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From: kate mcmanus Date: March 25, 2010 11:07:41 GMT
Saw the awesome threesome last night in Castlebar - still buzzing!! I've now got your Haven CD blaring out over the loudspeakers in the Westport Leisure Park! Thanks a million for a brilliant night - look forward to getting your new CD.
Kate & Teresa xx
From: Robert Keenan Date: January 22, 2010 03:52:13 GMT Subject: No Flook : (
We are headed to Ireland this Spring so I thought that we might be able to see you live.... Only to find out that you are no more : (
Well your music lives on forever, I have all of your CD's but it would have been great to see you live.
From: Paul Morrissey <mrrssy_luap@eircom.net> Date: December 27, 2009 21:10:56 GMT Subject: Flook
Hello
Just discovered that you have taken time out. Never saw you live but listen to your cd's all the time Heard Eb Reels on the radio and bought flatfish followed by the other two. Wish all of you the best in the future
From: Melanie Wilson Date: October 30, 2009 16:04:48 GMT Subject: missing Flook
After seeing Brian & Ed supporting Cara Dillon a couple of weeks ago & last night seeing John Joe with Mike McGoldrick, I'm really missing Flook again. All the cds have been brought out again! You were guys belong together on stage - you were magical! Spoke to John Joe last night & he never say never, so here's hoping. Hope Sarah's doing well with the new addition.
From: Tony Loro Date: July 24, 2009 22:43:57 BST Subject: Zounds!
Heard you on Liveirland.com checked what was playing on the ipod Touch...
Went to iTunes found your albums
Found the one with Bruno on it bought it, d'loaded it.
Elapsed time....
7 minutes.
Internet is the best thing for small bands in other countries.
I want you for the KVMR Celtic Fest next year.
Will start annoying program director today.
My wife is a fiddler me, flute, whist' bodhron.
Tony Loro
Nevada City
From: Miss Coffee Cup <misscoffeecup@hotmail.com> Date: May 18, 2009 01:00:03 BST Subject: With love from Mèxico
Dear Brian, Sarah, Ed and John:
how sad to read the last post on your web page, you leave a space in music that no band will fill, you are still my favorite, I hope you come back soon. thank you for your art and the moments you that you still give us every time we watch your performance or just listen to the music, the special thing in flook is that each of you are special and talented. I still dream that you come to Mèxico. I will miss you, my best wishes for each of you.
I love flook.
Viviana.
From: Mark Paxton-MacRae <mark.paxtonmacrae@gmail.com> Date: April 20, 2009 21:14:17 BST Subject: Sorry to see it
So you're calling it done, then.
Well, fine. Go ahead. Don't ask us, we're not important. ( No, that's okay, I'll just sit here in the dark. )
Seriously, thank you for the music and the inspiration. I've given out Rubai and Flatfish so many times I've lost count. Now I have to get some 'keeper' copies. All the best to the four of you. I hope your music keeps going, together or apart. It's certainly helped me.
See you soon;
Mark
From: Kirk Tierney <kirk.tierney@tsv-research.com> Date: March 9, 2009 22:44:12 GMT Subject: Fare thee well.
I was riveted from the first moment I heard Rubai.
Magic like that is rare chemistry indeed -- usually found amidst a very hard work that few will ever know about.
While the news of your parting saddens me, I do hope you'll always be friends together; the future shines brightest along that path.
May the Muse carry you always.
From: Sandy Iredale Date: March 5, 2009 16:20:01 GMT Subject: Greetings from Canada
I just wanted to say “Thanks” for all the great music. I’m listening to “Flatfish” at work this afternoon and a co-worker asked me what I was listening to, she said she ‘loves’ it!
After our conversation I remembered when I ‘met’ Flook. You performed in a little town in Eastern Ontario (Pembroke) in late 2003 or early 2004 (I forget exactly). Of course I loved your music too, and purchased two cd’s because I was so sad when the concert was over!!
Shortly thereafter I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I think you should know that during the 2 years of treatment that followed, whenever I needed some energy to deal with my day or I needed just to lay around and dream of better days, your music provided me the energy or quietude (depending on the song!) that I required. I believe my recovery was due in large part to the creative and therefore healing quality of the music, books and art that I surrounded myself with at that time.
You may never know what good you do. So I’ve written to let you know what good you’ve done for me.
Blessings,
Sandy Iredale
From: Chris Crisford Date: January 27, 2009 17:15:51 GMT Subject: thank you for so many memorable gigs!
Hi All,
Paul and I and our younger son Adam were all devastated to hear the news of your decision to stop playing together HOPEFULLY TEMPORARILY.
