Joe Heaney, the Watersons, the Wilson Family, Peter Bellamy, Walter Pardon, Richard Grainger, Bob Dylan, David Francey, Ron Angel, Mike Agranoff, Anne Briggs, Tom Bliss, Stockton Folk Club, the Carter Family, Leonard Cohen.
Sean Cooney is a community artist, folk singer, storyteller and writer.
He lives by the sea on the beautiful Hartlepool Headland where he leads local heritage projects with schools and community groups, celebrating the rich history of the area in song and story.
He is one third of the Young'Uns who continue to make a name for themselves on the folk scene and who, in 2009, appeared at major international festivals such as Bremen Vegesack (Germany) and Bie Daip (Netherlands).
He runs the Pot House Folk Club which is a fortnightly (friday) singaround at the Harbour of Refuge pub on the Headland in Hartlepool
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
We are playing a triple header gig on Sat Sept 26th @ Croxdale Community Centre with Chris Kelly & Chris Milner, it would be great to see you there if you can make it!
I will put it in my diary and say no to anything else that comes along, is it a normal singaround night but with decorations or is it a private do? I really need to work on the sea songs, I may take you up on your offer if you still have time?
I know I realy wanted to come tonight but that blooming Ian Glover has roped me into a sing around in his village pub... I've been trying to get up your way for ages! I really enjoyed that night I came along. I will definately be there my next free Friday night! Becks x
Hi COus, WOW LOVE that Song on ur profile Sancta Bega I adore it! WHen i was at work the other day i put ur myspace page up and they loved it too esp the little boy Uzzy he said you have a gorgeous voice and we have all decided you should go on Britains got talent and they will vote for you! :) hope your well would love it if you could send me this via email PLEASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEE or on cd or even better come over and sing it personally :D HINT HINT xxxxx
its kinda ginger at the momeny lol im redoign it soon :D and im not sure to be hoenst ive been at work since 8 this morning and still at work loll :) x
Hi Sean. Sancta Bega - what a lovely song. Love the backing harmonies and arrangement! Nice to see you on Saturday. Have a good night tonight at The Pot House.
hi sean, it was great to meet you too..i really liked your song- i hope we can make it down to your club in hartlepool sometime, but ill definatley come along and see you at the star and shadow in december if we dont xx
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