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Daniel Falatko's avatar

Great piece. Any thoughts on that Neko Case article?

Ari Gold's avatar

I read it. I take her at her word about her experiences, she was there and I wasn't. What I wrote was what I witnessed, not once but over many years, and I stand by that too. Both can be true of one person, and I think grief is big enough to hold that.

Daniel Falatko's avatar

Respect and sorry for your loss

Steven B.'s avatar

Thank you for your thoughtful tribute. You’re the artist we need, now more than ever. 🍎

Ari Gold's avatar

thank u steven

David Vincola's avatar

Thanks for sharing, Ari. I will think of you and he next opportunity I have to wave some one through the stage door.

Ari Gold's avatar

yes me too!

Andrew J White's avatar

I understand the kid statement...we shall possibly grow immensely beyond this...however, here's looking at you kid...kid...

John Flanagan's avatar

Ari, thank you for the post. How lucky that the two of you were able to get to know each other and become friends. I loved ONCE, and appreciated so many of his musical adventures, as well as his advocacy for the homeless. If you haven’t seen Shane MacGowan’s funeral service on YouTube, check it out. Glen was, apparently, instrumental in getting all the acts together, and gives an incredible and touching performance. Now, he’s on the other side with Shane and Sinead. RIP.

Ari Gold's avatar

yes he was always such a team player. I don’t know if I’m a religious man but I do like the idea of there being strong teams on the other side, especially in these troubled times…

Kathy Berry's avatar

Beautiful. Again, sorry for our loss.

Vincent O'Keefe's avatar

Great post! Sounds like he was a class act. And what a performer.

Dana Sparks's avatar

Thank you for this beautiful share. I was sad to hear of Glen’s passing. Open door - so many possibilities.

Ari Gold's avatar

yes what else can we do

Ezra S.'s avatar

Ari, I am truly sorry for the loss of your friend, Glen. What a beautiful series of encounters you had with him. So nice that we can partake through those two videos. My sincere condolences on the loss of your father too. Thank you for sharing this powerful post.

Ari Gold's avatar

thank u ezra, the lessons of life happen whether we want them or not

Ezra S.'s avatar

Well said. Thanks, Ari.

John Flanagan's avatar

Yup! As much as life is about the places you go, it’s really even more about the people you meet.