We've so much enjoyed all the gigs of yours we have been at in all sorts of venues in different parts of the UK and cannot imagine how it will be without our regular fix of Flook magic.
To cheer us up I've just ordered brand new copies of all your CDs as the others are getting rather worn out through being played so much!
We would like to send you each lots of love, and wish you all much happiness in the future. May you have a quiet mind and a peaceful heart!
Hi Flook,
I am so sad to hear you're 'calling it a day.'
You have been such massive influence on me and my music making! I play flute, and you guys have inspired me so much from such a young age!!!
Thank you all so much!
And good luck to you all!
You will be missed!
Jess Hamer xxxx
From: Judith Chapman Date: January 16, 2009 21:52:37 GMT Subject: Sad to see you go
Thank you for bringing such wonderful performances to the David Hall in South Petherton - only a small venue but you helped make it special over the years. Good luck and much happiness in your future ventures. Love and luck, Judith x
From: Olaf & Petra van Overmeeren Date: January 10, 2009 18:21:33 GMT Subject: Pause
Hi there,
Calling it a day ? We’ll miss you all. Let’s hope is just a pause ! Hope to hear lots and lots more of you.
All the best,
From: Norma Date: January 5, 2009 19:46:49 GMT Subject: calling it a day
Dearest Flookers,
So sorry to hear your news. Of all the bands we've seen you're the most watchable and most fun as well as amongst the most talented and skilled. So glad we caught you at Hammersmith t'other week.
Will miss you loads and could you leave us a little hope of occasional reunions?................
Thanks for the memories (and inspiration and c.d's)
norma
Date: Dec 28 2008, 08:42 PM From: Micky Kerr
Tears Galore
I had the privilage of seeing the band for the first time at the Belfast Festival in the summer of 2008 and again in "The Errigal" just a few weeks ago. John Joe signed my son's (7) bodhran. It'll be treasured for all time.
You'll be sadly missed...
Date: December 28, 2008 16:51:47 GMT Subject: no more music?
Hi Flook!
A song for you all. It is one of Kate's. I changed the words here and there.
Fare thee well
Hold on steady and strong,
Here's the dawn coming on won't be long,
Then the sun will come shining through,
To show you the place you once knew.
Chorus: Fare thee well,
Fare thee well and adieu,
Fare thee well,
With this song you'll be gone,
Fare thee well.
Flook has stopped and it's fine.
You played music for years down the line.
Possibileties are stretching behind the sun,
We send you off with a big, big, well done!
Chorus:
Hold on steady and strong,
Here's the dawn coming on won't be long,
Succeeding with devotion and feeling again,
In our hearts you will surely remain.
Chorus;
I will miss you,but wish you all the best and hope to hear from you in whatever setting you will play.
Love,
Martine
From: raymond dean Date: December 22, 2008 17:23:17 GMT
Hi
Sorry you are calling it a day matt and I have enjoyed your performances for what seems forever.
Raymond and Matt Dean
Tynedside
Date: Dec 21 2008, 11:56 PM From: Richard Moon Subject: If I was poet
If I was a poet I'd write you a poem
which expressed all the pleasure you've given
but I'm not and I can't so all I can do is to
thank you for what you've done for you've touched
so many people with your music.
Richard Moon
Date: Dec 21 2008, 12:18 AM From: Ken and Debbie Subject: Merry Christmas
It was always my hope that Flook would make it back to our little town of Silver City, New Mexico, USA. Your talent enthralled us all! To learn that you are "calling it a day" makes that hope seem impossible now. But I know thatyour music will be appreciated for decades to come through cd's and memories of those who heard you. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with the world. May your new dreams come true and your lives be blessed.
Date: Dec 20 2008, 06:03 AM From: vanGaal Subject: We'll miss you
Sad news for us fans! I'm gonna miss you. The greatest band I know is gonna stop. I was hoping for a new album in 2009. Fortunately I had the privilege of seeing you twice in 2007 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Thanks for bringing your music into the world and I hope we will hear from you again. Best of luck to you all!!
From: lperickson1@mmm.com Date: December 19, 2008 16:54:13 GMT Subject: How about a Fairwell Tour
We first heard you at the Milwaukee Irish Festival and have been fans ever since! We so greatly appreciated your coming to the Cedar in Minneapolis, too. All things change, so we understand that Flook needs a rest, a change, or a transformation. But before that, why not give the world one last chance and do a Flook Fairwell Tour? Of course, this must include Minneapolis. Please consider it, at least.
Best wishes for your future and may our paths cross again,
Peter & Karen Erickson
Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
Date: Dec 19 2008, 05:10 PM From: Jamie Hayward
Sorry to hear the news. Where will the world be without Flook!!
Well, still have the CD's!
