Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto

Subject: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Marion
Date: 11 Feb 09 - 12:55 PM

This is copied from Acoustic Harvest's email announcement. I notice at least three Mudcatters in the list of performers.

The Acoustic Harvest Folk Club proudly presents:

A SPECIAL EVENING: A MEMORIAL/TRIBUTE FOR RICK FIELDING
With: Tony Quarrington, Mose Scarlett, Wendell Ferguson, Grit Laskin, Paul
Mills & Joanne Crabtree, Bill Garrett & Sue Lothrop, Chris Coole, Eve
Goldberg, Glen Reid, D'Arcy Wickham, Jaimie Snider, "Pineapple" Frank Barth,
Bill MacLean, Mick Lane, Bob Cutler, and John Zytaruk. And some surprise
guests!

WHEN: Sat. Mar.21/09, 8pm, $20@the Door
WHERE: St. Nicholas Anglican Church
1512 Kingston Rd.
(Kingston Rd. at Manderley Drive- 1 block east of Kingston Rd & Warden Ave.
in east end Toronto)
Wheelchair Accessibility
INFO: 416-264-2235
[e-mail]
www.acousticharvest.ca
_______________________________________________________________

Please join us for a very special evening to commemorate the 5th Anniversary
of the death of Rick Fielding, the esteemed singer, songwriter,
story-teller, multi-instrumentalist, radio host and founder of the Acoustic
Harvest Folk Club, who passed away on Mar.20, 2004.

To celebrate Rick's life and songs we'll have a gala evening of music with
musicians who were his peers and friends and who each contributed to the
enrichment of Rick's life. They will sing Rick's beautiful songs, sing songs
for him and share treasured memories.

Heather Fielding, Rick's wife, has carried on hosting his weekly "Acoustic
Workshop" radio show and will be hosting the evening along with "Back To The
Sugar Camp" radio host Steve Fruitman.

A little bio info on Rick:

Originally a native of Montréal, Quebec, Rick was smitten by folk and blues
music as a teenager.. He later moved to Toronto and in a career that spanned
over thirty years toured extensively throughout Canada, Great Britain and
the United States. He recorded albums for Folk Legacy and Borealis. and
happily managed to finish his latest album "Acoustic Workshop" while
struggling with his illness. Apart from touring and playing his own music
Rick taught acoustic techniques on guitar, banjo, mandolin and dulcimer, ran
workshops on songwriting and professional development for musicians, did
custom leather work, and hosted the radio show Acoustic Workshop on CIUT-FM
89.5.

Above all Rick was a giving person as a performer, teacher and friend. He is
missed deeply by all who knew him.

    "I'm gonna sing with the angels
    When my time comes around
    This earth is just rehearsal
    For when I'm heaven bound
    I'll be well prepared to take my place
    With harmony and rhyme
    And sing with the angels when it's time"

    Rick Fielding    1944 - 2004

For more info, visit: www.borealisrecords.com
http://www.thebanjomute.com/rickfielding/index.html

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 Feb 09 - 12:58 PM

Having performed on the same stage with a number of these performers, I can tell you it will be an evening to remember. I am very much looking forward to performing the first song of Rick's that I ever learned, and one which inspires me to this day, "Voices of Struggle". It has become a requested one in my repertoire, and I sang it at both of the benefits for Utah Phillips.

I am looking so forward to being with my friends in Toronto, once again. It has been far too long.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Wesley S
Date: 11 Feb 09 - 01:06 PM

Will recordings of this concert be available to those of us unable to attend?? Please ???

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: kendall
Date: 11 Feb 09 - 01:11 PM

I'll be there in spirit.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Big Mick
Date: 11 Feb 09 - 01:18 PM

Wes, drop a line to lillian, whose email is in the post above. She is the driver of the bus.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Fortunato
Date: 11 Feb 09 - 01:27 PM

I will there in spirit as well.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Jeri
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 08:51 AM

This one faded fast. I hope folks can get to this. I really wish I could, but I have a job I've committed to which starts the week before, and I really need the work. I hope to at least hear about this.

It would be really great if CIUT could broadcast all or part of this, either live or recorded, but I know it would be difficult. Just go and enjoy remembering a guy who changed more than a few lives.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: GUEST,harvey andrews
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 09:02 AM

I wish I could be there. Love to Heather from Wendy and me.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Amos
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 10:36 AM

Dang--sometimes I wish I lived ont he East Coast, at least from April to October. Rick meant a lot tot his place and to many of my friends.

