Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 14 Nov 04 - 11:46 AM Ta Mick, dunnit last neet. fleggy tooneet at the spotleet, all reet!!! |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: GUEST,MCP Date: 13 Nov 04 - 05:15 PM He was in Hedgehog Pie and later played with The Doonan Band (IIRC). Currently in The Hush. Check out his homepage: Jed Grimes Mick |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: George Papavgeris Date: 13 Nov 04 - 05:04 PM Mrs Grimes' son? |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 13 Nov 04 - 03:37 PM Shame it wasnt in Patagonia:-] there goes me gig in Ampthill agin N/w Hg btw who is Jed Grimes?? |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Mary Humphreys Date: 13 Nov 04 - 03:33 PM I heard him singing 'Stop the War' -in Patagonian..... |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: George Papavgeris Date: 13 Nov 04 - 11:43 AM Goes to show why I am not a reviewer - forgot Mary and Anahata altogether! Big Whoops! Not only did they "play us in", but Mary's version of the the Pricklie Bush was a joy to behold and to sing along to. PLUS a first airing at the club of a really lovely Welsh love song, sung - among other languages - in Patagonian ;-) My excuse was that I was still suffering from the night before's liquid libations whjen I wrote the last post... But I am sure I saw you singing along, Mike! |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 13 Nov 04 - 10:01 AM wot the geek forgot to mention was that as people arrived Anahata and Mary played them to their seats and again during the interval before Mary sang a song in Welsh then demonstrated her lust for hanging. Draw your own conclusions Anyone own any cottages? Next Week QuickSilver |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 13 Nov 04 - 09:51 AM That was O K. Next Week QuickSilver |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Cllr Date: 13 Nov 04 - 08:53 AM empty headed is right elgrecko it wasn't me singing along you must have been mistaken in fact im not sure i was actually there, |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: GUEST,Davinci Date: 13 Nov 04 - 06:36 AM Sounds like a great evening Lizzard man. Wish I could have made it. I told you he was good Hugs to you Davinci |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: George Papavgeris Date: 13 Nov 04 - 06:30 AM Cracking evening once more at St Albans Windward. Breezy opened the proceedings with "Swallowed wing", then Chris Flegg gave us a taste of "Pete's Socks" and "You gotta, friend" including a sizzling guitar break. Then Robb Da Man came on, opening with "Have you got a licence for that song?" - the best opening song I can think of, for any evening, swiftly followed by a Feltham Fairytale ("Mary said - Jesus Christ, I'm pregnant!"), leading to a first set of such quality and pace that at the break (50 mins later) the queue to look at Robb's CDs was 3-deep. "Supporting Chumbawamba at Whitehaven civic hall" was the favourite of the set for many of the Robb-virgins on the night, from what I heard, and the closing song of the set, "The day we all said stop the war", was lustily belted out by all present (yes, Cllr, I turned round and spotted you singing yourself hoarse). After the break Breezy Les Sullivan followed the mood with his lovely "Natasha" and "Butterflies and Bows", and you could see the walls drinking the harmonies. I was given the traditional 2-seconds warning to do one, so as Cllr had previously said he liked it, I did "Empty Headed" and the Singing Ref with Moses gave us one of their newer hits - the harmony-inducing "Love can build a bridge", after which the Windward Residents (Breezy, Moses, El Greko and Singing Ref) all crowded at the front for "Working Man" & "Last Keeper". Then it was over to Robb again for the rest of the evening. Starting with "Gentle Men" he followed with more songs from the eponymous album ("Soldier on", "When Harry took me to Ypres", "Tell me my enemy") and then branched out to "Breakfast at Kempnitz", "Toffs nil, Brenda one" (Ladies' Day at Ascot), oh, I don't remember them all, but the second set was if anything more compelling than the first. Once again, his song of apology to his baby son had me in uncontrollable tears - the bastard. His first encore, very appropriately, was the touching "Father Christmas at Hounslow High Street", rounding off with the chorus of the first song of the Feltham Trilogy - "you deserve better". And for his second encore - (only Marilyn Middleton has ever had one at St Albans before) - he called me up for one of my favourites: "Be reasonable, demand the impossible NOW". When I left he was still hemmed in by people bying his CDs. Yes, you could say he done good. Bloody good. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Big Al Whittle Date: 13 Nov 04 - 06:06 AM Like Chris , i thought it was going to be about Robert Johnson. Still this guy sounds very good , I will look out forhim. Robert Johnson is relevant to all human beings, like Picasso and Shakespeare. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: The Unicorn Man Date: 13 Nov 04 - 04:56 AM Well! How did it go? Dudes. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: George Papavgeris Date: 12 Nov 04 - 01:51 PM Spoke with Robb earlier - he's planning to do a slimmed-down version of Gentle Men in the first half, what with Red Poppy Day yesterday etc, and Blair/Bush will get theirs in the second half. Leaving in 5 mins. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: The Borchester Echo Date: 12 Nov 04 - 11:23 AM Don't you mean cooking your Last Supper? |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: GUEST,Davinci Date: 12 Nov 04 - 10:52 AM Hope you all have a great time tonight listening to a top act. Wont be there myself as I have another Chapel Ceiling to paint. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 12 Nov 04 - 09:34 AM 40 now Hoping for an early start and to put Robb on before 8.30 for a 50 minute set He'll be precede by that incredible jazz/blues man Chris Flegg who'll be appearing on Sunday. To start the evening I hope Anahata and Mary will play us in. still room , come along , it'll be well worth the experience. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Singing Referee Date: 12 Nov 04 - 06:05 AM Wot, from Breezy? You must be joking! |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: The Unicorn Man Date: 12 Nov 04 - 04:45 AM Ooh how did you hear about that. We were keeping that quiet. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 12 Nov 04 - 04:26 AM On the 26th there will be sets by Woodworx - nearly wrote woodrot - and Pamela Ward, have agood evening, I trust we will. How many turned up to Benny's to hear life and times? |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Ross Date: 12 Nov 04 - 04:15 AM Hi JB - Sorry I won't be able to make tonight with Robb - have a good one - Don't forget to be political I've also double booked myself on the 26th so won't be able to come along and see you then either (how's that for a double negative) See you soon - keep well all - even grumpy davinci Robb always wears nice tee shirts |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: George Papavgeris Date: 11 Nov 04 - 08:30 PM Different country, different times. Should not compare singwriters - I know! |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 11 Nov 04 - 07:22 PM Isnt Robb a more powerful communicator and relevant writer of our life and times in today's world and his ability with the written word somewhat more in substance than R J bluesman ? I would certainly like to think so. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Cllr Date: 11 Nov 04 - 03:41 PM I think robb would be complewmented on being compared to such a great blues man Cllr |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 11 Nov 04 - 03:19 PM the lyrical content of Robb Johnson's songs is in a far higher league than the one you thought of, and until you've heard him you cant compare so stick your head back where it was. That sounds a bit tough,ever so sorry, no offence, bet your a nice chap really, its just your knowledge of writers exposes you, please do a search for Robb's web site. Behave breezy O K 39 reservations now taken Thanks cllr, 4 4 u |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: chris nightbird childs Date: 11 Nov 04 - 12:53 PM I must admit I've never heard of him. At first I thought you meant Robert Johnson... if you saw him play you're better than the rest of us my friend. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Cllr Date: 11 Nov 04 - 12:47 PM just to make sure breezy that is four tickets you have reserved for me isnt it? Thanks very much look forward to seeing you all tomorrow Cllr |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 10 Nov 04 - 03:29 PM jealousy will get you nowhere, still got a tan too, up to 39 seats now |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: George Papavgeris Date: 10 Nov 04 - 12:45 PM Flippin' good night then! If it's a family show, will you promise not to wear shorts? Some things should not be seen... |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 10 Nov 04 - 12:39 PM remember its a family show too. Any of that and it will be a night to remember. Les Sullivan will perform. 31 seats reserved |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: George Papavgeris Date: 09 Nov 04 - 03:02 PM Should be an effing good night Or as Robb might have said, a fkucing good night Looking forward to it. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 09 Nov 04 - 03:00 PM Thank you 'Z' consider it done. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Zorg Date: 09 Nov 04 - 01:27 PM Greetings Breezy. Save me a place, I'll be there |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 08 Nov 04 - 07:29 PM another 4 booked tonight for Friday Its looking good. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Herga Kitty Date: 08 Nov 04 - 07:08 PM I was in Poperinge at the (Flanders experience) weekend, and was treated to good food at "De Ranke", formerly the Officers' Quarters La Poupee. So I sang "Trenches" in the Cafe de la Paix, before going on to the Menin Gate ceremony. There is now a museum attached to Talbot House which includes a photo of Ginger, from La Poupee. