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.
RIP Mike Rafferty
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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.