Beryl Marriott folk pianist

[Nick the Stick]

I was at Gloucester. Good memories. All the best to her.

[Swarb]

Just a small  update on progress...if I may?
Firstly, thank you so much to all of you for your messages and cards which have arrived safe and sound!
Swarb & I visited Beryl this afternoon and were thrilled to bits to see her awake & pleased to see us!
She is incredibly fatigued, drops off to sleep frequently but she is as sharp as a pin and very much the Beryl we know and love.
Roger read out all the pile of cards to her and they were both curious about 'Farnsfield Acoustic'? So, we filled them in, which was nice.
They were visibly very moved by your kind comments and messages of love and support.
Its really early days yet and she really needs lots of rest but we were greatly cheered with her quiet, slow on-going recovery.
Thanks so much again, feel free to keep sending any messages or cards, they are clearly a tremendous morale boost for both Beryl & Roger.
Gawd bless yer!
   
Swarb ( & Jill )


 

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

So good to know that she is doing ok.. and that the cards are getting to her.

[Delfini (Diane)]

That's good news for early in her recovery

Keep us posted please

[Rob]

I sent a card and letter last week.

Here's a little story about Beryl that I suspect is typical of her generosity and enthusiasm for making things happen.

I first met her when she was supporting Fairport on the Winter Tour. I'd reviewed (or was about to review) the album she made with FC, Weave The Mirror and we had a chat in the bar. One thing led to another and she kind of bullied me into sending her a tape of some songs I'd written. I thought nothing more about it really until I got a strange phone call from Martin Barre of Jethro Tull. Getting a call from MB was pretty strange in itself because we'd never spoken before but back then I was a regular Q reviewer, Tull-friendly and he was angling for a review of his solo album. Right at the end he said something like: "Oh and I've got a message from Dave Pegg - 'love the Red Tide song, it's on the album'." Several frantic phone calls later confirmed that Beryl had been up to something. She'd passed the tape to Simon without saying who it was but that there was a song on there he should hear. He liked it and so did the rest of the band and that's how a song of mine ended up on Jewel In The Crown.

A small kindness, a friendly bit of facilitating - I'd like to think it was an eye for a great song, of course! - call it what you like. Beryl Marriott made it happen.

Here's to a speedy recovery.

rob

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Great song too.. much missed!!

[martin driver]

What a great story Rob, apart from being a lovely lady, Beryl also clearly knows a good song when it comes along.

Congratulations to you for Red Tide

[jude]

Just seen this on the R2 F&A board

That's nice isn't it?


PRESS RELEASE: 17th Dec 2008

The EFDSS is pleased to announce that dance musician Beryl Marriott has been awarded the society's Gold Badge in recognition of a lifetime contribution to folk music.

In a career which spans the whole of the post-war folk revival and straddles the Atlantic, she has been involved in festivals, clubs, workshops, broadcasts and recordings. As a teacher her experience and top class musicianship have supported and inspired new generations, and her collaborations with Charles Parker (of Radio Ballads fame), with fiddlers Kay Graham, Dave Swarbrick, and latterly Chris Leslie and American Richard Greene plus many other musicians have created a fine musical legacy.

On behalf of the Chairman of the EFDSS

[Chris]

About time, in my opinion!

Congratulations to Beryl!

[gower flower (Shirl)]

Oh that is just lovely.

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Great news!

Is Beryl home yet I wonder?

[Chris]

I'm sure Jude would have told us if she was....

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Oh of course.. how silly of me.

[jude]

She is still in hospital, but I don't know much more than that

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

Thank you Jude  

[Thor-Rune]

Right at the end he said something like: "Oh and I've got a message from Dave Pegg - 'love the Red Tide song, it's on the album'." Several frantic phone calls later confirmed that Beryl had been up to something. She'd passed the tape to Simon without saying who it was but that there was a song on there he should hear. He liked it and so did the rest of the band and that's how a song of mine ended up on Jewel In The Crown.

rob

Great story. And bloody well the best song on the entire album, if you ask me.

T-R

[ChrisPlatt]

Any update on her condition?

Chris

[Swarb]

Firstly, wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!

Roger Marriott wants very much to send a personal message soon, so I'll try to keep this brief and not ramble on.

Beryl is still in Milton Keynes General Hospital.
She is 'on the ball' but very fatigued and progress is slow.
She will probably remain there for the next couple of weeks or so. It is unlikely that she'll be able to play the Grand Piano again. This is indeed very sad news. Roger may elaborate on this but the long and the short of it is that they may be looking to sell their piano fairly soon, depending upon what Beryl wants, to make room to convert the musicroom. I think the piano is a Grand Piano 'Bluthner'?.

That's about all for now folks.
I expect Roger will post something fairly soon.

All the best.

Jill

[davidmjs]

Thanks for the update.  Sad news of Beryl if she can't play the piano any more...but fingers crossed for positive futures.

Many happy memories of the Marriotts from Cropredy over the years, and a couple of gigs by the FC Ceilidh Band I was lucky enough to witness.

[Swarb]

Message from Roger Marriott for Talkawhile

'Beryl has asked me to tell you all how much she has been heartened by the many cards and expressions of good wishes sent to her. The road to recovery is going to be a long one, but she hopes to be out and about in due course, and to meet her friends again.'

Best.

Swarb