Back home and back to our homes away from home: the Floyd Country Store dance on Friday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. (though come at 6:30 for Sue Nestor & Friends, and stay past 9 for Clyde Williams and his band); and the Cellar in Blacksburg on Saturday, Feb. 27, 9 p.m to midnight or so. See you there --
From the organizers: Jack Rose passed away suddenly at home in Philadelphia on December 5. He was widely regarded as the most profound exponent of acoustic guitar playing of his generation. Jack grew to be loved and admired by a great many people through his live performances, electric personality, profound cooking skills and a general mastery in the art of friendship. This concert is a release party for his new album Luck In The Valley and an occasion to celebrate and remember the good Dr. Ragtime. The artists performing were all dear friends of Jack's and admired by him musically.
PERFORMERS:
D. Charles Speer & the Helix
Thurston Moore, Paul Flaherty, Chris Corsano
Michael Chapman
Pelt
Black Twig Pickers
Glenn Jones
Byron Coley
Meg Baird, Chris Forsyth
Megajam Booze Band
DJ Ian Nagoski
Video clips curated by Tara Young
7 p.m., The Latvian Society of Philadelphia
531 N. 7th St. (at Spring Garden)
Tickets: $18 / Ages 21+
(Advance tickets will be available online by Monday, Jan. 10)
For more info: brooke...sietinsons@..gmail.com
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FEB. 14
A Valentine for Jack Rose
Issue Project Room
Brooklyn, NY
8pm doors
8:30 start
$8-15 sliding scale
Micheal Chapman
Steve Gunn
Black Twig Pickers
Glenn Jones
Tom Carter
Marcia Bassett
Pelt
FEB. 16
A Requiem for Jack Rose
Cafe Oto
London, UK
8 p.m.
10 pounds plus 50p Paypal fee available here. All proceeds donated to charity.
Hush Arbors
Heather Leigh Murray
Voice of the Seven Thunders
Chris Joynes
Michael Flower Band
First, on behalf of the Klang family (and this is one of those times when it really is a family) thank you for the condolences, thoughts and prayers on the loss of our brother Jack. The reports from across the web show how much and how widely the man and his music were loved. He's left us, but those of us who knew Jack all have our own favorite stories, favorite songs, favorite memories of him, and those will never leave us.
Some of us have been collecting particularly poignant memories of Jack. Here are a few to share (thanks to Amy, Patrick and Nathan for their contributions to this list):
Also, if you're on Facebook, a Memories of Jack Rose group.
Here's to you, Dr. Ragtime.
Huge thanks to all in the UK who came out, picked up records and just generally made us feel welcome during a great week of shows with Jack Rose. Lots to sort out here at home, but what a great trip --
oh -- we have some copies of the Rose/Twigs tour 7-inch (songs are Jack/Nathan/Mike trio takes on traditional fiddle tune "Shooting Creek" and Jack's "Rappahannock River Rag," recorded in Jack's kitchen last summer) that'll be posted soon's someone gets to it --
[Ed. note: Posted.]
