2023 Obit: Tom Brown

Subject: Tom Brown
From: Hesk
Date: 06 Sep 23 - 03:50 PM

Tom Brown, who was well known on the UK folk scene, has sadly passed away in late August. He made a number of CDs with his wife, Barbara Brown, at Wild Goose Studios. Although I did not know him well, he was always friendly towards myself and my wife.
I know there are others who knew them far better, and hope they can add some info to this thread about their many projects and involvement with the running of festivals and singing weekends.

Subject: RE: Tom Brown
From: Gibb Sahib
Date: 06 Sep 23 - 09:10 PM

Sorry to hear about Tom. Thank you for letting us all know. His CDs are both fascinating and useful.

Subject: RE: Tom Brown
From: r.padgett
Date: 07 Sep 23 - 03:07 AM

Yes a fine authority on traditional a similar music

condolences to his family and friends and wife RIP

Ray

Subject: RE: Tom Brown
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 07 Sep 23 - 05:51 AM

Mally and I were saddened by the news of Tom leaving us. We will miss him. Details of the funeral are on Facebook. RIP.

Subject: RE: Tom Brown
From: treewind
Date: 07 Sep 23 - 06:23 AM

I didn't know he'd passed away until I got an email from Barbara yesterday with funeral details.
Tom used to post to Mudcat as Doc.Tom

R.I.P.

Anahata

Subject: RE: Tom Brown
From: GUEST,RJM
Date: 07 Sep 23 - 07:09 AM

Sad news RIP

Subject: RE: Tom Brown
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 08 Sep 23 - 10:33 AM

Tom will be missed on the folk scene. My condolences to all those who know and love him. I have added his name to the "In Memoriam" thread. Rest in peace Tom.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Tom Brown
From: Anne Lister
Date: 09 Sep 23 - 09:00 AM

I'm surprised not to see more tributes to Tom. He and Barbara sang together and ran music clubs in west London for many years before moving to Combe Martin in Devon, where they were also running music events. They were a key element in Broadstairs festival with their singaround sessions. A lovely, warm and supportive man who had a wealth of knowledge about traditional music and folklore. He will be hugely missed.
I'm sure there's a lot more to be said about his life and achievements from his many friends.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Tom Brown
From: Hesk
Date: 10 Sep 23 - 04:48 AM

Anne, I too am surprised. Maybe the many friends of Tom, and Barbara, are not on Mudcat anymore. Thank you for filling in a few of the details in your post above.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Tom Brown
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 10 Sep 23 - 09:59 AM

I agree with Anne. In the beginning I'd thought the thread might've been started but disappeared when the Cat was down, but apparently not.
Tom, along with his lovely wife Barbara, was without doubt a major force on the UK folk scene, among its warmest, most welcoming and generous - and hugely knowledgeable - personalities, and a great singer. He will be massively missed. My deepest sympathies to Barbara and his many many friends. RIP, Tom.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Tom Brown
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Sep 23 - 03:25 AM

I first met Tom and Barbara at Broadstairs Folk Week where they ran the sing around at the Yacht Club for several years. I always enjoyed their singing and they are/were lovely people. Barbara became a Facebook friend and so I kept up with Tom's health battles through her posts on there.Sadly he has now left us and I send condolences to Barbara and the rest of his family.
Here's to you Tom Brown RIP.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Tom Brown
From: vectis
Date: 14 Sep 23 - 11:31 PM

Many of us have contacted Barbara personally.