If you're going, please send my greetings to Heather.

A

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 10:37 AM

I hope we get to hear it, somehow, too, Jeri. Thanks for refreshing.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Marion
Date: 26 Feb 09 - 04:42 PM

Sadly, I don't think I'm going to be able to make it that night.

But if any out of town Mudcatters are looking for accomodation, I can host a couple of people in a downtown apartment. PM me.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Big Mick
Date: 02 Mar 09 - 03:52 PM

The time is soon at hand, and this is shaping up to be a very special gathering of friends!! All of us on the bill are communicating and working together to assure a first rate evening, and I have a feeling that this is one that will be talked about for a long time as one folks are happy to say they were at.

I spoke with Heather today and she wants to extend an invitation to all Mudcatters that can make it, to please do so. The Mudcat was a very special place to our Rick, and it would be fitting to see many of you there as we honor our friend and mentor.

..... and you will get some damned fine music in the process.....

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: gnu
Date: 02 Mar 09 - 03:57 PM

In spirit. Yes, indeed.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: DonMeixner
Date: 02 Mar 09 - 04:42 PM

Hey Mick,

The bad part about playing in a band is you are always working when you wish you weren't.

Say hello to Heather for me. Sing well. I wish I could attend.

Don

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Peter T.
Date: 02 Mar 09 - 05:06 PM

It will be a special evening. I can hardly wait.

yours,

Peter T.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Big Mick
Date: 02 Mar 09 - 05:29 PM

It will be good to see you, friend Peter.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Dave Swan
Date: 02 Mar 09 - 11:59 PM

It'll be a hell of a night and I'd love to be there. Dammit, if I could find a way to be there, I would.

I remember with great affection the day that we traveled from the Wayland, Michigan offices of Lane, Fielding, Patterson and Swan, Layabouts for Hire to the Toronto office, then made music for about 2 1/2 hours and returned to the shores of Gun Lake. Good times.

All best to everyone going there to remember Rick, and to everyone here who remembers a generous, funny, talented man. We're the better for having known him.

D

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Justa Picker
Date: 03 Mar 09 - 12:12 AM

I'm there.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Big Mick
Date: 03 Mar 09 - 11:03 AM

It will be great to see you, JP!! I hope all is well in your world.

I got word that a certain mudcatter just might fly in for the night. I hope he finds a way to bring his narrow behind, 5 foot nothing frame, and 6 foot moostachio along.

Find a way, people. I would dearly love Mudcat to have a nice contingent.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: catspaw49
Date: 03 Mar 09 - 09:54 PM

What a great night it will be. I miss him as others here do. He was a special human being and a great friend to many.......I too will be there only in spirit but I hope that somehow we get to hear at least a bit......


Spaw

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 03 Mar 09 - 10:35 PM

I'm sure Rick will be there in spirit with all of you. Have a wonderful time!

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: gnu
Date: 04 Mar 09 - 04:58 PM

Spaw.... hope to hear... wouldn't that be great? Video, CD, whatever. I hope too.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Big Mick
Date: 04 Mar 09 - 05:39 PM

I talked to heather today and she is looking into options. We will keep you all posted.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Duckboots
Date: 06 Mar 09 - 07:26 PM

Hi Mudcatters,

I was really pleased when Acoustic Harvest said they wanted to do a special concert to honour Rick. It's going to be quite a special event, the musicians have all been talking to each other and I think we may be in for some surprises.

We haven't worked out the details yet but we do want to record the evening and send it out into the wider world. I'll let you know more as I know more.

One thing I am happy to announce is that the money raised from this concert will be going to help other artists. The proceeds will be donated to the Artists Health Centre which helps artists in all fields deal with the special problems caused by practising their art.

Heather

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: gnu
Date: 06 Mar 09 - 07:43 PM

Sounds promising Heather. I am tracing this thread for further details.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Tinker
Date: 06 Mar 09 - 07:55 PM

there is no way to do this one, and I so wish I sould find a way to make it happen.   Believe me I have tried to figure out a way to squeeze it in, but the stars are just refusing to aligin.

