A Memorial Concert for a Musical Friend

The American Legion Pavilion in East Stroudsburg, PA hosted The Gary Curtis’ Memorial Party on Sunday June 28th featuring a variety of musicians paying tribute to the local musician who passed away some time ago. While most of the songs played were from the Gary Curtis Songbook, many were originally written in honor of his memory and influence on their careers. Many music fans also came to pay their respects as well as partaking in the festive atmosphere which was a tribute in itself to the spirit of the man and his music.

Among those performing included Chris London (co publisher of the Northeast Music Organization (NEMO) Magazine), Dwight Spencer, Michael Kessler* (co publisher of NEMO Magazine), T-Bone, Blues Brethren*, Mark Hamza*, Bob Weidner*, Bob White*, and many more. There were too many people attending the event to mention and in attempting to do so would certainly neglect my naming a few. However, it should be noted that Scott Flax* who is also the co publisher of NEMO Magazine was also there to pay homage to Gary Curtis.

The next event honoring Gary Curtis will be Sunday July 5th at Lippy’s in Marshall’s Creek, PA with an Open Jam beginning at 9pm in which everyone who are musically inclined are encouraged to participate. This weekly event is hosted by the band “Last Licks” and will be rescheduled to Friday nights beginning July 10th. Please call 570-223-2252 for more information.

You’ll find more pictures in The Forwardian Arts Society Music 2009 Gallery. www.myspace.com/forwardian_arts.

(*) denotes members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing and are considered Our Good Friends.