Obit: Brian Dawson (22 Nov 2013)

Subject: Brian Dawson
From: Wheatman
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 11:39 AM

I tried to post this morning but it seems mud cat does not like me. The following is an extract from a mail which popped into my in box:-

"I afraid I am the bearer of some unhappy news regarding Brian Dawson. We have had a phone call from his nephew this evening to say that Brian is in intensive care at Scunthorpe General Hospital after collapsing with a heart attack whilst at a folk event in Scunthorpe yesterday."

I did not know Brian very well but it was always a pleasure to be in his company. My thoughts are with his family.

Gan canny brian (kell)

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson
From: Dave Sutherland
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 11:54 AM

A huge shock when I received the news at work yesterday morning especially as he had been with us at Tigerfolk, Long Eaton on Sunday 3rd to see Len Graham and to entertain us from the floor (with a Lincolnshire dialect poem for a change). We were all looking forward to seeing him on Sunday night at Nottingham's Poppy Folk Club. All of us at Tigerfolk wish him well for a full recovery and hope to be back in his company soon.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 12:55 PM

Heard the bad news yesterday from Brian's sister via Mudcatter 'Sooz'. A shock, although I have to say I thought Brian didn't look well when I saw him last Thursday at the monthly '600 Whiskies' folk event at The George in Leadenham.

Brian is a wonderful collector, singer and accordionist, and his knowledge of Lincolnshire songs and tunes is truly encyclopaedic. I wish him a full and speedy recovery, and look forward to seeing and hearing him again, hopefully in the not-too-distant future.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 03:22 PM

Such bad news. Brian is all that Backwoodsman says above, and a modest and charming gentleman to boot. Get well soon Brian. RoyH

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 03:50 PM

Get well soon Brian!

Peter

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: Acorn4
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 04:28 PM

Just about the most genuine performer on the folk scene.

Get well soon, Brian.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 04:52 PM

Yes get well soon Brian- enjoyed the crack we had at the Caxton pub in Tenterden just a few weeks ago & look forward to meeting again soon

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 05:00 PM

Does anyone have an address that we might send messages?

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: GUEST,surreysinger sans cookie
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 05:04 PM

Frank Kelly has set up a conversation group on Facebook to keep people in touch with information about Brian's condition, and the latest news received from the family which he reported earlier this evening was as follows:
"Brian remains very critically ill in ICU, and has yet to regain consciousness. He was taken off sedation but there was no response. The Doctors can give no indication of prognosis at the moment."

Apparently the hospital do not recommend sending cards as Brian is in ICU and cards can prove a dust and germ trap.

Frank also stated "I've proffered the love, good wishes and support of the huge community of people who love Brian, and she is clearly moved by the extent of people's concern from across the country."

Just keeping my fingers crossed for him.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: GUEST,Guest - John Conolly
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 05:46 PM

I don't know any more details than have already been posted here, but ,as a long-time friend and musical associate of Brian's ,the news has hit me hard - I've let Bill Meek and Paul Bellamy know(fellow-members of the Broadside Band)and we're just waiting for further news and feeling pretty helpless. . Just keep those waves of love coming in for t'owd Lincolnshire Lad. . .

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 06:15 PM

Good wishes for a speedy recovery from across the Atlantic.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: GUEST,Richard Smith (Nephew)
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 06:39 PM

Thank you for all the kind messages received regarding Brian's health. Brian does remain critically ill though is in good hands at Scunthorpe General Hospital intensive care where he has been since Saturday night. I'll try and post occasional updates during the next few days to keep everyone informed. At the moment we can but hope.
My personal e-mail address is [e-mail] if anyone wishes to get in touch.
Richard.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: GUEST,Pete Sumner
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 08:01 PM

What a shock...I join my buddies John, Bill and Paul in feeling helpless....tough to be so far away when something like this happens...
Brian has been an inspiration to me for 45 years, very generous with his music and humor since we first met....my best wishes for a speedy recovery Brian!....and all the love I can muster coming at you from the far west....
Pete Sumner,San Francisco.

Subject: RE: Brian Dawson-health
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Nov 13 - 11:22 PM

Get well soon Brian. Was Due to see you at the Poppy this Sunday.

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.

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: 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,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: Banjo-Flower
Date: 13 Nov 13 - 09:34 AM

Does Tom Smith Know?

Gerry

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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,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,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,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: ChanteyLass
Date: 17 Nov 13 - 03:15 PM

Oh, dear. I hope Brian begins to improve soon.

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: 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,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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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: 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: 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: cooperman
Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:17 AM

That's very sad news, RIP Brian

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: 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: 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: 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,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: GUEST,Derek Schofield
Date: 22 Nov 13 - 04:50 AM

A very sad day ... my thoughts are with the family
Derek