Jahfin Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 (edited) Drew Glackin 1963-2008 From The Silos e-mail list: It is with the greatest sadness that we inform you of the passing of Drew Glackin. He was unaware of an overactive thyroid condition that led to severe heart damage. He was surrounded by family and friends during his final days and hours and we are all still in a state of shock and disbelief. Drew was adored around the world and his larger than life spirit and contagious jovial energy touched everyone he met, everywhere he went. He was a musician of the highest talent and made his mark in countless bands, record albums, and many thousands of live performances. He will be sorely missed and the memories of his music, his great humor, and his magnanimous generosity of spirit and love will be with us forever. A fund will be set up to help his family with expenses and we will keep you informed of memorial concerts and events as they develop. We will all keep Drew in our hearts, Konrad, Rod and Walter. Edited January 6, 2008 by Jahfin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sorry to hear that. They were a great band. Saw them live a couple of times years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 I first saw Drew when he sat in on lapsteel guitar with Chip Robinson of the Backsliders during SXSW 2001. I wouldn't see him again until years later when he came through town (Raleigh) on tour with the Silos. The first time they were opening for the Minus Five. More recently it was Drew and Walter from the Silos joining forces with Caitlin Cary (Whiskeytown) and Lynn Blakey (Glory Fountain) from Tres Chicas. He was always very personable and went out of his way to talk with the fans. Drew will be very sorely missed. You can see a slideshow here: http://www.myspace.com/lildeb24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 (Will Johnson from Centro-matic) __ On January 5th, we lost a very good friend in Drew Glackin. Drew passed away due to an overactive thyroid condition that lead to severe heart damage. Like so many musicians, he had no health insurance, and funeral costs still have yet to be covered. There are several shows taking place between New York and Texas to help cover expenses, and we here in Centro-matic-land are hoping to do our part. We will be holding an auction of a ten painting set done by Will Johnson with all money going to the Drew Glackin Memorial Fund. The set is titled "Canned/Shitcanned - American Beers From Past and Present" These paintings are acrylic on five-ply wood flooring scraps fresh out of Will's garage, measuring anywhere from 3-1/4" to 4" in width and 7-1/2" to 9-1/2" in length. They come complete with hooks for hanging, and each beer's name and city of origin noted on the back of the paintings. All are signed and dated by Will in finest, high grade, black Sharpie. Please check out the auction at Ebay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=300197001748 More information upcoming benefit shows and how to donate directly at http://www.thesilos.net. --------------------------------------- If you happen to be in Dallas, Denton or Austin this weekend, please come out and say hello. Will Johnson solo Thurs. Feb. 7 - Dallas - Double Wide Fri. Feb. 8 - Denton - Dan's Silverleaf Sat. Feb 9 - Austin - The Mohawk --------------------------------------- More news soon very soon. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 http://blogs.newsobserver.com/beat/index.php? Drew Glackin Tribute Show The Silos aren't from the Triangle, but they've always had a lot of friends here. So the news went down hard when Silos bassist and all-around good guy Drew Glackin died in January of heart damage from a thyroid condition. Some of Glackin's fellow travelers from here and elsewhere are getting together to play a tribute show May 3 at Raleigh's Pour House -- a bill that includes Tres Chicas, Chip Robinson, Chris Mills and Lou Ford, in addition to the remaining Silos. Proceeds will go to cover Glackin's funeral expenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 More Info: Get The Hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Pour House--Saturday 2:30 doors 3:30-4:30 Patty Hurst Shifter 4:45-5:30 Glory Fountain 5:45-6:30 Tandy 6:30-7:00 Alex talks/raffle 7:00-7:45 Tres Chicas 7:45-8:00 raffle 8:00-8:45 Chris Mills 8:45-9:00 raffle 9:00-9:45 BJ Barham 9:45-10:15 Alex talks/set change/raffle 10:15-11:00 Quarry Hill 11:00-11:15 raffle 11:15-12:00 Chip Robinson and Heavy Beat Outfit 12:15-1:15 The Silos 1:15-? All Star Whatever/Irish wake/throwdown/take your pants off Sadlack's--Sunday 2:45-3:30 Joe Swank & the Zen Pirates 3:35-4:20 Kenny Roby 4:35-5:20 Lou Ford 5:50-6:35 Chip Robinson & Heavy Beat Outfit 6:50-7:35 Cartridge Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 The struggle for musicians' health insurance Hard prescription by Rick Cornell A diagnosis and inexpensive prescription could have helped Drew Glackin beat the thyroid condition from which he died in January. Photo by Linus Gelber This weekend, a pair of Raleigh benefits will arrive too late for Drew Glackin: Glackin was a gifted New York multi-instrumentalist, a member of the bands the Silos and Tandy, and an in-demand touring musician. He was known for his support of other musicians, both onstage with his simpatico playing and off with an engaging personality built for instant friendships. But Glackin died in January of a thyroid condition that went undetected, at least in part, because he couldn't afford health insurance. You can read the rest of the article here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 The first link is from Lost Highway Records' website, the second is an interview with event organizer and Whiskeytown co-founder Caitln Cary (now of Tres Chicas). Drew Glackin Memorial Concerts NBC-17 Interview with Caitlin Cary (Tres Chicas, Whiskeytown) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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