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Martin Simpson

6 months

My new album Skydancers is now available. It has garnered the best reviews imaginable, and I am deeply touched by people’s responses. I would love for you to hear it. 🎵Buy or listen to the album here:

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Martin Simpson

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1 year

This is the burning of grouse moors just outside Sheffield today. The city smells of smoke …it’s lunacy.

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Martin Simpson

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2 years

I would like to thank the staff at The Northern General Hospital for looking me so well today when I had a very painful kidney stone experience. The NHS deserves our support, it’s brilliant.

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Martin Simpson

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4 years

⁦ @RobGMacfarlane ⁩ and all of you out there who care, tonight’s sunset is making rainbows of every cloud in the valley, I’ve never seen such a thing.

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Martin Simpson

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3 years

Martin Carthy’s guitar is safe.

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Martin Simpson

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3 years

There is nothing I can say that expresses the importance of Norma Waterson and her family in my musical and personal life over the last 50 plus years. This poster is from my late teens and it remains one of my proudest possessions. We have lost so much. ❤️

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Martin Simpson

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4 years

My lovely eldest brother just had a bladder cancer removed under the NHS. The surgeon was from Egypt, two nurses from the Philippines and another from Mauritius. He was crying at how caring they were.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

6 years

My Father in Law Professor Roy Bailey MBE (returned) died today aged 83. He was a beautiful singer and an unparalleled performer and never ceased to be a protest singer.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

I am delighted to have been invited by our fantastic NHS to have my first vaccination on Monday. I cannot express sufficiently how important and wonderful the NHS is. We must NEVER let it go.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

My beautiful family are asleep with 20 mins to go until midnight. I want with all my heart for all the people in the world to wake up filled with love and compassion, common sense and just enough fear to have the strength to save the world.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

Blue skies

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

2 years

This is my new t shirt….

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

When we moved into this house 13 years my brother Geoff gave me an Alder Buckthorn in a pot because it’s the food plant of Brimstone butterflies. I just watched a female Brimstone lay her eggs on it. Lovely.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

I bought John Prine’s eponymous album when it came out and I still think it’s one of the best records I own. My head is full of bits of it today.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

I changed a lot of strings today because tomorrow I start recording the official bits of my next Album. It will include a lot of outdoor stuff from the last 5 months and songs I’ve been arranging and revisiting. The owls are calling as ever tonight, it’s getting cool. Goodnight.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

I wonder just how many people are together watching this fantastic collection of songs and singers and players. Good health to you all.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

11 months

Last night at the QEH with some pals. Bert would have liked it I think.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Just a reminder.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

I was so much older then...

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

I’m home after playing two shows to real people. It was our 16th wedding anniversary. Kit has put up with me being pre and post minstrel for 16 years. I am the luckiest man I know. X

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

I drove home across Sheffield just where I live and a dog fox crossed the road in front of me. It was beautiful. It was as important as any living thing on the planet.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Heidi, who upstaged me on my latest album left us today. She was a fearless creature, ruled the dog, ruled the area and avoided traffic like a superhero. She had lymphoma. She was our pal. I could wreck things right now.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Heidi the cat celebrating the arrival of hard copies of her new album, released as “ Home Recordings” under the name “Martin Simpson”.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Is social media a pointless outlet for our righteous fury and indignation without which we would be on the streets fighting what is clearly a racist, fascist, class driven coup? I am asking for the future of our society and indeed our world?

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

6 years

I am flying to Belgium today to do 2 gigs there and one in Netherlands on Sunday. I shall be apologising for recent events and praying that visits like this will continue....

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Poplar Hawk, my first in the trap.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

I’m absolutely delighted to announce that my new album, ‘Rooted,’ will be released on @TopicRecords on Aug 30th in 2CD, vinyl and digital formats. You can pre-order it now here :

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Thank you to all the very many staff at Sheffield Arena who were working with the NHS doing vaccinations today .

