George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007

Subject: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 09:16 AM

Swinton Folk Club is very proup to present International singing and songwriting sensation George Papavgeris on Friday the 21st September 2007. 8:30pm. This once in a lifetime event is in the Folk Club Room at the White Lion, Swinton, Manchester and tickets are an unbelievably low £6, available only from me on 07988 739855. Support is provided by world renowned (in Swinton) singing and window cleaning duo, Staff Folk.

What the press say

Swinton Echo and Trumpet - "Who?"

Salford and district crysanthemum society news - "The biggest thing to come out of Greece since Olivia Neutron-Bomb."

Some bloke called Marty Carthin or something - "George is something special."

Well, one of then os true anyway...

Be there or be a dodecahedron.

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: rinso
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 09:58 AM

If I can get down I,ll be very proup (sic) to see and hear George
Will you be having singers on the night?
See you must wash Rinso.

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: GUEST,Sapper Just North Of Preston
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 10:23 AM

That will be a god night to be had. He is one of the most under-rated writer/performers the BBC still ignores!

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Rasener
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 10:35 AM

>>He is one of the most under-rated writer/performers <<

George is one of my favourites and "Empty Handed" is my favourite song.

Go see him, you will not be disappointed.

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 11:40 AM

George is great.
GO see him you wont be disapointed.
And he is a very nice bloke too.

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Bernard
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 11:42 AM

Definitely not to be missed! I hope to be there, and I reckon Alio will be, too.

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Rockhen
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 12:01 PM

George has some brilliant songs. We can't make it but it will be a great night of music by a talented, entertaining and charming chappie :-)

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: John J
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 02:24 PM

We saw George @ South Zeal last year, we thoroughly enjoyed his performances, and he's a really likeable bloke too.

JJ

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Yvonne
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 03:09 PM

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Yvonne
Date: 27 Jul 07 - 03:10 PM

So much talent--such a lovely Man.

Go see.

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 28 Jul 07 - 06:08 AM

With a main and support there is very little time for singists I'm afraid, Rinso. If we can cut down time from either there may be a chance but at the moment I can't see how. Hope to see you anyway.

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: John J
Date: 28 Jul 07 - 06:31 AM

Better not let George read this thread - he'll think we like him!

JJ

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 28 Jul 07 - 06:32 AM

I thought Swinton was an insurance company. George playing an insurance company....? make sure its a 'with profits' evening.

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 28 Jul 07 - 09:38 AM

Trust me - George is NEVER "Empty Handed"... a glass in each, when not the guitar... :-P

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: LesB
Date: 28 Jul 07 - 02:55 PM

We had George at the Bothy last season. Great.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: sapper82
Date: 28 Jul 07 - 03:26 PM

Your'e right there Yvonne, George is VERY approachable and easy to talk to.
Lovely bloke

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Rasener
Date: 28 Jul 07 - 03:56 PM

>>Your'e right there Yvonne, George is VERY approachable and easy to talk to.
Lovely bloke <<

Don't do it whilst his lovely wife Vanessa is there though :-)

just kidding

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 29 Jul 07 - 03:28 PM

Speaking from Experience V?
LOL
They are a lovely couple.

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Moses
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 06:29 AM

Ask George to sing the one about old men dancing. It is one of my top favourites and isn't on a cd yet so chances are you may not have heard it.

George is a great singer-songwriter (and guitarist) and is a lovely fella too.

Of course I'm privilaged to get to see George almost every week and hear the new songs hot off the press - 'Here's something I wrote this afternoon' - at Herga.

If you've never seen George before, don't miss this chance.

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Bernard
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 06:43 AM

WLD - yes, Swinton is an insurance company, which was founded 50 years ago... I bet you can't guess where...!?

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 08:16 AM

No! tell us where!

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: Rasener
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 08:41 AM

Birmingham LOL

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton
From: JennyO
Date: 30 Jul 07 - 12:58 PM

I love that one about the old men dancing too. I believe it's called Tsamiko.

