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I had the unforgettable privilege of stage managing the tour when Tony and Ossian worked with 7:84 Theatre Company. The show, "There is a Happy Land", was a musical history of Gaelic Scotland (also filmed for Channel Four) and Tony's contributions brought not only Scottish history but also Scottish traditional music alive for me.
That warm rounded voice and such skillful, measured guitar have been my model for contemporary folk music ever since. I can't believe he's gone.
-- Colin Salter, Edinburgh, May 2008
I didn't know Tony that well, but I'll be forever grateful for the support and encouragement he gave me when I was first getting into traditional singing in the mid 90's. I was already enthralled by his voice and way of singing--as well as the songs he chose to sing--and was excited to learn that he was living in the Boston area. I met with him at his house a couple of times to talk about songs and singing and remember how warm and welcoming he was. I got him to sing for me--the first time I heard him live. It was a private 'performance' I still have on tape and will always remember.
-- Michael O'Leary, Gloucester, MA, April 7, 2003