Sunday, January 28, 2018

TRIBUTE TO DAN RICHARDSON, A GREAT MAN WHO LEFT US TOO SOON

It’s time for Sunday reflection! As I told you, I met Dan Richardson about sixteen months ago while on a tour with the Dady Brothers in Ireland. We hit it off immediately, and when we returned to the states, he and his lovely wife, Carol, hired Siobhan and me to work at their restaurant, Braddock Bay Tavern and Grill. Over the past sixteen months, Dan and I had many opportunities to discuss the restaurant and music business. We shared similar views. Dan’s dream was to create a place where people could gather to savor delicious food, enjoy tasty drinks, engage in quality conversations, and listen to some good-time music; my dream is, and has always been, to work in places like this. Dan was clearly on the road to fulfilling his dream, but unfortunately, he was taken from us way too soon. However, he showed up in spirit last night at Braddock Bay to see his dream being carried on. Our tribute to Dan was an absolute magical night! Thanks to Perry Cleaveland, our go-to guy, for adding some great sounds with his mandolins and fiddle; thanks to John and Joe Dady for joining us in the second set for an incredible jam; Thanks to Margie Hastings for singing “Seasons with You” with us; Thanks to Carol, David, and the rest of the Staff at Braddock Bay for being so welcoming and accommodating; and finally thanks to all who were there to be part of this beautiful tribute to a great man. Your shout backs on “Just One” were the best! Thanks for being in our lives! Hope you all have a great week!

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