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29 Dec 07 - 07:27 AM (#2224202) Subject: Obit Mike Soar From: selby Sad to add another name to the list of folkies that have left us this year - Mike Soar who died over Christmas. For those who didn't know Mike he was involved with Folk Music from the Sixties in all manner of things from Artist, Folk Club Organiser, Song writer and MC. He was also well known as a former MC from Whitby Folk Week and I guess one of those people in the Folk World who was always there and you all knew, but what do they call him? Another sad loss to the Folk World. Keith |
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29 Dec 07 - 07:35 AM (#2224204) Subject: RE: Obit Mike Soar From: Fred McCormick I'm sorry to hear that. He was a good lad. Blunt spoken and open hearted, as only someone from Yorkshire can be. |
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29 Dec 07 - 08:49 AM (#2224234) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: Tig Mike hadn't been well for some time and when we were up at Whitby for Yule we were told he had been taken into hospital in a bad way. Our thoughts go to his family. It's a bad time of year for this sort of thing to happen - not that it's good at any time. Love and hugs Tig, The Badger and Firecat |
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29 Dec 07 - 07:53 PM (#2224637) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: GUEST,guest We are so sad to hear this news. Mike was a great character, and stalwart of Whitby Festival. He used to host the Hiring Fair and, as a result, he got us our first Whitby Festival booking some 13 years ago. Never ceased to have a laugh at out expense though, the bugger! He was a lovely singer and a great heart. We will miss him very much Helen, Lynda & Maggie (Grace Notes) |
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29 Dec 07 - 08:14 PM (#2224646) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: katlaughing Is THIS the same fellow? If so, he was a great writer, also. Sad news to lose someone like him. |
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29 Dec 07 - 08:41 PM (#2224653) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: GUEST,guest No this is not the same man. However you've reminded me - talking about writing - that, whilst not being known as a writer, Mike did write at least one very funny song, The Vasectomy Song! Love & Sympathy to Dorothy Grace Notes |
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29 Dec 07 - 08:46 PM (#2224655) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: katlaughing Oh, thanks, Grace Notes/:-) |
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30 Dec 07 - 07:37 AM (#2224820) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: The Sandman |
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30 Dec 07 - 07:39 AM (#2224824) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: The Sandman I played his clubs at Selby a few times,a sound man,Sorry to hear this news.Dick Miles |
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30 Dec 07 - 08:32 PM (#2225205) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: Tyke Just say Cheers Mike it was good to know you I shall remember the good times with fondness. Anyone know the details of the funeral arrangements? I for one would like to attend if possible. Cheers again Mike! George Clarke |
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31 Dec 07 - 05:07 AM (#2225357) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: BillE We veterans of the Lowther Hotel Folk Club in York will have very fond memories of Mike's earliest days as a singer. Many Friday nights he would come to York, and we in turn would head for Selby on Sundays - to the Blackamoor and other venues. So much energy, enthusiasm and talent! And when he recorded his LP. . . Thanks, Mike! Bill Evers |
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31 Dec 07 - 08:13 AM (#2225419) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: mouldy I got his "Count the Waves" CD... Going to play it now. Sympathies to his family. Andrea |
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31 Dec 07 - 12:23 PM (#2225604) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: Zany Mouse A sad loss. I remember him from Selby where he was an all round good egg. Sympathies to family and friend. Rhiannon |
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01 Jan 08 - 07:30 PM (#2226424) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: GUEST The funeral details are as follows: St. Ninian's Catholic Church, Baxtergate, Whitby 1.30pm, weds 9th Jan (followed by cremation - family only). There will then be a gathering at the Tap & Spile, Whitby. Cards/tributes etc can be sent to the church, or to Mike's widow - Dorothy Krengel, 2 Victoria Place, Whitby, YO21 1EZ. See you there, George Maggie |
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02 Jan 08 - 03:18 AM (#2226542) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: Tyke Thank you Maggie. George |
