From another thread:

"I felt a great sense of sadness when Mike told me he'd be leaving the show. The first thing folks have to understand about Mike is that he's knowledgeable about folk music and sincere in his love for it. He's a great interviewer because to him it's about the person on the other side of the microphone and he checks the background of the people he has on, so he already knows the answers to many of the questions he asks. He has an exquisite sense of when to redirect, clarify or let his guest go on. That is rare in my experience with radio shows--and I've done many of them over the years. However, the quality of the man and his love for the music and people who make it shows in the transition. Gerry Goodfriend is up to speed on the way things are done, and while I know that Gerry will add his personal stamp, I also know the show will maintain its high quality standard, because Gerry is one good guy with a love for music that rivals Mike's. CKUT FM will continue to be in good hands."

Mike, I have been a fan of yours for decades now. I am not a fan of too many concert promotors or club operators, but I would be if they were all like you. You have such tremendous organizational ability and your 'people' skills are remarkable. You are one guy in the music business I have never heard anyone say a bad about, and that speaks volumes. I'd said I'll get the CD to you--if or when--two weeks before anyone else. I'd like your permission to rephrase that. I'll get one to you and and one to Gerry two weeks before anyone else.

"Bear in mind that the wonderful things you learn in your schools are the work of many generations. All this is put in your hands as your inheritance in order that you may receive it, honor it, add to it, and one day faithfully hand it on to your children." Maybe old Albert was thinking about someone like you, Mike. Just maybe. Hold that thought, OK?

Please keep well and please keep in touch.

Bruce