Review: Robb Johnson at Porthcawl

Subject: Review: Robb Johnson at Porthcawl
From: GUEST,Puck
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 07:01 PM

I have just attended a concert given by Robb Johnson at Porthcawl Grand Pavillion.

He must have been very disappointed as there were only about 30 people there. Great shame on those who did not attend.

All the songs sung were self penned.

Speaking as a person who as a rule loathes putting up with self penned rubbish which is the general output; I was not prepared for the stunning content and delivery of his set this evening.

His politics is reflected in the content of his work from start to finish and I am convinced that here is a man who says what he beleives and lives the dream that one day the common man will win the prize.

I urge all folk clubs to book this man at your earliest opportunity. You will not be disappointed!!

Puck

Subject: RE: Review: Robb Johnson at Porthcawl
From: Cllr
Date: 12 Apr 05 - 07:27 PM

Robb is performing at ampthill acoustic (my club)in bedfordshire on the 24 May 2005 Robb has been a resident of aclub I ran in slow 10 or 11 years ago. he is brilliant. We often have conversations about politics. cllr

Subject: RE: Review: Robb Johnson at Porthcawl
From: Leadfingers
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 06:30 AM

I will agree with puck regarding booking Robb - i have been an admirer
and singer of his songs for twenty years !

Subject: RE: Review: Robb Johnson at Porthcawl
From: The Borchester Echo
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 06:36 AM

I'd like to hear this Grand Conversation between Robb Johnson & Cllr. Was it anything like the one I heard Billy Bragg having with Boris Johnson, I wonder?

Subject: RE: Review: Robb Johnson at Porthcawl
From: breezy
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 09:50 AM

He is well respected generally, he filled our club in St Albans before Christmas, and my only regret is not having known more about him.

he is rated above Billy Bragg by many , inc Maggie Holland who wrote 'A Place Called England'

Sounds like you would like George Papavgeris, as on his last Album Robb was influencial.

There are some good singer songwriters around, but, you have to go looking for them.

We have top Canadian singer/writer, - contemp in the tradition of N American stars like Paxton, Stan Rogers,

Dan Mckinnon in St Albans on Friday

Duke of Marlborough


But do spread the word about Robb

Subject: RE: Review: Robb Johnson at Porthcawl
From: Mark Ross
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 11:36 AM

He came through Eugene, Oregon with David Rovics last month. I was quite impressed.

Mark Ross

Subject: RE: Review: Robb Johnson at Porthcawl
From: Cllr
Date: 13 Apr 05 - 05:25 PM

actually countess we sometimes talk about beer, thats a good conversation. Cllr

Subject: RE: Review: Robb Johnson at Porthcawl
From: GUEST,Puck
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 05:22 AM

Just as an extra bit of info, I thought I'd share this with you all.

I spoke to Robb before his set and asked him what on earth he was doing playing a shithole like Porthcawl Grand Pavillion [ to 30 people]. He replied, 'Dunno, just lucky I guess!!'

Subject: RE: Review: Robb Johnson at Porthcawl
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 14 Apr 05 - 05:54 AM

That's nothing to Robb - you should hear his song about supporting Chumbawumba!