BRIAN BAYNES

Brian , you were my next door neighbour , my beautiful cousin , early mentor on music , I could hear u and paul versacoile in the Sun lounge banging away to rory Gallagher strums , when you left to got to America , you left a big hole , we miss you Brian , you gentle soul Patrick watson - 1st cousin

Was in Iceland with Bill Craig and Jim Ellerbrock last October. We talked a bit about Brian and how we missed him. What a talented musician and entertainer he was as well as good friend . There were so many great nights at the Blarney Stone that it is hard to pick out one night. He is missed so much by so many. Love you Brian. Timothy

Brian, you were a dear friend and a great talent. I can't believe you passed so soon after our reuniting in San Diego? How can it be that I was not informed of your passing? How is it that times goes so swiftly and then someone dear to you is gone. May you play for the angels as you did for us. Your newly found audience is far more worthy or your talent than we were. To one of the most talented people I had the honor of knowing, good night sweet prince and may you live on forever. As for your...

I WAS INTRODUCED TO BRIAN BAYNES BACK IN 1972 BY A MUTUAL FRIEND DANNY TOBIN ,THAT CHANCE MEETING WOULD CHANGE MY LIFE VERY MUCH FOR THE BETTER. I KNEW FROM THE FIRST TIME I HEARD HIM PLAY HE WAS SPECIAL.HE COACHED,AND GUIDED ME ABOUT THE BASS,INTRODUCING ME TO GREAT BANDS ,ON VINYL, AND CASETT .HE SHORTCUT MY LEARNING TOLD ME WHAT TO AVOID . AND HELPED ME GET MY FIRST REAL BASS A 1965 FENDER JAZZ ,WHICH I STILL HAVE ,48YEARS LATER I AM STILL PLAYING IT ALL OVER THE WORLD .I STILL CARRY A...

What wonderful memories I have of Brian. Entertaining us all at the Blarney Stone! I will never forget him.

You are always in my thoughts. Paul Verschoyle

My Dearest Brian,

We met at the Blarney Stone and I had the privilege of getting to know you as a man and musician at the Blarney Stone. Remember the earthquake we felt at the apartment? I ran outside and stood there. Then I called my parents. Remember the earthquake sitting in your car at the restaurant? It felt as though someone was underneath the car pushing it up and down. We were so freaked out. When Angela Fealy called me to tell me you'd passed away, I cried. None of us...

We are shocked and saddened to see Brian's obituary while trying to contact him to play for our Christmas party. For the past two years Brian had come to the Imperial Valley and delighting all with his talent and warm personality. We had hoped he would be joining us again and bringing Jessica to dance this year. Our deepest sympathies to the his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Father Tom Dermody
and the Claddagh Club

I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Brian's passing - far too soon! His music and kindness has touched so many, thank you Brian. Condolences to his loved ones.