Byron Berline's shop burns down

Subject: Byron Berline's shop burns down
From: michaelr
Date: 24 Feb 19 - 04:08 PM

Byron Berline's Double Stop Fiddle Shop in Guthrie, OK was destroyed by fire yesterday.

Subject: RE: Byron Berline's shop burns down
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 24 Feb 19 - 05:06 PM

there is .....
....................check the monthly cash flow.

an ugly term......

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: Byron Berline's shop burns down
From: Hagman
Date: 24 Feb 19 - 05:34 PM

Bit harsh there, Gargoyle? Accidents do happen, after all.

Subject: RE: Byron Berline's shop burns down
From: Andy7
Date: 24 Feb 19 - 07:05 PM

That's very sad.

I saw Byron Berline in concert twice in the 70s, when he was touring with Country Gazette. An amazing talent.

Subject: RE: Byron Berline's shop burns down
From: michaelr
Date: 25 Feb 19 - 01:41 AM

Gargoyle is again living up to his reputation. Let us ignore him as usual.

Byron Berline is a brilliant musician, and this event is a tragic misfortune.

Subject: RE: Byron Berline's shop burns down
From: GUEST,Mary Katherine sans cookie
Date: 26 Feb 19 - 12:55 PM

The Guthrie OK Fire Department found a fireproof safe under the rubble. Byron was there when they opened it. Among many totalled instruments was a miraculous survivor, his 1924 Lloyd Loar mandolin. There's a very moving video going around on FB of Byron slowly, almost reluctantly opening the case and then yelling in astonishment and holding it to his chest, nearly in tears. I'll try to post a link.

Subject: RE: Byron Berline's shop burns down
From: GUEST,Mary Katherine sans cookie
Date: 26 Feb 19 - 12:57 PM

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.koco.com/amp/article/video-mandolin-found-in-perfect-condition-in-rubble-of-guthrie-fiddle-shop-destroyed-in-fire/26531110

Subject: RE: Byron Berline's shop burns down
From: michaelr
Date: 27 Feb 19 - 02:37 AM

Yes, that is a wonderful bit of luck in the midst of this disaster. I saw another bit where they open case after priceless-guitar case and pour out water from the instruments. It's heartbreaking.