“Inspirational, One of the most respected performers in the region.. He has garnered praise from every angle in theNorth East" - Journal Culture
"The Essence of comic poetry" - Richard Madeley, Radio 2
“Humour, Poignancy and sing- along infectiousness” -Shields Gazette
"Simma is a singer, songwriter, poet and raconteur, which adds up to a young man with a huge talent." - Cheers Magazine
“ Fantastic Stuff ...An extremely talented young man” - Paddy McDee, BBC
"A big-hearted performer and a true poet of the people" - Rod Clements, Lindisfarne
"One of Newcastle's finest and most prolific" - Narc. Magazine
“ Observational and clever, with a strong sense of local identity ” - Inside & Out
“Heart and wit from a master craftsman who bares his soul and lifts our spirits” - Kate Fox, Radio 4
"Amazingly well-observed slices of life...In turns tender and downright hilarious peppered with perceptive lines, he writes deliciously." - The Journal
"You'd be hard-pressed to find a more funny, warm and truthful writer and performer" - BBC Radio Merseyside