Reports of laughter, cheer, and serious musical chops are pouring in from a touching affair, held in honour of North Bay musical legend, Steve Clarke Sunday.
Songs for Steve, originally planned as a benefit by Colin Norwood of Gravitas, had to switch gears and become a celebration of life, as Clarke passed away at age 66 of a brain tumour, before the benefit could be held.
Details of the planning of Songs for Steve: https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/songs-for-steve-lives-on-as-tribute-to-local-musician-304012
The event was hosted in the Summit Room at The Voyager and was packed throughout the afternoon and evening.
A lineup featuring bands that Clarke had been a member of, as well as musical acts wishing to extend their condolences to the Clarke family, graced the stage, in yet another show of North Bay's musical community supporting their own.
Brian Risk, who participated in the event said, "The show was phenomenal, the room was packed, and the memories were strong. It was truly a wonderful celebration. Steve would be honoured."
The acts included:
- North Facing Folk,
- Whiskey Brothers,
- Heart of Gold,
- Reggie and the Hubcaps,
- J Houston Band,
- Gary Davision,
- Jake & the Fundamentals,
- Rambling Fever,
- The Angry Pants,
- Good Vibrations,
- Uncle Alice,
- Off The Floor,
- Weekend Crew,
- Bunz,
- Stomp Box,
- The Prophets,
- Neesh,
- Sleephound,
- John McGale,
- Night Ryders,
- Peter Cliche Trio, and the
- Gravitas Jam Band.
Special thanks to Dan Belanger Sound and Lighting, The Voyager, our sponsors and the leadership of Colin Norwood, Mitch Belanger, Gunner Grolman, Mike Foisy, and Brian Risk. An extra thanks to all the volunteers who made the day happen.
Here is Steve's obituary.
