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Want Somerset box player Johnny Whelan

22 Oct 03 - 09:10 PM (#1040049)
Subject: Want Somerset box player Johnny Whelan
From: Barbara

I did some Googling on this, and couldn't find an address or email. I think he's the lad that lives with Kate Lassauer. I am wanting his permission to publish the song "John Lover" or "John Lover's Dead" that I heard performed by Keiron Means and Sara Grey Sunday last.

The tune is a traditional fiddle tune called "Johnny's Gone to War",
and Johnny Whelan's words are amazing and powerful.

There are a couple other John Whelans around, I don't want the cowboy singer from El Paso, or the blues man. This person is from Somerset, I believe.
Thanks,
Blessings,
Barbara


23 Oct 03 - 12:47 AM (#1040116)
Subject: RE: Want Somerset box player Johnny Whelan
From: Barbara

That should be Kate Lissauer. Anyone?


23 Oct 03 - 04:24 AM (#1040186)
Subject: RE: Want Somerset box player Johnny Whelan
From: BanjoRay

I know Johnny Whelan (lives with Kate Lissauer in Frome, Somerset) as a superb banjo player. He can be contacted via the pub that he and Kate run in Bath, the Green Park Tavern, Lower Bristol Road, Bath.
Cheers
Ray


23 Oct 03 - 04:38 AM (#1040191)
Subject: RE: Want Somerset box player Johnny Whelan
From: nickp

Assuming you're in the UK the Green Park Tavern is 01225 400050

If you're not, PM me and I'll let you have Kate's email


23 Oct 03 - 07:20 PM (#1040694)
Subject: RE: Want Somerset box player Johnny Whelan
From: Barbara

Thanks! That's the one.
Apparently I was misinformed about his being a box player. I thought that was what Keiron or Sara said. But since Kate often plays with them, I'm sure that's who I want.
Blesssings,
Barbara
PS, if I get permission, I'll post the song. It's fine.