Local Heroes

Subject: Local Heroes
From: GUEST,Tunesmith
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 07:45 AM

Anyone out there like to share a local hero with us. A local performer who influenced them, but who never made an impression nationally/internationally i.e. is unknown to most of us. I'm thinking of an artist who you think warrents/deserves wider recognition.

Subject: RE: Local Heroes
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 07:53 AM

A relatively recent local hero is George Papavgeris who started writing songs only a couple of years ago. His songs are potent and show his soul clearly....

Subject: RE: Local Heroes
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 08:24 AM

(no order of precedence - and apologies to anyone I've momentarily forgotten)
Mike Tierney, Jimmy Carroll, Mick Hilton, Jezz Cox, Skyport, Andy Olver, Andy Spiers, Andy from the Reformation, Val that sings blues & plays accordian (not at same time), Pearl (as in Tony & Pearl), Robin Burns, Roger that plays guitar and English Concertina, and very very especially Steve Gardiner who is no longer with us, but who had the most beautiful voice, exquisite guitarplaying & the wickedest parodies.
All very local and very heroic - and all have inspired me in various ways. They are all people who are excellent musicians/singers, and they all have that X factor that makes people listen & makes people love them.

Subject: RE: Local Heroes
From: black walnut
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 08:27 AM

Rick Speyer. Great songwriter, wonderful person....very encouraging to me personally and to the local folk scene!

~b.w.

Subject: RE: Local Heroes
From: GUEST,Santa
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 09:19 AM

Big Pete Rodgers, from the Blackpool Taverners. Great voice, great love of the music.

Subject: RE: Local Heroes
From: Shonagh
Date: 30 Jun 03 - 06:03 PM

Ahhh, So so many!! All the people at my local folk club who have encouraged me and believed in me throughout the years. They've supported me at local gigs and further afield - Keith Cockburn, Colin Campbell, Aly Walls, Jimmy Mitchell, Gordon Campbell, Davy and Sandra McIntosh, Lindy Cheyne, Ian Hamilton, the list could go on! But of course a special mention to my mum and dad who have had to drive me about for the last 4 years to folk clubs and festivals and gigs, Its ok now that im learning to drive! They are my real local heroes! (aw! aint that sweet!hehe) sho x