Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!

Subject: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: Bugsy
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 05:05 AM

Just a quick note from Australia to say Congratulations fo Bernard for being awarded Port Fairy Festival's "Artist of the Year". It's been a long time coming Bernard. (full media release below


Cheers


Bugsy



Media Release - Port Fairy Folk Festival
Artist of the Year - Bernard Carney

The Port Fairy Folk Festival this year honours folk troubadour Bernard
Carney with the title "Artist of the Year".

Announcing the award, Festival Director Jamie McKew, said: "Bernard Carney
is a great all round musician in the tradition of the folk troubadour. He
has a unique talent as songwriter, guitarist and singer, all peppered with
passion and humour."

The Perth-based artist is a full-time musician and travels extensively.

Bernard arrived in Perth from England in 1974 armed with a geology degree.
Regular gigs around the then thriving Perth folk club scene quickly took
over from geological ambitions. He soon began working full-time as a
guitarist, singer and all-round entertainer while gradually finding his
voice as a writer. Original influences - Ralph McTell, Tom Lehrer, Jake
Thackray, The Beatles - still hold sway, while Bernard himself has become a
major influence on guitarists and songwriters throughout Australia.

The songwriting is always sharp and the undercurrent of incisive and clever
social satire is always there. His latest CD, Feathers and Tributes, is full
of gems that deepen with repeat listening and show the combination of
craftsmanship and emotional impact that mark out lasting songwriters.

Bernard won the West Australian Music Industry songwriting award in 1995
with Gardens of Death, his angry attack on the scourge of landmines which
threaten civilian populations around the world. This song has been used by
the International Red Cross in Geneva. The song is on the CD "No Time Like
the Future" and is hailed as the international anthem for the cause.

Steve Barnes, musician and Western Australian festival organiser has watched
Bernard's career develop over 25 years.

"What is really special is that he's done it on his own terms and purely on
the strength of talent and integrity,'' Steve said.

In 1993 Bernard won the National Festival songwriting award with his
disturbing song "Devils Island" written in memory of Aboriginal prisoners
sent to Rottnest, an island off the coast of Western Australia.

In 2001 he was the joint winner of the Award for the Best Song of Tolerance
at the Port Fairy Folk Festival with the song Walking Together.

For other media enquiries contact Wade Pearce on 0438 66 0078, or see
www.bernardcarney.com

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: rich-joy
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 05:23 AM

Fan-bloody-tastic, Bernard!!! And SOooooo deserved!!!

(Let's hear it for Sandgropers!!)

Cheers!
R-J

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 06:21 AM

I'm very new to the live folk scene (6 years!) & heard Bernard at the National 2 years ago, loved his songs & voice so I bought his 2 albums & play them a lot.

I've been reading the reviews for his new album & will be buying it to add to my collection.

sandra

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: GUEST,Sooz(at work)
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 07:49 AM

We saw Bernard on his last UK tour and thought he was great.

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 08:34 AM

part 2 - if I wasn't already booked I could have probably had Bernard at my folk club as he's touring our side of the country in Sept, but someone here will book him & I'll get to see him again

sandra

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: Folkie
Date: 12 Mar 03 - 08:48 AM

Well done Bernard. Hope you're over in the UK again soon

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Mar 03 - 07:40 PM

That web address is wrong. Here's the correct one.

http://www.cantech.net.au/~carneybe/

Folkie, It looks like he will be back in UK around November this year.


Cheers


Bugsy

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: Folkie
Date: 14 Mar 03 - 08:34 AM

That's great. I'll look forward to see Bernard over here in November if I miss catching him in a gig when I'm in OZ on holiday next month.

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: GUEST,Strollin' Johnny
Date: 14 Mar 03 - 12:29 PM

Bernard's one of Oz's best kept secrets - fantastic entertainer.
Johnny

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: Bugsy
Date: 17 Mar 03 - 04:28 AM

Had a play on the new Maton last night - WOW!!!!! What a guitar!!


Cheers


Bugsy

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: Chris/Darwin
Date: 17 Mar 03 - 05:38 AM

I think everyone has a story about when they first saw Bernard - in my case, when he toured through Tamworth with Eric Bogle - about 1990 I think.


With a support act, everyone usually politely tolerates them until the main act comes on. In Bernard's case, no-one wanted him to finish!


Like everyone else, I rushed out during the break, and bought some of his records. I have been a keen fan ever since. The nonchalant ease with which he plays ragtime, the wonderful blend of thought-provoking, funny, sad and loving songs, all leave you feeling sated in all your emotions.


Congratulations Bernard! You deserve it!


Regards
Chris

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: Folkie
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 07:37 AM

Bernard will be the guest at Cheltenham Folk Club on Friday 10th October. Come and see him.

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: Santa
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 08:53 AM

I haven't the list to hand, but isn't he at the Clarence, Blackpool, tonight?

I ought to know.... but we usually go anyway, so don't keep a close track.

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Oct 03 - 09:02 AM

ya lucky lot - I have to wait months till I can hear him again!!

sandra

Subject: RE: Bernard Carney - Recognition at last!
From: GUEST,Santa
Date: 02 Oct 03 - 05:48 AM

He opened his 5-week UK tour at Blackpool last night. A good night.