Obit: Dave Priestley (April, 2006)

Subject: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: folkypaul
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 11:37 AM

Dave, a longstanding stalwart of the folk scene in Leeds and elsewere died sudenly last week he will, I'm sure, be sadley missed by allthat knew him

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: GUEST,Tom Bliss
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 12:19 PM

Sad news indeed. Sessions won't be the same. (I'm overseas at the moment - any news of funeral arrangements that I can pass on to chums in Leeds? Email from the NapperBliss.co.uk site if private, please).

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: Tig
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 05:40 PM

Very sad news indeed. Dave was a good friend from my early days in the folk world even if we didn't see each other often these days. He was responsible for me playing (rather than making a noise with) the bodhran - and a lot of other things :-). The world will not be the same without him.

Thanks for letting us know. Big hugs to Graham if he picks this up.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: The Badger
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 08:11 PM

Always enjoyed Dave's company - a good man to be with. He will be missed.

The Badger

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: Declan
Date: 15 Apr 06 - 08:16 PM

I've known Dave since I first visited Leeds in 1989.

Up to recently he was the first man to turn up at a session and always welcomming to anyone who arrived. He put me up on a number of occassions when other friends weren't around for various reasons.

Leeds certainly won't seem the same without him.

Sincere codolences to Graham and the rest of the family.

Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: folkypaul
Date: 16 Apr 06 - 10:21 AM

Tom
Funeral set for Friday next (21st) @ 11.30 Cottingly Crem.
Then to New Roscoe.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Apr 06 - 11:28 AM

Sad News!

The Leeds folk scene was held together by Dave and his brother Graham for a long time.I Know my own interest was sparked and maintained by the two of them.

A sad loss.......................

Waterdragon

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: GUEST,Tom Bliss
Date: 16 Apr 06 - 12:09 PM

Thanks Paul - sadly I shall still be away, but I believe Tom Napper will be there. Lets hope for a really good turn-out. Tom

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 06:13 AM

Sad loss of an old friend that I've known for 34 years. A drinking and singing mate at numerous festivals and sessions, a gentle giant of a man. He will be sadly missed by all who came in contact with him.

My sincere condolences to Graham.

Daffydd

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: Tyke
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 07:07 AM

Very sad news indeed. Dave was a good friend to all.
George Clarke

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: Betsy
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 03:38 AM

Heartfelt condolences to Graham.
It was impossible to mention Dave in the same sentence ,without mentioning Graham . Both added colour and character to the folkscene in the North of England.

Battle on Graham !!!!!

Cheers ,
Betsy.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 06:42 AM

I remember Dave from my early days on the Yorkshire folk scene. I haven't seen him for many years now, although I heard news of him from time to time.

A true gent who will be missed by many.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: Dave4Guild
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 06:53 AM

What a great blow, Eddie Mac rang me to tell me and I couldn't take it in - Dave and Graham were stalwarts of the Dyer's arms sessions in Coventry throughout the 70's and 80's despite the fact that they had to drive down from Leeds - condolences from Brenda and myself to Graham and his family.

Dave Bennett & Brenda Hart

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley
From: paulo
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 04:42 AM

Just thought I'd refresh this till after Friday

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley (April, 2006)
From: Tig
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 05:10 PM

The Badger, Waterdragon and I will all be there.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley (April, 2006)
From: GUEST,MGJOHN
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 04:00 AM

Very sad news indeed. Sincere condolencies to Graham and family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley (April, 2006)
From: Tig
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 12:42 PM

Just got back - t'were a reet good do and Dave would have been proud (and knowing him surprised) to see so many old friends there. Left the Rosco just as a brilliant session was getting going.

Big Hugs to Graham.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dave Priestley (April, 2006)
From: GUEST,MGJohn
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 03:53 PM

Yes I can't dissagree with that comment, I also had to leave earlier than I wished.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Folky Paul for announcing this on Mudcat, because I otherwise would not have known.