Martin Simpson at Gainsborough 2003

Subject: MARTIN SIMPSON AT GAINSBOROUGH TONIGHT
From: GUEST,Strollin' Johnny
Date: 20 Jun 03 - 07:48 AM

The guv'nor of acoustic guitarists, Martin Simpson (and he's not a bad singer either) is appearing at the Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK tonight, 20/6/03 at 8 p.m. Fundraiser for the Gainsborough Folk Festival in October. Come on guys, let's fill the place. Be there or be sick as a sea-going parrot!
SJ

Subject: RE: MARTIN SIMPSON AT GAINSBOROUGH TONIGHT
From: Billy the Bus
Date: 20 Jun 03 - 08:06 AM

Shucks, looks like I'm going to be 'perplexed as a parrot' (yet again)

Sorry, Johnny, even if running, I couldn't make it! It's a long way from NZ to Gainsborough - give me more warning next time! Have a jolly fine night .. ;)

Cheers - Sam

Subject: RE: MARTIN SIMPSON AT GAINSBOROUGH TONIGHT
From: GUEST,Strollin' Johnny
Date: 20 Jun 03 - 12:58 PM

No Problem Sam, I'm sure it'll be great.
Have yourself a good weekend.
Johnny

Subject: RE: MARTIN SIMPSON AT GAINSBOROUGH TONIGHT
From: Sooz
Date: 21 Jun 03 - 04:58 AM

Martin was absolutely excellent! He moves on to Beverley Festival today.

Subject: RE: MARTIN SIMPSON AT GAINSBOROUGH TONIGHT
From: GUEST,Strollin' Johnny & Mrs. Johnny
Date: 23 Jun 03 - 08:56 AM

Well, about a hundred discerning music-lovers made it, and weren't we the lucky ones!

Martin was, as always, awesome, he gave us a JAW-DROPPING exhibition of musicianship and mastery of his instrument, and some bloody good singing too. From the first tune (Alistair Anderson's wonderful tribute to a sadly-missed stalwart of Scunthorpe Folk Club, and friend of Martin's, "Air for Maurice Ogg"), through the whole gamut of folk and blues with a hint of jazz here and there, it was a performance of the absolute highest quality.

And a big raspberry to all those boring people who say 'There's nowt to do in Gainsborough"!

Johnny & Mrs. Johnny