| Name: | Jim Quinn |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Wetherby, Yorkshire |
| Comments: | Re. CD - 'Just Us, Just We' by The Swing City Trio. CD received and played, thoroughly enjoyed it. Good luck for the future with the trio. Jim |
| 24th July 2008 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mike Piggott |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | London |
| Comments: | Re. Mike Piggott (vln) + Roly Veitch/Paul Edis Quartet at Blaydon Jazz Club on 5/6/08, part of The Blaydon Races Festival. Thank you for the great gig last week - and a great band. Mike |
| 13th June 2008 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Brian Cooper |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | not advised. |
| Comments: | Re. CD - 'Geordie Roots'. I have just bought a copy of your CD ‘Geordie Roots’ and really enjoyed it. I'm interested in local traditional songs and tunes. I normally don’t listen to much jazz but I am fascinated by your treatment of the Geordie ‘standards’. I particularly liked your ‘Not Much Left’ and would appreciate your permission for us to do it, albeit arranged slightly differently for two guitars and an accordion. We are a band of three playing at folk clubs and charity gigs. Regards, . Brian |
| 30th May 2008 Response - 'That's fine Brian - thanks for asking. Best wishes. Roly'. 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tony Charlton |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Darlington |
| Comments: | Re. CD 'Just Us, Just We' by The Swing City Trio. The CD is smashing - well worth pestering Steve to get it done. It has a lovely close-up acoustic sound that you seldom hear anymore. Your guitar introduction to Rosetta reminded me of one of the unsung heroes, Carmen Mastren and in other places George Van Eps came to mind. Steve sounds very much like mid-30's Coleman Hawkins and the recording captures the breathiness very well. Best wishes, Tony |
| May 2008 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Guy Power |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field (San Francisco Bay Area), California. |
| Comments: | Re. 'Canny Tyneside' CD by The Blaydon Aces Dear Roly, I was pleasantly surprised to receive your CD 'Canny Tyneside', courtesy my friend David Bates. The traditional Geordie songs were very nice and certainly lulled me back to 'The Fox and Hounds', 'The Three Bulls Heads', 'The Bonnie Lad', and 'The Blackbird' (that one in Ponteland). Not that traditional songs were sung there, but my then-girlfriend’s family were all musical and would sing those, and other folk songs. Anyway, this time I could actually understand the lyrics thanks to your mellow (and lightly jazzy) voice!!! I was also impressed with the new traditional-style songs as well. You sort of remind me of the Geordie version of The Corries (that's a compliment!) -- well, half the version since you are solo. Ah'm gannin hyem noo, Guy PS. Further message received 30/5/2008 - "Damn you both!!!! I’ve had “Blaydon Races” -- especially the last eight bars -- continously racing through my mind ever since I listened to Roly’s CD last week !!!!!! “The gift that keeps on giving.” |
| 23rd May 2008 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Lindsay |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Newcastle |
| Comments: | Re. Tommy Whittle + Roly Veitch Quartet at Blaydon Jazz Club 7/6/07 Thanks for a fantastic night with Tommy Whittle - he was amazing (and you guys were very fine as well). Lindsay |
| 10th June 2007 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Fred Wilson |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Durham |
| Comments: | Re. CD 'Wrap your troubles in dreams' by The Roly Veitch Trio Hi Roly, thanks for the gig info, hope to be there. Been meaning to say how much I have enjoyed you CD 'Wrap your troubles in dreams'. I haven't heard Noel Dennis before, but thought his haunting flugelhorn playing suited the choice of tunes exceptionally well. See you soon, Fred |
| 16th March 2007 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Joan |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Hants |
| Comments: | Re. CD 'Canny Tyneside' by The Blaydon Aces Thanks for another copy of the CD - I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for bringing a little sunshine into my life. Yours sincerely, Joan |
| 10th March 2007 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Wilf |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Southampton |
| Comments: | Re. CDs Canny Tyneside & Geordie Roots Roly, the two CDs were a great success. They were a surprise Christmas present for my wife. We played them through with almost tears through the laughter on some of them. My favourite was 'Wi me pit claes on'. Great! Regards, Wilf |
| 6th Jan 2007 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Roger Sadowsky |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | New York |