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Cllr Date: 08 Nov 04 - 03:52 PM there aren't any post to this thread which don't relate to Robb, The post about "be reasonable demand the impossible now" is form one of robb's songs and if you really like Robb's stuff why not come along to Snorbans with the rest of us? Cllr |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: The Unicorn Man Date: 08 Nov 04 - 11:14 AM Martin? What do you mean Martin? I have not miss used this thread. Now I am in such a cuffle there is only four hours left for the Bram Taylor, Fire Works, and Baked Potatoes with New Roots Night at The Bull in Barton le Clay Beds. I don't know what I am going to do. Dude. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: George Papavgeris Date: 08 Nov 04 - 10:40 AM Davinci, cool down. Nobody strayed. The fact is, Robb is guesting this Friday in St Albans, and the organisers quite legitimately advertised the fact, and a few friends (Cllr, breezy, me, Martin etc) communicated about getting seats reserved for Robb's gig. You got our comments about the guy anyway - in an open forum, why grumble about us also discussing arrangements for his next gig? A little thread creep in there, I agree, but hardly meriting a "soding off". Anyway - go out and buy his "Gentlemen" album, you won't regret it. You may have to hunt for it though, I don't believe he distributes it himself (it was done as a benefit for the Passchendale Museum). |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: GUEST,Davinci Date: 08 Nov 04 - 09:36 AM To those who stayed on topic I thank you , I enjoyed your thoughts on this excellent artist. To those who seem to use every thread to advertise their own agenda I suggest you sod off |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 08 Nov 04 - 06:35 AM I think Friday could be an O K night |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: George Papavgeris Date: 08 Nov 04 - 03:26 AM Honourable? Gentleman? I guess you mean Cllr...sorry Mike ;-) I shall be there with Vanessa and also Mary and treewind - we haven't heard them for some time, perhaps a spot should be booked for them? |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 07 Nov 04 - 07:45 PM tickets put aside for the honourable gentleman from Ampthill who has been so good as to book me. Looks like there is going to be a goodly set of supporters. Leadfingers , sorry you wont be there tomorrow at Staines. |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Leadfingers Date: 07 Nov 04 - 06:49 PM OOps Should check before hitting enter !!That was a Typo !! |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: GUEST,cllr Date: 07 Nov 04 - 04:43 PM It was grubb street leadfingers :-) |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Leadfingers Date: 07 Nov 04 - 02:50 PM I've had the good fortune to know Robb for mopre than twenty years . That goes back to Ministry of Humour days , And am familiar with some of the Grobb Street stuff from before that . Someone I have been known to travel to see perform !! |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: Cllr Date: 07 Nov 04 - 12:12 PM I dont have a cheque book breezy Im waiting for it to arrive if you cant save me tickets I shall have to wait untill I book him for my club or perhaps turn up and risk you being sold out. I shall ask the others if they want to send you a cheque - you can pm me your adress. Have a good night at Staines, it was the first club to give me a solo booking. The guy doing the MC'ing was Tony Warren a former bass player in one of Robbs earlier band lineups. cllr |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: breezy Date: 07 Nov 04 - 09:26 AM Thank you cllr, your request has been noted, please send cheques to my home addrress so as not to get crushed in the rush, then your seats will be reserved. How can we get Kerry Pollard there and our mayor Gordon Myland, hey cllr he's in your team |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: George Papavgeris Date: 07 Nov 04 - 08:18 AM I have not mentioned the most important thing about Robb (to which Cllr already alluded, but it's worth stating explicitly): The guy does not just write great songs full of compassion and true concern for the world and ist people - he walks his talk and lives his life precisely as his songs suggest. No armchair revolutionary, he! In the folk world where already most of the performers/artists are people full of integrity, Robb stands out; which is why even his political adversaries admire him. Except for the BNP of course, but hey, would you want THEIR admiration? |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: GUEST,Lizzie in Sidmouth Date: 07 Nov 04 - 08:01 AM Robb Johnson! Now this is Seiously Spooky! Just the other day I mentioned him over on the Radio 2 F&A site, 'Protest Songs' title. I only found him recently. He's great! Love his lyrics! Got 'Tony Blair, My Part In His Downfall' (YEEYYYYYY!) and was singing away to my heart's content! Never used to be a rebel, but boy! have I changed and this CD really helps! Haven't heard his 'Mrs. Thatcher My Part in Her Downfall' one yet, but I'll bet I'd be singing along to that too! And now....here he is again! Can I vote for him?! Please! Robb Johnson for Prime Minister!!!!! Lizzie :-) |
Subject: RE: Robb Johnson From: GUEST,cllr Date: 07 Nov 04 - 07:25 AM Breezy can you reserve four tickets for me please we are definatlly coming with a couple of friends cllr |
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