Monthly Archives: September 2006

SkyReport 9-29 thru 10-5-06

Posted on September 29, 2006 by skyreport

      Hi there live music lovers. This is your copy of SkyReport, your guide to the best live music in St Louis and Metro East this week. All additions, changes, and news items are posted to my web pages as … Continue reading →

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Charlene Thornton Funeral Arrangements

Posted on September 28, 2006 by skyreport

      This information is from Gian Vianello.         Charlene Thornton’s funeral will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Refuge Temple, 5301 State Street, East St Louis, IL. visitation at 9am, funeral at 11am. From St Louis, take I-64 … Continue reading →

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Gus Thornton Benefit Update

Posted on September 27, 2006 by skyreport

This is from Beale On Broadway. Sky   A benefit for St. Louis Bass Player extraordinaire Gus Thorton will take place Monday,October 2nd at the Beale on Broadway 701 South Broadway from 9pm – 2am. Gus’ wife Charlene passed away … Continue reading →

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Gus Thornton’s wife, Charlene died 9-22-06

Posted on September 25, 2006 by skyreport

      I received this message from Gian Vianello, aka The Godfather, the able bass/harp/vocals with The Smash Band and El Cheapo Tricko. Sky   Yo! Godfather here.Some of you may know this already.I found out last night.Gus Thornton’s wife Charlene … Continue reading →

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John Leahy recovering from stroke

Posted on September 22, 2006 by skyreport

From Danny Hagely, formerly with Faustus. Sky   John Leahy, one of the original members of Faustus (along with Lar, Dave Timmermann, Mike Bovenzi and me) had a slight stroke Aug 28th, had a very close call to play with … Continue reading →

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SkyReport 9-22 thru 9-28-06

Posted on September 22, 2006 by skyreport

      Hi there live music lovers. This is your copy of SkyReport, your guide to the best live music in St Louis and Metro East this week. All updates and additions will be posted to my web page as soon … Continue reading →

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SkyReport 9-15 thru 9-21-06 Update 2

Posted on September 16, 2006 by skyreport

      At 2:28 pm Thursday afternoon, 9-14-06, my web page SkyReport had it’s 35,000th visitor. Thanks to all of you for your continued support of your web page by sending me your schedules, news items, and photos.         Hi … Continue reading →

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Belleville Main Street Fusion Fest

Posted on September 15, 2006 by skyreport

September 15-16Friday: 5-10Saturday: Noon-10 Performance StagesChurch Street Stage:Sponsor: Main Street Jazz & Blues Friday5pm-Jazz Triad6:30-Mike Isenhart’s JamMen8pm-StillLine SaturdayTony DiPasquale with…Noon- Sunday Night Jazz Workshop1:30pm– The Main Street Organ Trio (Jazz)3:30pm The 3rd Environment6pm Miles Murdock & The Metro Blues Band8:00pm … Continue reading →

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Bennie Smith Arrangements Updated

Posted on September 13, 2006 by skyreport

This is from STLBlues Magazine, where you can read more about Bennie Smith at  http://stlblues.net/ Check my web page for more updates as I get them. http://SkyReport.spaces.live.com Sky   ARRANGEMENTS A musical tribute and fundraising concert will take place: Wed. Sept … Continue reading →

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Local Blues Legend Bennie Smith Died Sunday, 9-10-06

Posted on September 11, 2006 by skyreport

      I just received a message from Preston Hubbard that local electric blues guitar legend Bennie Smith died Sunday afternoon at Barnes Hospital of complications from a heart attack he had a couple days ago. His family was there with … Continue reading →

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