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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 19 Apr 06 - 04:35 PM The Chicago Tribune obit, with photo and blogs from folks like Thieme.
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: Stephen L. Rich Date: 19 Apr 06 - 04:45 PM Although, it's been about for years since I've actually talked to Tom, he's been with me at every performance I've done for the past twent-five or so years. His song, "These Cowboys" has always been one of my favorites and I never let a show go by without singing it. I'll never be able to do it quite the same way from now on. It will always have an extra layer of sorrow attached to it. Stephen Lee |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: Alba Date: 19 Apr 06 - 05:19 PM Oh Art. I am so so sorry. Holding You and the Family and all Friends of Tom Dundee in my Thoughts and Heart. May he rest peacefully. With Love. Judi |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Steve Ferkau Date: 19 Apr 06 - 05:28 PM One person posted about Tom on a respirator waiting to donate his organs – Another wrote, "Wouldn't it be wonderful if the transplant recipients suddenly begin to sing and play music…" Tom had a relative with cystic fibrosis – A young girl who lost her life at a very young age because of her cystic fibrosis. I met Tom at a celebration for another young girl with cystic fibrosis – Lizzy… It was a year after Lizzy had received two beautiful lungs from a precious donor like Tom has become… Tom was there because he had helped organize a "Got Well" party and concert for Lizzy on the one year anniversary of receiving her beautiful lungs… Tom and several other musicians put on a special little concert just for her and any friends she wanted to invite. It was an incredibly beautiful event – And a truly moving thing to do for someone… We've seen him a few times after that special concert… He is truly a beautiful person. That after his tragic death, he will save other lives, seems so fitting for someone so special… I do hope they find they suddenly have the desire to sing and play music!!! Steve Ferkau, Chicago IL |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Alvin.McGovern@gmail.com Date: 19 Apr 06 - 05:56 PM Tom also wrote: Love doesn't die; Love is like a river Coming from the mountain above Into the valley below. You can try to change the way that it's going, But you're never gonna keep it from flowing. Love doesn't die. Love doesn't die. ~Tom Dundee For those of us who loved him, these are words of comfort. |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: katlaughing Date: 19 Apr 06 - 05:56 PM Steve, what a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it with us. We have a couple of Mudcatters who are among us because of generous organ donors and we are the richer for it. I, too, hope the recipients of Tom's generosity suddenly find a love of music, but most of all prolonged life of a better quality. Thoughts and comfort to his family and friends. And a special {{{{{HUG}}}}} for you, Artdarlin'. kat |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: Bill Hahn//\\ Date: 19 Apr 06 - 08:55 PM Truly not knowing him , but having had the honor and pleasure of meeting one time and feeling his warmth and outreaching persona I am saddened by this turn of events that seemed to be heading in a positive direction. Bless him for his contribution, not only to music, but to humanity with his caring and organ donations. The expression is---Rest In Peace--though I never liked it because we do not look for it I am sure he is at peace or whatever and wherever because he was a caring and sensitive and creative person. Bill Hahn |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Byron Roche Date: 19 Apr 06 - 09:32 PM I will sorely miss my friend Tom. He was a true artist and great human being. Words fail me. Byron |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,BHK1946@cs.com Date: 19 Apr 06 - 10:04 PM we are saddened beyond words Brian& Sue Kozin |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: Deckman Date: 19 Apr 06 - 10:40 PM I never met him, but I always admired him. I knew his music. I saw him once, in a crowd at a festival ... I tried but I couldn't connect. My loss. What comes through, in this thread, is the depp connection he made with many people of quality. And ... quality is what it's all about folks. I will be PMing a few friends that knew him well. TONIGHT'S SONGS ARE JUST ECHOS OF THE PAST! My best wishes to everyone. Bob(deckman)Nelson |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,kathy marie garness Date: 19 Apr 06 - 11:14 PM I just got the news from Stuart Halliday, who heard it on NPR today. I remember Tom from the No Exit when it was