G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th

Subject: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: breezy
Date: 11 Feb 03 - 07:43 PM

Bedford Folk club -Beds Eng- on Thursday 13th Feb features the songs of George Papa-g with support by Breezy and the legendary Johnny Collins.
The chorus singing will be AWESOME, do come if you're in the area.

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 03:47 AM

Thread creep but I mean to post this to the other thread on George Papa-g: the S.London blues singer/guitarist of similar name -Papa George- is George Papanicola (someone asked if they were the same).
Website HERE:
RtS
(I'll get me anorak...)

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 03:53 AM

Yes, if you get a chance do go & listen to George Papavgeris, he has a wonderful way with words & has put his soul into the creation of his songs :-)

And as for Breezy, Well....

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 04:21 PM

Thanks for the clarification MGAS, I think we'd better drop the abbreviation, there was enough of that done on Ellis Island back when, no need to invite confusion. Also, "Papavgeris" is a rare enough name even in the homeland, so it shouldn't be discarded lightly, Mum wouldn't like it. In future I will also insist on full Erasmic pronunciation with split diphthongs. But just spelling it roughly right is enough for now.

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: breezy
Date: 12 Feb 03 - 06:58 PM

my wife wears one of them, but its not split.

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: Bullfrog Jones
Date: 13 Feb 03 - 04:10 AM

You could buy her one for Valentine's, Breezy -- who knows where it might lead!

BJ

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: breezy
Date: 13 Feb 03 - 06:50 AM

I hear your car has a dipstick, but thats all, how is it?
Hear some fresh songs tonight, as well as a great opportunity to open your voices in chorus.
See you at The Kings Arms, 24 St Mary's St Bedford, nr the Moat House

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 14 Feb 03 - 06:02 AM

I missed this thread somehow ... but I was there last night! Much fun had by all, I think.

Steve

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: breezy
Date: 14 Feb 03 - 06:03 AM

Thank you Bedford for a warm welcome and such tremendous chorus singing on songs that were new to you, you really caught on to Georges words.
Hope you enjoyed the Johnny Collins experience and will be there when Mike books him.
Tonight- Friday- we are at the St Albans club at the Comfort Hotel

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Feb 03 - 06:04 AM

Excellent night at Bedford last night! What a great place to air new songs, the whole room soon picked up George's wonderful choruses & raised the roof. With Breezy & Johnny Collins it was a really good showcase of music, entertaining to the core! Thanks to all at Bedford, lovely Club :-)

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Feb 03 - 06:07 AM

Ha Breezy, two minds with but a single thought at the same time! See you tonight for Matt Armour at the Comfort Hotel!

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: breezy
Date: 14 Feb 03 - 08:27 PM

See the Geo-papa-breezy-Collins show at Burcot Village hall Sat 20th September 2003.

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: breezy
Date: 15 Feb 03 - 08:17 PM

See Geo Papa at St Albans Friday 21st Feb with Dodman in support

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: GUEST,Bedford's Mr Folk
Date: 16 Feb 03 - 05:38 PM

Hope it's not too late to add my thanks to George, John & Johnny. It was a great night and our rent-a-chorus did the songs proud!

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 17 Feb 03 - 10:25 AM

"Bedford's Mr Folk"? I can think of only one man who fits that description: so thanks for booking 'em, Mike!

Steve

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Feb 03 - 10:45 AM

Hey Steve, I'd have introduced myself if I'd known you were there! T'was a good night :-)
Hil

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 17 Feb 03 - 11:46 AM

likewise: I haven't got a clue who Mudcatters really are! I must fix my Mudcat badge to something to let on to the others, mustn't I?

Steve

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: Cllr
Date: 17 Feb 03 - 03:17 PM

MGAS Steve was sitting about five feet away from you round on your left.Cllr

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Feb 03 - 03:24 PM

And I thought this was about Breezy becoming a grandpa, the kid was named Johnny Collins and was born on friday the 13th!**bg**

Sounds like it must've been fun!

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Feb 03 - 04:05 PM

ROTFLMAO, me dear KatLaughing :-) what a Vision!!!!

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: breezy
Date: 18 Feb 03 - 12:06 PM

That means you've now heard of Johnny Collins, one of Englands longest serving folk attractions.
He's off to Poland this week then out to Chicago and Minnie A'polis.
The herga folk club has been Johnny's base since he started it, 40 years on 3rd March.
See separate thread re tickets
Meanwhile as mentioned earlier,George will headline at St Albans this Friday and will lead a chorus workshop tonight-Tues- at the Blue Anchor in St Albans

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 03:43 AM

One of the widest, as well as one of the longest! I recall about thirty years ago the editor of Folk Review magazine (remember that?) wanted to put a full-frontal photo of Hamish Imlach, Barrie Roberts and -- what's the name of that very well-built lady folk singer? -- on the front of the mag and call it "heavy folk". Happy days! Pass the doughnuts ...

Steve

P.S. There's nothing to stop you guys coming to an ordinary club night and introducing yourselves!

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 03:56 AM

...wearing your Mudcat T-shirt or patch with pride helps recognition (shameless plug).
Thus Steve-Benbow's-protege was able to pick me out from across a crowded room (cue for song?)at the Cabbage Patch (or was it 'cos I was propping up the bar?).

RtS
(Is it the elephant man? No, it must be the Skiffler)

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 04:01 AM

Will definitely come another night, Bedford's got a reputation of being a friendly club :-) Unfortunately that's my choir night & I'm usually knackered & sung-out, but will try!

BTW you could always pop along to the singaround at the Bull in Barton-le-Clay on alternate Mondays. Next one's on the 24th Feb & I'll be posting a thread nearer the time. Ross & I keep the session rolling :-)

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 05:00 AM

I'm intending to get to BlC some time, although time is a bit tight just now. Julie's been there, I think, hasn't she?

Steve

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 05:10 AM

Time is tight - yes, I know that feeling - you'll be very welcome when you can join us, whenever!

Yes indeed, JulieB came along and we were entranced :-) She writes lovely songs with very catchy choruses & a Fab voice. I hope she'll come visit again one day!

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: breezy
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 05:33 AM

Chorus Workshop
O. K. so George got caught up but the chorus singing was very good and our guru was very well prepared and did a good job. 'The L'viathon'will be one of the favourites and its never been sung till now in these parts.
Next chorus workshop will be Tuesday 18th March. at the Blue Anchor, St Albans
And 'White Collar Holler' too
And Tom Paxton songs.

Subject: RE: G.papa+ breezy+Johny Collins Bedf'd13th
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Feb 03 - 05:53 AM

Breezy: good luck with Word tonight! March 18th is a strange date for me - it's the other half's birthday, but he really doesn't like them, so I may have to ignore it for the sake of peace. In which case I'll turn up, or not.