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15 Mar 09 - 10:00 AM (#2589297) Subject: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: Bonnie Shaljean This just in from Paul de Grae We mourn the passing earlier today of Seamus Creagh: fiddler, singer, storyteller, friend, gentleman and gentle man. Another good man gone. |
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15 Mar 09 - 10:54 AM (#2589323) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: The Sandman oh god,that is terrible. |
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15 Mar 09 - 01:53 PM (#2589443) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: Deskjet Sad news indeed. |
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15 Mar 09 - 02:03 PM (#2589451) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: Austin P Very very sad. I met him in the late 70's at a session in a pub in Lisdoonvarna (I think it was) when I was but a nipper; he was nothing but kindness and encouragement to a callow young English lad bashing away in DADGAD ... Yes, another good and irreplaceable one gone. A fine and wonderful man and a terrible loss. AP |
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15 Mar 09 - 07:58 PM (#2589693) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: GUEST,wanda crocker newfoundland A wonderful man and a fiddler in his own league. he will be missed but his music will carry on. |
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15 Mar 09 - 08:00 PM (#2589694) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: Declan Very sad news indeed. I didn't know Seamus well, but any time I met him I found him to be a lovely person, and of course a great fiddler and singer. My sympathy to all who mourn him. |
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15 Mar 09 - 09:06 PM (#2589737) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: GUEST,Learaí na Láibe. Go ndéanaí Dia trócaire ar a anam uasal. Terrible news - a great musician and a lovely fellow. I'm sure he'll find great company and mighty sessions up above. |
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16 Mar 09 - 01:37 AM (#2589821) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: GUEST,Gerry Carthy Slan go foill a Sheamuis ...and thanks for the music. |
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16 Mar 09 - 08:16 AM (#2589948) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: GUEST,Frank Mc Namara Sorry to hear the sad news, a great loss to music. |
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16 Mar 09 - 08:30 AM (#2589962) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: GUEST,Bobby Bob, Ellan Vannin It was in Killarney some years ago, and Seamus was playing at an event in the Court House. It was late afternoon, with the sun shining in through the windows, and Seamus played a haunting slow air. It was absolutely exquisite, with the notes seeming to hang there in the air - no, they didn't seem to, they did, because it was such a visceral, visual as well as an aural experience. There's a studio recording by Seamus of the same slow air, but it just doesn't match the fantastic experience that it was when Seumus performed it that afternoon. I feel extremely privileged to have experienced the artistry of Seumus Creagh in that way. Bobby Bob, Ellan Vannin |
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16 Mar 09 - 08:54 AM (#2589975) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: GUEST,Philippa I am so sad to hear this. I played with him one summer in Inis Oirr; he didn't mind my bad playing. About 3 years ago I was in Clonakilty, co Cork and met people who were learning fiddle from Séamus but I didn't actually see him, unfortunately. They said he'd been off the drink 10 years and was keeping well. |
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16 Mar 09 - 08:59 AM (#2589981) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: Mick Tems We have been regular commuters from our home in Wales to The Gathering traditional festival in Killarney, and Seamus Creagh used to delight and amaze us with his loveable Sliabh Luachra music and sheer artistry. Years ago, when I first cut my teeth on Irish music, I sat open-mouthed watching Jacky Daly and Seamus Creagh cooking up some incredible tunes in Cardiff. Jacky is a regular Gathering musician, too, and condolences to him and to Paul de Grae. |
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16 Mar 09 - 09:42 AM (#2590011) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: GUEST,johnny beggan jez dunne declan hunt if it helps someone |
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16 Mar 09 - 04:16 PM (#2590381) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: GUEST,eddie stack I just heard the sad news. During the 70's + 80's I often met Seamus, especially when he lived in North Clare. He was a great musician, a gentleman and a mad with a big heart. Sadly missed. eddie stack |
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18 Mar 09 - 10:04 AM (#2591733) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: GUEST It is a seriously sad day for irish music. A humble, extraordinarily fine fiddle player. bless you Seamus, keep following the light!! brendan o' regan |
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18 Mar 09 - 10:13 AM (#2591741) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. From: GUEST,guest_olddude I heard him once when I visited Ireland at the Puck Fair amazing. I only wish I had met him God Bless |
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19 Mar 09 - 07:30 AM (#2592442) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Jim Martin Seamus was in fine fettle (or so I thought)at The Gathering Festival in Killarney just 3 weeks ago - but just this very minute speaking to Jackie Daly who said he was actually very ill and putting on a very brave face, he had been suffering with cancer for a couple of years. He had a huge turnout at his funeral, all (or most) of his musician friends gave Seamus a great sendoff. Boy, am I glad I went to Killarney - just in time! |
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19 Mar 09 - 03:46 PM (#2592825) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Linda Morrison I met Seamus only last December when he was in Malaga for a holiday. He came along to a session, which I will never forget for the magic moments that happened there. His wonderful fiddle playing and his friendly presence transported me back to Ireland for a few hours. What a gift! This is certainly a huge loss for so many who were close to him. My condolences to all of you... May he rest in peace and light. At our next session we will play a set of tunes in memory of your lovely spirit. Linda |
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19 Mar 09 - 04:44 PM (#2592859) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: The Sandman yes,I will second that,he was a great fiddler,singer,and good company. |
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19 Mar 09 - 05:40 PM (#2592890) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,David Cáceres It´s hard to see how a great man goes. Wherever you are thank you for the wonderfull moments that we passed togheter. Good bye my friend. |