| Comments: | Re. CD 'Wrap your troubles in dreams' Hi Roly, Thanks for the CD. I really love it. Warmest regards, Roger (Footnote from Roly - I play a Sadowsky JH guitar - it's a great instrument) |
| 31st Oct. 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Esther Hingle |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Alnwick Garden |
| Comments: | Re. CD 'Wrap your troubles in dreams' Dear Roly, was going to blast out Brahms 3rd symphony on Sunday morning but put your CD on instead and very much enjoyed listening to it. Best wishes, Esther |
| 30th Oct. 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Colin |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Bardon Mill |
| Comments: | Re. Blaydon Aces CDs Dear Roly, Both CDs arrived safely and I am enjoying them hugely. Yours sincerely, Colin |
| 17th Oct. 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Derek |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Ovingham |
| Comments: | Re. CD 'Stairway to the Stars' Roly, CD arrived safely yesterday and has been enjoyed by both of us! The recording quality is super - I know from experience that location recording can be very difficult! Hope to see you at Blaydon Jazz Club before long. All the best, Derek. |
| 15th Oct. 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tom Agnew |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | RBS Gateshead |
| Comments: | Re. Website Canny website Roly, must come to see you play some time. Regards, Tom |
| 26th Sep. 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Fred Wilson |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Durham. |
| Comments: | Re. John Hallam at Ashington & Blaydon Jazz Clubs 9th/10th Aug.
Hi Roly Thanks for inviting John back to the club, & for 2 nights of great jazz. I hope to make some of your other gigs, especially Roy Williams in December. Enjoy your trip to "the deep south". Many thanks, Fred |
| 11th August 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Russell Barrett |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lancashire. |
| Comments: | Re. Keith Stephen's Gypsy Jazz CD.
Hi Roly The 'Gypsy Jazz' CD arrived today and I immediately played it through. What a treat! Once again there is a blend of fine players who have captured the Django/Grappelli style so well. A pulsing rhythm along with a mixture of smooth and intricate solo playing. Good to hear the bass player featuring more than usual as well. Thanks to people like you, the 'Django sound' lives on. Another CD please! Best wishes Russell . |
| 19th July 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John Park |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | at Keswick Jazz Fest. |
| Comments: | Re. Keith Stephen's Hot Club Trio.
Hi Keith, I am the chap who bought a "Gypsy Jazz CD" at Keswick and asked if you would be at Blaydon Festival, June 10/11. Just thought I would like to tell you that I enjoy it, like the gentle approach and relaxing sound ---- so much better than some others "blast `em out" style of gypsy playing ! It`s a good selection and beautifully played. Congratulations to all. John Park . |
| 21st May 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John Stenhouse |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Blyth |
| Comments: | Re. Keith Stephen's Hot Club Trio + Caroline Irwin (vcls)
Dear Keith, On behalf of the President and all the members of Blyth Rotary Club, may I thank you and your fellow musicians for a wonderful 'Jazz at the Phoenix' concert. You gave us a varied program to suit an enthusiastic audience and I particularly enjoyed the banjo solo 'Waltz Des Niglots' and Roly's lovely Geordie tale 'Wi me pit claes on'. Your lady vocalist Caroline was the icing on the cake. My sincere thanks to all involved. John Stenhouse, past President and event organiser. |
| 5th May 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Graham |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | The Buck Hotel, Reeth, Swaledale (Jazz Weekend) |
| Comments: | Re. Keith Stephen's Hot Club Trio + Caroline Irwin (vcls)
Just a short note to thank you for playing at our festival - the jazz and the presentation was, as usual, fabulous. It was just what we wanted for our Sunday lunch session. We've had lots of great comment about the band and of course Caroline who has a voice to match her looks. Glorious - she is great now but what a future! We have had our best weekend ever and I'm sure it's down to the quality of the bands. Thanks to Keith, Bruce, Roly & Caroline and all the very best. |
| Graham 21st March 200620:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Frank D'Souza |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | London |
| Comments: | "Weighed down by worries" - I forgot them all, as I played again and again, your WONDERFUL compact
disc - 'Canny Tyneside' Frank |
| March 18th, 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | T.R. Dand |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Oxfordshire |
| Comments: | Many thanks for your 'Canny Tyneside' CD, which has given me much pleasure.
