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Title: Wristbands and bars
Post by: cornishmaid18 on July 18, 2010, 02:07:35 PM
Could someone please explain about "wristbands" and bars? - have noticed one or two comments about them.
I assume they work abit like a/i in hotels?
We have 4 x twenty somethings with us so if we can save some cash by being loyal to someone we will!
Really liked the Athens bar last year but like the sound of Bar 38/Aquarios too!
Looking fwd to exploring more this year!
Thanks all
Helen
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: tonyco1 on July 18, 2010, 02:50:15 PM
Ok - The wristbands are not for discount, just to I.D. forum members so you can say Hi!!!
Get one from Glen in Aquarios bar, do it up so you can slip it off again
(fasten over wide bit of your hand - they stretch a little bit only),
so you don't have to wear it all the time.

See a wristband - say hello and make a new friend!

Lots of Bars to choose from, my guess is you'll prefer Athens Bar, Condor, Bar38 as more lively!

No Discounts though!!

PS. My Mum was a Cornish Girl, born in St Austall, raised in St Germans.
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: cornishmaid18 on July 18, 2010, 03:26:42 PM
Ok
Thanks Tony! St Germans is just round the corner  - we know it well!
Helen
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: tonyco1 on July 18, 2010, 04:53:50 PM
You're welcome - enjoy the holiday!
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: don on July 18, 2010, 05:41:10 PM
Don't forget Silver Star and Jerry James!
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: Jules on July 18, 2010, 05:49:39 PM
How could we ever forget Jerry James !!!
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: don on July 18, 2010, 06:11:51 PM
How could we ever forget Jerry James !!!

I wish and I try.................. Any tips out there?
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: tonyco1 on July 18, 2010, 06:38:55 PM
Jerry James, Old comedians and singers never die, they just work 3 nights a week at Silver Star,
and don't the old folks love it!! LOL
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: deerocker on July 18, 2010, 06:44:21 PM
Gerry James was a complete joke and turned this little corner of a beautiful Greek Island into the worst seedy little UK social club one can ever imagine. He played all the wrong chords with his backing tracks.His patter to the punters was awful and to walk past there while he was murdering some tune or other was a nerve shattering experience. Surely there are Greek musicians around who would have been better suited to entertain than this piece of crap. Or is the owner hoping to get in the sausage egg and chips Brit tourists which he thinks might be in S.S. and thrive on this load of wallop... Sad really... :(
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: Bristle Boy on July 18, 2010, 06:58:14 PM
Have to agree Deerocker - JJ - a truly dreadful 'act' - time to be pensioned off, me thinks! ;D
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: shellbell on July 18, 2010, 10:18:55 PM
Oh my god Gerry James..........he did our brains in!!! Who told him he can sing??? Does anyone remember him in the 60s, because thats all he kept saying...."when i was in the charts in the 60s".....the worse part was one night I wanted to go back to the room about midnight  and he was serenading me to sleep I swear, cos we were staying at the Barras I SWEAR he was at the end of my bed, he sounded sooo close!!! >:(
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: Rod on July 18, 2010, 10:23:25 PM
We also crossed the road when this singer was on, terrible.  I can understand the slight amusement as you first hear him but eventually you just had to make a run for it.  The strange thing is, the place was packed when he was on (mainly the blue rinse squad mind).   ;)
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: don on July 18, 2010, 11:11:02 PM
Oh my god Gerry James..........he did our brains in!!! Who told him he can sing??? Does anyone remember him in the 60s, because thats all he kept saying...."when i was in the charts in the 60s".....the worse part was one night I wanted to go back to the room about midnight  and he was serenading me to sleep I swear, cos we were staying at the Barras I SWEAR he was at the end of my bed, he sounded sooo close!!! >:(

paula jannis (October 24, 2006)
unlike sharon edwards i thought all acts at red lion were good and jerry james was not boring you need your ears cleaned out love


Sorry ....... Shell found this and couldn't resist! LOL............ He does have a fan then?
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: pembo on July 19, 2010, 12:38:19 AM
According to Jerry, he played with every band that were recording in the 1960's. Someone said that if you remember the 60's then you were not there. Well I was there and I am pleased to say I don't remember Jerry James. Thank god. When he is on at the Silver Star We don't venture that far up the village. I just hope he does not venture any further either Summed up in three words
       
          (What a Ponker)
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: Sandra W on July 19, 2010, 12:51:11 AM
I thinkit was a wednesday night and Jerry wasn't on. Silver Star was packedout and doing a roaring trade.

Meanwhile across the road Bar El Greco was empty apart from the staff, family and Groucho. That guy can really play a guitar. Back to the point. All the customers in Silver Star were turned facing across the road and being well entertained at someone else's expense. There is a lesson in there!
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: pembo on July 19, 2010, 01:09:36 AM
Thanks Sandra, The El Greco it is for me. We are there again in August .We used to go in the Bar Code which was over the road from the Silver Star. Is this now the El Greco and if so are they new ownwers
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: Sandra W on July 19, 2010, 01:13:35 AM
It is the old Bar Code and is still the brainchild of George.
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: pembo on July 19, 2010, 01:17:32 AM
Thanks, We used to go in there last year and George tried to play music but the raving loonatic was performing over the road so in the end he turned the music off. Is George still there.
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: don on July 19, 2010, 09:37:03 AM
Thanks, We used to go in there last year and George tried to play music but the raving loonatic was performing over the road so in the end he turned the music off. Is George still there.
Yes he is.
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: tonyco1 on July 19, 2010, 09:57:10 PM
Which George is this Don??
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: shellbell on July 19, 2010, 10:15:26 PM
paula jannis (October 24, 2006)
unlike sharon edwards i thought all acts at red lion were good and jerry james was not boring you need your ears cleaned out love


