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TWO very contrasting but fantastic gigs last Saturday night, after a very well deserved three points for the Seagulls against Norwich.
Firstly to St Richard’s Hall on the Hollingdean estate in Brighton where I did a half-hour set at a fundraiser for CASE (Community Advice, Support and Education) which helps vulnerable people in an area which needs it a lot in the face of the relentless Tory cutbacks.
Grime, rhyme, rap & reggae with Gary Clail Sound System headlining — great atmosphere and well done to Stig Muller and to the rappers and grimers who gave this old punk poet a great reception.
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