I wish your 'Blaydon Aces' every success. |
| February 11, 2006 20:31:42 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Steve Andrews |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | The Outback, Cumbria |
| Comments: | Ans wants a copy of Geordie Roots - as a Mackem I can't imagine why! See you 8th March at Kendal Jazz Club (bring a copy of the CD)! Great web site. |
| February 9, 2006 01:13:53 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sonia Huddleston |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | County Durham |
| Comments: | Hello Roly - just wanted to say I've really enjoyed looking at your web site, the pictures are great. I love the Blaydon Aces CD that you gave me and I can actually understand most of the dialect now, which for a Lincolnshire girl I don't think is bad! |
| December 15, 2005 13:49:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Greta Nelson |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Northumberland |
| Comments: | "I am really thrilled with the Gypsy Jazz CD, and as I mentioned on the 'phone to you, so is everyone around me! There isn't a single track which I don't thoroughly enjoy listening to, some are already favourites, so I suppose they come higher on the list. Anything to do with Django is so magical, and I was very interested in the Kahn/Donaldson number. I think you're all very talented, extremely professional. The day your first CD arrived, it was a bit of a "down" day for all sorts of reasons, and within seconds, there I was, cleaning the bedroom, doing a bit of arthritic jive etc." |
| December 3, 2005 16:46:45 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Fred Wilson |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Tyneside |
| Comments: | Re. John
Hallam concert at Blaydon Jazz Club - 20/10/05
Hi Roly, I would have to admit to being slightly biased, but I thought the session was absolutely superb! I can't remember John playing better, backed by your super quartet. I think the audience would have given John the freedom of the North East. It is great for me to see him getting the recognition he deserves. Thanks for bringing him to the attention of a wider audience. Best of luck with the club. Fred Wilson |
| October 29, 2005 08:57:32 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sylvia Gallon |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Peterborough |
| Comments: | Dear Roly, We both love the jazz - Mike is in his element listening to the music and is knocked out by the quality of it. |
| September 28, 2005 14:04:01 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sandi Burdon |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Stockton |
| Comments: | Hi Roly, Just a quick message to let you know that I have received your gypsy jazz cd and have been listening to it most days whilst on the computer. I would just like to let you know I am thoroughly enjoying listening to it and thought I would let you know as it is always nice to get positive feedback. Thanks again Best wishes, Sandi Burdon |
| September 18, 2005 14:49:25 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sylvia Gallon |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Peterborough |
| Comments: | Dear Roly, Mike and I thoroughly enjoyed your Blaydon Aces concert - it was well worth the journey north to see you perform. |
| September 16, 2005 15:41:49 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Colin Etherington |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Doncaster |
| Comments: | Dear Roly, I want to let you know how much my family and I enjoyed the Blaydon Aces concert on Saturday evening. It was a surprise treat for my mother, who has both of your local dialect song albums. She was really surprised and totally delighted by the marvellous evening, as were everyone in our party, even the Scouser who had no idea what most of the songs were about! Thanks for sending details of the concert to Doncaster - without them I wouldn't have known a thing about it. The evening was so enjoyable I was surprised to hear that it was your first concert of local dialect songs. I hope that there will be many more. All the best and, once again, thanks very much. Colin Etherington |
| September 12, 2005 21:43:43 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Fred Nicod |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Low Row near Gilsland |
| Comments: | Only listened to sample- sounds brilliant. |
| August 29, 2005 09:17:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Russell Barrett |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Lancashire, England |
| Comments: | Roly - your CD 'Stairway to the Stars' arrived and what a treat. Small combo jazz at it's best, from four talented musicians. Each track a delight and much credit also to the recording engineer. Hard to believe it is a live, club recording session. Keep an ear to Jazz Record Requests on BBC Radio 3. I have asked for a track to be played. You deserve a larger audience! Regards, Russell |