on the east side of Glenwood. He had an apartment on the same floor of the studio apartment in the four-plus-one I lived in on Ardmore and Kenmore, when I was just a year out of high school. He would ask me occasionally what I thought of a particular verse - of course I was just a kid and what-did-I-know; it all sounded great to me... That was a special time in Chicago's folk music scene, with so many great people making their mark indelibly on our hearts, minds and political consciences.... Tom, whereever you are, know that love never dies, and our loving thoughts are with you, now and always.... Kathy |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Guest, susanjane Date: 19 Apr 06 - 11:58 PM I remember Tom from the Earl of Old Towne era, when I had the great good fortune of having Steve Goodman as a friend. They were two lovely (and very funny) souls. May Tom and Steve share music and company in Heaven as part of a truly Heavenly choir. One Earth, we'll all miss Tom, as we continue to miss Steve. Blessing and prayers to Tom's loved ones. |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Susan Urban Date: 20 Apr 06 - 12:03 AM I first saw Tom Dundee when I was doing "How to Be a Folksinger 101" in the early '80's, going from folk club to folk club trying to learn how to be an entertainer. I used his wonderful "Dog" song for a Unitarian Universalist animal blessing service (sung by the great Natural Bob Holdsworth - and Bob, much to his surprise, adopted a dog very much like the one in the song a few weeks later) and also the "Working on the Car" song for another service. I loved the way Tom used words to make a picture of a time and place, and also touched on situations with which other people could identify. Tom looked out at the world with his writing, instead of just inside at his personal thoughts and feelings. A hundred years or two from now, people will be able to listen to his songs and get a picture of life in the time that he lived it - something that I believe all of us songwriters should strive for. He was kind and supportive to lesser known musicians as well - he was very enthusiastic about my musical partnership with Sandy Andina in our band, Sass! Some higher profile performers turn up their noses at lesser known acts, or see them as competition, but Tom was just too nice for that. What an awful loss! Tom will be sorely missed. To paraphase Tom Paxton's song, "If when we die, we go somewhere, I'll bet you a dollar he's singing there..." with Fred Holstein, and Steve Goodman, and Eunice Mast...see you later, gentle friend. |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: BK Lick Date: 20 Apr 06 - 03:18 AM Someone posted on the Tribune blog "Is there anywhere online that I can listen even to a snippet of his music?" I referred him to a two-minute sample of the lovely "Waltzing Matilda" performance from the Remembering Fred CD to be found here (clicky) and to some MP3s of the early Freckle recordings of "Delicate Balance" and "Old Take-It-Easy Guitar" to be found here (clicky) -- (scroll down to 6/5/05). My God he had a way with a song -- if you listen prepare to weep for our loss. —BK |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Stephen Powers Date: 20 Apr 06 - 03:39 AM I am so grateful for this sharing and connection with so many others who knew and loved our brother, Tom Dundee. Your kind words are salve for my broken heart. Understandably, some have written that no words can describe their love for Tom and their feelings of loss at his passing. I understand. I agree. Aah, but would Tom say such a thing? I really dont think so. Rather, "T" would grab his pen and paper,rip open his heart, empty his pockets, reach out, try harder, perhaps say very little, and yet find exactly the right words to express those deep, complex feelings that we all have, but may not be able to articulate. And too, there would probably be a perfect, singable melody to accompany the words. This was the genius of Tom Dundee. He was a kind, gentle everyman, a friend to all, who wrote some of the best songs ever written... songs with heart, joyful songs, playful songs, transcedant songs, love songs, so many songs, songs that will never die. 34 years ago I had the honor to begin working with Tom, promoting his performances and producing his first ever recordings on "Get Folked" Live At Charlotte's Web. He became a brother to me, as good a friend as any man could ever hope to have. He sang at my wedding. Last year, he cradled my newborn son, Cedar, just hours after he was born and christened him "Brave Lone Tree Of The Bright Blue Tribe" (Tom was "Chief Thunder" of that tribe.) I have been crying for days. Unable to imagine a world without Tom Dundee. Today, I read this blog and