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At the Kardomah With Mick

With his leonine face, Young for his age, A little unsteadily he Climbs onto the stage, Adjusts the microphone From his special chair Benevolently regarding us All eagerly waiting there. A raconteur, a story teller, He explains his song choice Then holds us all captive With the power of his voice. Songs of the sea Songs of a different age Songs of life and politics As he sits and owns his stage. The minutes fly like seconds As the night flows smoothly on Until all too soon it’s over And Mick is up and gone. But, every Sunday afternoonI I know where he’s to be found, With his talented gang at The Minerva Sing Around, And that’s real class. Sadly, first The Kardomah and then Mick gone, but we have our memories

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/20/2024 10:45:00 PM

Sands through the hour glass, I guess nothing lasts forever. it must be wonderful to have the gift of a wonderful singing voice. What is it they say? You may not remember the words of an old pal, but you will remember the way they made you feel. .. Enjoyed this muchly Terrry. Thank you.. Wen

Terry Ireland
Date: 1/21/2024 1:02:00 AM

Hi Wen. Mick was amazing. A huge personality. We performed with him quite often. He died suddenly last year following an accident on a cruise. Very sadly missed, though his group, Spare Hands, have carried on.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/20/2024 12:46:00 PM

thank you for sharing these memories with us, terry! i always enjoy reading about them and imagining myself in those situations...

Terry Ireland
Date: 1/21/2024 1:00:00 AM

Imagine a small bar, rammed full, and everybody in turn, who wanted to, sang a song or, in our case, performed a poem. And this went on until it finished - we've been there for 4 hours. This was hosted by Mick. Amazing sessions.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/20/2024 10:23:00 AM

what wonderful images you have created in my mind Terry, Mick sounds like such a character and his memory and your memory of the Kardomah will live on:-) hugs jan xx

Terry Ireland
Date: 1/21/2024 12:56:00 AM

Thanks Jan. Mick was a huge character, sang acapella most of the tike and was one of the founders of the group Spare Hands. You can hear him on some of the tracks of !2 Silk Handkerchiefs on Apple Music