http://hemingwaybrothers.zoomshare.com/2.shtml The Hemingway Brothers Bluegrass Band: In Memory Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:58:44 -0500 http://hemingwaybrothers.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/c434ea4c863f53a9824240571085330b_46d33f51.writeback Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:17:05 -0500 Let Me Rest At The End Of My Journey. It has been a very tough year for the Maine Bluegrass Community and August 9th marked yet another tragic loss to us all, with the passing of an icon in Brian Mason. Not to make light or forget all the others who have gone on and also deserve praise and remembrance. This combined with the loss of my friend John Sanborn has hit particularly close to home. Brian was not only a mentor but was a friend to us all in the Mountaineers.We had the pleasure of having him in the band for 3 years as well as having jammed with him for many years.His knowledge of Bluegrass music was beyond compare, as well as his overall take on life in general. He was, as many of you who knew him, not without his faults but there again who among us can cast a stone? Certainly not I. He had a passion for playing many types of music and that passion burned in him till the end.We had the honor of jamming with him for the last time just this past Saturday.He was on fire with the fiddle and sang countless old favorites.The last one being "Ocean of Diamonds". In this world which is a big ocean there are many diamonds some polished some rough but they are all still jewels and Brian was a special jewel. Although already quite ill when I asked him to fill in for our fiddler at the Bill Smith Memorial Festival, Brian said yes . Even though the site was only 20 min. away from us and Brian was an hour away he was there first as usual and ready to "pick"! Today he got there first again. I hope he is looking up his old friends and setting up an all night jam ! Our thoughts go out to Sharon and their 2 kids, and hope they can find something to help them with this loss. I hope I can. God please let him rest as he has reached the end of his journey. Wilf Clark http://hemingwaybrothers.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/0365630c383e901cbfa20013b7116575_46d33e9f.writeback Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:14:07 -0500 Huey Jandreau, passed away yesterday afternoon (Aug.8) due to complications from surgery and a long battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. His wishes were no visitations and no funeral. There will be a mass on Tuesday (August 14) at 11:00 at Notre Dame Church on Silver St. in Waterville . http://hemingwaybrothers.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/c4733da62e4499585836dfb45cf4807b_46d33cbb.writeback Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:06:03 -0500 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 http://hemingwaybrothers.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/d669cb7b905b72a54bb37dac3a27dc16_46d339f1.writeback Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:54:09 -0500 JOHN SANBORN 69,PASSED AWAY SEPT.12,2006. (more to come.)