A Celebration of Rich's Life
was held on
October 16th at
Park City Music Hall
Bridgeport, CT
Heartfelt thanks to all who joined us and the many who reached out with stories and love.
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Tangled Vine offers a special tribute at a Celebration of Life for Richard Totoian with songs from the Beatles, Janis Joplin and the Rolling Stones. Son Kevin Totoian tells stories about his Dad’s connections to these artists and their music. This video captures the magic and the love that day at Park City Music Hall.
Kevin Totoian – Vocals | Bass | Harmonica Melanie Bennett – Vocals | Percussion Andy Abel - Guitar Randy Funke - Guitar Dave Archer - Keys Nick Saya - Drums Mixed by Nick Saya - https://nicksaya.com Video by Dale Allen - www.daleallenproductions.com Tangled Vine - https://www.tangledvine.com |
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Matt Schofield and Christine Tambakis give a powerhouse performance of two blues classics in tribute to Rich.
Christine Tambakis - Vocals Matt Schofield - Guitar Kevin Totoian - Bass Dave Archer - Keys Nick Saya - Drums Mixed by Nick Saya Video Segments from Jeff Hink and Paul Meijer Video formatting by Nick Saya Photography by Mike Thut Video by Dale Allen Productions http://www.mattschofield.com https://nicksaya.com https://daleallenproductions.com/index.html |
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Corky Laing and Peter Baron of Mountain take the stage at Rich's Celebration of Life, with tribute in words and amazing musical performances. Kevin Tototian tells the story of his Dad's journey with Mountain, and with West, Bruce and Laing.
Corky Laing - Drums Peter Baron - Guitar | Vocals Kevin Totoian - Bass Andy Abel - Guitar Dave Archer - Keys Mixed by Nick Saya Video by Dale Allen |
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Rich discovered Santana and got them signed to Columbia Records. At Rich's Celebration of Life, "Black Magic Woman" and "Evil Ways" fill the room with the magic of this incredible band.
Dale Allen - Vocals Tony Cintron - Percussion Tony DePaolo - Guitar Andy Abel - Guitar Nick Saya - Drums Kevin Totoian - Bass Dave Archer - Keys Mixed by Nick Saya Video by Dale Allen |
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Karrin Allyson sings her tribute to Rich with a couple of his favorites from Blossom Dearie and Mose Allison.
Karrin Allyson • Vocals / Keys Andy Abel • Guitar Nick Saya • Drums Kevin Totoian • Bass Dave Archer • Hammond organ Video by Dale Allen Mixed by Nick Saya |
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Richard Charney shares a story and his love for Rich, and performs "So What" by Miles Davis.
Richard Charney - Saxophone Andy Abel - Guitar Nick Saya - Drums Kevin Totoian - Bass Dave Archer - Hammond Organ Mixed by Nick Saya Video by Dale Allen |
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Ron Farber tells of 38 years of adventure and friendship with Rich. The two met at A & M in 1974.
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Record Producers honors Rich with his memories of Rich's generous and supportive spirit when they worked together in the music business in the late 80s.
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Thank you, Mike Thut for capturing Rich's Celebration of Life with these beautiful photos...
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