| August 11, 2005 |
| Name: | Michel Wegen |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Holland |
| Comments: | "I received your "attempt at gypsyjazz" yesterday. Hats off. I think it is a beautiful CD, and I hear lots of this music, believe me. I think this CD is a respectful and a warm, charming interpretation of this music style. I also like the combination of instruments used. Michel. |
| August 4, 2005 |
| Name: | Lauren |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Boston, USA |
| Comments: | Hi Roly! This is Lauren, I'm David Black's girlfriend. We met at the Blaydon jazz club back in May. Just wanted to let you know how much I love your CD! Before you gave it to me, I only knew the Lambton Worm. But now I know a whole lot more Geordie songs! Your arrangements are so happy, they just put a smile on my face every day. I'm planning to use some in the classroom when I start teaching music. |
| July 12, 2005 19:33:06 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Michel Wegen www.wegenpicks.com |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Holland |
| Comments: | Hello Roly - I still enjoy listening to your CD's! Sincerely Michel |
| June 5, 2005 15:31:08 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Roger |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Chester le Street |
| Comments: | Many thanks, the two 'Stairway to the Stars' CDs have been safely received and listened to, bringing back many happy memories of evenings at the Nine Pins. Regards Roger |
| May 22, 2005 12:40:41 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Richard |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Whickham. Currently.....elsewhere. |
| Comments: | Greetings from Bavaria, Roly! Just like to say what a fantastic job you and the lads made of Stairway to the Stars. What a brilliant showcase for the quartet. In particular, Bill plays an absolute blinder on Mr Gentle & Mr Cool. Also very impressed with Gypsy Jazz, although I may have to stop listening to it when I'm biking to work. There's been more than one occasion on sunny mornings when I've been tempted to ride around the Royal Palace a couple of times while you finish "Pennies from Heaven"... Gan canny! |
| May 20, 2005 14:16:27 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Simon |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Ipswich |
| Comments: | Dear Roly, Thank you for the cds which arrived today, and I am already enjoying Best Wishes Simon |
| April 25, 2005 13:36:55 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Trevor Veitch |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Warramboo South Australia |
| Comments: | Sounds good |
| April 24, 2005 02:28:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Roly Veitch |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Blaydon |
| Comments: | Hello Barbara. Please E Mail me and I'll advise how to get in touch. >rolyveitch@hotmail.com< |
| March 31, 2005 16:02:25 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | barbara musgrave |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Surrey |
| Comments: | My husband wants geordieroots CD for his birthday present. How do I get hold of it? |
| March 31, 2005 14:44:23 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Janet |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Essex |
| Comments: | Received and very much enjoyed thank you. |
| March 30, 2005 14:08:52 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | adam r |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Newcatle/Gateshead |
| Comments: | hi roly! just to say you are the best guitar player/teacher ever |
| March 23, 2005 15:15:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Joan Chester |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Emsworth, Hants |
| Comments: | Received the cd 'Canny Tyneside' for Mother's Day. After 44 years away from the Tyne it made me laugh, it made me cry, it made my 'Day'! Thanks. |
| March 7, 2005 20:02:29 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tim |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Herts |
| Comments: | Roly, It's arrived and it much appreciated. My daughters even like it, and they're far removed from Geordies! Best wishes Tim |
| February 28, 2005 15:16:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Ed Nixon |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Liverpool |
| Comments: | Hello, Thanks for the very prompt reply. I have put a letter and cheque in the post for both C.D.'s. I have to say I think that your interpretation of these traditional songs with a gentle jazz style works brilliantly. It's not just my dad who will enjoy them. Best wishes for future success. Many thanks. Ed Nixon |
| February 22, 2005 15:16:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Sue Haberland |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http://www.srhaberland@web.de |
