Larry Roddy

We learn with great regret of the death of Larry Roddy, to whom very many of us are indebted for his years of work in organising shows and tours in Ireland for bluegrass, folk, and other acoustic music performers. Niall Toner sends the sad news:

Larry Roddy passed away last night, just before midnight. He had been ill for some time. He was a true friend of music and musicians, and a great supporter of bluegrass. He will be missed. R.I.P.

The above picture, taken in June this year, shows Larry (left) with Niall and Rex Foster (USA) at Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, where Rex was playing. Thanks also to Colin Gillen of Sligo for his fine montage (below) of photos of Larry at the microphone.