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The Hemingway Brothers Bluegrass Band
In Memory
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Mon, 27 Aug 2007
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Bill Smith
In Memory of Bill Smith: Son, husband, father,
brother, friend.
It was a special weekend at Yonderhill a week
ago. We thank everyone for coming out and all the
bands who unselfishly donated their time in honor
of Bill Smith. Special thanks to Bernie Coombs
(the hardest working man in Maine Bluegrass) and
all the folks at Yonderhill. Also to Norm Furrow
for donating the Washburn mandolin that was
auctioned off. Thanks should also go to Bubba,
emcee and beauty pagent contestant
extraordinarre. You are a good sport, man.
It was an emotional time for us all, but the
important thing was we went through it together
and I think everyone is a bit more healed. It was
a solid next step. We all just have to keep
putting one foot in front of the other and
continue to find Bill in the music, or in nature,
or in the smiles, hearts, and souls of those we
hold dear. As for North Star, we got to play a
little bit together and that was an unexpected
thrill for all of us. We will continue to stay
together as a band supporting each other and
talking regularly. In terms of music, we will
take it slow and see how it goes. For the rest of
the summer Bobby and I will be pickling with
Erica Brown and Ken Taylor, and a host of friends
and celebrities to be announced, but probably
play without a banjo...just doesn't seem right.
We'll leave that seat unfilled in honor of Mr.
Bill. For sure we'll be at White's Beach, Ossippe
Valley, and Apple Acres. Bobby and I are grateful
to Erica and Ken for filling in, and much more
for the love and support they've unconditionally
given.
Couple of things: There is a beautiful video on
YouTube of the Misty Mountaineers singing and
playing "He Walks Tall Among Us," a song that
Carolyn Lary wrote for Bill. It was a very moving
moment on last Sunday. Please check it out. I've
also posted The Carpenter's Prayer for those of
you who might want to read it. It is actually a
song written by Eddie M. Carr. Finally, I've put
up some live songs we did at Johnson Hall in 2006
(I think). I'll be posting cuts from that show
now and then. I'll be talking with you soon.
Thanks a bunch,
Ted
Posted 16:06
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