realize that I am not alone. Thank you. My wife, Tigris and I spent yesterday in joyful, tearful celebration of Tom's life and feeling enormous sorrow at his passing. Tigris performed a blessing and last rites in our guest room where he has lived for much of the past two years, releasing his spirit, surrounded by pure love and light. We know that where he is, God is. Now, we have just returned from a long, slow drive along Santa Monica mountain roads that he loved to ride on his motorcycle, looking out across glorious peaks he described to us often in poetic detail, hearing him, feeling him, loving him. Our "Tompanga" Dundee. Everyone's buddy. A lover. A songsmith extraordinaire. A guitar man. A clever wit, ever ready with a joke to lighten the day. A listener. A helping hand. Always an artist, with wood and with words. A great talent. A dear man, a good man, a man of peace. A great friend whom we will always love and never forget. We give thanks today for Tom Dundee. Stephen Powers Topanga, California |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,sue demel Date: 20 Apr 06 - 10:21 AM Humor, wisdom, truth and harmony walked around in a man named Tom Dundee... What an honor to hear his songs and stories. And how sweet to see we all carry his light with us now through the knowing. And, wasn't it lovely to be called darlin'? love and peace to all, sue demel (sons of the never wrong) |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Lewis Koch Date: 20 Apr 06 - 01:25 PM Tom lost his immediate family fairly early on but he so genuinely filled his songs and friendships and just his being in this world with a very real sense of love, that he gained a larger family than probably anyone else I know. It's clear from all the letters and notes already here. Tom and I became friends in the early years of Charlotte's Web where he was like the house musician in a house full of wonderful musicians. If tears could talk, they would tell about this friend of thirty-and more years. He was a brother, as he was a brother to the so many good friends he made over the years. There's a big empty spot in my heart right now but his songs remain and help fill that space. You were so right, Tom, love doesn't die—you're with us still. Lewis Koch, Madison, WI, 4/20/06 lewiskoch@yahoo.com |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Mark Elliott Date: 20 Apr 06 - 02:01 PM I met Tom in Nashville, through our mutual friend, David Maloney. Lucky for me, I had the chance to form my own friendship with him over the last 14 years or so. That friendship was built on much shared music, flying airplanes, canoeing, playing Hoops and laughing - a lot of laughing! I had the honor to produce 2 of his Nashville records and have nothing but joy and respect for the man and the music. I love ya' brother! - Mark |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Liz Ralston Date: 20 Apr 06 - 03:42 PM I didn't know Tom all that well, but from the times I spent with him, it was clear he was a warm and loving person and a cheshire cat within. I spent some time cruising poetry while thinking of Tom and found this lovely poem that rang true. Peace, Liz YOU kin talk about yer anthems An' yer arias an' sich, An' yer modern choir-singin' That you think so awful rich; But you orter heerd us youngsters In the times now far away, A-singin' o' the ol' tunes In the ol'-fashioned way. There was some of us sung treble An' a few of us growled bass, An' the tide o' song flowed smoothly With its 'comp'niment o' grace; There was spirit in that music, An' a kind o' solemn sway, A-singin' o' the ol' tunes In the ol'-fashioned way. I remember oft o' standin' In my homespun pantaloons-- On my face the bronze an' freckles O' the suns o' youthful Junes-- Thinkin' that no mortal minstrel Ever chanted sich a lay As the ol' tunes we was singin' In the ol'-fashioned way. The boys 'ud always lead us, An' the girls 'ud all chime in, Till the sweetness o' the singin' Robbed the list'nin' soul o' sin; An' I used to tell the parson 'T was as good to sing as pray, When the people sung the ol' tunes In the ol'-fashioned way. How I long ag'in to hear 'em Pourin' forth from soul to soul, With the treble high an' meller, An' the bass's mighty roll; But the times is very diff'rent, An' the music heerd to-day Ain't the singin' o' the ol' tunes In the ol'-fashioned way. Little screechin' by a woman, Little squawkin' by a man, Then the organ's twiddle-twaddle, Jest the empty space to span,-- An' ef you should even think it, 'T is n't proper fur to say That you want to hear the ol' tunes In the ol'-fashioned way. But I think that some bright mornin', When the toils of life air o'er, An' the sun o' heaven arisin' Glads with light the happy shore, I shall hear