Dave Miner

15 February

The sad news has just been received from Gary Ferguson that Dave Miner died last night of a massive heart attack. Dave and Gary were scheduled to tour Ireland in the coming summer (see our post of 6 February).

Dave Miner, as well as being a masterful and sensitive dobroist, was a man who was a pleasure to know, and he must have made many friends here on the two tours he had made so far with Gary. All our sympathies go to everyone who was close to him.

Dave's musical career is described on the Dave & Gary MySpace site. The tour this summer will proceed as scheduled. Further information on Gary's partner on the tour will be posted as soon as received.

16 February

Gary reports that Dave's sister has asked him to sing at the funeral, assisted by Mike Auldridge and Gail Wade. The funeral arrangements are:

Viewing: Tuesday 19 February, 2:00-4:00 p.m., 7:00-9:00 p.m., Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Highway, Bowie, Maryland 20715. +1 301-805-5544

Funeral: Wednesday 20 February, 11:00 a.m., St Matthews United Methodist Church, 14900 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Maryland 20715. +1 301-262-8911.