RIP CLIFF ANTONE

One of the great blues impresarios, Cliff Antone, is gone.  Austin, Texas police were called to his residence at 1:15 this morning.  They say there appears to be nothing suspicious about his death.  He was 56.

It can be truly said that without Cliff Antone's incredible devotion to blues music - which began in the early 70s when he provided a club in Austin for the great Chicago blues players to appear - before going on to single-handedly promote local Austin area blues players, including Stevie Ray Vaughn, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Austin would not be the music mecca it is today. More here from Austin360.

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[Alicia]

PLEASE help me towards my 2006 American Heart Association goal: $5600!!

In 2004, I was able to raise $1590 -- in a WEEK. Last year, I collected $1820 -- ALL AFTER Hurricane Katrina when donation dollars were being dedicated elsewhere.

This year, I am making my goal $5600 -- because my friend Cliff Antone died a few months ago -- at 56. I know with your generosity AND help to FORWARD this email on and on, I will make my goal -- which coincidentally is 56 days away from today (Sept. 2). Cliff was of course the owner of the legendary blues/rock club Antone's in Austin, TX.

We are ALL at risk, and we ALL know someone who has been affected by heart disease and/or stroke.

You can help me reach my goal by making a donation online. Click on the link below and you will be taken to my personal donation page where you can make a secure online credit card donation. The American Heart Association's online fundraising website has a minimum donation amount of $25.00. If you prefer to donate less, you can do so by sending a check directly to me.

Your donation will help fight our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers—heart disease and stroke. You are making a difference. Thank you for your support.

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AND please feel free to forward to your friends!

Alicia

[Orikinla Osinachi]

It is unfortunate that he died at only 56.

Cliff Antone, rest in peace.

God bless.