I reckon another album must be due. Better still, lets have George back in Oz soon. We loved having him and the lovely Vanessa here last year!

Anybody who hasn't seen him perform yet - if you have any chance of getting there - beg, steal or borrow, but BE THERE. Believe me, you won't be sorry!

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 11:42 AM

Well, just 2 weeks to go:-) Can't wait!

Spoke to George earlier in the week and all is confirmed apart from you lot!

Where are you? Get your bums up to Swinton:-)

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: Simon G
Date: 07 Sep 07 - 11:56 AM

Thinking of venturing over from Wigan. Just not sure its the done thing to see him three times in 4 months. I don't want a reputation as a groupie.

Perhaps I could bring his friend and singing partner Elvis (the dog that is). On second thoughts maybe not, don't want George to be upstaged again.

If you haven't seen him you must go, fantastic songs with a superb performance. You won't be disappointed, unless of course your a singer of country songs called Martin, but he is disappointed in almost everything. At our festival 99% of the audience had never even heard of George (we are very insular in South-West Lancs). All but one loved his performance, you can probably guess the name of the one.

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 04:29 PM

Well, this is it. 5 days and counting...

You would be more than welcome, Simon. Don't talk RL though - touchy subject for a Wiganer to bring up in Swinton, especialy at the birthplace of the 'Lions';-)

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 Sep 07 - 06:15 PM

Who needs fame and who needs fortune, when they're blessed with friends like these...?

I've just heard George sing at Herga (aren't we lucky?!) - please make sure he's back down south from Swinton for next Monday.

Kitty

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 03:00 PM

I think he is off to Yorkshire after Swinton, Kitty. I don't know what happens there...

:D

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 03:30 PM

Kitty, I'm touched; compliments from you count double, not only because you've heard better, but because you've seen me week in week out from timid floorsinger to scratching the first songs to today, so I can't pull the wool over your eyes (not that anyone could!).

Yes, I am Otleying Sat-Sun, but after the Sunday lunchtime session at Corks - where Vicki & Jonny and I hope to let out of the bag 2-3 of the songs we are about to record together - I'll be barelling down the M1 on my way home. Should be at Herga Monday therefore, knackered but there.

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 05:32 PM

George is much bigger than me...
and so I must highly recommend you attend this gig...
or he'll take it out on me this w/e at Otley if I don't say so.
Spare me a beating - go see the ol' git!
Duncan McFarlane



(Hi George!)

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: Peace
Date: 18 Sep 07 - 06:07 PM

There are few performances a guy should NOT miss. This is one of them. George, you are a brilliant writer and wonderful singer. I know you'll 'wow' 'em. Go do good, buddy.

BM

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 04:58 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 02:27 PM

and again...

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 22 Sep 07 - 08:20 AM

Well, what a marvelous night from George. He should be in Otley by now and all I can say is lucky old Otley:-) A smashing bloke with a range of fantastic songs and a wicked sense of humour.

It was a very intimate night as well with 7 audience, 3 aritists and 2 organisers! Dunno what happened to the rest of out folk club regulars but it is their loss! Luckily George was quite happy to have a relaxed evening but it was a bit embarasing for us:-( Ah well, Celler Vee as they say in Salford...

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: George Papavgeris at Swinton-21 Sept 2007
From: Simon G
Date: 22 Sep 07 - 11:02 AM

Its amazing how George captures his audience and enthrals them. I was there and it was a great evening. Looked around ocassionally and was amazed at the concentration on the faces of everyone in the room.

There is something special about George's songs, the stories they tell, the words he uses, the tunes, the performance that is familiar but new, derived but unique. George has built something new on the foundation of a folk tradition that he has been steeped in for a couple of decades.

If you missed him at Swinton rush down to Otley this weekend, or catch him next time he is in the area. Want a taster visit George's website

Thanks, Dave for organising, Staff Folk for providing support and especially George for a great set.