This Saturday, August 13th, a bunch of talented local bands are getting together for a tribute concert to honor the life and songs of Rick Crawford. Proceeds will go to a college fund set up in Rick’s daughter, Edie’s name.

If you are unable to make it, but would still like to donate, you can email me for relevant information.

For more information on the gig, click here.

COMMENTS:

2005-08-08 10:14:04

Joe M wrote: This is such a great way to remember Rick.  His music is most definitely a gift to us.  There have been many mornings when I have woken up with Coterie or Rumpelstiltskin’s Tractor running through my head.  Contrary to most times when a song gets stuck in my head, I never want these songs to leave.  I will certainly be there on Saturday and can’t wait to see everyone.

2005-08-15 07:55:39

Steve wrote:  It was an honor to participate in the Tribute Show Saturday night.  The music was great, and more importantly, it was wonderful to see and talk to everyone who was touched by Rick.  While I’m not sure exactly how much money was raised for Edie, I hope that it was a great start to a fund that will continue to grow.

I’m sure that it was not an easy decision for the Crawford and O’Connor families to decide on whether or not to have this show.   I am grateful that you chose to allow us all to celebrate Rick’s life at this event.

2005-08-15 09:14:39

B wrote: Many thanks to everyone who came.  We raised over $7000 for Edie.  That is no small thing and will really make a difference.  Everyone who was there helped make this happen.  Rick touched many people while he was here, but the quality of people he touched is amazing.  He had great taste in friends.  Thank you all for being a part of his life as well as a part of his legacy.

2005-08-15 13:17:32

Strummer wrote: Yes, nice job, B.

2005-08-16 12:25:33

Bob wrote: Good Stuff b!

That sound/video/singer/CD recorder/button pusher/knob twister/all round good guy Carl is a good man as well.

Nice MC work Duck, you always know the right thing to say. Nice work on Startling Headlines.

2005-08-17 12:22:04

Incognito wrote: Congratulations to all involved.  I am a professional fundraiser by trade — and $7000 in one evening, put together in a fairly short timeline, is amazing.   You all should be proud — I know that Rick would be.

The bands and music were great on Saturday, the atmosphere was celebratory rather than somber, and it was nice to see some familiar faces after a long time of not seeing them.
2005-08-18 17:36:57

T.T. wrote:  Hi to all…I am Tom the Accordion players sister, and my husband Mike and I came up just for this special tribute to Rick and for Edie and Erin… I knew Rick thru Tom and have many fond memories and stories from Tom about how Rick had made such an instrumental impact on Tom’s life (I was the one who took piano for 10 years!)  Needless to say, it was a trip well worth the effort… the crowd was amazing, the music was incredible, and the atmosphere was electric…thanks to all the bands that played, the people who came from near and far to celebrate Rick’s life and the well being of his family, and thanks to Rick for bringing us all closer than we may ever be in a very long time… God Bless….