Ronnie McCoury remembers Butch Baldassari
Ronnie McCoury has sent along a note remembering his friend, Butch Baldassari. He was on vacation with his family when he first learned of Butch’s passing, and just now had a chance to share his thoughts.
Butch was someone I admired and respected. What he did in his short, sweet life amazed me! He was always working on something or was trying to “get something going.”
From the first time we met, when I was just a teenager, until the last time I saw him, I felt he was always trying to help me in any way that he could. I listened to his opinions and suggestions and I used them and still do! I’ll miss his phone calls asking “What’s going on? What’s happening?”
He played and presented the mandolin with tone, taste and class. He was a true Master of the mandolin and mentor. From one PA boy to another…until we pick again! Rest in Peace!
Your ole friend, Ronnie
p.s. I’m still working on that “mailbox money,” Butchy!
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Butch Baldassari's passing yesterday, far too early at the age of 56, has brought out just the mix of sadness and praise that you might expect from his mandolin peers.
He touched the lives of countless mandolinists, from his fellow professional practitioners, to the thousands of students he taught...
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Mandolin teacher and performer Butch Baldassari, has written in to let us know that he is now offering live online video lessons. The technology he's using is Skype. Skype allows you to make video calls to other Skype users provided you have a webcam installed. You'll need audio input and output as well....
Funeral services for Butch Baldassari will be held this Saturday (1/17) at St. Francis of Assissi church in Scranton, PA. The family will greet visitors at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00.
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Here are some more reflections on Butch Baldassari from members of his musical family.
It has been nearly 20 years ago that Butch and I moved to Nashville with Chris Jones and Ward Stout to pursue our musical endeavor in Weary Hearts. I have known Butch since I was probably 15 or 16 and that is...
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We got a note last night from Chris Jones with a remembrance of his friend and former band mate, Butch Baldassari, prompted by Butch's untimely passing on Saturday (1/10).
Chris is not only an accomplished bluegrass singer, songwriter and bandleader, but also a popular radio host. His weekday show...
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