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02 Jan 08 - 08:53 AM (#2226644) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar From: r.padgett I went through with Malcolm Speake to the Bay Folk club last Friday and got this news from Brian Krengel I had known Mike over very many years before and after moving to the Whitby area A sad time and I have now returned after the New Year celebrations so unable to attend the funeral service Condolences to Mike's family nearest and dearest Ray |
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02 Jan 08 - 04:54 PM (#2227003) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,Gordon T Sorry to hear that.I've known Mike off and on for at least 30 years - a lovely cheerful,amusing bloke.I vaguely remember an occasion at whitby where he MC'd the women's concert,and made some rather,er un-pc remarks - about Grace Notes wasnt it Maggie?;-) |
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02 Jan 08 - 06:56 PM (#2227073) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: Tyke Hi Gordon, I should be heading over on Wednesday AM from Leeds If you need a lift. George |
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03 Jan 08 - 07:14 AM (#2227300) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: Cats Is this Mike the storyteller? |
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03 Jan 08 - 09:12 AM (#2227361) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,guest Yes, Gordon. . The shocking remarks - a good few years ago now - involved the words grace, menopause and notes in the same sentence. Mike's inference of our ages was so obviously a couple of decades premature, that no-one took him seriously....thanks for the reminder!! m |
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04 Jan 08 - 02:23 PM (#2228427) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,Fr Philip, St Ninians's Whitby Hi Just to confirm the funeral is at St Ninian's Baxtergate Whitby, 9th January at 1.30pm, quite apt to be opposite the Plough. The cremation is at 2.40pm at Scarborough Cremetorium and is not just for family those who wish to travel or can make one or the other are welcome. There will then be a wake at the Station Inn (Tap & Spile) Those not going to Scarborough are invited to gather there and await the families return. Fr Philip |
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04 Jan 08 - 02:47 PM (#2228447) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST Hi Fr. Philip Many thanks for the update. (Sorry my info was not quite right) Maggie |
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06 Jan 08 - 04:32 PM (#2229866) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: Tyke Refresh |
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07 Jan 08 - 07:39 AM (#2230219) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,Peter Krengel Hi Chaps Nice to see these tributes to my brother-in-law Mike here on the Wibbly Wobbly Way. Somewhat ironic though, as he was a terrible "luddite" on the subject of the "F*$@ing Internet" (to quote him). As a consequence my sister isn't on the web and won't see your tributes... so I'll thank you on her behalf. Regards Peter Krengel www.myspace.com/peterkrengelmusic ! |
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07 Jan 08 - 08:15 AM (#2230235) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: Scooby Doo PRINT THEM OFF PETER KRENGEL. Scooby. |
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07 Jan 08 - 09:07 AM (#2230270) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,Emily Beevers Hi, one of Mike's step-daughters here, Emily. Why is it you always learn more than you could ever know about someone once they are gone? I'm glad he played a large character in so many lives and his humour still ignites smiles. My mum and I were watching a recording of him the other day, singing at my Aunts wedding a few years ago, and between the tears she still laughed out loud. Thank you for everyone's support, you don't know how much it means to my Mum. She is hoping that a few of you will get up and sing, though she is afraid to ask. I'm sure you will know what to do!!! It is sad that Mike was so ill for quite a while and painful to see, but my Mum (and I'm sure we all do) finds some comfort in knowing he's now in peace....I remember when the water boiler broke down last winter and in the small display screen the initials FI lit up. We were perplexed as to what this meant whilst trawling through the intsruction manual, when Mike turned round and said ''it's simple...it's saying F**K IT!'' See you on Wednesday. Em x |
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07 Jan 08 - 10:27 AM (#2230313) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST The funeral is on Wednesday the 9th of Jan at 13:00 at the church on baxtergate oppersite the polugh pub. |
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07 Jan 08 - 12:58 PM (#2230409) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,Jim Banham Really sad to hear this news.Mike was a good bloke and we always had a laugh with him whenever we bumped into him at Whitby. Condolences to his family. Jim & Val Banham |