the angel chorus, In the realms of endless day, A-singin' o' the ol' tunes In the ol'-fashioned way. Paul Laurence Dunbar |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Tigris Powers Date: 20 Apr 06 - 04:19 PM Yes...yes it was lovely to be called, "darlin'". If there was ever anyone who could make you feel special, it was Tom Dundee. A gentleman of his kind is too rare in this day and age. A Gentle Man. His soul would purr like a kitten trough his blue eyes. Behind his quiet nature, there was a novel of stories that spoke of living. Stories that he loved to tell because he would live the moments all over again as he spoke the words, poetically. Listening to Tom describe a memory or a scene was often better then experiencing it yourself, because you were able to see, even for just a brief moment, through those soft, gentle, kitten eyes that captured every beautifully rendered detail. I'll miss hearing those stories and I find myself trying to remember them all now. I suppose they'll come to me in moments when I'm least expecting it....special moments that I'm sure all who knew Tom will have in the days, months, years ahead, when we stop and smile and say, "hey, T, haven't you told me that one before..." and we'll laugh, but it won't feel quite as good without his big, juicy heart in the room there with us. I love you, Tom. I just love you. "Tyg" Powers Topanga, CA |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: Amos Date: 20 Apr 06 - 05:40 PM I have just listened, all touched, to the MP3 linked above to "A Delicate Balance" and, Art, my heart goes out to you. ANother great soul I wish I had known. Hugs to you, and chin up. Warmest regards, A |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Matt Stevens Date: 20 Apr 06 - 06:32 PM I met Tom just six months ago. I had the great fortune of seeing him perform at The Old Town School in January. He shared his stage with me at Sterch's and Lilly's, and we had a couple of beers together. He gave me his time, and consideration, and the influence to continue writing from the heart. And for that I am forever grateful. He is a solid man, through and through. God bless him. |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: katlaughing Date: 20 Apr 06 - 06:59 PM This thread is a good example of why I keep coming to the Mudcat. Thank you all for sharing Tom with us. I hope some of you will join us more often and share more than the sad times of life; you would all be most welcome. Sending good thoughts and thanks givings, esp. to Art for teaching me so much... kat in Colorado |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: Amos Date: 20 Apr 06 - 07:06 PM Here ya go, Art. Love, A |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: Stephen L. Rich Date: 20 Apr 06 - 11:51 PM There will be a Memorial Tribute Concert for Tom on May 14 at 5 pm at the Old Town School of Folk Music. This news comes from Juel Ulven of the Fox Valley Folk Music Society. Stephen Lee |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: katlaughing Date: 21 Apr 06 - 12:00 AM I sure hope Art can get to it. |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,jeanne Date: 21 Apr 06 - 12:45 AM I never met Tom in person, but have appreciated his music since first hearing it many years ago. Last year, when my husband who is a sculptor, was commissioned to do a piece for the City of Walla Walla's public art collection, he designed a sculpture called "A Delicate Balance." He wanted to use a verse of Tom's song as part of the piece. Using the miracle of the internet, I was able to find Tom, to ask his permission. I sent him Wayne's drawing of the proposed piece, and asked what the fee would be for use of the lyric. He answered right away, with great enthusiasm for the project, and saying, "The fee is a bottle of 16 year old Lagavulin Scotch, and I'd like you to save it so we can share it when we meet." We corresponded a couple of times after that... I sent him a dvd of the dedication ceremony for the sculpture, where we played his recording of "A Delicate Balance." (Which he very kindly sent us, since we didn't own it.) I also sent him the bottle of Lagavulin, since I was afraid he might not ever make it to Walla Walla, though he talked of coming here some day to see the sculpture. I figured we could get another bottle to share with him then. We so hoped we would be able to meet this kind and generous man. Our hearts go out to all who knew him in this sad time. . . . our spirits are heavy, even after so brief and transient a connection with Tom. If anyone would like to see the sculpture, it's on Wayne's website http://www.waynechabre.com/pubart_pages/balance.html |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: BK Lick Date: 21 Apr 06 - 02:43 