Aloha means a lot of things in Hawaii- hello and goodbye, good luck and peace. This SUNDAY the Birchmere is putting on an aloha sort of event for Dave Giergerich- a benefit for his sons and a tribute rolled into one bigass show. The loss of Dave last winter left a gaping hole in the heart of the local music scene. Hula Monster fans think of him as the Hawaiian type where as the bluegrass and roots pickers claimed Dave as one of own. Dave was a master at dobro, Hawaiian steel, almost any instrument with a string or two and desert dry humor.
The all star line up this Sunday includes some of the best players around: Mike Auldridge, Robin & Linda Williams, The Aloha Boys, Dede Wyland & Band, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Bill Kirchen, Jimmy Gaudreau, Ralph Gordon and of course, The Hula Monsters.
From Mark Noone: "This will be a sad but joyous event, with all proceeds benefitting Dave's cool kids and their education costs." A long long long awaited CD of Dave's music will also be on sale as well as a recording of the night. Buy your tickets now as this show may indeed sell out. As with all of these benefits, top notch musicians are giving it up for the cause. A mere $25 buys you a stellar show, good karma and a fun night.
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