Thanks and more thanks

For those of you that didn't get the local paper today. Here's a little thanks from Dave. The link is Herald Palladium.

A night of great music and generosity

Editor,

A benefit was held for me at Czar's 505 in St. Joe on Oct. 24. I'd like to take this opportunity to express what this means to me and to thank the many people involved.

There was a bit of trepidation/nervousness as the night neared. Then I felt excitement, mostly because I knew I was going to be able to play music that night for music lovers. And, after all, I was going to Czar's, my second home for about nine years, as owner Tom Jennings had graciously lent out his club for the evening.

I talked to most but not all of the folks there: friends from grade school, people I played in my very first bands with, close friends who traveled from California and Minnesota, and many others. We traded stories, reminisced and caught up. The night was all about music and the music was great; pretty much nonstop from 7 p.m. until 2:45 a.m.!

My thanks also go out to the organizers, and also, an immense shout of thanks for all of the generous donations we received from the community. I hope everyone who attended took home the memories of music and friendships that will last forever. I love you all. Thanks for the best night of my life.

Dave Maki

Benton Harbor