Good Luck!
Hi Flook!
Thanks for your great music, I listen it all the time:) I also play flute, and I love your music. I know, that Hungary is far from your country, but I hope you will come here once.
Emese from Hungary /Szeged/
From: john sharkey Date: November 27, 2008 12:19:14 GMT Subject: Castlebar Gig Nov 2008
How's The Going Lads
Was at your gig in Linnenhall Castlebar on Nov 24th. Great to Hear you play on Pat Kenny Radio show. You should try to get on the Late Late Show with Pat Kenny. I would imagine it would work well for new gigs and record sales.
From: Johanne Gea Date: November 16, 2008 18:54:36 GMT
Floooooooooook =D
Bonsoir a tous =)
Je m'appelles JOhanne j'ai 16 ans je fais de la flûte traversiere depuis que j'en ai 6 .. Je suis venue vous voir Au Mas, hier, Samedi 15 novembre au Mée.
Je vous ai trouvé .. Incroyables, magnifiques, wonderful ^^"
Je suis désolée de ne pas pouvoir m'exprimer en Anglais, mais je parle encore moins bien anglais que "Le Gros Taré au Banjo" parle Francais.
Vous saviez etre dynamique sur scene, on ne s'ennuie pas une seule seconde en vous voyant et en vous écoutant! Vos morceaux sont fabuleux, et le fait de raconter quelques petites anecdotes entres chaque morceau rends encore plus interessant l'écoute!
Vous etes tous drôles, on a envi de vous écouter raconter vous histoires et jouer de la musique pendant des heures (vous jouez tous magnifiquement!) , on a envie de se mettre au baudran, on a envi de comprendre pourquoi sarah joue en position "flamant rose", comment brian joue aussi vite ..
Enfin vous donnez envie de revenir vous voir des que possible !
nous avons tous adoré le concert
Pleins de Bisous a tous
Johanne
Ps: La seule chose que j'ai regrétté, c'est le publique .. Vous fesiez tout votre possible pour faire interagir le publique, mais ils étaient tous mort .. Dommage, vous etiez vraiment interessants ! Le publique était un peu trop vieux, passé une certaine heure, ils fatiguent =P
From: Shashank Malhotra Date: November 14, 2008 15:06:56 GMT Subject: An Indian admirer of your music
Hey folks,
I heard your music. Loved it. flute work is so awesome. Presently I am studying but I will buy all your music CDs when I start earning.
Hi,
Hope to see you at Hammersmith on Sunday, would be great to catch up,
Regards,
Niall Oates
From: Bert Leemans Date: August 11, 2008 12:27:36 BDT
Nice gig in Belgium, last Saturday !!!
Hope to see you soon...
Bert Leemans
From: Ylle Juurik Date: July 28, 2008 19:07:36 BDT Subject: Thank you from Estonia!:)
Hey Flook!
Thank you very much for the wonderful music! It suited very well to the old castle ruins in Viljandi and the sound was just amazing! I hope you will find the way back to Estonia again or that I will have the oppurtunity to hear you somewhere else! :)
All the best and have a great summer!
Ülle from Viljandi/Estonia
Happy Birthday Ed!!!!!!
For all the band:
Thank you very much for your concert in Nembro!!!!!
XXX
Antonella
From: Michael Date: June 23, 2008 20:39:20 BDT
Hey fellas
Great music - wonderful stuff.
Where can I obtain a copy of Brian Finnegan's 'When the Party's Over'. I would like to have a listen to it but unable to find it using the usual search engines.
Cheers
Michael
Ps. When are you next around the Yorkshire area and do you have any US tours planned?
From: Jacqui Walsh Date: June 1, 2008 17:14:00 BDT Subject: Hi from Armagh
Hello Brian, Sarah, Ed & John Joe
Everyone is still on a high after the Armagh Ireland gig 24/5/08. What an outstanding performance!
The intricate nature of many of the tunes, the lovely combinations of playing and the variations in sound were stunning.
Hope to hear you again sometime...
Great concert in Bury !
Music was brill as usual. The place was superb and your music as energetic as ever !
Nice to see you all on stage again. Great to talk to you Sarah and Ed. Wish I could have seen and talked to you Brian and John Joe.
Now than I'm living in Manchester, I might be able to see you more often. I hope so !
ps : I started taking tin whistle classes by the way ! I LOVE IT
From: Richard Pearce Date: May 11, 2008 21:12:34 BDT Subject: Lichfield - 9th May 2008
Hi GuysGreat to have the chance to see you playing live again in the Midlands.
Fantastic gig (as always) and congratulations on finding the wonderful banjo player and vocalist, Damien O'Kane - a fine addition to an already very talented group.
