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05 Oct 13 - 05:29 AM (#3564395) Subject: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: Johnny J Wednesday 16th October 2013 ""The most prolific of creative men; the grandest of hearts and maker of songs that sear into the soul, George is unique, to say the least. His lilting accent lends a fantastic clarity to his delivery that is matched by deceptively simple guitar work. Few have written so many songs that demand your full attention and then insist, in the finest of ways, on staying with you forever". (Graham Searle) George's stock-in-trade is quality songsmithery that everyone can relate to, rather than the more exclusive overt-confessional-soapbox mode that we often encounter. But he is not politically naïve, neither is his outlook without conscience; he just prefers lasting values to transient/parading activism, and takes genuine delight in simple pleasures. George only began songwriting in 2001, but since then he has written 200+ songs and produced no less than eight CDs of his material. As an indication of the man's quality, four of his albums were released on Robb Johnson's Irregular Records (Ordinary Heroes & For My Next Trick) and UNLaBELLED Record labels (Silent Majority & Life As Usual), and with his last two, Life's Eyes & Looking Both Ways, he entered the WildGoose stable. Additionally, more than a dozen of his songs are already covered by singers like Vin Garbutt, Andy Irvine, Roy Bailey, Jim Causley, Cloudstreet and Enda Kenny to name but a few. He has also made numerous appearances on UK and Australian radio and toured in Australia three times (2004, 2006 & 2008) including performances at the prestigious Australian National Folk Festival. As a performer, George has a unique singing style. First impressions of gentility and understatement are quickly dispelled by his trademark passion and with his introductions he draws the audience effortlessly into his emotion-rollercoaster world. As a writer, he is driven by a love of people with all their imperfections, conveying the various issues and concerns with a healthy integrity and a deep folk sensibility. George is clearly conversant with a variety of musical styles and song forms, and his versatility extends throughout the many facets of folk music and types of song - from seasonal to the theory and practice of war, protest, industrial, vocational, social observation, local history/nostalgia, childhood memories, maritime, philosophical anthems and story songs. Now and then he also mirrors the music and rhythms of his native Greece. A fitting epithet for his work might well be "songs for tomorrow's tradition", for make no mistake – George's songs are putting down roots." Pleasance Cabaret Bar at 20.00 £10, £8(conc), £6(members) http://folk4all.net/index.html |
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05 Oct 13 - 05:30 AM (#3564397) Subject: RE: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: Johnny J For my sins, I don't know much about this fellow but apparently he's not the guy who owns the laundrette in East Enders where Dot Cotton works. However, we assured that he is brilliant. "The most prolific of creative men; the grandest of hearts and maker of songs that sear into the soul, George is unique, to say the least. His lilting accent lends a fantastic clarity to his delivery that is matched by deceptively simple guitar work. Few have written so many songs that demand your full attention and then insist, in the finest of ways, on staying with you forever." (Graham Searle) "George is something special..." Martin Carthy MBE "The best thing in UK songwriting for many a year" Harvey Andrews "I wasn't prepared for the emotional experience of his performance... compelling" Bryn Phillips "conscience with a heart and delivery with passion" Alison Macfarlane "songs for tomorrow's tradition" David Kidman |
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10 Oct 13 - 06:57 AM (#3565624) Subject: RE: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: Johnny J Of course, while I've still to have the pleasure of hearing George live, I'm aware that he is a "weel kent" name on this forum. So, we look forward to your first visit to EFC on Wednesday! |
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11 Oct 13 - 06:59 AM (#3565967) Subject: RE: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: Johnny J Fine song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRIeAX-lBGw&feature=player_embedded |
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11 Oct 13 - 08:03 AM (#3565981) Subject: RE: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: George Papavgeris "...apparently he's not the guy who owns the laundrette in East Enders where Dot Cotton works". Sadly, not - but I do like to air dirty washing in public. Sometimes even mine :-) See you on the 16th, Johnny J! |
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11 Oct 13 - 08:40 AM (#3565997) Subject: RE: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: Johnny J Thanks. Looking forward to the gig. |
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11 Oct 13 - 12:31 PM (#3566079) Subject: RE: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: breezy Hey George, will you be at Herga on Monday or not? I want to revive 'stilts' to see if we still have the moves !! Talk slowly and clearly Have a great visit and say hello to Robin Laing should be be around, give Ian Bruce a call too ! love to the lovely Vanessa x |
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11 Oct 13 - 01:49 PM (#3566105) Subject: RE: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: GUEST,Ian George Papavgeris at the wonderful Midway Folk Club, Stockport on Monday 14th northcheshirefolk/folk_sk1.htm |
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11 Oct 13 - 06:48 PM (#3566152) Subject: RE: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: Leadfingers So George has a Northern tour ! ENJOY !!! |
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12 Oct 13 - 07:19 AM (#3566262) Subject: RE: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: Johnny J I was going to say that Edinburgh people are actually Southerners but he's even going as far North as Rosehall (Look out for The Tattie Bogle One up there...she's visiting!) and Plockton (A truly beautiful village, indeed). Here are the dates... 11-13 October Banbury Folk Festival 14 October Midway Folk Club, 263, Newbridge Lane, Stockport, Cheshire SK1 2NX 16 October Edinburgh Folk Club 20 October Achness Hotel, Rosehall, Lairg (supporting Andy Irvine) 22 October NECTM, Plockton - Songwriting Workshop 25 October Partick Folk Club 19 November Ringwood Folk Club, Elm Tree Inn, Hightown, Ringwood BH24 3DY 12 December Uxbridge FC, Uxbridge RNA, 388a Long Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB10 9PG |
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12 Oct 13 - 06:15 PM (#3566415) Subject: RE: George Papavgeris, Edinburgh Folk Club From: GUEST take a high chair for the wee one George bzy |