An Evening of Blues benefits Massillon's Family Living Center
This event was held at TJ Dillon's Pub on Wednesday December 21st. I decided to reach out to my old band 'Lincoln Street Blues Band' to see if the guys were available and interested. No one gets paid; everything goes to the Family Living Center!. They all said yes!
These are some pretty special guys. Our Keyboard Player is Andy Smith. Many know who Andy is. As a graduate of Washington High School; Andy is well known as a master musician with a wide selection of instrumental talent. In addition to Andy; my dear friend Jerry Brown accompanied us on Guitar. Jerry is a Captain with The Canton City Fire Department. When Jerry's not busy saving lives; this man is saving souls with his guitar mastery. Also along for the evening was Keith Wilson; one of the best syncopated percussionists that I have ever met. Then there's Eric Brothers. Eric is the Vocalist. Most did not know that Eric lost the Love of his life; his Wife Susan just two weeks before to Cancer. This was his first musical appearance since that happened. It was a special medicine for Eric. Then; there was me. I'm the big dude playing the bass. I am the luckiest guy in the world to be able to play with these guys. (by the way; when we walked on stage that night; we hadn't seen each other for close to two years)
The night went on. The crowd loved it. The money flowed and box after box of canned food came through the front door. When it was over; The Family Living Center received literally HUNDREDS of dollars from the Dillon's tip jar and a truck load of food.
I will close this story by saying 'Thank you' for such a special night with some very special people. In closing; if you're a blues fan; take 5 minutes to enjoy this small video clip below..
TURN IT UP BABY!
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