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07 Jan 08 - 02:11 PM (#2230469) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: selby Nice to see technology getting the better of the old sod, I am sure in his own way he would have been chuffed by this. He was known by my kids as Uncle Grumps but when the eldest reached drinking age and was at Moor and Coast under his own steam he saw Mike and shouted across the Tap N Spile in Whitby "Hi Uncle Grumps" a smile crossed Mikes lips a pint was forthcoming to the cheeky sod. He then moaned about the pub being full, bloody rapper dancers and tourists. I am sure there is a story, but cannot remember about Grace Notes Mike and Tomatoes. After he moved to Whitby we met in the Tap for a pint during Folk Week and Moor and Coast to natter about mutal friends and how he was happy in Whitby To those of us that knew him I am sure it is a case of gone but not forgotten and I for one will raise a glass at Folk Week to the old sod |
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08 Jan 08 - 01:28 PM (#2231271) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,Hodgey I'm just another of the Old Folkies from the Bubwith Folk Club (Holy Ground) Folk Club, wanting to pay my respects to Mike. All our thoughts go to his family & friends, unfortunately my wife Lesley won't be able to attend the funeral but sends her regards to all, as does Tony Dargon, another of Mike's many, many friends, also my mother, who's 90 in April, wishes to send her regards to all. Graham (Hodge) |
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09 Jan 08 - 04:21 PM (#2232430) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,Emily Mike went off in style. We laughed at his memories and drank to his life. Father Philip couldn't have been any more brilliant-thank you so much for the poignant, personal and funny service. Thanks Phil for being such a rock for my Mum and Mike would have smirked to the whole idea that he held up baxtergate so we could wheel him in. (especially to any tourist that might have had to dodge the coffin to get past!). RIP Mike- Your silly stepdaughter, Lil Em |
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10 Jan 08 - 09:03 AM (#2232905) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,Tony Dargan I knew Mike very well from when he ran the Selby Folk Club in the 70's up to him moving to Whitby. We were good mates, shared many a pint and a tale and a lot of laughs, but what never ceased to amaze me was Mike's extensive repertoire of songs. He never seemed to run out of them. He was also a quality performer, MC and friend. I know it is a cliche`, but the world really is a poorer place without him. Good on yer Mike. |
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10 Jan 08 - 04:33 PM (#2233315) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,GUEST,Kingy When the bridge is freed in Selby we'll be there We'll stroll across without a single care Cheers Mike, Snaith Heavy Gang |
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11 Jan 08 - 12:20 PM (#2233984) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST I remember Mike from Selby Folk club when he and John Guy were more or less a duo. I would love to have a recording of the vasectomy song if anyone has one. rozz@basthabda.co.uk I wonder what the angels will think of his songs? Roz |
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11 Jan 08 - 01:13 PM (#2234032) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: The Sandman Mike recorded an lp ,was it with John Guy,I seem to remember it had a picture of the Humber Bridge? on the front of it.Dick Miles |
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11 Jan 08 - 06:47 PM (#2234333) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,bodge I've been amazed and really heartwarmed by all your words about Mike... here's a discography (of sort) to answer some of your questions and some names to test your memories! The LP with the bridge on the cover was "Our Side Of The Bridge" (1972) (Sleeve design by my Mum). It featured the song quoted from above, "Selby Bridge" (written by Mike & my Grandad). Accompanied on this LP by Joan Cooper & Dave Shaw. With Fourpenny Bridge he made "Etton Alive" (A live LP made at the Processed Pea folk club, housed in the Light Dragoon Inn) in 1975. Fourpenny' were Mike, John Williamson, Dave Featherstone, Sue Williamson & John Hunt. Then 25 years later came the CD (as has been mentioned... never one to immediately embrace modern technology!) "Count The Waves" recorded with John Guy, Maggie Boyle, Lynda Hardcastle, Helen Hockenhull & Fay Hield. Sadly, he never recorded "The Vasectomy Song" (probably the funniest song I've ever heard). I was treated to two performances of it though - once at the brilliant "Count The Waves" launch gig, and another time, many years previously, encouraged by an ale or several with me and my Dad, at the front window of my parents house! I'm really sorry I couldn't join those of you who met last wednesday to celebrate Mike's life. He was a top bloke and a brilliant Uncle. x |
