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Andy M. Stewart of Silly Wizard passed away on December 27, 2015, after a long period of illness. His sister Angie posted this message on the YouCaring fundraiser page: "It is with deep and profound sadness that I must say that my darling brother, Andy M Stewart has passed away. He died peacefully in hospital on 27th December after a long and brave fight.

The family thank everyone who has supported this fundraiser and for your outpouring of love and care. Your support has meant the world to us.

Andy was was in his own words, 'astonished' and I know, deeply touched by the many expressions of love penned to this page.

We we thank you all.

Yours with gratitude, love thanks

Angie Stewart Hollin "

Rest in peace, Andy, and thank you for your music.

http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-andy-m-get-mobile-/318806

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This was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1, 1988. I included the banter because it is one of the things that makes this concert so special and so fun to watch.

The instrumental following the song is called "Donna's Waltz" and is on Phil Cunningham's CD "The Palomino Waltz."

Silly Wizard members in this clip:

Andy M. Stewart: lead vocals, tenor banjo, whistle
Phil Cunningham: accordion, piano, synthesizers, whistle, cittern, vocals
John Cunningham: fiddle, vocals
Gordon Jones: guitar, bodhran, vocals
Martin Hadden: bass guitar, keyboards, guitar, vocals