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02 Aug 05 - 01:26 PM (#1533443) Subject: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: George Papavgeris Now and then there come some "once in a lifetime" opportunities that one really should grab. One such is the visit to the UK of one of Alaska's foremost songwriters – it is for pleasure, but we have managed to grab him for a couple of concerts anyway. Mike Campbell is a true master songsmith, drawing his material from events and circumstances in that faraway and hostile place which he loves. Some whistful, some romantic, some epic, some downright side-splitting – and all true. His "six foot and I lost count" stature belies the most gentle of giants with a voice so deep, it brings up oil. And his delivery has the warmth of a blazing hearth in a six-month night. He's also a mate, ever since I met him a year ago in Baltimore. Mike will be appearing : a) on Monday 8th August at 8:00pm at Herga Folk Club, The Grimsdyke Room, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Middlesex HA5 4EA, and b) on Wednesday 10th August at 8:30pm at the St Albans Windward Folk Club, The Duke of Marlborough, Holywell Hill, St Albans OK, so I lied, it is "twice in a lifetime". Twice as good, though! See you there? |
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02 Aug 05 - 02:03 PM (#1533460) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: MMario Mike is one of my "most see if he is anywhere near my neck-o-the-woods" performers. If you miss the chance to hear him, I can almost garuntee you will regret it. |
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02 Aug 05 - 03:29 PM (#1533508) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: gnu I can guarantee it. I am listening to one of his CD's right now... and me toe's a tappin. No doubt you will be entertained with excellent music and good humour. |
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02 Aug 05 - 05:05 PM (#1533587) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: Alaska Mike Aw, shucks, guys. |
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03 Aug 05 - 12:10 PM (#1534030) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: alanabit A bad one to miss is this one. What a drag he isn't gigging in Cologne. Any chance of you doing one over here Mike? |
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03 Aug 05 - 01:16 PM (#1534073) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: GUEST,Lanfranc O Bu99er I will be in Newcastle! Alan |
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05 Aug 05 - 05:19 AM (#1535489) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: Singing Referee Refresh |
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05 Aug 05 - 08:07 AM (#1535549) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: Micca This Really Stinks!!!!!, The NEW Herga is too far from Public Transport for me to get there and still get home, Bu99er and Damn and Blast!!!! Mike, I would be there If I could, you are well worth the effort. Have a good'un, Micca |
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05 Aug 05 - 10:09 PM (#1536118) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: Dani Just make sure you send him back when you're done with him. We love him. And you will, too. Have great fun, Mike (and Tawmie!?) Dani |
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05 Aug 05 - 10:42 PM (#1536131) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: SINSULL Feed him a lobster and he will follow you anywhere. Mike is a joy! don't miss him. And is Mrs. Mike in tow? A very skinny Mrs. Mike? SINS |
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06 Aug 05 - 05:07 AM (#1536241) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: George Papavgeris Micca, we finish half an hour earlier at the new venue - and Hatch End is only a couple of stops further from Wealdstone for you. Right next to the station. |
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09 Aug 05 - 04:43 AM (#1538232) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: Singing Referee Yippee, tomorrow! How was the Herga gig? |
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09 Aug 05 - 06:01 AM (#1538263) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: George Papavgeris Brill! Mike had us all eating out of his hand; and he did all three of my requests (Pete's Song, I Feel Like A Rock, Little Jim) as well as several from the new album. Full room, 25+, we ran out of chairs. Johnny Collins has asked for one of Mike's songs, and I want to introduce him to yet another that I think he will like also. Knackered to bed at 2am, Mike and Tawmmie were up before me this morning though. I just dropped them off at the station, they're off to start "doing" London. We'll see them tomorrow at St Albans of course - looking forward to a repeat performance. |
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09 Aug 05 - 03:17 PM (#1538702) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: Zorg I'm with you El G. a wonderful night must get him back againnext time |
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09 Aug 05 - 03:24 PM (#1538708) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: MMario Did he do 'Calypso in Alaska'? |
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10 Aug 05 - 01:31 AM (#1539120) Subject: RE: Alaska Mike at Herga & St Albans From: Micca No MMario, he didnt, but the rest of the set was BRILL!!!!! Mike was in Great form and at his sparkling best, as was Johnny Collins( did a floor spot) and Chris Connolly(Moses) who did a wonderful rendition of Linda Kellys " Northern Tide", a magic evening and Now ( thanks to El Greko's Badgering I know its not THAT difficult to get home from I hope to make the trek out there again) |