If there is anyway you can make this be sure not to miss it. not only amazing music, but simply an amazing group of people.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: bbc
Date: 07 Mar 09 - 09:03 AM

I will never forget Rick. He was a very special musician & a very special person. My thanks & sympathy go to all who gather to remember him & to all who would be there, if they could.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Big Mick
Date: 16 Mar 09 - 03:54 PM

I want to make sure I keep this up for the next few days so that any of you that are interested will know the important stuff. This is going to be a wonderful show, with groups of the finest singers/players/friends, sharing reminisces and songs. And the funds raised will go to a very important charity that assists musicians with health problems. Here is a description of that:

Now, about the funds. We are pleased to tell you that the funds raised will be donated to the Artists' Health Center located in the Toronto Western hospital. If you don't already know about this wonderful service please visit www.ahcf.ca The money raised will be specifically allocated to a Musicians' program to help local musicians with physical, emotional, spiritual and performance issues. With your permission, your names and websites will be mentioned on their website in recognition of the generous time and talent you will have given to this special memorial night to honour Rick Fielding.

So far, here is what the lineup looks like, but this is incomplete:

Set 1 in two parts- Round-robin style:
A) D'Arcy Wickham - "City Boy's Dream", "Deep River Blues"
Bob Cutler - "Last Freight Train", "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Marianne Girard - songs??
Ron Jones - "Sail Away", "Last Thing On My Mind"

B)
Chris Coole and John Zytaruk - "The Cuckoo Bird", "John Henry"
Grit Laskin - "In My Life", "Margins of My Neighbourhood" (or Resister) Wendell Ferguson and Tony - "Homer & Jethro" tribute Wendell - instrumental tune Tony Quarrington - "Gin Mill Syncopaters"

Set 2:
A) Glen Reid - "Lifeline", "Old Man's Song"
Eve Goldberg - "High On A Mountain", "Watermelon Sorbet"
Mick Lane, Tom Verlin(mandolin) "Pit Man Blues", "Voices of Struggle"
Matt Watroba- songs to be determined

B) Bill Garrett & Curly Boy Stubbs - songs???
Crabtree & Mills - "Charlie's On the Rampart", "Till You're Too Old To Die Young"
Mose Scarlett - ???

Finale: Eve Goldberg will lead the finale in "A Handful of Songs"
and Glen Reid will lead with "Sing With The Angels".

Heather Fielding and Steve Fruitman will be hosting.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: JennieG
Date: 17 Mar 09 - 12:58 AM

Sounds like it will be a wonderful night - if only it wasn't so far away, I would be there. Mick, sing your heart out for Rick.

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Peter T.
Date: 17 Mar 09 - 04:28 PM

warms the heart.

yours,

peter t.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 17 Mar 09 - 09:25 PM

Great to hear about this . Have a wonderful evening . Yours Guy

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Jeri
Date: 17 Mar 09 - 09:43 PM

Well...
I got an e-mail from work saying the project was pushed back to Tuesday, so I'LL BE ABLE TO MAKE IT!!! I told Heather, and she said she thinks maybe Rick might've pulled some strings. I don't know about that, but I know I was suppressing some major disappointment at not being able to be there.

So I'll see some of you on Saturday!

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: GUEST,Marion
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 12:39 AM

That's great news, Jeri. Hope you enjoy the visit to TO.

Marion

Subject: Rick Fielding Tribute Concert in Toronto
From: balladeer
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 05:15 AM

Acoustic Harvest Folk Club proudly presents:

   
Rick Fielding                               Tribute Concert

Please join us for a very special evening to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the death of Rick Fielding, the esteemed singer, songwriter, story-teller, multi-instrumentalist, radio host and founder of the Acoustic Harvest Folk Club, who passed away on March. 20, 2004

SATURDAY, March 21, 2009, 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30
At The Church of St. Nicholas
1512 Kingston Rd. & Manderley
one block east of Warden (across from Wimpy's)
Admission: $20.00 at the door only…no reservations
*Wheelchair Accessibility
www.acousticharvest.ca Info: 416-264-2235 or [e-mail]

Fifteen amazing musicians will be gracing our stage:

Tony Quarrington, Mose Scarlett, Wendell Ferguson, Paul Mills, Joanne Crabtree, Bill Garrett & Curly Boy Stubbs, Chris Coole, Eve Goldberg, Glen Reid, D'Arcy Wickham, Jaimie Snider, "Pineapple" Frank Barth, Mick Lane, Matt Watroba, Bob Cutler, Grit Laskin, John Zytaruk and surprise guests.

                        We hope to see you there

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Transferred from duplicate thread.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: balladeer
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 12:28 PM

Apologies for the duplication! (That's what can happen when you post whilst half asleep.)

