2013 Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo)

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: maeve
Date: 20 Jan 14 - 10:12 PM

There's a really fine article by Troy R. Bennett honoring Bob along with an earlier interview by the same author, here:

http://bennetttheredonethat.bangordailynews.com/2014/01/20/i-was-saved-by-bob-webbs-banjo/?utm_campaign=Bangor+Daily+News&utm_so

Don't miss the slide show/sound file of Bob playing, nor the later video of author Troy R. Bennett playing some banjo tunes.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 21 Jan 14 - 10:34 AM

Steve Smith, who made this video at the 2011 Portsmouth [NH] Maritime Folk Festival shanty blast, asked me to post this of Bob singing "The Alabama" --
2011 PMFF Bob Webb

Linn

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: GUEST,Andy Kenna
Date: 22 Jan 14 - 07:54 AM

An abiding memory of Bob singing "I wish I was Back in Liverpool" for me (with added verses)at the Athenaeum in Portsmouth N.H. You'll be sadly missed -"A Great Man" - God Bless you Bob and all those you leave behind.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Jan 14 - 12:29 AM

A Memorial Service for Bob Webb will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 10:30 at the Greenmanville Church, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, Connecticut:

   http://www.richmondwebb.com/

-Adam Miller
Folksinging.org

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 Jan 14 - 04:51 PM

Marked in calendar.

Charlie Ipcar

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 26 Jan 14 - 08:24 PM

Thank you. It's in my calendar, too. I hope nothing happens between now and then to keep me away.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Feb 14 - 06:01 PM

I first met Bob in the early 1908's at Albert Dock, Liverpool , England, at a sea shanty festival.
We became friends and met up whenever he was in this country.
He was such a kind and gentlemanly person. So loveable.
Unfortunately, our lives took different paths and we lost touch.
However, I still have a signed first edition of one of your books and a tape recording of your songs, which I shall treasure for the rest of my life.
It was such a shock to learn of your passing, and I am sure you will be sorely missed by many.
Thinking of your family and friends at this sad time. In particular YOU!
You will be sorely missed.
I shall think of you on the 5/4/14.
Hoping to meet you, in another place at another time.
You were in my life and I shall never forget.
Such a pleasure to have met you. You were one of a kind.
God Bless.
Maureen.
Liverpool, England.
XXX

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: Trad Folkie
Date: 04 Mar 14 - 09:00 PM

I just looked at Bob's Web site: http://www.richmondwebb.com/. The time of the memorial has been changed from 10:30 am to 10:00 am.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 07 Mar 14 - 12:03 AM

Oh, my! Trad Folkie, thank you for letting us know about the time change. I would have arrived late.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: GUEST,Guests HT
Date: 30 Mar 14 - 10:22 AM

the Heavenly Twins will be at the memorial service on saturday. We met Bob through Don Sineti and first met Margret as a tiny baby one June in mystic. we always loved his music but even more his bouyant spirit. One could not help but smile during his infectous performances Fair winds Bob Your vast sea music family will keep your memory alive and it will not be lost to the knowledge of men.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Apr 14 - 10:49 PM

Refresh with reminder: Saturday, April 5, at 10 AM (NOT 10:30), Greenmanville Church, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: GUEST,Guests HT
Date: 05 Apr 14 - 05:35 PM

We attended the Bob Webb memorial service in Mystic today. This was such a touching and beautifully done tribute to an amazing man. The luncheon following the service was lovely thanks to Bobs family that our sea music family was made to feel welcome at the reception. You are truly a wonderful family Please take comfort in this.we will honor Bob again at the festival in June Fair winds Bob and may your memories sustain your loved ones The Heavenly twins

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo) Dec 25, 2013
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 05 Apr 14 - 08:42 PM

I also attended the memorial service. There were some moments of red eyes but more of laughter during the reflections of his family and friends, some poetry, and two songs. I did not go to the reception because I knew Bob only as a member of the audience at the Sea Music Festivals and never had a conversation beyond a nod, "Hi, how are you?" and "Thanks for the music." However, his death was a loss to all who love this music as well as to so many others.

Subject: Review: Bob Webb interview about banjos
From: sciencegeek
Date: 26 May 25 - 04:42 AM

Bob's family released a link to a YouTube video of Bob's interview on banjos on his daughter's facebook account

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd-m-fAnMvs

he still so missed by those fortunate enough to have known him

Subject: RE: Review: Bob Webb interview about banjos
From: sciencegeek
Date: 26 May 25 - 06:38 AM

FTI his respected book on the subject on banjos is here

https://www.halleonard.com/product/87/ring-the-banjar

This history of the banjo is a second edition of a publication originally published to coincide with a groundbreaking exhibition of the same name at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum. Includes information on the instrument's enduring popularity, the banjo makers of Boston, instruments from the exhibition, a glossary and bibliography of the banjo, and more.
ISBN: 9781574240160
UPC: 073999160826
Width: 6.5"
Length: 11.5"
Page Count: 101 Pages

Subject: RE: 2013 Obit: Bob Webb (Sea songs, banjo)
From: sciencegeek
Date: 27 May 25 - 06:02 AM

you can see his bio and some videos on the MMDI site

https://seashanties4all.com/groups-artists/bob-webb/