RIP Mike Rafferty
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RIP Mike Rafferty
Sad news this morning from Joannie Madden (via Facebook):
"Mike Rafferty passed away in his sleep last night surrounded by his family. He was an iconic figure in Irish traditional music and to me as a person."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8Nw4Mr8bzA
I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to learn from him a few years ago at the St. Louis Tionol. His deeply musical recordings are cornerstones of my collection and will remain an inspiration to me.
"Mike Rafferty passed away in his sleep last night surrounded by his family. He was an iconic figure in Irish traditional music and to me as a person."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8Nw4Mr8bzA
I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to learn from him a few years ago at the St. Louis Tionol. His deeply musical recordings are cornerstones of my collection and will remain an inspiration to me.
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
I am very sad to hear that. RIP.
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
Very sad. One of the most enjoyable players, and a truly nice man.
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
A great and sad loss indeed..
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
Rest in Peace.
Here's an interview:
http://www.firescribble.net/flute/rafferty.htm
And a solo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v08kq6qH ... re=related
Here's an interview:
http://www.firescribble.net/flute/rafferty.htm
And a solo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v08kq6qH ... re=related
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
What a loss.... He was the nicest guy, the best flooter, and a splendid teacher.
Wonderfully relaxed approach to the music.
Wonderfully relaxed approach to the music.
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
Very great loss, and he'll be remembered fondly by many.
It's a blessing to have our memories, his recordings, and transcriptions by Lesl Harker: http://www.firescribble.net/rafferty/
It's a blessing to have our memories, his recordings, and transcriptions by Lesl Harker: http://www.firescribble.net/rafferty/
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
This is sad. Irish music lost a legend. He was a good man too.
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
Goodby, Mike. Thank you for everything.
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
Peace, Mike, and here's to a happy reunion with all your beloved friends who've gone before. No doubt Joe Madden's been saving a place for ya!
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
Rest in Peace and have a great session up there.
Thanks for the great music,
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Thanks for the great music,
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
Oh, man, what awful news. The world is a better place for him having been in it.
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
I've never had pleasure of meeting him but I have learned from him none the less.
He seemed like a wonderful man.
Blue skies Mike, and thank you!
He seemed like a wonderful man.
Blue skies Mike, and thank you!
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Re: RIP Mike Rafferty
This is terribly sad news; he will be missed by many.