| Charlie Tuna's vision lives on |
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| Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff | ||
| Thursday, 02 August 2012 10:25 | ||
The show featuring five bands kicks off at 6 p.m. Organized by Dave Bomeli, Friends of Tuna continues Tuna Fest a show that for many years was staged by Howard's bartender "Charlie Tuna" Sittnick. After Tuna died in June, 2011, Bomeli decided to stage one more Tunafest show, Last Call, in his honor. Since then people approached him wondering if another would be in the works. So Friends of Tuna was born. The $5 admission charge will benefit the Black Swamp Arts Festival. Appropriate since Tuna loved the festival, said Bomeli. Bomeli himself has been a central player as main stage manager for the past 16 years. As with Tuna Fest the lineup emphasizes local talent. The exception is singer-songwriter Diana Chittester from Lakewood, who he heard when she played a recent show at Howard's. Local glam-girl rockers Kitty Glitter will open the show at 6:30 p.m., followed by Chittester. The Joe Baker Band, which includes musicians who have been playing on the BG scene since they were in high school, will follow. Bomeli said that Tuna's brother Vince Sittnick, who recently retired from the U.S. Army, is planning to attend and sit in on guitar with the Baker band. Chris MtCastle, a local country rocker and raconteur, will follow with contemporary rocker Flaming Hot Marbles taking the show out to closing time. Bomeli said he intentionally booked bands that spanned the generations, with Flaming Hot Marbles at the end to drive the show home. |
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