AM I've put three mp3s from Lyfe Tyme Arhyme on my webspace: Love Doesn't Die Hello My Heart Come Out of the Blue Use the word "mudcat" for both user name and password. Please don't post these links publicly anywhere. —BK |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST Date: 21 Apr 06 - 08:07 AM Tom-I didn't mean what I said...I'd like to hear the "dog" song one more time...love you always...Randy |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Bruce Holmes Date: 21 Apr 06 - 10:09 AM I remember the first time I met Tom we were playing a festival. I was a nobody and he was, well, he was Tom Dundee. And he came up, introduced himself, chatted a while, put my shy self at ease. Just a nice guy who went out of his way to treat me like I mattered. |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Bob (Gordon) Levine Date: 21 Apr 06 - 12:33 PM Thanks to you, Art and everyone else that has shared memories, pics and music. I can see "T" smiling and a bit embarrased over all the love and outflowing of emotions. I played ball, performed and recorded (Delicate Balance) with him in the late 70's and early 80's. How fortunate we all are to have known him. Thanks again. B |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Abe Beeson Date: 21 Apr 06 - 06:58 PM Tom was a friend of my parents when I was growing up in Duvall, Washington, a little red-neck-hippie-town 45 minutes east of Seattle. Tom would play at my folks' restaurant, The Silver Spoon, often with his friends Reilly & Malony and Bryan Bowers. When Tom has to move, he left his dog Bob Johnson behind. Bob lived with us until his death in 1988, survived by his son Howard Johnson, who died not long after. Tom would call every once in awhile to get an update on Bob, stopping by for "visitation" when he made it back to the Northwest. Bob was also featured on the front and back cover of Tom's album A Delicate Balance. I would love to find a copy of that today. I'll always remember Tom as one of the nicest "grown-ups" I ever met and I'm deeply saddened - as are my folks - to hear this news, but glad (certainly not surprised) to find so many of his friends here on this thread. |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: katlaughing Date: 21 Apr 06 - 07:10 PM Abe, a quick search on google came up with a digitally remastered copy of A Delicate Balance. It's fairly pricey and they don't show the cover art, as well say they have to orer it from their suppliers. It is here. Probably be better to ask Dick Greenhaus, owner of the DigiTrad and Camsco Records, if he can get it. It all helps to support the DT and he's a whiz at finding things to do with albums. Thanks, again, to all of you who have shared your stories... kat |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Art Thieme Date: 21 Apr 06 - 11:40 PM At Eric Zorn's blog I posted this true tale (not tall at all) of Tom riding his bicycle to the Winnipeg Folk Festival one year. We were both on the bill, and Tom called me from the middle of Minnesota all in a snit about how his bicycle's seat was, for sure, the wrong one! Tom was developing the world's worse case of saddle soreness. He knew I was flying up there later that day and wanted me to get his seat with the extra padding and bring it up to him. Well, I did that, but that bike seat in my backpack set off every alarm at Ohare Field. I was whisked into a side room where the pipe on the seat that fit into the bike was thoroughly prodded. (They thought it was a pipe bomb!)-----Tom was very glad to have that sheepskin covered seat for the long ride back to Chicago. --- He bought me several beers at the festival hotel that night! Already this thread is less mournful and more celebratory. Nice. Art Thieme |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Art Thieme Date: 22 Apr 06 - 12:03 AM There sure are a ton of old friends here in this thread for Tommy; folks from Old Town and the Lincoln Avenue scene when we were all there and doing it. I miss hearing and seeing you all. It will forever be an incandescent, noir, multi-colored, smoke dream and neon-on-wet-pavement memory for me. As Duke Nathaus might say, "Tanks to all o' yuz!!" Art |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: DADGBE Date: 22 Apr 06 - 01:28 AM Rest easy, Tom. I'll always remember you at the Earl. Here's a beer in your honor. |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Mark Elliott Date: 22 Apr 06 - 02:41 AM Hi Folks, All of Tom's Nashville friends send their love and support to all of Tom's Chicago friends and for that matter, to all his many "2nd. homes" around the country. I just posted 6 MP3's from the 2 CD's I produced with Tom. Go to www.markelliottmusic.com and click on the picture of Tom. Love & Peace, Mark |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: Deckman Date: 22 Apr 06 - 10:04 AM If you'll go to the Reilly and Maloney website, you'll see that they have posted a rememberence of Tom with some very nice photos. Just google reilly and maloney. Bob(deckman)Nelson |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Susan Madden Date: 22 Apr 06 - 01:33 PM All week I have gratefully absorbed the tear-filled, heartfelt memories here. It has been a salve for my soul, helping me to understand why I feel so bloody sad. It was probably '82 or so when I first met Tom. Our paths crossed left and right over the years, he visited my radio show a time or two, I'd catch him at The Silver Spoon or Folklife and see him often at Bryan and Jeri's playing hoops with Bowers and the boys or...working out front on his car. About 10 years later, I was licking my wounds from a failed relationship, virtually homeless and given shelter at "Bowers' Towers", that funky, welcoming 3-story Victorian fixer-upper. Dundee was crashing in some other room, and would show up alongside my pallet on the floor with a strong cuppa joe, ready to start the day with shared tales of the vagueries of love lost and won, gently encouraging me not to sink deeper into that dark place. That mellifluous and sandy voice of his could melt ice off a glacier and make grown women weak in the knees. You only had to hear him say [your name here] and it would never sound quite as sweet again, from anyone. I came across a piece of fabric today, saved from one of my favorite old cowboy shirts. Worn and frayed, yet soft and durable, blue as Tom's eyes, impossible to say goodbye to. What a truly beloved man, our Dundee, to be lifted far above the common measures of success and heralded as such an adored spirit. Thank you all for the remembrances, keep 'em coming! from the NW corner, Susan Madden |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: BK Lick Date: 22 Apr 06 - 06:59 PM The Reilly and Maloney remembrance is here (click me). |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Scott -wilmette Theater Date: 24 Apr 06 - 05:15 AM To Roni Perkins, I like so many others who read about Tom's unexpected death in the papers are saddened and shocked beyond words. And to you I offer my deepest sympathies and condolences on your own personal lost. I want to share this memory of Tom with you. I told him one time when you and first came to the Wilmette theater looking for the "Fastest Indian" movie poster. I don't know if you heard it this so I would like to relate it to you. When he released the Delicate Balance LP, and was playing the clubs back then Tom played the Heartland café in Rogers Park when I and about 4 friends went to see him play. There was not a big crowd but he played like there were 100 of people in the room. After it was over he was sitting at the piano and we came and talked to him. Usual stuff saying how much we liked the show liked the LP he just released. I mentioned how I also like his Song Back on the Streets again. Now I can't remember if I asked or not but he started to play the chorus of the song and we all sang along. I think he might have played it twice. It is a memory that has always stayed with me. Tom took the time to talk to us not rushed us off like most maybe would have done. He seemed to me at least generally touched and maybe a little awed that people remember the songs he sung and how they touched there life. I remember after he gave me the CD (Lyfe Tyme A Ryme) and I told him how I smiled hearing him for the 1st time in along time and how warm his voiced was. He seemed also touch if maybe a little embarrassed but I meant every word of it. I am glad to have gotten to know him and you just a little and that he took the time to say hi when you and he came to the theater. If there is a heaven I just want to say it is now in a little more balance now he is there. Again, my deepest sympathies with all my heart. Scott Gotthelf Wilmette Theatre |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: dick greenhaus Date: 24 Apr 06 - 05:57 PM Are there plans to re-release "Lyfe Tyme A Rhyme"? |