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13 Jan 08 - 02:29 PM (#2235536) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,John Guy After Fourpenny Bridge disbanded around 1977 I spent 5 years in a duo with Mike. We were quite successful and played most of the top clubs in Yorkshire and further afield: Topic, Blue Bell, Scunthorpe (with apologies to any I haven't mentioned). It worked I think because Mike was, well, Mike, while I was the straight man. Most of the material was his already and I added intros, fills and outros etc. He was an inspiration to work with and seemed to have an endless supply of songs in his head. We continually bounced ideas off each other and at times the musical output was almost magical. We went our separate ways because Mike was totally immersed in folk music whereas my link with it was perhaps more tenuous, but we kept in touch and it was a privilege to have been asked to contribute to his CD some 18 years later. John We shared so much... "Away Musgrave, away" John and Annie |
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15 Jan 08 - 11:22 AM (#2236990) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,Malcolm Like everyone I was sorry to read of Mike's death which I in the Selby Times. Some friends took me, reluctantly, to Selby Folk club in the early 70s and from his openning set I became hooked on folk music. When I bought my first proper guitar I got hime to 'test' it out - I wish I could reproduce his sounds on it! If Mike knew I was going to a local folk club he would often cadge a lift as he didn't drive. But then as the way of things times change but I was glad when I heard that he had moved to Whitby (were I saw him once) and became involved in Folk Week. RIP |
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19 Jan 08 - 02:00 PM (#2240096) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,Rachael , Daughter |
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20 Jan 08 - 07:04 AM (#2240469) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: Tyke Refresh |
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25 Jan 08 - 04:00 PM (#2244848) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,David Mitchell (second son) Thank you, that seems to be the words. Everyone I have spoken to has been so kind. Grumpy, annoying, cantankerous, git, pain, obnoxious, sarcastic and down right bloody rude, that's my dad! Or, perhaps you could look at him like I did, the biggest heart, proud, true and above all Mike. He was my da. When I needed a friend or a chat or to just to know I had a someone, he never was too busy. when I got emotional about anything or felt bad he never made an excuse. Again, thank you all, for loving my dad, for just taking the time to say stuff, you are all helping me to come to terms because 'Heaven knows I'm miserable now'. Any of you can get in touch and please do, my address is lcohmitch072@yahoo.co.uk Raise a glass for a good man next time you have one in your hand. Again thanks |
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16 Jul 13 - 10:43 AM (#3538057) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST,help needed Hi, I'm a fan from Italy. I own a copy of the Westwood LP by Mike, and a copy of Etton alive LP. I'm interested in the following records by Mike Soar : "Our Side Of The Bridge" (1972) LP ( I need other copies !!! ) "Etton Alive" LP ( idem) "Count The Waves" CD ( idem) Can you help me ? Let me know, please. Thanks. Best wishes. Ezio |
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16 Jul 13 - 03:52 PM (#3538188) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: Tyke You could try GEMM records |
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16 Jul 13 - 04:04 PM (#3538192) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: Tyke This is a link to GEMM Records |
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16 Jul 13 - 04:17 PM (#3538198) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: selby There is a Count the Waves cd on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Music/s?ie=UTF8&field-artist=Mike%20Soar&page=1&rh=n%3A229816%2Cp_32%3AMike%20Soar I seem to remember that the Tap and Spile (now the Station) in Whitby had some for sale Keith |
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16 Jan 18 - 11:40 AM (#3899998) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: konig Was wondering if anyone would happen to have a cdr, wav, mp3 or tape of his "Our Side of the Bridge" album, seems hte thing is very expensive and I would just really like to have a recording of it? Please let me know by PM'ing me or I can provide an email if you'd like. Thank you. |
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16 Jan 18 - 02:32 PM (#3900039) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: The Sandman DEAR MIKE , WHAT A FRIENDLY HOSPITABLE PERSON , STAYED AT HIS PLACE A FEW TIMES HE WAS A GOOD EGG |
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09 Sep 23 - 09:38 AM (#4181072) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST can anyone send me the lyrics to "when the bridge is freed at Selby we'll be there |
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09 Sep 23 - 09:38 AM (#4187477) Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Soar (UK, Dec 2007) From: GUEST can anyone send me the lyrics to "when the bridge is freed at Selby we'll be there |