2007
Jimmy Burgess
Jimmy Burgess has been playing in bands in Shetland for over 50 years, first with The Gertie Band, The Pioneers, The Milkshakes and now his own Jimmy Burgess Band. He is also one of the founder members of the Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Club (founded in 1978). Jimmy has played at every Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival, and was Shetland’s Guizer Jarl at the 1983 Up Helly Aa. Jimmy was instrumental in lobbying Shetland Islands Council to provide accordion tuition in all Shetland schools so that their music would not be lost, but would thrive and develop for many generations. In support of this, Jimmy has always encouraged young players and gives them great experience by inviting them to play in his band. Jimmy’s energy and enthusiasm is still as fresh today as it always has been, earning him the affectionate title of “Shetland’s Mobile Party”! In short, Jimmy is one of Shetland’s best known and loved characters as a businessman, compere, musician, and bandleader.
Jimmy Burgess
Jimmy Burgess has been playing in bands in Shetland for over 50 years, first with The Gertie Band, The Pioneers, The Milkshakes and now his own Jimmy Burgess Band. He is also one of the founder members of the Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Club (founded in 1978). Jimmy has played at every Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival, and was Shetland’s Guizer Jarl at the 1983 Up Helly Aa. Jimmy was instrumental in lobbying Shetland Islands Council to provide accordion tuition in all Shetland schools so that their music would not be lost, but would thrive and develop for many generations. In support of this, Jimmy has always encouraged young players and gives them great experience by inviting them to play in his band. Jimmy’s energy and enthusiasm is still as fresh today as it always has been, earning him the affectionate title of “Shetland’s Mobile Party”! In short, Jimmy is one of Shetland’s best known and loved characters as a businessman, compere, musician, and bandleader.