Dear friends,
Please join us in celebrating the life of Chris Gaffney, April 30th at The Cellar in Long Beach, California.
Andy Kindler and the Gaffney family will be hosting a night of stories and music. Special guests include Dave Alvin and The Guilty Men, Hacienda Brothers, The Cold Hard Facts and many other friends.
The Cellar’s information is available at: www.myspace.com/thecellarlbc
Address: 201 E. Broadway, Downtown Long Beach, located on the Promenade at Broadway
The memorial celebration begins at 3pm.
Donations are graciously accepted and deeply appreciated.
We hope to see you all there.
Love,
The Gaffneys
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Ben,
thank you for leading this family through the darkness. Your strength is almost as amazing as your attitude and grace..... we love you deeply...Christopher is so proud of you.....
Julie and Wyman,this is Danny Klein in Tucson Az. I just learned of Chris' passing. Please contact me when you can. Phone # (520) 465-7549. It's been years. I was just speaking of Chris yesterday.All my Love, Daniel
Julie, I am so sorry for your loss, Chris was the best. I know how much you love him and always will. I will try to be there at teh memorial/funeral.
Kimmy Grabinger
I was just listening to some of Chris' older tunes, and it dawned on me...
he was The Man Of all our Dreams.
That is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Thanks Chris.
Dick Ortega
To Julie and the entire Gaffney Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The outpouring of love and affection being shown by everyone is a testament to the great man that Chris was. He was a bright and beautiful light in the world, and will never be forgotten.
The Bennett Family
Lisa, Tom and Megan
I couldn't help but fall in love with Chris when I heard him sing the first time. I feel so privileged to have seen him here in Tucson many times. Never thought there'd be a last time. You're all in my heart.
-Heidi
Julie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. When I heard Chris had passed my heart just broke for you and your family. But coming to this site and seeing the amazing outpouring of love and support from all the lives he touched all over the country--it left me in awe. I hope that you can find some comfort knowing how many people loved him and what a beautiful mark he left on the world.
In deepest sympathy,
Erin Shanley
Julie...I wrote something for you....just go to my page and it will be the first poem written. I called it "Butterfly Witness" ~ xo ~ Your & Nicole's story of the butterflies inspired me. I love you sweetie. xo
Here is the link in case http://sunshinesmenagerie.blogspot.com/
Yesterday was beautiful. Thanks to all involved for providing such a wonderful way to say good-bye to Chris. Ben, Emily, & Nichole were amazing! I'm sure Chris is so proud & touched to see how many people love him.
Love,
Suzanne
p.s. Am I the only one with a hangover?
My condolences to Gaffney's family and friends.
If you missed the event at the Cellar I posted a bunch of photos at:
www.stealmysoul.com
I just heard about Gaff's passing. Even though I was somewhat of a passive fan, I'm incredibly saddened by his death. Heaven's All-Star Jam just got a little bit better. RIP, Chris and my deepest sympathy to his family. He will be greatly missed.
All
very, very, very nice re-run of an archived interview with Chris on Today's NPR Fresh Air program...
archived here
npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90510533
Column I wrote on the memorial is online here (scroll down) and also my column obit on Gaff too...
http://www.thereader.com/hoodooblues.php
My thoughts and prayers, and those of a lot of us here in Nebraska,
continue to be with you Julie, Helen, Ben, Dave Alvin, Dave G., all you Hacienda Bros and all Gaff's many beloved family and friends.
It was really good to be there with you all in Long Beach for the official event to remember Gaff.
B.J. in Omaha
This Weekend,
The Zoo Bar, Lincoln, Nebr.,
will host
a tribute to Chris Gaffney
and fundraiser
this Sunday, May 18, 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
Bands include Gerardo and Tony Meza
Son of 76 & The Watchmen
The Mezcal Brothers
Charlie Burton & the Dorothy Lynch Mob,
and the Bellflowers.
There will also be a screening of some of the video from the Sunday Roadhouse / Mick’s Hacienda Brothers performance that was screened at the Sunday Roadhouse benefit/tribute to Gaff on April 28.
Suggested donation is $10, and there will also be an auction of donated items.
The venue will be open 2-4 p.m. for a wine tasting event, so feel free to come on out early!
www.zoobar.com
The Zoo Bar is a historic blues/roots venue where the Hacienda Brothers played many times, often for 3-4 nights in a row. The band actually used a several night run at the Zoo to tighten up before their first trip to SxSW and packed the place every time they played there, night after night. Gaff and The Bros had so much material and such depth as musicians that you’d never see the same show twice.
Gaff, you are loved and missed!!!
My dear Julie,
I received your card today. Thank you so much. I can't tell you how much it meant to me. Please keep my info handy and if you every need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. I lost my brother Jamie the day after Chris's tribute in Long Beach. Needless to say it has been a rough month. My heart is with you always.
Much love,
Linda
I just created a Chris Gaffney page on Wikipedia. I hope it begins to do him justice.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Gaffney
Dear Gaffney Family and Friends,
I was the publicist at FitzGerald's Nightclub in Berwyn, IL for several years and was a fan and supporter of Chris' music. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and offer you and yours my deepest condolences.
Liz Weinstein
Julie,
Your sweet postcard came in the mail ot too long ago. I tacked it on the wall right next to my front door, to remind me what amazing people there are in this world and to have a little giggle when I see Chris's goofy grin.
Thank you for sharing Gaff with all of us. He definitely has his hands full--keeping an eye on such a wild bunch!
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