Sorry ....... Shell found this and couldn't resist! LOL............ He does have a fan then?

aww bless her! :)
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: don on July 19, 2010, 10:46:48 PM
Which George is this Don??
Used to be a waiter at Thomas Bay. His brother is Tasty Corner proprietor.
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: tonyco1 on July 20, 2010, 01:01:20 AM
Yes - I know him well! Thanks
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: Rod on July 20, 2010, 07:26:24 PM
The Greco did the best cocktails in the resort in my opinion.  The bloody marys were excellent and once he knew how we liked them (lots of tabasco and worcester sauce) they were perfect each time we dropped in.  He loves his bike does'nt he?   :D
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: tonyco1 on July 22, 2010, 01:40:20 AM
Do you know what nights Groucho is on?
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: don on July 22, 2010, 09:44:16 AM
Do you know what nights Groucho is on?

From the haze of wine...... Probably wednesday!
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: spesh49 on July 22, 2010, 06:36:11 PM
When we were there he was also on his own  :(
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: tonyco1 on July 23, 2010, 01:43:47 AM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Jerry James
Post by: naughty on August 02, 2010, 08:38:01 PM
i would like to say that you are insulting someones dad and grandfather infact its my dad you are insulting im pretty sure that you all are proud of what your father does as i am very proud of mine and you wouldnt put up with someone bad mouthing and being dam right rude and insulting  about your family so please dont do it about mine thanks very much
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: naughty on August 02, 2010, 08:41:19 PM
[]#I thinkit was a wednesday night and Jerry wasn't on. Silver Star was packedout and doing a roaring trade.

Meanwhile across the road Bar El Greco was empty apart from the staff, family and Groucho. That guy can really play a guitar. Back to the point. All the customers in Silver Star were turned facing across the road and being well entertained at someone else's expense. There is a lesson in there!
[/quote] that is my father you are insulting thanks very much
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: naughty on August 02, 2010, 09:59:19 PM
Oh my god Gerry James..........he did our brains in!!! Who told him he can sing??? Does anyone remember him in the 60s, because thats all he kept saying...."when i was in the charts in the 60s".....the worse part was one night I wanted to go back to the room about midnight  and he was serenading me to sleep I swear, cos we were staying at the Barras I SWEAR he was at the end of my bed, he sounded sooo close!!! >:(
thanks for insulting my dad how would you like to read something insulting about your father cheers
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: pembo on August 03, 2010, 07:50:59 PM
I am sure that no-one means to be malicious or insulting. This is a friendly forum where people have a bit of banter. and share information. I am sure that Gerry has his fans and will continue to entertain them, but we don't all have the same taste in music. I would not worry too much about what people say. Hope you continue to be part of the forum. Yammas
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: shellbell on August 04, 2010, 02:43:38 PM
oh nooo....here we go again.....another thread......thats going to rear off the scale!
Sorry to offend naughty....no malicious intent was intended!
It was just one of the many incidents in S.S that made the holiday a holiday to remember for all the right reasons  :). Lots of funny situations,bizarre scenarios, irritating moments,lovely lazy days and thoughts of tried it, done it, never again moments all add to the great holiday memories Ive brought back with me to the U.K  :) although maybe I would have been happier falling asleep to The Carnivals rendition of rocking in the free world lol! ;)
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: tonyco1 on August 05, 2010, 02:53:01 AM
Likewise from me as well - I am afraid, I am also not into that kind of act, but he works the crowd well.
I am sure Jerry has worked some real tough places and clubs in his time, so this place is a piece of cake for him.
He has as many fans as not! I bet he now gets extra people curious to check him out!
I am sure he would laugh it off and say any publicity is good publicity, like all the troopers do!
Again - he's part of the holiday experience and part of San Stefanos!

Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: richnsare on August 05, 2010, 08:38:14 PM
Jerry, Jerry, Jerry!!!  :)

Well we love San Stef and we love Jerry James. OK, so his act is a little cheesy and the banter is pretty much the same each night, but whenever he's on at the Sliver Star, Spiros and Tassos usually struggle to find enough seats for every one. So, he's definitely doing something right when most other live acts attract quite small audiences. If he's not your bag then you don't have to stop and listen, but more people do than walk past. Mind you it must be difficult to ignore him if you have a room at the Barras and don't like him. Maybe earplugs would be a wise choice.

We're looking forward to at least a couple of 'Jerry Nights' at the end of August, they're usually followed the next day by a substantial breakfast at the Condor to help with the head!! Hopefully we'll catch up with Jerry and some of his family again during and after the shows. They're a lovely bunch.

So, one more time: "Take me home, country road, to a place I belong......."  ;D
Title: Re: Wristbands and bars
Post by: YANNIS26 on August 05, 2010, 09:11:07 PM
Hi richnsare
Welcome to the forum.Delighted to see a positive posting on Jerry.I said in an earlier posting ,love him or hate him he must be doing something right.He puts bums on seats.I was starting to wonder where all his supporters were.I salute you for putting your head above the parapet.
Yammas
Yannis