo mode is far greater than the sum of the performers onstage. Their combined years of experience are reflected and embedded in these performances, which hold up very well against those usually done by larger ensembles. There is a beauty and grace in Jim’s poetic drum fills as he subtlety juggles a drumstick with one hand contributing a fluttering, butterfly-wing drumming to ‘The Ruins’. ‘Everything That Flies’ is unrestrained, more chaotic before a contrasting, contemplative ‘Demolition’.” - @scenestr

The rumours are true. @jimwhitedrums and I make our Nth American debut this November, bookending the debut US tour for @thesaints73to78 . For added thrills we’ve added @mick_harvey9 to both shows. Thanks to @dr_faustroll for putting these shows together. Tickets on sale now via the venues or feelpresents.com (link in the bio)

I’m happy to announce the great Ed Kuepper & Jim White are coming to play in LA and New York in November! Ed Kuepper, the brilliant songwriter/guitarist behind legendary bands The Saints and Laughing Clowns, and Jim White of the fucking Dirty Three and Venom P Stinger and countless others. This is a duo of dreams. I had the incredible luck of being able to see them at the Sydney Opera House and it was one of the most memorable gigs ever. I was tasked to help organize these two gigs for them on the heels of Ed’s return to the states after an eon with his band The Saints ‘73-‘78. Ed and Jim’s album After The Flood on 12XU is so amazing.. I honestly cant explain how exciting these gigs are. And opening the shows is Mick Harvey! For his first ever US shows! The true wizard of The Bad Seeds and The Birthday Party among many others including Ed’s new Saints outfit. These gigs are NOT TO BE MISSED. Do not not snooze on them! Go get yr tickets from 2220 Arts & Archives and TV Eye before they sell out!!

FREE SHOW @union_pool Brooklyn. 8/17 Sunday afternoon with Rat Henry & DJ Fantasy Man & DJ @gemspa_ . If you are free, feel free to party freely with us. Doors 2PM.

THANKS to every person who came out & got down with The Hard Quartet on our first European & UK Tour. That tour ruled- we loved every show and were honored to play such great venues. Stoked to go back and do more. Thank you @dragged_up , @ciadebutante , @alicks_rex , and The Rebel for ripping across Europe & the UK with us. Special thanks to the baddest touring crew who made it easy for us to sound hard: @eric.dimmack @t_ontour @jerrybait @remkolala Love to @mbvofficial Next show: Brooklyn Aug 17 @union_pool ouside & FREE.

London, thank you for the perfect night @earthackney

The endless elegance of @jimwhitedrums . “Six Deaf Rats” @lamaroquinerie Paris 22/6 #thehardquartet #thehardquartetlive #endlesselegance #rudemovements

“my little bitches they were…” “Six Deaf Rats” live at the fabulous @beatpol_dresden . Nijmegen tonight 19/6 @doornroosjenl with @ciadebutante . The Hard Quartet in concert: June 20-Amsterdam, Netherlands-Paradiso * June 21-Brussels, Belgium-Ancienne Belgique (matinee) June 21-Brussels, Belgium-Ancienne Belgique * SOLD OUT June 22-Paris, France- La Maroquinerie * June 24-Leeds, UK - Brudenell Social Club ^ June 25-Glasgow, UK - Saint Luke’s ^ June 26-Manchester, UK - Gorilla ^ June 27-London, UK - Earth Theatre = # * CIA Debutante ^ Dragged Up = Memorials # The Rebel #thehardquartet #thehardquartetlive

“Action for Military Boys” last night in Berlin. Thank you for coming out. Thank you for dancing. Dresden tonight @beatpol_dresden . Catch @dragged_up at 8PM. #thehardquartet #thehardquartetlive