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SUMMER CONCERT at FOLLENSBEE MUNICIPAL PARK
August 30, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm
I'll be performing with THE FOUR TOWNSMEN, the original 1959 group from Canonsburg, PA. They will sing their hits plus those of other 50's thru 60's R&B/Pop groups.
HIGHLAND PARK RESERVOIR JAZZ SERIES at Highland Park reservoir area
August 30, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm
Reservoir of Jazz
Sundays, August 2-30, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Highland Park - Highland Avenue & Reservoir Drive
This summer you can once again relax on the lawn at Highland Park to the sounds of jazz performed by Pittsburgh’s finest musicians. Re...
Lilly Abreu at Little E's Jazz Club at Litt'e E's Jazz Club -
August 29, 2009 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
AUGUST 29- LITTLE E’S JAZZ CLUB, with Eric Susoeff and Dwayne Dolphin.
More info at:
(no cover charge)
Verna's Caribbean Vibes Steelband a 21-Year Celebration at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
August 29, 2009 from 5pm to 11pm
All ABOARD!!!
Verna’s Caribbean Vibes Steelband
Join us in Transforming the corner of Fifth and Shady into a Caribbean Island Paradise. As we applaud former WYEP DJ Verna Crichlow and a 21-year celebration of her Caribbean Vibes Steel band. No ne...
MUDDY KREEK BLUES BAND at MOGIES PUB' 3210 LEECHBURGH RD. LOWER BURRELL, PA
August 28, 2009 at 9:30pm to August 29, 2009 at 1am
LIVE BLUES HOT JUMP JOINTS FROM THE 50'S 60'S 70'S
SALUTE TO THE CLASSICS at The Riverplex Stage @ The Sandcastle
August 15, 2009 from 12pm to 5pm
I'll be performing with THE HOLIDAYS, a 8 piece show/dance band singing theirs and others hits of the 50's thru the 70's.
I also will perform with the 1957 Doo-Wop group, THE DUBS and the 60's Disco/R&B group, THE TRAMPS. Guest artist that night a...
The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club at Little E's Jazz Club
August 14, 2009 at 8:30pm to August 15, 2009 at 12:30am
Little E's - the newest, hottest night spot in down town Pittsburgh, located above Mahoney's Restaurant on Liberty Avenue, 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. The Blues Orphans, celebrating 30 years in 2009!
Ahveekhy @ Little E's at Little E's Jazz and Blues Club
August 14, 2009 from 5pm to 7:30pm
Enjoy the Mellow Jazzy Sounds of Ahveekhy on Vocals and Guitar
The Tuesday Night Big Band at North Park Skating Rink
August 5, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
The Tuesday Night Big Band swings at the North Park Skating Ring on Wednesday, August 5th from 7 pm to 9 pm. The concert will be indoors in case of inclement weather. Event sponsored by The Pittsburgh Musicians Union and Alleghtny County Parks & R...
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SUMMER FESTIVAL at Saint Simon Church
July 26, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm
I'll be performing with THE PROTEGE BAND, a 60's thru 70's R&B/Disco group.
it's about time. t.y.
FRIDAY NIGHTS AY LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB at LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB
June 19, 2009 at 5pm to June 20, 2009 at 12:30am
FRIDAY HAPPY HOURS ARE BACK FOR 2009 AT LITTLE'S JAZZ CLUB "WHERE MUSIC HAPPENS"
DON'T FORGET HAPPY HOUR SHOW TONIGHT BEGINNING AT 5:00PM. DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM. DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT!!!!! ASK ABOUT OUR $5.00 MARTINI AND OUR SEASONAL $4.00 BEERS...
Free Concert & Fund Raiser at 6362 Jackson Street & Bryant Street, Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
June 7, 2009 from 10am to 4pm
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Enjoy the fresh fusion of original blues, soul, jazz, funk and R&B as performed by the Olga Watkins Band
3 to 4pm at the Highland Park Festival
FREE
Bryant Street, Highland Park, Pittsburgh, 15206
ALSO
Ella Watkins, Olga Watk...
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 11:49pm on March 28, 2009,
Sonja Abate said… - Dear Selena,
Tomorrow, Sunday, March 29th, my son, Ray Black and I will travel up to USC in LA to attend a memorial service for your nephew, Derrick. I am so looking forward to meeting his friends and perhaps his mother and girlfriend, whom I hear may be there. If are coming, I will have the pleasure of meeting you as well.