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

7 months

I’m waiting to go onstage at The Witham in Barnard Castle. I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed playing more than I do now. It’s a joy and a privilege.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

10 months

I’m in Belgium and staying with friends. They happen to have this guitar, made in 2007 by the late brilliant Dave Evans. One of the best guitars I have ever played.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

I am in suspended animation due to the fact that on Friday May 21st I have an actual gig, playing to actual people in a room. Then another one on Sunday and another next Friday!

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

2 years

I was walking our little dog this morning at Castledyke and was watching a small Starling murmuration when a Starling flew over the stone wall next to me pursued by a hen Sparrowhawk. At head height the Sparrowhawk had to jink to miss me. It’s wings audibly ripped the air.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

2 years

This is my rig.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

40 years ago... I loved doing that music with June.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Murderous criminality is what is happening and the Tory govt is utterly responsible. They are corrupt and vile and unforgivable.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

A tune for you...we all need tunes right now. I’m practicing a lot and figuring new things out so I thought I’d post some of them, warts and all.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

The stoats!

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

2 years

Happy 124th birthday to HW Simpson, my dad. This was taken in the 1930s. The dog was called Kim.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

I walked through Endcliffe Park today at exactly the right time to see a Kingfisher dive, catch a fish, fly up to it’s perch and smack the fish on the branch and then fly away. Took about 4 excellent seconds.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

I love my job.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

Delighted to be in the Mojo top ten folk albums of the year with Home Recordings.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Today’s surprise Moth of the day, a perfect Large Emerald spotted by Max this afternoon on the gazebo near the moth trap. It’s been 50 years since I saw one.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

I am more than delighted to announce that my new album “Home Recordings” will be released by Topic Records on November 13th. Pre-order now

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

6 years

It’s Father’s Day. My message is, Brexit is a result of criminality, widespread corruption, lies and greed. Stop it.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

Please get out there today and Vote with all your might and wisdom to remove the dangerous Tories from power.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

1 year

My late father in law Roy Bailey would have been 88 today. He is much missed. I’ll sing for him tonight in Diss.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

This review makes me happy, thank you Guitarist.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

1 year

Today’s tools of the trade…solo record ongoing.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

Just did an early soundcheck at The Whittaker Hall in St Peter Port Guernsey. Lots of tickets sold. I love my job.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

If you subscribe to my you tube channel to take my followers over 1000 I can then do a live stream gig for you.....just a thought. Go on.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

I might be the world’s most fortunate individual on some levels, and I am astonished by that.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

This photo does not do justice to just how beautiful the Green Hairstreak is , but I tried. Ringinglow this afternoon.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Sometimes I just can’t help myself...

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Happy Birthday Joni Mitchell and thank you!

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Let’s start afresh . Please.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

1 year

Playing here tonight with this gentleman. Sunderland Fire Station.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the lovely Barry Coope. Barry was a gentleman and a great singer and musician who cared about people. My heart goes out to Fi and Katy and Jo and all of his very many friends and associates.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

1 year

This is a folk festival….

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

1 year

This makes me happy.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

I just listened to my new recordings with people I love against a Turner Sky. I think I done good.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

6 months

This is great!

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Delighted to let you know about this & I hope you can join me this Sunday. There’s no minimum fee for this particular gig but in these troubled times your generosity is always very welcome & hugely appreciated. Donations can be made via PayPal. Thank you so much for yr support🙏🏻

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

1 year

Guitarist magazine review of Nothing But Green Willow, a very good review!

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

1 year

This kicks off tomorrow so come and see me.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

Happy Holidays to you all! Thank you so much for all your support this year, it means everything. I’m a very, very lucky man. 🎄

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

8 months

This is where I work…..

