The McCalmans

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: GUEST,Boab
Date: 02 Sep 01 - 12:51 AM

Shocked and sad. Last time I was in direct contact with Derek was at Girvan folk festival, some years back, when I had a beer with him in a local pub. It helps to lift the gloom a wee bit to learn that an old pal, Stephen Quigg, is stepping into the gap.Too many good folkies are slipping past. I know Maw Burns in Irvine will be feeling down at this news too---she was "Mother Hen " to the lads every time they were in the district. Peace, Derek---and I hope the age of miracles is not past.. Boab

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 01 Sep 01 - 06:19 PM

Yes, I heard some weeks ago. There are many good songs I associate with Derek, as well as a few hilarious late-night events, like when he tried to sing me a particular song at two in the morning in the middle of a very much asleep small-town street! He must be one of the nicest and most cheerful people I've ever met, and I hope this disposition now helps him and his young wife to bear their lot.

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: GUEST,Blackford John
Date: 01 Sep 01 - 11:34 AM

So sorry to hear the sad news. Star o'the Bar is a classic - a real favourite of mine.

If Nick picks this up, please pass on best wishes.

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: GUEST,Roger
Date: 01 Sep 01 - 08:59 AM

Stunned to hear this. They are such a good band, and his voice such an important part of it. I mentioned on a thread elsewhere that having heard his Star o' the Bar on the Keepers album, it was so good that I was looking for a chord accompaniment to cover the short comings of my own voice.

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Sep 01 - 08:52 AM

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: Scabby Douglas
Date: 01 Sep 01 - 07:51 AM

I know that I speak not only for myself, but for everyone at Campsie Folk Club, when I say that our thoughts are with him.

Cheers

Steven

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: forty two
Date: 01 Sep 01 - 07:08 AM

The band I am with supported them last year at Port William Festival in south west Scotland. We had a great night with them all till the wee hours of the morning. This is very sad news to me.

I don't know if it's my age but I am finding too many of my friends going down this way at the moment.

Best wishes Derek.

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: GUEST,Nick Keir
Date: 01 Sep 01 - 06:11 AM

Ian Boughton kindly alerted me to this thread. Derek is indeed gravely ill with lung cancer, though comfortable at the moment, and was able to attend our recent gig at The Queens Hall. The band will continue to perform, with Stephen Quigg (an old mate and a great singer) now in the band. The website is fully up to date. Naturally some gigs had to be cancelled as a result of the illness, and Stephen's solo commitments, but all gigs on the site are confirmed. I'll pass on the good wishes to Derek when I see him tomorrow. Thanks all, Nick Keir

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: Cappuccino
Date: 31 Aug 01 - 03:16 PM

Their website confirms that he is unable to play. See www.mccalmans.co.uk

- Ian B

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: Cappuccino
Date: 31 Aug 01 - 03:08 PM

I was privileged to session on one of their albums once. I've sent an e-mail to Nick, the mandolin player, asking for details. - IanB

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 31 Aug 01 - 03:05 PM

Derek apparantly has cancer of the lungs and liver. God bless him.

Subject: RE: The McCalmans
From: Scabby Douglas
Date: 31 Aug 01 - 12:19 PM

I know that he has been unwell and they have cut back on tour dates, but I hadn't heard this..

Subject: The McCalmans
From: TamthebamfraeScotland
Date: 31 Aug 01 - 11:28 AM

I've just heard that Derck Moffat is dying, This was quite a shock to me.

Tom