Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Liberty Boy sans Cookie Date: 22 Nov 13 - 10:01 AM So sorry to hear this sad news. We've been friends since we met first in Cullerlie. A lovely man, knowledgable, and a fine singer! |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: r.padgett Date: 22 Nov 13 - 09:40 AM A true gent an entertainer long associated with Lincolnshire Ray |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Acorn4 Date: 22 Nov 13 - 09:27 AM Such sad news. Brian will be missed so much as part of our Sidmouth gang. Dave and Julia Taylor |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Linda Kelly Date: 22 Nov 13 - 08:52 AM So sorry to hear this. RIP Brian |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Herga Kitty Date: 22 Nov 13 - 07:41 AM We have all lost a treasure, but my deepest sympathies go to Richard and family. Kitty |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Jack Crawford Date: 22 Nov 13 - 06:29 AM Bumfits!!!! My family had it 'fore I came, They'll have it when I sleep; We can count our lambing times As I am counting sheep. Sleep well, old mate. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Dave Sutherland Date: 22 Nov 13 - 06:27 AM A wonderful, unique performer and excellent company; it was a pleasure to have known him. Really very sorry to have received this news. RIP Brian. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST Date: 22 Nov 13 - 06:19 AM It was a privilege to have seen him couple of times at the Leadenham Folk Festival. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Vic Smith Date: 22 Nov 13 - 05:34 AM A lovely man and good company, Brian had an uncomplicated singing style that really carried the songs that he sang very well. He was a great source of knowledge about all those iconic Lincolnshire singers that Grainger recorded over a century ago. We were on the same concert/song session line-up at various festivals over the years, most recently at Whitby in August. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,old git Date: 22 Nov 13 - 05:10 AM What a sad loss of a larger than life character (though he would have never admitted to that). Many of us are lucky enough to have some great memories of him. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Tracy Boyle Date: 22 Nov 13 - 05:07 AM Very sad news indeed. He was a kind man, generous with his knowledge and his songs. I will miss him. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: doc.tom Date: 22 Nov 13 - 05:00 AM Such sad news. A great loss - of a scholar and a lovely man. We'll raise a glass or two. Thank you for keeping us up to date. Tom & Barbara |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Arthur_itus Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:59 AM Thank you for letting us know Richard. A very sad loss. RIP Brian. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Des & Margaret Redwood Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:53 AM We have lost a truly wonderful person today. it is impossible to put into words how much he will be missed. He brought pleasure to so many people through his stories, recollections, vast knowledge and tremendous singing and delightful playing. Our thoughts are very much with his family ay this time. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Derek Schofield Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:50 AM A very sad day ... my thoughts are with the family Derek |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Musket Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:48 AM A sad day, both at the human level and artistically. Brian was a role model for his craft. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Backwoodsman Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:40 AM Very, very sad. Brian was a unique, talented and lovely man. He will be missed greatly. Heartfelt condolences to family and others close to Brian. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Barb'ry Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:40 AM So sorry to hear about Brian's death - he was a lovely man with a great wealth of songs and stories. Condolences to all his family and friends. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Ruairidh Greig Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:28 AM Thank you Richard for keeping everyone informed over this sad time. Your Uncle was a lovely man and an inspiration to so many people, not only here in Lincolnshire but all across the country. My thoughts will be with you and your family. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Richard Spencer Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:25 AM So vey sorry to hear this. A lovely man, and a great singer. We will miss him. Richard & Jenny |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: cooperman Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:17 AM That's very sad news, RIP Brian |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Tattie Bogle Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:08 AM Thank you for letting everyone know, Richard, and so sorry to hear the news. Brian's singing and depth of knowledge of the songs were much appreciated up here in Scotland too. I met him several times at singing events here. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Sooz Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:00 AM Lincolnshire folk music will never be the same again. We will miss him so much. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST Date: 22 Nov 13 - 03:35 AM It is with great regret that, on behalf of my family, I must announce that Brian Dawson (my Uncle) passed away early this morning, Friday 22nd Nov. Brian had remained deeply unconscious after his heart attack on 9th Nov. I will communicate funeral arrangements in the next few days and thank you all for your kind thoughts and wishes. Richard (Smith). |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: r.padgett Date: 20 Nov 13 - 10:08 AM Really sorry to hear this come on Brian Ray |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Joy Spreadborough Date: 19 Nov 13 - 01:22 PM Thanks for the updates Richard. Our thoughts are with Brian and all the family. Bernd Zingel from Spiel-und-Tanzkreis, Seelze has been visiting from Germany. They send their best wishes and Bernd will let Brian's friends in Hannover / Seelze know about Brian's illness. They have known Brian for many many years, and Brian - they loved your tour of the cathedral last year and the song that you sang in the chapel. Hope we hear you singing again soon! |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Mike Gott - Lincolnshire ex-pat in Lancashir Date: 19 Nov 13 - 07:02 AM Dreadful news, Brian in very much in our thoughts over here in the North West. Keeping fingers crossed. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: RoyH (Burl) Date: 19 Nov 13 - 07:00 AM Brian is in our thoughts and prayers. Get well soon old mate. Roy & Elaine |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Waddon Pete Date: 19 Nov 13 - 06:25 AM Thanks Richard, We are all there with him in spirit. Peter |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Arthur_itus Date: 19 Nov 13 - 05:43 AM Thank you Richard and thoughts and best wishes to all of you throughg this trying time. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,flyingcat(moira) Date: 19 Nov 13 - 05:14 AM Thanks for keping us up to date richard. So sorry to hear there is no improvement yet. Keepin Brian in our thought s xx |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST Date: 19 Nov 13 - 03:23 AM Morning all, I'm afraid that it is with great sadness that I must report that Brian remains unconscious and critical in Scunthorpe General since collapsing on the 9th November with a heart attack. Thanks for all the ongoing support and best wishes from the folk community. I'm sure Brian would loathe being in hospital but he's in safe hands. Richard. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,old git Date: 18 Nov 13 - 08:26 AM here's hoping for a full recovery soon Geoff t |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: ChanteyLass Date: 17 Nov 13 - 03:15 PM Oh, dear. I hope Brian begins to improve soon. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Phil Preen (Poppy Folk Club) Date: 17 Nov 13 - 08:30 AM Latest from Richard this morning: no change, Brian still not recovered conciousness. Poppy Folk Club tonight: Keith & Sylvia standing in for Brian. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,corinne Date: 17 Nov 13 - 05:53 AM Such a lovely bloke; I'd been looking forward to seeing him at the Poppy tonight. I can hear him now. Richard, is there any improvement? I shall be in Scunthorpe on Monday, my sister lives 5mins from the General. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Monkseaton Morrismen Date: 15 Nov 13 - 11:13 AM I have just been passed the news about Brian. He toured with Monkseaton several times in the 70s and 80s, and I enjoyed our music together. Please on our best wishes when he is well enough. Bryan Jackson Squire |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,roderick warner Date: 14 Nov 13 - 06:27 PM I would just like to add my best wishes for Brian - one of the rare breed. A superb performer and a truly nice guy... |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Richard Smith (Nephew) Date: 14 Nov 13 - 06:00 PM Regrettably I have to report no further change and Brian remains in the intensive care unit at Scunthorpe General. Thanks to all for their kind wishes. Richard. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: doc.tom Date: 14 Nov 13 - 05:09 AM A gentleman and a scholar. Sad to hear Brian's not well. All the best for a swift recovery - and see you back at Broadstairs next year! Tom & Barbara |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: r.padgett Date: 14 Nov 13 - 03:26 AM Yes I too had a fb call via Sid Calderbank Brian has for many years been a stalwart singer, collector and accordionist particularly of Lincolnshire folk song and a band member of the Broadside Band along with John Conolly and others! Best wishes to this genial gent and hope to see you at Whitby ff in 2014 along with Geoff Lawes another integral part of the folk scene from over the HUmber! Ray |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GeoffLawes Date: 13 Nov 13 - 06:16 PM Best wishes Brian. I did not get to meet up with you at Whitby as usual this summer because of serious health problems of my own. But I have pretty much recovered now and I hope that you soon make the same sort of recovery and are fit and well by next summer's festival. Regards, Geoff |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Liberty Boy (sans cookie) Date: 13 Nov 13 - 12:25 PM Very best wishes and good luck to one of the world's gentleman. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,George Frampton Date: 13 Nov 13 - 12:04 PM Get well soon, Brian. On behalf of all of us at the Sidmouth Volunteer. |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Georgiansilver Date: 13 Nov 13 - 11:07 AM The man is a legend in his own lifetime. Prayers and best wishes for him and his family! |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Banjo-Flower Date: 13 Nov 13 - 09:34 AM Does Tom Smith Know? Gerry |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,Paul Bellamy Date: 13 Nov 13 - 08:34 AM I was very upset to hear about Brian. I saw him a few weeks ago when he did a spot at the Folk Club and as usual he was highly entertaining and informative and his usual friendly self. Such a great bloke. Hoping he makes a full recovery. Paul |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: Herga Kitty Date: 13 Nov 13 - 05:03 AM I heard about this on Facebook, from Sid Calderbank. Keeping my fingers crossed for Brian, and hoping to hear him sing again before long... Kitty |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: GUEST,desred Date: 13 Nov 13 - 03:40 AM Really upset to hear earlier in the week about Brian. We, too, were due to see him at the Poppy Club in Sunday so let us hope and pray that the NHS do their stuff and he is soon back sharing his wonderful stories and songs with us. He is in our thoughts and prayers. Des & Margaret Redwood |
Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health From: cooperman Date: 13 Nov 13 - 03:17 AM Get well Brian, a true Lincolnshire star. Thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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