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Subject: Need Tom Dundee photos by April 27th !! From: BK Lick Date: 24 Apr 06 - 09:42 PM Holly Siegel has sent out a request for photos of Tom for the memorial concert. She writes We will need the photos by April 27 for time to create a slide presentation. Please send any photos you have in a digital format as an email attachment. Jpegs are preferable. If you can scan any photos that are not in a digital form that would be appreciated. Send them to cork@chamberblues.com and allow them to remain as high resolution as possible. |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: Once Famous Date: 24 Apr 06 - 10:37 PM Wow. Just catching up with things Most all of this happened while I was out of the country over 10 days. I am deeply saddened by this loss to my music community here in Chicago. Here at Mudcat, I am very much incognito, but I am honored that I have played and performed on some of the same stages as the great Tom Dundee had performed at. |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Maggie Miles Date: 24 Apr 06 - 11:59 PM This is on Eric's blog, but thought it a good idea to place it here also. There will be another gathering for Tom at Lilly's on 5-7, at 6pm. Hope to see you there. Maggie Miles |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: BK Lick Date: 25 Apr 06 - 03:21 AM Tom was a natural storyteller—take this excerpt from a December 2003 message he sent to his email list describing an upcoming "Somebody Else's Troubles Sundays" concert. —BK Something I discovered this past summer is that one can recover from a surgery as easily in an inflatable boat as on a couch. It wasn't even that difficult to drag the big balloon to the shore. After a momentary trepidation in regard to the result of allowing myself to fall down backward in my condition, I considered the alternative: drag myself back upstairs where my choice of distraction was Judge Judy or Springer. Realizing there are many things worse than death (and we don't even have cable) I surrendered myself spread-eagle and my old Sevylor 2-man welcomed me like an ancient leather smoking chair in an English library. And I was off. |
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Subject: Remembering comments byTom Dundee From: GUEST,susan@seattledulcimer.com Date: 26 Apr 06 - 06:25 PM I was producing my first concert in the town of Mendocino. Tom was driving south on Highway 1 and had added up the miles on the map. What he didn't know was that it was a slow, winding road for hours, a much longer time than he had planned on . He called to say he would be there in time but would meet me at the venue. He managed to make it just a few minutes after start time. None of the people had ever heard Tom; they were there because they were fans of the song "Delicate Balance" which Steve Seskin always sang. They were all sitting there in rows of chairs waiting quietly when Tom walked in. Apparently he was used to about 25 people coming to house concerts and there were twice as many. He looked at me in surprise and said quietly, "I hope I'm good." |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,Sharoon Date: 29 Apr 06 - 10:13 PM Tom was my frined for over twenty years. WE didn't speak often, didn't do more than email these last few years but he was always in my heart and always a friend. He will not be forgotten...I am in total shock....faretheewell my friend...;-( |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: Leadfingers Date: 30 Apr 06 - 06:59 AM We keep telling each other that 'The Folk World' is very small , but there are still far too many performers I have never heard OF , let alone heard perform ! Tom Dundee is a case in point - Obviously MY loss . |
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Subject: RE: Tom Dundee injured - passed away (April 2006) From: GUEST,GUEST,JD Dragus Date: 30 Apr 06 - 02:06 PM I too was one of Tom's close friends - as BK Lick posted earlier, there's a whole bunch of us from all over the country that don't necesarily know each other, so I thought I'd post this and open a dialog. Tom was the best man at my wedding in '91. Probably one of the only times Tom wore a tux in his life. We'd known each other for a few years at that point - I tended bar at Orphans for the last few years they were open; Tom and I spent a lot of time together playing golf, bowling and just hanging out. We stayed real close until the present day. He was that one person that I could tell anything and everything to. He knew most of my deepest darkest secrets and I knew most of his. We just went bowling last month. He kicked my ass. I somehow didn't hear about this happening to Tom until a week later. I spent a few hours with Roni at Tom's place earlier this week; she filled me in on what she could. If some of the folks that were at the hospital with Tom on Saturday could write me and let me know what happened - not to be morbid - I just want to know what happened to my buddy. Roni told me she didn't get there until 6 that evening and told me that the reports after Tom got out of surgery were that he would fully recover. I can't connect the dots between that and the massive stroke that killed him. If somebody could fill me in, I'd sure appreciate it. My email is jd909@sbcglobal.net. Thanks. JD Dragus |
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