Sleepless Artwork

Above: Nigel Planer (drawn by Francis Macdonald) on Lead Vocals 

Above: Francis Macdonald (drawn by Francis Macdonald) on Percussion

Above: Johnny Turnbull on Lead Guitar (drawn by Harry Pye)

Above: Clare Kenny on Bass (drawn by Harry Pye)

"Is it wrong to get it wrong sometimes and is it wrong to be confused?

Is it wrong to feel abandoned and feel like you’ve been used?

Is it ok to be angry, or foolish or naïve?

Is it ok to be frightened – is it ok to be me?

Just one slip and I let my feelings all come undone

now I'm someone feeling sleepless in South London

I heard the warnings but I chose to shun them

I'm just someone feeling sleepless in south London"

Above: Humphrey Ocean: Telecommunication. oil on canvas 73x92cm, 2004

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Above: Humphrey Ocean: Neighbour’s Wife

. oil on canvas 73x92cm, 2004

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Above: Cathy Lomax: 'Isolation Era Film Diary 4: 23.03.20 She was conflicted’, 2020, oil on paper

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 Above: Cathy Lomax: 'The Mike Todd Diamond Ear Pendants', 2017, oil on gesso panel.

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Above: Cathy Lomax: 'The Mike Todd Diamond Ear Pendants', 2017, oil on gesso panel.

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Above: Lee Maelzer: 

Hayden Looking Sideways, 2024, pencil on canvas, 40 x 31.5 cm

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Above: Lee Maelzer: Crossed Arms

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Above: Lee Maelzer: Asleep

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Above: Lee Maelzer: Red Hat

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Above: Marcus Cope: "The Lie" oil on paper

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Above: Marcus Cope: "One of the Lies" oil on paper

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Above: Harry Pye; Sleepless (a.k.a. "I Can't Forget Where My Lips Have Been") Acrylic on canvas

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Above: Harry Pye: 'Hard Times' Acrylic and marker pen on canvas.

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Above: Harry Pye: 'I Can't Get Out of Bed' Acrylic on canvas

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Above: Harry Pye: You Don't Have To Save You Love Me

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Above Harry Pye & Rowland Smith: Breakfast in Bed

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Above: Harry Pye & Rowland Smith: I Still Miss Someone

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Above: Julia Maddison

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Above: Julia Maddison

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Above: Julia Maddison

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Above: Seaton Sluice Woman

Marie-Louise Plum

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Above: Sandra Turnbull

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Above: "Sleep is not my friend" by Sandra Turnbull

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Above: "Bed is Torture" by Sandra Turnbull

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Above: "Sleepless" by Sandra Turnbull

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Above: Black Dog by Fabienne Jacquet

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Above: Clouds by Fabienne Jacquet

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Above: Twisted by Fabienne Jacquet

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Above: You Do Loneliness Really well by Fabienne Jacquet

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Above: John Heywood-Waddington

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Above: Lazy Day by Kathleen Thompson

Above: Bob London

Above: Bob London

Above: Bob London

Above: Bob London

Other artists who are hopefully going to make work for the video include; Georgia Hayes,  Geraldine Swayne, & Janette Parris.

Neil Innes: I Love You sung by Joe Kane

 In October 1996 The Rutles released their second album, Archaeology. Track 11 is a Neil Innes song called "I Love You" which sounds a little bit like two Lennon/McCartney songs "And I Love Her" and "It's Only Love." Joe Kane, who had the pleasure of backing Neil in a few shows in Liverpool, has recorded a cover version as part of the ongoing "Songs of Innespiration" project. Harry Pye is gathering artists willing to draw Neil . The artworks will appear in the You Tube video for Joe's tribute.

Above: Neil by Daisy de Villeneneuve

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Above: Neil by Leonie Woods

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Above: Neil by Adrian R. Shaw

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Above: "I Love You" by Vanessa Winch

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Above: Rainbow Neil by Team Beswick and Pye

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Above: Neil by Emma Coleman

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Nio dreaming of Rio by Beswick and Pye

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Above: Neil Innes A Go-Go by Sarah Doyle

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Above: Neil by Rod Melvin

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Above: Neil Innes by Paul Burgess

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Above: I Love You Ron by Sandra Turnbull

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Above: Innes is as Innes does by Edward Ward

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Above: I Am In The Prime of Senility by Tine Frellesen

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Above: Photo of Neil Innes with Joe Kane and pals

Above Neil version 2 by Daisy de Villeneuve

Ramsgate Affordable Print Fair Opens on Friday 13th of September

Below are 4 fab prints from Cedar Lewisohn, Twinkle Troughton, Russell Herron, and Jonas Ranssøn. All of these prints cost less than £100. The Affordable Print Fair that will take place at The Front Room Gallery in Bellevue Road, Ramsgate this September.