| Where are you from: | I'm English but live in Germany |
| Comments: | I think your music, the little that I've heard so far is fantastic, but I can't get through on your email. How can I buy a copy of Canny Tyneside or any of the other Tyneside music that is not available on Amazon?Ta for info...Sue Haberland |
| February 22, 2005 12:18:15 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alan Pickersgill |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Tyneside |
| Comments: | Hi Roly, Thanks very much for the CDs. I have put my Oscar Peterson and Django recordings to one side and have been playing yours non stop. Its really good music to write up survey reports to. All the best... |
| February 21, 2005 05:34:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Eric Gills |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Morpeth |
| Comments: | Roly, I have just played your new CD, Stairway to the Stars, a real tribute to the Blaydon Jazz Club's high standard of playing. The Gypsy Jazz CD is also a brilliant intrepretation of the Django style. Good luck with both CDs |
| February 21, 2005 05:34:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Valerie O'Neill |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Australia |
| Comments: | I'm hoping to buy some of your music when next in the UK. Your name keeps cropping up from diverse places, most recently from UA Fanthorpe's appearance on Desert Island Discs. My husband is a Geordie and proud of it! |
| February 21, 2005 05:34:21 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Mac Francis |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http://www.macfrancis.co.uk |
| Where are you from: | County Durham |
| Comments: | All you Djangologists out there must buy this album from Roly, it is superb. Many thanks for providing me with the Keith Stephen's album Gypsy Jazz, it has to be the most appealing album I have heard this year, apart from my own I have to be modest enough to say. Well done Roly, another great piece of work. |
| December 17, 2004 09:29:18 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Phil Jones |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http://www.bebops.co.uk |
| Where are you from: | Southsea, Hants |
| Comments: | not heard it yet - just thought I'd say hello. |
| December 12, 2004 18:31:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Natalie Veitch |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:/nat@waddy.com |
| Where are you from: | Lincoln |
| Comments: | sorry Roly have not heard cd yet.looked you up due to surname. |
| December 11, 2004 13:38:43 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tony Breeze |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http://www.geocities.com/tonybreeze |
| Where are you from: | Ex-Makem |
| Comments: | I would like to buy "Canny Tyneside" but your own e-mail address must have changed. Mine is tonybreeze@ntlworld.com |
| December 10, 2004 08:51:04 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Roly Veitch |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Blaydon |
| Comments: | This is just to answer quite a few enquiries I've had. Yes, it was my version of The Blaydon Races being played at St James Park home of Newcastle United for the first few games of the season. I'm amazed it happened but now gather the DJ is playing different versions of the song by different local artists. Nice to think though that he started the ball rolling with my Blaydon Aces version. Fantastic! Roly 11/10/2004 |
| October 11, 2004 13:27:27 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Peter Haley |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Guide Post, The place where Osama Binlarden and Lord Lucan have been living for the last few years |
| Comments: | I will be at the Queens Head next wednesday,Will a copy of your CD be available |
| September 30, 2004 08:24:26 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Des Kindley |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Orpington via Whitley Bay |
| Comments: | Excellent . just got the second one. Heard the first on Desert Island Discs |
| July 7, 2004 08:10:25 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Christine Howell |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Manchester |
| Comments: | Very nice website! |
| May 25, 2004 11:18:41 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Russell Barrett |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Burscough, Lancashire |
| Comments: | As with Jim Goudie, I heard your version of 'Keep your feet still...'on Radio 4 and was really taken by the jazz accompaniment. I would like to order a copy of the CD. Please get in touch. Also, I visit my son in Bedlington from time to time. Do you play at a regular venue? Regards Russell |
| May 20, 2004 16:07:44 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Alvin Jordan |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http://www.jordanmedical.nl |
