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17 Aug 05 - 10:42 AM (#1543952) Subject: Obit: Allen Damron RIP From: Mary Katherine Kerrville Folk Festival favorite Allen Damron has died; here's a link to his obit in the Austin (TX) newspaper. http://www.austin360.com/news/content/music/statesman/2005/16damron.html Mary Katherine |
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17 Aug 05 - 12:48 PM (#1544054) Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP From: lesblank We have lost another of our Texas treasures. How well I remember seeing A Wayne for the very first time at the old Wunche's Cafe in Spring some 25 or 26 years ago - just like yesterday. My favorite time of his shows was the last song of the last set when those few who were left would hold hands in a circle and sing that last song together. I last saw him at the Millbend Coffeehouse last year and I remember how tired he looked and just hoped he would make it through Kerrville one last time. God bless you A Wayne for all the joy and happiness you've given me and my family. Sing with angels, forever !! Les |
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17 Aug 05 - 01:57 PM (#1544147) Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP From: open mike http://www.awdamron.com/sound.htm sound bytes here and if yo udo have memories of him you can post them on the condolences site in the Austin Texas news paper |
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17 Aug 05 - 02:02 PM (#1544154) Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP From: Mary Katherine Allen's family is struggling with a staggering medical bill - if you'd care to help, please contact them. Here is their request, from the Kerrville news list: "In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset medical expenses c/o Allen Damron, Box 412, Terlingua, TX 79852. Contact: Sam Richardson (432)371-2548 or Marie Damron (432)371-2308" |
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17 Aug 05 - 07:52 PM (#1544414) Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP From: Tannywheeler Back in 1964-65 Allen used to sing at a "coffee house" (remember those?)called The Id, on 24th st. just west of the Univ. of Tex campus here in Austin. So did I. It has always amazed me--with so many friends, working associates, travels--he always remembered my name after intervals of years when we might see each other. He had a good mind and always seemed to give his best with good cheer to those participating in the program with him (whether as audience or singers/players). Too young (66!!). Dadgum shame. Tw |
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17 Aug 05 - 08:41 PM (#1544460) Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP From: GUEST,Art Thieme I knew Allen through Bob Gibson.--Not well and mostly in Chicago. Good fellow! Good times. My condolences go out. Art |
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17 Aug 05 - 10:58 PM (#1544499) Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP From: GUEST,Jed Marum sans cookie I'm very sorry to see his passing. I met Allen when we both played at a festival in Amarillo TX a few years ago. A nice guy and a great entertainer. He had a nice way of telling a story, and a story for every song! He also wrote and recited some wonderful "cowboy" poetry. We will miss him! |
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17 Aug 05 - 11:42 PM (#1544523) Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP From: Seamus Kennedy Allen was a friend, a drinking pal in his drinking days, we shared a few gigs together, and he will be missed. Nobody did the Gringo Pistolero better. Seamus |
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18 Aug 05 - 09:09 AM (#1544775) Subject: RE: Obit: Allen Damron RIP From: Roger in Baltimore A true character out of the old West. The world is lesser with his passing. Godspeed. Roger in Baltimore |