Kristin Hersh
Anecdotes
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I don't speak, I ramble...
Solo song stories
A list of recorded Kristin Hersh stories, and links to listen
You will find below a list of all the Kristin Hersh solo stories, Listed in alphabetical order, I only list songs with stories and the links to listen.
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Audio is in blue
Video is in green
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If you know of a story I missed, or a version of a story I missed. Please contact me, @ch33sl3y on twitter, on the discord server or via email. I appreciate any help with what I missed.
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A Loon
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Hamsterdam
1994-07-08 - Opera House, Toronto, Canada
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Do people like it?
2000-11-11 - The Tune Inn, New Haven, CT - (End of, Track 23. "Your Ghost")
2005-02-07 - The Earl, Atlanta, Georgia, US
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Close your Eyes
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Parental Advisory:-
1994-07-08 - Opera House, Toronto, Canada
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Gazebo Tree
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Bus lady:-
2005-02-07 - The Earl, Atlanta, Georgia, US
2007-02-16 – Lou's Records, Encinitas, CA
2007-03-02 - Leicester Y Theatre - (End of, Track 16. Encore)
2007-03-09 - The Leadmill, Sheffield, UK
2009-05-22 - The Duchess,York UK
2011-11-19 - Live at Woods Hole Community Hall, Boston, MA
2015-03-18 - The Chapel - San Francisco, CA
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Bagel:-
2007-03-04 - Glee Club, Birmingham, UK - (End of, Track 03. "Nerve Endings")
2010-07-19 - Whelan’s, Dublin, Ireland
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Hope
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Blue Blowfish:-
1994-07-08 - Opera House, Toronto, Canada
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Houdini Blues
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1994-05-08 - rhino records, claremont, CA
1994-07-08 - Opera House, Toronto, Canada
1998-04-29 - Live at Schuba's, Chicago - (End of, Track 11. "Heaven")
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Kristin Hersh - Houdini Blues - 1994 - MTV
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The Letter
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Biker dude:-
Kristin Hersh, The letter - BBC World Service session
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Ruby
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2000-08-12 - Knitting Factory, NY
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Snake Oil
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2005-01-28 - The Paradise, Boston, MA
2005-02-07 - The Earl, Atlanta, Georgia, US
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Sno Cat
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2016-11-08 - Lantern, Bristol, UK
2016-11-13 - Gorilla, Manchester, UK
2016-11-29 - The Triple Door, Seattle
2018-03-10 - City Winery, Boston, MA
2018-03-14 - Boot and Saddle, Philadelphia, PA
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Sundrops
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Sunshine baby:-
2022-05-08 - Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, UK
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Teeth
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Missing plectrums:-
1994-07-08 - Opera House, Toronto, Canada
Sobbing woman:-
1998-03-02 - Copenhagen Kafe Rust, Dk [FM recording]
1998-03-05 - Live at Studion, Stockholm
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Uncle June & Aunt Kiyoti​
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1998-03-02 - Copenhagen Kafe Rust, Dk [FM recording]
1998-04-29 - Live at Schuba's, Chicago - (End of, Track 01. Sundrops)
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Under the Gun
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Parrot Lady:-
2005-01-28 - The Paradise, Boston, MA
2005-02-07 - The Earl, Atlanta, Georgia, US
2007-01-30 - Criminal Records, Atlanta, GA
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Your Ghost
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Guess the title:-
2000-11-11 - The Tune Inn, New Haven, CT - (End of, Track 23. "Your Ghost")
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You can support the Hersh at the following links
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https://kristinhershfire.bandcamp.com
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