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Seething Wells

Contains 10 performances.

Steven Wells, 1960-2009. Came up with the term 'ranting poetry' and, with Attila the Stockbroker, effectively launched the genre. Moved into music journalism with the NME, initially as Susan Williams. Co-founded video production company GobTV with Nick Small, and latterly wrote for the Guardian amongst other publications.

  • Seething Wells, Little Dave, Anne Clark, Kevin Hewick

    Performance: Seething Wells, Little Dave, Anne Clark, Kevin Hewick

    Sat 27 Nov 1982 at 
    Adams Arms (London - Camden) (16)
  • Seething Wells, Angelika Joyce, Nick Toczek, Pete Murry, Ana & the Allsorts

    Performance: Seething Wells, Angelika Joyce, Nick Toczek, Pete Murry, Ana & the Allsorts

    29 January 1983 at 
    Roebuck (51)
    The first A&S slot by ranting stalwart Nick Toczek, and a second-time appearance from Seething Wells.
  • Seething Wells, Emile Sercombe, Mark Steel, Berni Cunnane, Rory McLeod

    Performance: Seething Wells, Emile Sercombe, Mark Steel, Berni Cunnane, Rory McLeod

    18 March 1983 at 
    Clockhouse Community Centre (5)
  • Seething Wells, Claire Dowie, The Flatlettes, Anne Clark

    Performance: Seething Wells, Claire Dowie, The Flatlettes, Anne Clark

    05 November 1983 at 
    Roebuck (51)
  • Jenny Lecoat, Seething Wells, Janice Perry, PR Murry

    Performance: Jenny Lecoat, Seething Wells, Janice Perry, PR Murry

    24 March 1984 at 
    Roebuck (51)
  • Seething Wells, John Hegley, Lindsay MacRae, Kevin Seisay

    Performance: Seething Wells, John Hegley, Lindsay MacRae, Kevin Seisay

    27 October 1984 at 
    Captain’s Cabin (27)
  • Seething Wells, Sybil Madrigal & Paul Rogers, The Mad Kiwi Ranter, Some Like it Hot

    Performance: Seething Wells, Sybil Madrigal & Paul Rogers, The Mad Kiwi Ranter, Some Like it Hot

    2 February 1985 at 
    Captain’s Cabin (27)
  • Hood Fair

    Performance: Hood Fair

    06 July 1985 - 07 July 1985 at 
    Dart Country Park (1)
  • Sharon Landau, Seething Wells, Lynford French, Paul Mackie

    Performance: Sharon Landau, Seething Wells, Lynford French, Paul Mackie

    26 October 1985 at 
    Horseshoe (50)
  • Seething Wells, Ian Smith, Mr Nasty, Attacco Decente

    Performance: Seething Wells, Ian Smith, Mr Nasty, Attacco Decente

    27 February 1987 at 
    Tramshed Theatre (London - Greenwich) (4)
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