Former Clove guitarist Matt Macbeth passes away.

[Ron]

Matt Macbeth, former Clove guitarist, passed away yesterday leaving his wife Carrie, her 2 daughters and their 4 month old son. Matt had no insurance and we, his friends and fellow musicians, would like to help his widow with expenses.

Cards & memorial donations can be sent to:

Carrie Macbeth
c/o Susan Chwan
2509 Bogar Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Thanks to Gretchen of Something Fluid for bringing this sad news to my attention. We have a great community of musicians, and can help make a difference to people like Carrie and her family.

[facingwest]

Anyone interested in possibly putting together some kind of benefit for this terrible tragedy? Even though I didn't know him, my heart and deepest sympathies go out to his family at a time of their loss. The Rockpage community of musicians should help them in their time of need.

[shadesofjuneGuitar]

Hey...

This is Ryan from Shades of June, and we would be happy to help out in a benefit... email me at info@shadesofjune.com

[tonefight]

I would have to know the date to be sure but if the dates good i think we'd be up for a benefit.

[Skate Toad]

Same goes for us in SILVER SUNDAY let us know a date and we will be there if we can. Also contact the guys in the BCC they may be interested in helping out too. They have lots of benefit experience.
www.bccollective.com
www.silversunday.com

[Jim Price]

It's quite possible that we could get the 4D's or Pellegrine's to provide the venue, since Clove played those two venues frequently when they played the Altoona area. I'll bounce the idea off Harry Jr. and Bobby this week and see what they think.

[BDR]

Count Bad Daze in...rest in peace, Matt...

r

[BigJohn]

I dont think I knew Matt, but My stage is availble if Harry and Bobby aren't able to help out !!!

[Jim Price]

I spoke with Harry at Pelly's and he would like to host a benefit, he said just to let him know when everyone decides upon a date to hold it. Thanks Big John for the offer, perhaps we can organize a few benefit nights, given the number of bands and musicians who want to help out.

[J Michaels]

Chucklehead would be interested in helping out as well..... very sad when someone dies too young - I didn't know Matt myself, but I send my deepest sympathy to his family and friends - may we all be there for you in your time of need.........

[tom]

I would be happy to help out w/ production if necessary...

[facingwest]

I thought of an idea with so many bands willing to help is rather than having a benefit on several different nights, why not find places in different areas and do the benefit all in one night. For example: So and so's night club in Altoona will have 3 or 4 bands play. Such and such's night club in Johnstown will have another 3 or 4 bands play. Etc....What's going to determine how many different places this will cover is going to be the people willing to volunteer and participate in this. There are a lot of pros and cons to this, however I think it would be something great for the Rockpage community to pull together on and help out the cause. Just thought I'd share it with everyone and see what your views were on it.

[Rockguitarist]

The Pa-mdmusicians.com web site will help out any way we can, if you need anything just let me know. Deepest regrets to his family, I didnt know him but he was still a musician and a person with a family and I commend all you for everything you are doing.

[DRIVEN]

THIS IS JAMES FROM " DRIVEN" WE WOULD BE GLAD TO HELP OUT IN NY WAY WE CAN, GIVE ME A CALL OR SEND ME AN E-MAIL IF ANYTHING ARISES, AND AS WITH EVERYONE ELSE.. WE SEND OUR PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY, AND FIND IT AN HONOR TO HELP OUT IN ANY WAY WE CAN FOR ONE OF THE AREA'S MOST WELL-KNOWN BANDS.