Paul Smith hosted another fantastic evening at Blacheath Library, Rowley Regis last night on the 28th March 2015. The event started at 6pm and carried on through until 10.30pm and saw a whole lot of different acts from musicians, poets, comedians and story tellers. One such musician Niven smith whom played three songs with Tony Smith, (no relation to either Paul nor Niven). said 'it was a good night with good acts and I cannot think of anything bad to say about it.' Paul (Pictured left) enjoyed the night very much and was very busy making sure that everyone who wanted to perform got a slot. Angela L.Garratt, poet, author and Honorary Ambassador of the Walsall Poetry Society said that it is not only a place to come if you love your art, but it is a great place to meet other artists, mingle and show this small part of the Black Country what you do.' Other artist included Martin Hubbard, a well known and much admired singer/songwriter. Scar Belly Blues, a local band that includes Den Payne, guitar and vocals, Dave Spittle, Drums, Peter Hacket lead guitar and Chris Johnston, Base. Niven Smith (left) and Tony Smith (no relation), playing 'Say to You'. A song written by Niven many years ago. He has since gone on to write many many, more songs including that of the very well known 'The Beach', 'A Walk in the Park and the 'The Traveller'. Though he is now a music producer, he still writes songs with many other well known artists.
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The Express and Star came to do a photo shoot for the Honorary Ambassadors of the Walsall Poetry Society at the Lindon Hotel, Walsall, West Midlands on the 25th March 2015. Organiser and founder of the society LaGrif Poet pulled together some of the Black Country's most talented poets, writers, etc and formed a group of honorary ambassadors. This follows an event that took place on World Poetry Day at Southcart Books, Walsall. Among the honorary ambassadors were Poet Laureate of Wednesbury Brendan Hawthorne, Ian Henery, Angela L. Garratt, Niven Smith, John Langford and Scott and Amy Carter, proprietors of Southcart Books and more.
Angela L. Garratt, says 'I am proud and privileged to be a part of something so amazing for the Black Country, furthermore I am so honoured to share this title with other exceptional and poets, musicians, writers.' She continues to say 'thank you to LaGriff for starting this wonderful society and helping us to show the world just how talented Walsall and the Black Country really is.' Niven Smith, singer-songwriter, said 'it was a wonderful opportunity to meet the local Councillor Claire Clews, writer Natalie John and other like minded people.' There will be poetry events taking place in and around the Walsall area, each off them with the intention to show the Black Country's talent for poetry and to bring the community together. Scott and Amy of Southcart Books, Walsall hosted a wonderful afternoon of poetry on Saturday 21st March 2015. This event for World Poetry Day saw the beautiful words of Brendan Hawthorne, Ian Henery, Angela Garratt, Eilleen Ward-Birch, La Griff, Morris Melcome and many more brilliant and inspiring poets. Scott and Amy were accommodating and very hospitable hosts. Their independent book shop, Southcart Books of Lowerhall Lane, Walsall is the only independent book shop in Walsall town. They specialise in Horror, Sci-fi , fantasy, comics and graphic novels. They are also sellers of vintage and antique books. This is not the first event that has been held at Southcart books and there are many more to come. |
AuthorI am the author of a book called Innocent Spirits, I write short Novella's and Short stories. I love to dabble with a bit of Poetry. All my stories are either Horror or paranormal Thrillers. I write poetry of all genres. Archives
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