Archive for June, 2002

Jun '02

Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks

2002 John Jorgenson & Friends UK Tour

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This is the biggest venue we are going to play in this tour, and the ‘showcase’ gig for us this time. We were up and on the road early (sadly leaving the wonderful surroundings of our hosts). The drive across the Peak District National Park was worth it though, even

Jun '02

Stockport Golf Club – private gig

2002 John Jorgenson & Friends UK Tour

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We played here last September, and went down so well, they have asked us back. Stuart Fraser-Thomson, the organiser, is a keen guitar student and fan of JJ’s, which helps. Last year he was Men’s Captain at the club. So he is an important figure. He is also a great

Jun '02

Trillian’s, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

2002 John Jorgenson & Friends UK Tour

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The drive from Hull started bright and almost sunny, and got progressively more dull. By the time we had made it past York, rain was threatening, and as we climbed the hill 20 miles from Newcastle, it was foggy and drizzling. No wonder they closed the A66 Pennine route! If

Jun '02

our first “proper” gig in Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire

2002 John Jorgenson & Friends UK Tour

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June 6th, 2002&text2=our first “proper” gig, in Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire&text3=This is our third time playing the Springhead, and JJ’s fourth or fifth time (Hellecasters gigs). There is a hard core of Hellecasters fans here, who have now become JJ fans. Tony Beastie (promoter) puts on a good show, and really