Hope you have all managed to cool down after the very warm evening in Lichfield, it was hot enough in the audience just sitting there so goodness knows what it was like for you all on stage :-s
A special thanks to John Joe for delivering an excellent bodhran solo (how do you get so many sounds out of such an instrument?) despite suffering from a very large blister on his hand. A true professional as, of course, you all are.
Hope to see you in our part of the world again very soon.Keeping making great music.
Cheers
Ghis and Richard
From: Kath Leeder Date: April 28, 2008 16:36:03 BDT Subject: Saturday 26 April
Just wanted to thanks for a fantastic gig on Saturday at Wiltshire Music Centre, it was my third Flook experience (the last was the 10th Anniversary one at St George's Bristol) and it was lovely to hear some stunning new tunes along side the familiar ones. the addition of Damien O'Kane brought something extra - never thought I'd hear a song at a Flook gig.
We were very impressed that Brian managed to play at all in light of his bandaged fingers but it didn't seem to affect his playing, not from the audience anyway; if he was playing through pain he didn't show it, what a guy. Well done guys, you were all brilliant and can't wait for a new album!
From: Steve Keay Date: April 28, 2008 10:44:10 BDT Subject: NOW 5 FLOOKIES
Sorry it was Newbury not Aldershot I saw you last, memory is playing tricks with me now. As expected a wonderful gig at Bradford, you are all so tight together and not a note out of place. Damien is a great addition to the line up adding to the richness of your overall sound. Good to see Ed still has plenty of shaggy dog stories to tell, and John Joe playing the banjo!! Is there any end to your talents.
Hope the fingers are not to painful Brian, did not seem to restrict your superb playing. Loved the Tortoise track written by Sarah its now one of my favourites, what a beautiful melody. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon, come back to the Berkshire / Wessex area again as soon as you can fit it in.
From: Steve Keay Date: April 24, 2008 11:11:01 BDT Subject: tracked you down
Having seen you for the first time in Aldershot about 4/5 years ago and bought Flatfish CD, really exited to be coming to Bradford on Avon tomorrow for a second helping!! We’ll be the old gits in the front row!!
Good luck with your long trip down from Cumbria, can’t wait to see you then. Keep on jigging, keep it live.
Best wishes Steve Keay
From: Brandon Miller Date: April 20, 2008 04:55:48 BDT Subject: US Tour Again Soon?
I hope you guys come to the US again soon as I didn't know about you when you were here last. Hows the 2008 Dublin Ohio Irish Festival in early Sept. sound? Thanks to Lunasa I found you on their links list and have been blown away by your bands awesome music. Question to Ed Boyd, what guitar does he play and what tunings does he use mostly at least on the cd's. Thanks. Hope to see you in concert in the future.
From: Herco en Ankie Schuchard Date: March 13, 2008 20:27:56 GMT Subject: Folkwoods!!!!!!!
Hello people!!
My name is Herco Schuchard and i am a huge fan of your music!!
I kind of grew up with Irish music and i play the whistle myself!
I have two questions that i wanted to ask?
Are you coming to folkwoods in Veldhoven Holland this year or anywhere in Holland soon?
And a question for Brian, In "Wrong foot forward" what key and what kind of whistle do you play it in?
I ask this question because i only have a low and high whistle in D!!
My teach says it probably is the f whistle is she correct?
Can you help me out?
Anyway keep doing what you are doing and once more: You guys are the best!!
From: Jonathan Hare Date: March 6, 2008 22:44:24 GMT Subject: Evenin
Hey,
Just thought I would pop in and say thanks for playing at Saint Martins today. Hopefully you had a good time, we certainly enjoyed it. Particular mention goes to the light hearted banter and the bodhran solo (which was the best one I have ever seen and also the only one I have ever seen:)) You seemed to entertain everybody and even got "Mr Stock" to have a little jig at the back of the room.
From: JOHN BARBER Date: March 2, 2008 10:19:27 GMT Subject: Gosport & Fareham Festival
Dear All,
Everything has already been said by everyone in the guestbook, we have regaled your amazing talent to many for many years, and our regular family gatherings on a Sunday afternoon have been spent playing your music & watching dvd’s of you at various festivals, our families hail from different parts of Ireland, Scotland & England and we have fond memories of my mother & Father in law savouring their time with us, listening to you, their particular favourite is Branohm / Trip to Herve’s unfortunately My father in law is no longer with us, however My mother in law (82) will hopefully be at the Gosport Gig and the thought of her seeing you perform her favourite tunes is almost indescribable.
Best wishes from…
John, Jean, Dee, Jess, Stephen, Jodie, Sarah & Eileen, Barber & Metcalfe
