So Lift Up Yer Glass...

[mythteller]

It is with great sadness that I must report that Kirk MacGeachy (the lead singer of Montreal's Orealis) passed away on the weekend of a heart attack. Hurley's is hosting a wake on Friday after his funeral. You can read more about him in today's Gazette (section D).



I'll miss Kirk. He and I weren't close friends, but we always caught up on our news each time we crossed paths in the various Montreal pubs and festivals. He was charming, funny, soft-spoken, and a true gentleman musician. It was always a pleasure to see him and hoist a pint together.

Comments

[crimson-prime.livejournal.com]

That's the 6th death I've heard about this week. I'm sad to hear it. I'll lift a glass for anyone who makes a friend smile.

From Scarlet

[(Anonymous)]

He will be sadly missed. I knew him many years (couple decades ago) as my geology teacher at John Abbott College when he was just starting his band and doing a few small gigs. In my breakup with my ex... I had to part with his music. If anyone knows where I can get some copies, I would like to listen to it as a tribute.