Opening Party on Friday 13th of September at 6pm - 9pm

The gallery is then open from 12pm till 6pm on Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th Sept, Monday 16th Sept, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th.Closing party on Wed 18th Sept 6pm till 9pm T.B.C.

 The plethora of phenomenal print makers whose work features in the show include Billy Childish, Bob London, Carson Parkin-Fairley, Cedar Lewisohn, Cristina Calvache, Corin Johnson, Denese Morden, Gordon Beswick,  Harry Adams, Harry Pye, Jaime Jover, James Lawson, Jared Schiller, Jo Mama, Jonas Ranssøn, Julia Maddison, Julian Wakeling, Kate Murdoch, Kelda Storm, Kitty McCarron, Lee Maelzer, Loretta Wall, Owen Thomas, Reece Higham, Russell Herron, Sandra Miralles Alcazar, Sandra Turbull, Sarah Wood, Suzanne Spiro, Tinsel Edwards, Twinkle Troughton

Front Room Gallery, 10 Bellevue Rd, Ramsgate CT11 8LB

Two Reasons To Visit Planet Thanet

David Devant and his Spirit Wife are playing Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate CT11 8NJ on Friday 26th July Doors Open: 7:30 PM Over the years they have released many a fantastic song. My top 3 are Pimlico, One Track Mind, and Putting My Demons To Bed. They are a fantastic live act and the Ramsgate Music Hall is a great venue so don't miss out. 

July is a great month to visit Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs (a.k.a. The Isle of Thanet). 

Southeastern operates a High Speed train service from London St Pancras International Station to Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and Margate that means travelling from the capital is quick and easy.

Journey times are approximately 75 minutes to Ramsgate, 85 minutes to Broadstairs and 90 minutes to Margate. 

There are frequent trains between Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and London Victoria (approximately 1 hour 50 minutes), London Waterloo East and London Charing Cross (both approximately 2 hours).

Southeastern offer a variety of ticket options and fares

Southeastern Trains - www.southeasternrailway.co.uk

Meanwhile...Artist Gav Toye (who is a personal friend of David Devant's lead singer Mikey Georgeson), has a solo show ('High Adventure') on at Limbo in nearby Margate. 5 Minute's walk from Margate's famous Turner Contemporary Gallery The address is: Limbo, 2 Bilton Square. The painting above is called: 'I Gotta Try'

High Adventure runs until the 28th of July. You can make an appointment to see the show by contacting the artist:  https://www.instagram.com/gav.toye/

Above: Shy Gav Toye holding a poster for Devant's show at Ramsgate Music Hall

Disney themed exhibition at Jealous curated by Magda Archer

 

#NOTQUITEDISNEY runs until the 13th of July. Jealous is open Monday to Saturday 10am till 6pm. The show features work selected by Magda Archer. Those featured include Rob Ryan, Bench Allen, Winnie Hall, Harry Hill, Shuby, Adam Dant, Humphrey Ocean, Peter Quinnell, Mark Pawson, Paul Slater, Modern Toss, Joe Webb, Louise Colbourne, Michelle Thompson, Joe Lycett, David Shrigley, Jake Tilson, Phill Jupitus, Harry Pye, Lucy Sparrow, Mark Denton, Heath Kane, Joss Fenn, Jake Royal, K Young, Charlotte Grocutt, Joe Webb, Colin Barnes, Ceal Warnants, Adam Bridgland, Jessie Cave, and William Kingett.

Curator Magda Archer says: "I was looking to produce a show with a funfair vibe…that is, something for everyone who visits. All of these Artists interest me, their ideas and interpretation of a subject or theme. I think it is a fascinating group of people and I’ve been really excited and encouraged to see the things they’re making for this show.The title #notquitedisney stems from a few ‘Disney' things I’ve collected over the years...things that are ‘a bit wrong’ interest me more than, say, a perfect replication of a Disney character…they seem to have more soul. People can still see ‘what it’s meant to be’ but there is more of a challenge to the eye and the mind."

Photo One: Jealous Gallery, 53 Curtain Road EC2A 3PT

3 minutes from Shoreditch High Street Overground. 5 minutes from Old Street Tube.

Above: Let's Make It All Better by Paul Burgess

Photo Two: Top paintings: 'Really Sorry' by Winnie Hall,  'Body Goals' by Joe Lycett

Above: Thank You For Being A Friend by Harry Pye

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Above Photo Five: Top: Phantasm by Louise Colbourne. Bottom: Toy Shop 2 by Michael Leigh

Above: "The Two Harrys" Pye and Hill photographed by Pete Tainsh

Above: Humphrey Ocean

Above: Happy people (drinks supplied by Two Tribes Beer and Whitebox cocktails.)

Above: Jemima by the wishing well.

Above: Adam Dant in front of his work Your Entertainments Have Been Analysed Beyond Your Comprehension.

(Photos 1,2,3,4 and 5 are from The Colbourne-Burgess Collection)

For more info on the show click: HERE