El Greko Scottish Tour

Subject: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Aug 06 - 11:47 AM

I don't know how many of our UK members are resident in Scotland, but I'm looking for a bit of PR on behalf of George Papavgeris, our own El Greko.
We're setting up a 2 week tour of Scotland from 27th January to the 10th February 2007, and at present we have 3 definite bookings, and a couple of tentative enquiries.
If you can put in a good word for George at your local club we'd be immensely grateful. He is as yet an unknown quantity north of the border, but I'm sure once he's done this tour then all will be fine for him regarding future gigs, it's just getting a foot in the door so to speak, that's difficult.
If you can help please PM myself or George and let us know.
Thanks
Giok

A reminder

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: GUEST,Jack Campin
Date: 20 Aug 06 - 08:04 PM

Getting a copy of the Scottish Folk Directory might be a good idea.

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Aug 06 - 08:19 PM

Any one who hasnt heard / seen George , a lot of better informed folk
than me will vouch for his expertise as a performer !!

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Maryrrf
Date: 20 Aug 06 - 09:41 PM

I can also vouch for the quality of George's songwriting and his performance.   I saw him perform at The Getaway and have a copy of his CD which has become one of my favorites. George truly is a spokesperson for our generation - those of us who came of age during the sixties and seventies. If George were performing anywhere near me (hint hint .... planning any US tours?) I would make sure I didn't miss it.

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Effsee
Date: 20 Aug 06 - 09:43 PM

It might be a good idea to put this on the Footstompin' website.

www.footstompin.com

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Aug 06 - 05:11 AM

Thanks Frank, it's on footstompin now.
Giok

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Aug 06 - 05:41 AM

George - You aren't going anywhere Elgin are you? Make sure you don't loose your marbles...

:D (tG)

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 21 Aug 06 - 05:48 AM

George is a star, a unique style of songwriting performed in his own great, laid-back way. Miss him at your peril you Scots! :-)

Giok, maybe you could get Archie to play a couple of tracks on 'Travelling Folk'?

S:0)

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Rasener
Date: 21 Aug 06 - 05:59 AM

George gets the women eating out of his hands, that certainly is what happened when he appeared at Market Rasen Folk Club. I will ceratinly have him back again.

He has written some lovely songs.

Support him you Scots

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 21 Aug 06 - 06:32 AM

MacKenzie, you secret Papavgeris fan you ;0)

...this may be of help.....

http://www.hootananny.com/about/

The thing is...do you REALLY think we ought to let the Scots know about George? I mean...what happens if they don't let us have him back???? Yikes!! An England without George! :-(

Here you go Scotland!

http://www.myspace.com/georgepapavgeris

http://www.folk4all.net/


Lizzie ;0)

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 21 Aug 06 - 06:34 AM

Woops! Forgot to blue clicky the Hootenanny!

I think it was the anxiety of George being Kidnapped By Kelts that did it! ;0)

http://www.hootananny.com/about/

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Jim I
Date: 21 Aug 06 - 10:41 AM

Well he won't have the women eating out oif his hands in Scotland! Yeugh! Disgusting! We use plates!

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Rasener
Date: 21 Aug 06 - 01:18 PM

LOL

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 22 Aug 06 - 09:13 AM

George, when you get back, I will ask you what's worn under the kilt...

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Aug 06 - 09:27 AM

Nothing mate, everythings in working order!

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 22 Aug 06 - 09:33 AM

John, just how do YOU know what's worn under George's kilt?

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Rasener
Date: 22 Aug 06 - 09:43 AM

Is george going to wear the traditional drees of Greece?

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 22 Aug 06 - 09:46 AM

Dunno, but he might drink the traditional dregs...

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Rasener
Date: 22 Aug 06 - 09:48 AM

sorry should have said "dress" not drees

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Aug 06 - 12:23 PM

Fresher

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Barry Finn
Date: 23 Aug 06 - 02:54 PM

Damn it George, you're showing up every where but here (New England). Is there a way we can change that. (HINT)
Wish I could be there to hear you but I can afford puddle jump.

Barry

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Barry Finn
Date: 23 Aug 06 - 03:00 PM

That should've read, CAN'T, above, sorry. & yes George has been getting a name here too, since poping up at the Getway, great stuff, wouldn't want to miss him.
Barry

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Aug 06 - 03:07 PM

Well Barry how many gigs are you offering for his American Tour?
Giok

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 23 Aug 06 - 08:48 PM

... from the thread index ...

El Greko Scottish Tour
Lyr Req: How Can I Keep From Singing - more verses

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: Barry Finn
Date: 24 Aug 06 - 02:18 AM

Well I can think of a few places to give a call to but I'm not hooked up that well, John. I wouldn't mind giving it a go. Are you his booking guy that I'd need to talk to? Boston & north of there would be a great place to start before he breaks into NYC.
Barry

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Aug 06 - 05:02 AM

Well I'm helping to do the bookings for this Scottish tour, but it would be best to talk to George himself re a US tour, as I only have the relevant dates for this tour available.
Send him a PM and see what he has to say, I'm sure he'd love to get his foot in the US door.
Giok

Subject: RE: El Greko Scottish Tour
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 30 Aug 06 - 07:58 AM

Try contacting Nick Allmark in Dalguise near Dunkeld. He runs the Friday singaround at the Taybank and sometimes puts on the odd concert at the Dalguise village hall.
He is also running the FREE Festival Day at the Taybank on Saturday Sept 2nd for singer /songwriters and has 20 plus act performing throughout the day.
Should be a great day out!