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

6 years

The garden is heaving, Redwings, Blackbirds Dunnock Gold Green Bull and Chaffinches, Jackdaws Magpies Jays Blue Great and Coal tits Wood pigeons and collared doves. Lovely.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

Happy Mothers’ Day everyone. Here’s me playing ‘Mother Love’, a tune I wrote for Kit when our child was born. The tab for it is available on my website and facing an uncertain time in terms of work, every little helps and is very gratefully received 🙏🏻

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

1 year

@ChrisGPackham @billybragg The World Turned Upside Down was actually written by Leon Rosselson and Billy learned it from Roy Bailey and Leon.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

On my walk on Tuesday morning I watched a Kingfisher in Endcliffe Park successfully dive, catch a fish, bash it on a branch and swallow it.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Steve Knightley nailed it with “You’ll get by”.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

Bob Dylan is 80 years old today. For 55 years he has been a massive part of my life. I am most grateful.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

2 years

Five Buzzards and a Peregrine were cruising over my house 20 mins ago. That is a Birthday present.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Very Best Wishes to all you all . Thanks to everyone who has supported us this year, particularly to Sandi and Jude who have made my social media world work so well.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

I saw a Goshawk and a Peregrine today, I count that to be a pretty good day.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

This from The Sunday Times makes me happy.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Thank you @Bannmatt for doing an extraordinary job on this unforgettable day of music, and to all your team. Fantastic work.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

8 years

Due to massive cuts to the emergency services in London the Fire Brigade has been unable to contain the blaze in David Cameron's pants.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

The single release of October Song and The Times they are A-Changin’ is happening today.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

I just came out of the Coop on Ecclesall Rd to find everyone in the car park transfixed by the sound of foxes shagging apparently on the roof of the launderette. Aaaah nature is Ace.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

Thank you everyone who liked the Blue skies tweet. I’ll try and do a bit of music for everyone on a regular basis. Meanwhile the transcriptions are underway and also live footage and recordings. Stay well.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

Unfortunate appearance of Sauron over Porter Valley just now.....

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

I just drove home from Anglesey and over my house pursued by a crow was a Red Kite!!!!!! Those of you who know me will know how much that means to me.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

I mixed my guitar a little loud for this Sidmouth set so far! I miss the people who do the sound and the lights and sell the tickets and do all the good stuff that adds up to great gigs.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

1 year

My mini meadows make me happy!

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Today is #frontroomfestival from 2pm. I’ll be there performing along lots of friends and some excellent people who aren’t friends. Thank you to everyone who has donated to this and particular thanks to @Bannmatt of @folkonfoot who has created something amazing.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

3 years

To all those who have worked so hard, taken so much care and been so kind. 🙏🏼❤️ Let’s continue to look after each other and I hope to see you in 2022

The Cherry Tree Carol

To all of you who have worked so hard, taken so much care and been so kind 🙏🏼❤️ Let’s continue to look after each other and I hope to see you in 2022.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

6 years

I am really proud of the England team, they just seem like good people, I’m glad they represented our country. Thank you all.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

Just got together with these guys to play for you on the Folk on Foot Together Again festival on Bank Holiday Monday. Ooooh it was good!

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

2 years

I’m sitting having breakfast at Heathrow and Howling Wolf is playing....

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

2 years

I’m flying to Nashville today to do some very exciting recording.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

4 years

What a beautiful day, made more remarkable by seeing an Osprey over Hathersage.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

11 months

Mr Butler has very good taste in guitars….

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

6 years

I’ve just been visiting my father in law at The Northern General in Sheffield. The staff are wonderful and the NHS deserves praise and support. The 2 parakeets flying over the car park were a bonus!

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

I have just seen and listened to @daoiri Daoiri Farrell and he is one of the finest singers I’ve ever heard, I think we’ll have to play some songs together.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

Hard to know how to describe what a painful joy today’s Roy Bailey tribute @towerseyfesti was. Deeply moving filled with friends old and new. Thank you all.

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Martin Simpson

@msimpsonian

5 years

I am recording the last session for my album today and I’m very excited!!! I can’t wait to tell you about it.

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