Sad News

[Sally Driscoll]

Jerry left behind an especially strong fan base in Vermont. I once drove
from PA just to take a workshop with him in Montpelier, and will always be
grateful to the folks there for organizing it and the after-party that
followed.

How I used to drive all over Cape Breton to catch his gigs! And once I
chastised him for not keeping the schedule on his website current. "How am I
supposed to plan my vacation, Jerry, when your schedule is 6 months behind?"

He will be missed, yet he leaves behind such a wealth of knowledge, talent,
and inspiration. Thanks, Jerry.

Thanks to everyone for forwarding the newspaper articles and obits.

Sally




-----Original Message-----
From: cbmusic-bounces at locals.ca [mailto:cbmusic-bounces at locals.ca]On
Behalf Of Andy
Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 8:48 PM
To: cbmusic at locals.ca
Subject: Re: Sad News


As everyone else, I feel aweful about Jerry's passing.  I had heard his
music and wanted to see him for many years.  He only performed once that I
know of on Long Island and I was out of town when he was here.  Last year I
finally had the chance to see him in Vermont.  He was certainly worth
waiting for.  I saw him give two absolutely extraordinary performances.  I
found out last month that he was once again going to be performing at the
New World Festival in Vermont.  I was anxious to see him again.  I thought
that I hit the jackpot having the chance to see this great fiddler twice in
two years.  Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be.  I will always have fond
memories of the two performances that I atended and will be forever 
grateful that I made the trip to Vermont to see him.
 
Andy
from Coram, NY

--- On Fri, 7/17/09, Steve Hanson <shanson at cruiskeen.com> wrote:


From: Steve Hanson <shanson at cruiskeen.com>
Subject: Re: Sad News
To: cbmusic at locals.ca
Date: Friday, July 17, 2009, 10:14 AM


Dan MacDonald wrote:
> I just heard that Jerry Holland passed away during the night.  I knew
> that he was quite low but this sudden news is still a shock.  A truly
> great fiddler, composer and all-round musician, and a good friend.
>
>
I'm terribly sorry to hear this news.  I have been looking forward to
seeing Jerry again at his tribute at Celtic Colours this year.  I still
find that no matter how many records I collect, Jerry's keep calling me
to listen to them.  And that will continue for many.  This is a sad loss
to the music community in many ways.  Thank you for letting us know down
here in Wisconsin, Dan.


Steve Hanson
Cape Breton Guide
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