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25 Mar 05 - 04:20 PM (#1443780) Subject: Micheal Marra From: akenaton Just heard a really touching tribute to Micheal Marra on BBC radio. It was by Billy Kay and he had contributions from many folkies. All in all, Micheal came across as a gem of a man, loved and respected by everyone he meets. I love his songs, but have never heard him perform live. I would appreciate opinions from any who have been to one of his gigs. Apparently Micheal has had a colourful career, even writing songs for ABBA at one point.....Ake |
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25 Mar 05 - 05:32 PM (#1443839) Subject: RE: Micheal Marra From: GUEST,Michael That would be Michael, please. Michael. |
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25 Mar 05 - 07:49 PM (#1443922) Subject: RE: Micheal Marra From: GUEST,MC Fat Michael is indeedee a great bloke nd is playing in Sheffield in May at my venue a lot of folks are really looking forward to it |
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26 Mar 05 - 01:12 AM (#1444047) Subject: RE: Micheal Marra From: GUEST,Bill the Collie His feet may be big but the insects are safe - they'll never get stood oan by him |
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26 Mar 05 - 02:49 AM (#1444067) Subject: RE: Micheal Marra From: Boab Saw him live in Irvine about a year ago. Impressive entertainer, and really funny when the mood takes him. |
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26 Mar 05 - 05:49 AM (#1444102) Subject: RE: Micheal Marra From: akenaton Thanks for the impressions....and the spelling advice. He seems to me to be one of those rare writers, whos lyrics get right inside you. Sometimes its a phrase, sometimes just the intonation,or even a well timed pause. Why is he so neglected by the folk community? He's like Davie Robertson,one of Scotlands hidden treasures...Ake |
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27 Mar 05 - 04:01 AM (#1444650) Subject: RE: Micheal Marra From: Big Tim Of course he's a Burns fan too. |
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27 Mar 05 - 04:46 AM (#1444656) Subject: RE: Micheal Marra From: Tattie Bogle Far better to see him live! He has a very dry wit and the verbal intros to his songs, usually said totally dead-pan, have the audience in stitches! His trademark is the ironing board he carries around to balance his keyboard on, and he also plays guitar. He did a great double act with Scots poet Liz Lochhead, called "In Flagrant delicht" which we saw in Orkney last year. TB |
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27 Mar 05 - 11:50 AM (#1444856) Subject: RE: Micheal Marra From: John MacKenzie Saw him about 6 weeks ago at a small local venue, dry doesn't begin to describe his wit, it's positively desiccated, and he had total 'audience control'. I absolutely adore his stuff, and if you like Randy newman you'll almost certainly love MM. Giok |
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27 Mar 05 - 12:00 PM (#1444864) Subject: RE: Micheal Marra From: Alba I am listening to " Like a Heilan Umbrella"... as I type..just magic. Put it on when I seen this thread title.... I have never seen him on stage but I can imagine his dry wit ...from his lyrics..I love his Music..Love it The Ironing Board to hold his keyboards.... classic...:>) I am also an admirer of Liz Lochead's Work. A Duo of their talents would indeed have been a joy to see. Once again Ake you hit my Musical funny bone....:>) Blessings Jude |
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29 Mar 05 - 01:25 PM (#1445977) Subject: RE: Micheal Marra From: Dickmac He's at Irvine Folk Club on Wednesday 30th March. Golf Hotel at 8.30. £5 (members £4) Great night guarenteed Get there early if you want a seat. |