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20 Mar 09 - 06:12 PM (#2593659) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Smily Daly - NY Cast a cold eye On life, on death. Horseman, pass by! - W. B. Yeats |
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26 Mar 09 - 09:27 PM (#2598239) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Jamie Snider Glad to read all of these tributes to Seamus as a person and as a player...he's a rock star to me as the man who kept the Irish and the nyah in the music ..there was no separation between his life and his music, he talked and acted as he played..the wit, the kindliness, the appreciation of life's ironies, twists and turns, the trueness and depth of his playing..wish he could have lived to be a hundred so we'd still have that connection to the best side of traditional music, culture... |
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30 Mar 09 - 02:33 AM (#2600218) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,kathy prosser washington state well seamus hope you have joined denis murphy padraig and julia in afine session up there god rest your soul |
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06 Apr 09 - 09:13 AM (#2605581) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Jane Kelton I just heard,and sad news. He was a fine man, great company and wit and deep music and song. Rest in peace. |
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16 Apr 09 - 12:12 PM (#2612486) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,William Hammond There will be a special session tonight Thursday 16th April at the Pier Head Pub, Blackrock, Cork in memory of Seamus Creagh. The night will also remember Matty Teehan who died 11/6/07. Matty and Seamus played a session every thursday at the Pier Head since about 1994. All are welcome. |
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16 Apr 09 - 05:55 PM (#2612716) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Jim Martin I would have loved to have been there! |
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17 Apr 09 - 05:15 AM (#2612969) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: Les in Chorlton A very sad loss for those who knew him. A great loss for those who enjoyed his music. We saw Jacky Daly and Seamus at The Hat & Feather in Bath around 1977. One of the most exciting evenings of music I have ever heard. L in C |
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26 Apr 09 - 07:57 AM (#2618939) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Jim Martin I was very interested that Seamus got a worthy mention on BBC Radio 4 this morn: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jwrrp |
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26 Apr 09 - 08:03 AM (#2618940) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Jim Martin P.S. It's about 16 mins in on 'Listen again' |
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03 May 09 - 10:45 AM (#2623488) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST I've only heard the sad news a few days ago. I had the privililege to meet Seamus together with Eric Lourme for a private session in the house of Philippe Giraud in Tocane two years ago one afternoon as he was in holydays at Philippe's. I never will forget this special moment. The quietness in the farmhouse out in the Dordogne and the sweet music. We played for a few hours, chatted about tunes, drank coffee and I think, Seamus and his wife appreciated it as much as we did. May you meet all the magic musicians of the past in heaven, Seamus. Et mes plus sincères condoléances à sa femme et tous les copains de Seamus. Samuel Koenig, Switzerland |
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06 Aug 09 - 04:06 AM (#2694557) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,GUEST There was never a moment so perfect as the night at the '76 Sherkin Island music festival when "the petrol" was running low. All lights were out. We looked up at the stars as Seamus played one of his beautiful slow airs. Love to his family and friends. |
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03 Jul 10 - 05:08 PM (#2939306) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,GUEST Once, many years ago, I was returning late to a caravan park where I was crashing during a festival in Killarney. When I arrived at the caravan I could not go in - the reason was this absolutely exquisite fiddle playing issuing from inside. I was amazed and literally fixed to the spot. When I summoned up the courage to go in, there was SC entertaining a bunch of people. What a player! |
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15 Nov 10 - 07:45 PM (#3033095) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Niall MacDonagh The last time I played with Seamus was in 1969 in Skibereen. I was looking forward to visiting Ireland next year and maybe reconnecting. Seamus, my friend, I know you are bringing joy no matter where you are. Niall MacDonagh |
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23 Dec 10 - 07:24 PM (#3060357) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Wyn Bate Remember Bangor, Seamus. Great sessions with Jez, Howard, Frank, Dave, Harry, Patsy,Brian Mullen, Eddie Furey etc etc. A brilliant start for anyone who wanted to play traditional music. |
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17 Jan 11 - 01:06 AM (#3076155) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Oceanlight Every time I visited Schull I would make sure to go the Corner Bar in Skibbereen, I believe it was a Monday night session. There was Seamus, acting like he was the same as the rest of us and playing exquisitely. I experienced in him the same qualities as others have named and am very sad to see him go. Thank you for sharing your sweet spirit and beautiful music with so many. |
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07 May 11 - 05:21 PM (#3150010) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,C. Smithwick I must add my accolades, and terrible saddness, hearing this news, albeit a bit late. I spent the summer of 1971 traveling the South of Ireland with Seamus, first in Dublin, playing in nightly sessions at Paddy O'Donnaghue's (w Frank, Paul Furey and others); later in Skibereen and ah, yes, on Sherkin Island! He taught me so much about Irish fiddling, and in turn, I taught him my rendition of Ragtime Annie (which he then developed and played with 4-Poster Bed), and The Maiden's Prayer. Seamus recorded numerous tunes for me in private, which I've just had re-mastered on to CD and the quality is fantastic - just Shea and the fiddle. Best rendition of the Loansome Boatman I've ever heard. He was absolutely in his prime during this most wonderful summer in Eire. Did he leave a family? Any heirs? If anyone knows and can put us in contact, let me know at cathyelynn AT comcast DOT net - God Bless. |
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11 May 11 - 07:54 AM (#3152005) Subject: RE: Obit: Seamus Creagh R.I.P. (March 2009) From: GUEST,Jim Martin William ("Hammy") Hammond, a well know musician in Cork was a friend of Seamus and I contacted him. He says that Seamus certainly had a family but no musicians but there are many musicians in the Cork area who play Seamus's style. You could always contact Hammy via Facebook. |