East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit
Post Number: 1882 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 10:51 am: | |
As many of you have likely heard, Jim Shaw was recently diagnosed with cancer. What at first seemed like a semi-manageable diagnosis has, unfortunately, become considerably more dire. That being said, both he and his wife Sandy Kramer Shaw are staying positive and they are going to FIGHT. We should too. On Saturday, Feb. 7 Jim's brothers will host a fundraiser at the Magic Stick (4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-9700) There will great bands and an art auction. Please come and support one of the kindest, most generous souls Detroit has ever known. Event details include: Saturday, Feb. 7th The Magic Stick (4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-9700) $10 minimum donation at the door 6 p.m. - Doors & Gallery Reception @ CPOP GALLERY (See below for list of participating artists) 8 p.m. - Rare unseen 16 mm short film of THE MC5 and THE STOOGES (shown at Magic Stick). This is a must-see if you are a fan of rock 'n roll. BANDS 9 p.m. -THE FONDAS 9:20 p.m. -THE GO 9:40 p.m. -THE PIZAZZ 10 p.m. -GARDENS 10:20 p.m. -HUMAN EYE 10:40 p.m. THE SPACE HEATERS 11 p.m. -DRUID PERFUME 11:20p.m. -TYVEK 11:40 p.m. -SMASHED WINDOWS Mid -GREG CARTWRIGHT 12:40 p.m. -THE DIAL TONES 1 a.m.-DAN KROHA * Rad RnR Raffle & Sale! * ART SALE AND AUCTION ~ ~ AT THE CPOP GALLERY! Silent Auction from 6 - 9 PM Cash & Carry at Auction's close Beer from Motor City Brewery Light refreshements served Niagara Steve Shaw Speedcult Michael Segal Kristin Beaver Glenn Barr Tim Caldwell Theresa Kereakes Brian Victor C. Mel Schridde Keith Jackson Tracee Miller Glass Action! Steve Nawara Gwen Joy Roe Peterhans Andy Krieger Greg Siemasz Dave Krieger Doug Coombe Wendy Case Aran Ruth JR / Atomic Customs SK Young ONLINE EBAY STORE: DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF MEMORABILIA, EQUIPMENT, COLLECTIBLES THAT HAVE BEEN DONATED, THERE WILL BE AN EBAY STORE SET UP IN JIM'S NAME. DONATIONS INCLUDE SIGNED MEMORABILIA DONATED BY MARY WEISS OF THE SHANGRI-LAS, AND THE DRUM KIT USED IN THE "HARDEST BUTTON TO BUTTON" VIDEO, DONATED BY JACK AND MEG WHITE OF THE WHITE STRIPES. |
Lakesuperior Member Username: Lakesuperior
Post Number: 134 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:36 am: | |
i'll be there! |
Downriviera Member Username: Downriviera
Post Number: 1038 Registered: 02-2008
| Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:56 am: | |
Me too. |
Detroitfats Member Username: Detroitfats
Post Number: 63 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 1:21 pm: | |
I'll be there too. Jim is indeed the most generous guy you'd ever meet. It would be impossible to overestimate the positive effect Jim has had on Detroit musicians, artists and business people. Get well soon brother. |
Baselinepunk Member Username: Baselinepunk
Post Number: 71 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 2:18 pm: | |
I was just talking about this with someone yesterday. I'm pretty sure I'll be there. |
Gdub Member Username: Gdub
Post Number: 263 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 9:58 pm: | |
Even the Brits are reporting it: http://www.nme.com/news/the-wh ite-stripes/42398 It will be interesting to see how much the kit goes for. I'd love to go but there's this little thing going on in Corktown that night, namely my wedding dinner reception. Maybe I can sneak out at some point. |
Jiscodazz Member Username: Jiscodazz
Post Number: 73 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:19 pm: | |
Will be there! Everyone get off yer butts! |
Cozmikdebris Member Username: Cozmikdebris
Post Number: 43 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 5:06 pm: | |
I had to call Jeff @ Record Graveyard to make sure this wasn't another Jim Shaw (Jim occasionally helped out in Jeff's store). What a bummer! I'll be there, too. (Message edited by cozmikdebris on January 31, 2009) |
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit
Post Number: 1889 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 1:56 pm: | |
bump |
Dannyv Member Username: Dannyv
Post Number: 542 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:08 pm: | |
bump |
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk
Post Number: 1672 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 5:33 pm: | |
I'll be there. |
Detroitfats Member Username: Detroitfats
Post Number: 64 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 8:58 am: | |
Sold out show! An awesome tribute to a wonderful man. We had a great time, saw some good bands, and ran into many old friends. Get well soon Jim! We're all pulling for you. |
Cozmikdebris Member Username: Cozmikdebris
Post Number: 44 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 11:25 am: | |
I had a great time as well. I'm glad I went. My pockets weren't deep enough to get anything I bid on. Meg from the White Stripes was helping serve refreshments. The MC5 footage was pretty cool, but I left shortly after the bands started. |
Baselinepunk Member Username: Baselinepunk
Post Number: 98 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 12:21 pm: | |
We had a very good time as well. Good to see that the event was very well attended. I could have done without the distorted music in C-Pop, but overall I think the whole thing was a very cool event. |
1953 Member Username: 1953
Post Number: 1017 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 7:23 pm: | |
I got there and couldn't find a parking spot anywhere. I decided to mail in my donation. Glad it was such a good turn out. |
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk
Post Number: 1675 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 8:07 pm: | |
It was sold-out, anyway, 1953. Great to see that kind of support in such tough times. |
Soulhawk Member Username: Soulhawk
Post Number: 141 Registered: 04-2004
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 8:17 pm: | |
I totally agree Baseline; old 45's of great and rare rock and roll were so totally and completely inappropriate for a Jim Shaw benefit. I mean, it would have been better to have a lap top dj "spinning" some techno or house. Mike Hurtt and Freddie Fortune have such blase collections! |
Baselinepunk Member Username: Baselinepunk
Post Number: 102 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 8:39 pm: | |
Just to be clear, I was not offering commentary on the genre of music; rather the presentation. If those two are the ones who were responsible for the presentation of the music, I would suggest to them a standard room audio sample regarding levels and a better approach other than the "ball-buster, peg it to 11, MAN!". The equipment was fucking overloaded for crying out loud and the left speaker was stressed out and farting; let's be real here. If you wish to continue with me, please do off list or start another thread in relation to this subject. It was otherwise a very nice evening for Mr. Shaw that should not be marginalized by bickering. |
Soulhawk Member Username: Soulhawk
Post Number: 142 Registered: 04-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 4:48 pm: | |
The Meg White drum set did not sell on Ebay. When the bidding was over, the priced had climed to $7,000, but the reserve was not met. Why put such a high reserve on an item meant for charity? |
Baselinepunk Member Username: Baselinepunk
Post Number: 111 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 8:34 pm: | |
"Why put such a high reserve on an item meant for charity?" I agree. That's too bad. 7 gees for that kit is an acceptable price. Does ebay still allow for the seller to contact the top bidder to work out a deal for the highest bid? |