| Where are you from: | UK living in Netherlands |
| Comments: | Nice website. |
| May 14, 2004 18:12:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jim Goudie |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Newcastle |
| Comments: | Roly, On behalf of all the regulars of the Blaydon Jazz Club can I offer our congratulations regarding the choice by the eminent poet U.A. Fanthorpe on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs of your version of 'Keeep your feet still Geordie, hinny' as one of her eight favourite recordings. |
| May 14, 2004 10:15:04 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Wendy |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http://www.geocities.com/mortlakevic/ |
| Where are you from: | Mortlake, Australia |
| Comments: | "The row upon the stairs" is a personal favourite ! Your rendition of the "Blaydon Races" is one of the best I've heard. This really is a great CD. Well done Roland !!!!! |
| Febuary 19, 2004 02:16:25 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jan Hall |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Seaton Carew (Nr Hartlepool) |
| Comments: | Brilliant! Very nostalgic for me as I remember my parents singing some of the more popular songs, as I come from a generation of miners. Excellent guitar playing and a lovely soft singing voice. |
| January 3, 2004 13:36:58 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Gemma Thompson |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Gateshead |
| Comments: | Roly, just wanted to say thank you very much for the CD. I absolutely love it, I had no idea you had such a great voice! Take care and hope to see you soon, Gemma. |
| November 26, 2003 19:21:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Roly Veitch |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Blaydon |
| Comments: | Dear John & Bill I am informed the song ‘Flower among them all’ was probably written in the 1720s (time of the Jacobean rebellion) either by Sir John Fenwick or, perhaps, one of his pipers. The flower may allude to a candidate up for election in a ‘rotten’ borough around that time. It may be the full story or meaning will never be known now. My thanks to Johnny Handle for helping with this info. Best wishes. Roly |
| October 28, 2003 20:19:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | tanya |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http://www.avalonbears.co.uk |
| Where are you from: | Kinda North Shields well for a while, originally Wales dont hold it agains me though |
| Comments: | Hiho there fab site, could have strangled your hosting though dang pop ups nearly got rid of what I wanted to look at, still fab and I love living here and finding all the stuff arround me sooooooo fab fab what more can i say :O) |
| October 21, 2003 21:42:45 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | John Madill |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Connecticut USA |
| Comments: | Dear Sir, BILL MORTON and I love your music.We often listen to your CDs. Both of us are residing in Connecticut USA, and are ex ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS. Thanks for re connecting us, through your music, to Tynside. Ps. If you, or any of your fans can tell us when Sir John Fenwicks " Flower among them all " was written, and who the " Flower " was, we would really appreciate it. BEST WISHES. Wm Morton, and J MADILL |
| October 17, 2003 03:08:30 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Susan Baddeley |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Chartres - France |
| Comments: | Have ordered the "Canny Tyneside" CD and am waiting for the soundbites to appear for the next Cd! |
| October 4, 2003 19:12:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Roly Veitch |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Blaydon |
| Comments: | My new CD Geordie Roots is now available. First batch arrived today 30/9/03. See webpage for full track details and some soundbites. |
| September 30, 2003 21:21:57 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Joe McBriarty |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Castleside, Consett |
| Comments: | Remember those great days at The Golden Lion, Winlaton Mill with Clem Avery's Jazzmen? |
| September 26, 2003 19:42:59 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jean Young |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Dunston, now Chichester |
| Comments: | A lovely mixture of tears and laughter, nostalgia and merriment.I like Roly's gentle voice and presentation, the only unimportant and not very serious criticism I would offer is that his voice is too ''nice'' for a humdinger like Cushie Butterfield. |
| September 4, 2003 08:58:56 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | jason karuzas |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | the states |