My son has been in touch with a wonderful man who played with Derrick in a trio in the LA area and who has kept us posted on the events surrounding the memorial.
I suppose you have already heard about Derrick's cat being returned to Pittsburgh after having been found in his car at the scene of the accident. Cats truly do have nine lives! She escaped with only a couple of chipped teeth! I often wonder if the cat may have caused him to be distracted.
Sonja
- At 8:12pm on March 23, 2009,
Sonja Abate said…
- Dear Selena,
Yes, you see suffering everyday working in a hospital. I can't tell you how wonderful all the nurses, doctors, CNAa and others were to us while Rhonda was hospitalized. We will never forget their kindnesses.
One day when Rhonda was particularly depressed and didn't want to talk to anyone, several of the RNs went down to the gift shop and bought 7 little stuffed animals, each with a goofy expression on their faces, along with a little book about sunshine and gave to her. What a difference that act of kindness made to her. We all thought that was so very special of them to do.
Yes, you do make a difference in patient's lifes, just as Rhonda did when she worked at Eisenhower Hosp., nursing patients back to health. She feels as you do, it is the little things that make a big difference. She has always made a difference in those she touched and will so again...just a matter of time.
My very best to you and your family. I will try to keep in touch even though my time is very limited. I would like to talk with you if you can email me your phone number on sonavan@aol.com on a personal matter, regarding Derrick's personal items. I want to make sure his family gets all his things back that were in his car at the time of the accident. Some of his items were thrown into Rhonda's car when the police were cleaning up the freeway.
Sonja Abate
- At 4:47pm on March 22, 2009,
Sonja Abate said…
- Dear Selena,
Please accept our family's deepest sympathy for your great loss. This has been such a difficult time for all of us and as a mother, I understand Derrick's mother's grief. Please let her know her family is in our prayers as well.
Rhonda suffered a terrible setback two days after she got home on the 6th of March. We had to take her back to the Emergency room at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs where they discovered many blood clots had entered her lungs. Pulmonary emboli is very serious as you probably well know, working in a hospital. After another 10 days in ICU, she is back home again and is slowly taking baby steps to recovery. Playing nurse is a 24 hour job but we are both holding up and it is such a wonder to see her body gaining strength every day. I am waiting for the day when she can get to her computer and hear Derrick's music as I know she will love it as much as I do.
I don't get on this computer often so if days go by without hearing from me, you will know why. My time is very limited but a welcomed respite to read all of your comments.
Sonja
- At 9:53pm on March 3, 2009,
Dr. Nelson Harrison said… - Thanks Selena. Will do.
- At 5:51pm on February 25, 2009,
Lorraine said…
- I'm sorry to hear that. We never know why things happen the way they do. Well if I get any word from my people in Pittsburgh I will leave a message for you if you would like.
Lorraine
- At 6:40am on February 24, 2009,
Luther DeJarunett said… - Hi Selena! I'm glad that me, and my music were able to help your mood. Thanks for being a friend. Have a great week!
- At 7:02pm on February 23, 2009,
- Ms. Brooks,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Derrick was one of my good friends from school. We went all the way through high school together. He was one of my hanging buddies back then. Great memories we had in band and just hanging out with our friends!!!! I hadn't seen Derrick in years, I had moved out of Pittsburgh, but Derrick would keep in touch with my parents when he went home. This is one of things where it's just unbelieveable. He'll be greatly missed. I was wondering about his arrangements, if not too much can you let me know when and where they are laying him out. Thank you.
Lorraine
- At 12:06am on February 23, 2009,
tim max said… - HELLO !!!!!!!!!!
- At 10:27pm on February 21, 2009,
Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
- Welcome Selena,
We are so happy to have you as a member and a representative of Derrick Finch's family. We are so devastated by his passing and now we are dedicated to keeping his spirit alive on this network for all to experience. You now have a page where you can post pictures and sounds and we promise to share them with the world. the feed back you get on these pages will help be an ongoing comfort to the family. Peace & blessings to you and your family.
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- Favorite website
- http://derrickfinch.com
- Favorite blog
- http://derrickfinch.com
- Pittsburgh Connection
- born and raised
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- derrickfinch
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- 90.5
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- wattharper CJ crawford grill
- About Me:
- im the aunt of derrick finch, my nephew, my brothers son. they're together now both great people. I'm mostly a homebody when im not working at the hospital. never play an instrument, but always listen to all that jazz. I don't have a website as of yet. hopefully soon. pgh. my home and pgh is where i'll be. however far you go in life, there's no place like home.
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