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| Mike Seeger has gone to glory | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 01:36 pm |
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Philj200 Approved 
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Recently word of his serious condition circulated. With utmost respect I am saddened to report that he has passed on. My he liven up the heavenly band.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 02:03 pm |
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I have an instructional DVD of Mike Seeger demonstrating the Guitar Styles of the Carter Family. Rest in peace, Mr. Seeger.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 03:45 pm |
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Will Approved
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 MIKE SEEGER (1933-2009) Mike Seeger plays autoharp at the Newport Folk Festival on July 20, 1966. J. Walter Green/AP Obituary at National Public Radio web site: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111690155
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 04:18 pm |
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I was there. The photo I believe was taken at one of the workshops. I never knew him, but I had a passing acquaintance with John Cohen.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 05:07 pm |
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Very sad... When I was attending Merrimack College I attended an instructional/informational concert given by Mike Seeger. He was my inspiration to learn to Travis-pick the guitar, and to play the banjo. Rest in Peace, Mike
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| Posted: Sat Aug 8th, 2009 06:04 pm |
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Philj200 Approved
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I read the obit Will posted. Accurate but, to me, sadly incomplete. Mike never had (nor sought) the fame his half-brother was burdened with. But as we know, Mike (and for a large part, Penny's) importance in the revival and sustenance of American folk music traditions cannot be waved off as almost a footnote. Mike Seeger introduced many of us to the purity and beauty of our own music; and through the people he touched, others are brought into the music for hopefully countless generations. Yes, Pete did this too and taking nothing away from his great accomplishments and my deep admiration (Pete is one of my heroes), I believe Mike deserved an obit written by someone who understood the depth of his contribution. Later edit: Over on Facebook the train of comments about Mr Seeger is providing the emotive words that needed to be said, at least for me. Last edited on Sat Aug 8th, 2009 08:05 pm by Philj200 ____________________ My MP3 Section: http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/1143/ My Myspace area: http://myspace.com/philj200 |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 9th, 2009 09:15 pm |
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Will Approved
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Roots music Rambler Mike Seeger dies http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090808/ENTERTAINMENT01/90808021/Roots+music+Rambler+Mike+Seeger+dies Mike Seeger dies at 75 http://www.examiner.com/x-16216-DC-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Mike-Seeger-Dies-at-75 Last edited on Sun Aug 9th, 2009 09:17 pm by Will ____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 9th, 2009 11:34 pm |
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There was a warmth in the man and a joy that came through the music. The obits are accurate. But all they speak about are accomplishments. Well, for those who care, well, they already know about him.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11th, 2009 03:03 am |
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[url=http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/10/arts/music/10seeger.html/partner/rssnyt?_r=1&scp=1&sq=mike%20seeger&st=cse]http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/10/arts/music/10seeger.html/partner/rssnyt?_r=1&scp=1&sq=mike%20seeger&st=cse[/url] This was passed along by the Mike Seeger group on Facebook. It is the NY TImes obit. And has the feel of someone with an an ear for the man's life and music. Last edited on Tue Aug 11th, 2009 03:05 am by Philj200 ____________________ My MP3 Section: http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/1143/ My Myspace area: http://myspace.com/philj200 |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11th, 2009 06:29 pm |
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banjo brad Super Moderator 
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That is an excellent obituary. Thanks, Phil.
____________________ ezFolk Help Brad Prickly Pear Music Banjo Brad's ezFolk page TOTMC |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11th, 2009 07:10 pm |
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Philj200 Approved
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I guess it took a while for this to happen. A tribute concert is taking place this weekend in Ct. It's a little far for me to attend. People in the traditional music world are expressing themselves now. I will miss his music. But thanks to him and good part, the music will live on.
____________________ My MP3 Section: http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/1143/ My Myspace area: http://myspace.com/philj200 |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11th, 2009 10:33 pm |
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banjo brad Super Moderator
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Sugar in the Gourd ( http://www.sugarinthegourd.com ) has been streaming his recordings for the last few days. Of course, every time I try to access it, it's swamped and I can't get on. In a way, that may be a good thing - I know his music and maybe there are some listeners hearing him for the first time.
____________________ ezFolk Help Brad Prickly Pear Music Banjo Brad's ezFolk page TOTMC |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12th, 2009 01:03 am |
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Philj200 Approved
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Pity that he will get the attention now. But then again, some of the New Lost City Ramblers work will be aired again. Tom Cat Blues, Dallas Rag....
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12th, 2009 01:26 pm |
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/10/AR2009081002981.html?referrer=emailarticlepg Excellent story from the Washington Post. More details given with respect.
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