Hi I did a portrait of Brent Mydland and Bruce Hornsby
If you would like to see it, it is on my web page
www.carlaplattwatercolors,.com
Thanks
Carla

Love this idea! He really did hold a special place in the lineup and definately held his own as the "new guy" lol

I am directly influenced by his playing. Started playing the B after witnessing his soulful style..

If there is ANYTHING I can do to help honor this great musican let me know.

Michael McMorrow
www.michaelmcmorrow.com
www.myspace.com/michaelmcmorrow

I could go on and on about Brent! He is my all time favorite keyboard player. The way he mastered the B3 was phenomenal; the other sounds he came up with and the masterful way he fit his phrases and notes between the other band members was just what the band had always dreamed of. This is unique for a keyboard player I can tell you. Of course his singing was a great help to the band and of course his firey, soulful efforts were inspiring to the crowd and more importantly his bandmates!

Following up on jaylif's earlier message, just got the official notice of the event. This is in Lafayette, California, where Brent was living at the time of his very untimely death:

Benefit Concert

On Friday, October 19, a special benefit concert will be held at Town Hall Theatre in remembrance of the late Brent Mydland, former Lafayette resident and keyboardist for the Grateful Dead. The music of the Grateful Dead, as well as select songs written and performed by Brent, will be highlighted in a performance by Workingman's Ed, featuring Stu Allend and Pat Nevins.

For the evening, the Town Hall lobby will be transformed into a Grateful Dead wonderland, with lights and tie-dyed drapings. A video montage/tribute will play before the concert. Guests will have a chance to bid on a silent auction, featuring Grateful Dead "schwag." The evening will include the unveiling of a portrait of Brent Mydland that will hang permanently in the theater lobby.

As you know, the Town Hall Theatre is a small, intimate setting, with only 188 seats. It is expected that this concert will sell out in record time. Whether you are a Deadhead or a friend of Town Hall Theatre just looking for a special night of music, we invite you to join us.

Tickets (at $45 per, with proceeds to benefit Town Hall Theatre) can be purchased through the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Call Jay Lifson at 925-284-7404 for more information. Or email Jay at jay@lafayettechamber.org.