Please note there were some changes in personnel after the first press release. 1) Matt Watroba will be joining the company. 2)Instead of Bill and Sue's duo, you will be entertained by the equally fabulous long-time duo of Bill Garrett and Curly Boy Stubbs, after which, Curly Boy will quickly morph into his alter ego of Paul Mills and do a turn with Crabtree&Mills.

I'm looking forward so much to Saturday night. Preparing for it has meant spending time with Rick's spirit in Memory Lane, and that has made the past little while quite emotional. When he was still with us in the flesh, Rick and I used to spend lots of time in Memory Lane together, swapping sordid tales of our shared past in the Toronto version of the sixties folk revival.

Being in the room and on the stage with Heather and so many who were Rick's friends, students, jamming buddies, colleagues (and for me, especially the guys who were in his wonderful Hugh's Room band during that fabulous weekly concert series) - let's just say I'm going to be struggling to maintain my composure.

See you there.

Joanne Crabtree

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: JedMarum
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 02:24 PM

I am wishing you all the very best. I wish I could be there. It looks like you've got a wonderful event planned. I'll be thinking of you.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Big Mick
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 10:36 PM

Your letter will be a part of the tribute, Jed. Sure wish you could be there. It would be nice to have The Beef Brothers perform in front of Rick's hometown crowd.

Mick

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: balladeer
Date: 18 Mar 09 - 10:41 PM

Jed, I'm really sorry you won't be there in the flesh.
We'll be thinking of you too.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Willie-O
Date: 19 Mar 09 - 01:01 PM

This oughtta be staying at the top of the page!

I'm thrilled to say I'll be able to make it.

Rick was such an inspiration to so many people. The one time we managed to bring him to perform in our little community hall in McDonalds Corners is remembered by me and others as the definitive "how-to play a small-room concert".

Bill

(Mick, check for my PM-urgent)

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Willie-O
Date: 19 Mar 09 - 05:49 PM

refresh, dammit.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Charley Noble
Date: 19 Mar 09 - 07:57 PM

Thinking of you all.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: GUEST,Big Mick
Date: 19 Mar 09 - 10:38 PM

Bill, I am not at a computer that I can log in on. I can't get PM's. I should be able to get email on the road in the morning. Email me using Mick at Mudcat.org. I have that set up to forward.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: balladeer
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 01:02 AM

I'm looking forward to making the acquaintance of some of you fine folks on Saturday night.

Joanne Crabtree

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Willie-O
Date: 20 Mar 09 - 10:46 PM

If you're anywhere near Toronto, don't miss this!

w-0

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Mar 09 - 12:15 AM

I will be thinking of you all and sending good thoughts of thanks to Rick for being such a generous talented friend, to all of you who will be there honouring him, to all of us at Mudcat who knew him through this medium and loved him and still miss his presence, and to Heather...it's so good to see a posting from "Duckboots!"

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 21 Mar 09 - 08:28 AM

Heather, I still treasure the memory of being on stage with Rick at Mystic Seaport festival, and still regret that his tour of the UK never came off. I can't be at the tribute, where I'm sure Rick's memory will be well saluted, but I'll be there in spirit. My best wishes to you, have a great evening. Roy Harris.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: Bill D
Date: 21 Mar 09 - 01:38 PM

Funny how he just seems to be there when you are surrounded with certain people

Have a great evening, folks. I wish I could be there.

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Mar 09 - 04:36 PM

nice pic, Bill. Thanks

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: catspaw49
Date: 21 Mar 09 - 04:57 PM

I've had this and Rick in my thoughts for the past couple of days and I wish I was there. I still miss him as do so many others.......

Spaw

Subject: RE: Rick Fielding tribute, March 21, Toronto
From: GUEST,Eve G
Date: 22 Mar 09 - 02:55 PM

Hi all,

(It's been so long since I checked into Mudcat that I've forgotten my Mudcat name and password! Bad, bad, bad! Does anyone know how I retrieve them?)

I wanted to just say hi to you all and tell you that last night's concert was amazing. It was so packed they had to turn a bunch of people away (people started lining up at 6:30 pm!).

The music was fantastic, the stories were funny and touching, and looking around the room you could see what a tremendous impact Rick had on the folk scene in Toronto and far beyond.

The concert went well past midnight, but most of the crowd stuck around until the very end. I think Rick would have enjoyed it!