| Comments: | sorry, i don't really have any comment on your cd. but i couldn't resist contacting you. don't know if you remember me or not. i'm an american tenor player that lived in newcastle for most of 1998. i played quite a bit with you, bill harper, jackie denton, ian heslop et al. quite regularly. mostly at kieth crombie's "jazz cafe". messing around on-line and came across your site. lovely to hear your still playing. i'm at j_karuzas@msn.com if you're in the habit of answering any of these posts. |
| August 27, 2003 05:35:33 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Roly Veitch |
| Email: | |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Blaydon, Tyneside |
| Comments: | Hello Bob My website guru tells me the PC sometimes needs to be set at a lower level of security to process the soundbites. |
| August 24, 2003 21:37:11 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bob Ranson |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | St Pete Beach Florida |
| Comments: | I am still having problems with you web sit, something to do with the security settings. but I will keep trying. I really enjoyed your CD and your gentle mellow style realy suits the songs There were a lot of old favourites and some which were new to me. I played the disc to a lady from Pelton who emigrated to Pittsburg Pensylvania 50 years ago and she loved it. It brought back a lot of memories for her. I wish you every success with the CD. Why don't you send a copy to Frank Wappett at Radio Newcastle? Regards Bob Ranson |
| July 2, 2003 09:34:56 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | U A Fanthorpe & Dr. R V Bailey |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Gloucestershire |
| Comments: | It must be twenty years ago, or more, when we came across Owen Brannigan’s famous Songs of the Tyne. We loved the whole thing – words and music and interpretation and all the vigorous grandeur of it. But we’ve always felt there’s a subtler, gentler, sadder side to these songs, and a wittier one, too, that didn’t quite find it’s place. Now we have the CD that really satisfies us. It has the wit; it also has that more haunting, delicate side we’ve never found before in a collection of Tyneside songs. What is it? It’s Canny Tyneside, by Roly Veitch and The Blaydon Aces. This is the definitive version you’ve been looking for too – buy it! |
| June 27, 2003 22:01:52 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jean Young |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Dunston but a long way from there now |
| Comments: | Haven't heard it yet but will |
| June 12, 2003 21:21:07 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Danielle Clunies-Ross |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Gosforth |
| Comments: | We really enjoyed your CD. We're not originally from the area so it was interesting to hear local music and to hear it played so well. |
| June 2, 2003 11:19:16 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | alan bowman |
| HomePage: | http://www.freeformfreakout.org |
| Where are you from: | gateshead, living near venice (not much difference really!) |
| Comments: | i used to go to the black bull jazz nights with my dad - had some great times and have some good memories. glad to see the club is still going. cheers! |
| Febuary 9, 2003 16:02:26 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | william palmer |
| HomePage: | www.communigate.co.uk.ne/southtynejazzclub |
| Where are you from: | south shields |
| Comments: | Great site. |
| January 16, 2003 12:34:17 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Jim Edger |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | Wainuiomata New Zealand |
| Comments: | Got your contact details from The North-Easterner. I have been away from New Herrington for 60 yrs at least ! Will contact you by Email |
| October 26, 2002 01:01:04 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | mac francis |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | county durham |
| Comments: | Roly... Always a pleasure to hear your guitar playing, jazz or whatever you do. Bought your 'Canny Tyneside Album' from you last night at the 'fell cricket club' and played it to the whole family this morning, we love it and proud of your being proud to be a Geordie. Surely, you need some media publicity with this one. A point of interest, I have a friend who used to operate an international teledata call centre. He told me that, the Northeast England, particular Geordie accent was recognised as the most affable / responsive telephone voice and they always gave preference to employing personnel with the Geordie accent. Just a mention… To commend all the popular Geordie entertainers who regardless of their fame, are still rooted and proud of their origin'. |
| October 19, 2002 16:59:41 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | stuart bennett |
| HomePage: | http:// |
| Where are you from: | high spen |
| Comments: | Hello Roly - great website! |
| July 16, 2002 17:07:52 (GMT Time) |