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Please join us in celebrating the life of Chris Gaffney, April 30th at the Cellar in Long Beach, California.
Andy Kindler and the Gaffney family will be hosting a night of stories and music. Special guests include Dave Alvin and The Guilty Men, Hacienda Brothers, The Cold Hard Facts and many other friends.
The Cellar’s information is available at: www.myspace.com/thecellarlbc Address: 201 E. Broadway, Downtown Long Beach. Located on the Promenade at Broadway
The celebration begins at 3pm. Donations are graciously accepted and deeply appreciated.
We hope to see you all there.
Love, The Gaffneys


On April 17, 2008 Chris Gaffney passed away after his brief illness. His departure was quick and painless with the support of Our loving family by his side. Celebrations of his life are in the works. Please check back for updates. Your continuous support and donations are greatly appreciated and still needed to offset the financial burden of his medical care. From our family to yours, much love.

In February the Hacienda Brothers finished recording their brand new CD titled Arizona Motel featuring 14 tracks, 11 of which are originals. The CD will be released nationally on June 24th but check back to www.helpgaff.com to find out how you can get an advance copy and help Gaff at the same time.
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Your generosity, support and love is so overwhelming to our family. Your amazing gifts have lightened the burden in so many ways. The hospital stays, myriads of tests and procedures, and meds have been taken care of, thanks to all of you. Chris started chemotherapy on Fri. Next week with or without insurance Chris will undergo a procedure called chemoembolization which will directly target the cancer with beads of chemo. Thanks to all your prayers and well-wishes, Chris has his dukes up and is ready for a K.O. We’ll keep you updated on his progress. Photobucket Chris Gaffney, lead singer of the Hacienda Brothers, has been diagnosed with liver cancer. This Myspace page is a companion to the main Help Gaff site, at www.helpgaff.com. Chris will endure extreme chemotherapy for the remainder of this year. This drastic treatment option is costly, but necessary for him to stay alive. While Chris has insurance, it will only cover a fraction of his expenses. We need to raise at least $60,000 to cover the difference. Your contribution, no matter how large or small will ease the uncertainty and provide comfort and peace during this challenging time.
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Please visit www.helpgaff.com for information on how you can help Chris out during this difficult time, or leave him a note. Any note left there will get to Chris. Thanks for helping Chris get back singing as soon as possible in a honky tonk near you.
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Karista Smith





Jun 18 2009 7:16 PM

Hey! It is so nice to meet you!!! Thanks for the friendship. I love to meet new people and make new friends!
 
I maintain my own page so drop by anytime to say hi. Sometimes it takes me a couple of days to answer, but I do the best I can! I love my friends and I would love to hear from you!!!
 
Are you going to make it out for Wagon Wheel Fest in Sept at Lake Elsinore CA? Hope so! It is going to be a blast! You can click the poster on my page to get more info on it.
 
If you have not already, make sure to join my blog. I post any updates there so you will hear right away of anything “big” going on or new shows coming your way! I’m using this as my mailing list right now.
 
I am glad that you are my new friend and I look forward to talking to you more later! Hope to meet you in person one day at one of my meet and greets! Please stay in touch ok!!!!!!
 
Your new friend
Karista
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The Meaning of Louie





Apr 16 2009 9:33 PM

Here's a little something to remember who we lost one year ago...




cheers,

ERIC PREDOEHL
LouieLouie.net
Terri Lynn





Apr 16 2009 1:51 PM

It's been a year already - I still miss you Chris - and I keep a picture on my desk of you - it reminds me to be a GOOD person and not to take anyone or anything for granted. I hold you deep in my prayers.
Love you and Julie Alwyas,
Munchkin
Sweet Mamma J





Mar 25 2009 2:37 AM

sweet mamma j here...just checkin' in to see how everyone is doing...do take care and drop a hello when you can....
Jude❤





Dec 6 2008 6:06 AM

You're in my thoughts..wanted to say hello.
Honky Tonk Heartthrob~Ross





Nov 26 2008 12:45 AM

thinking about you folks this Holiday..Ross
The Meaning of Louie





Oct 31 2008 7:08 AM

Here's another treat from the E.P. archives - Dave Alvin with Chris Gaffney & Red Meat "The Only Hell My Mama Raised" from the Johnny Paycheck tribute show of March 19, 2003 in San Francisco.




enjoy,

Eric Predoehl
LouieLouie. net
Diane





Oct 4 2008 1:46 PM

Thinking of the Gaff and family on his birthday this past week. so much..........
Terri Lynn





Oct 2 2008 2:19 PM

I'll be thinking of you on your Birthday tomorrow - Chris - rest in peace - we miss you.
Love,
Terri Lynn
xo SunShine





Sep 22 2008 6:56 PM

Have a beautiful Autumn Day!! xo
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Goose





Aug 31 2008 5:56 PM

Stopping by to let you know I was thinking of the family this Labor Day weekend.
X





Aug 27 2008 8:36 AM




Music Menagerie Presents:
DOG AND PONY SHOW
Music Festival & Art Auction

Safari Sam's
5214 W. Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood CA

August 30, 2008
Featuring:
THE KNITTERS
TEX & THE HORSEHEADS
JOE WOOD SINGS TSOL w/ Special Guests
RUBY FRIEDMAN ORCHESTRA
PAGING BETO

August 31, 2008
BBQ Starts at 5pm
Featuring:
DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY MEN
PETER CASE
HACIENDA BROTHERS
THE COLD HARD FACTS
SLIM CESSNA'S AUTO CLUB

September 1, 2008
BBQ Starts at 5pm
Featuring:
THE BLASTERS
BIG SANDY & THE FLY-RITE BOYS
MIKE STINSON
EDDIE BAYTOS & THE NERVIS BROS
LEVI DEXTER
RED MEAT
Rochelle





Jun 11 2008 12:11 AM

Thanks for everything Saturday. Good to see everyone together.
THE THUNDERBOLT CHORUS





Jun 10 2008 10:22 PM

Many thanks for you kind add..we are big fans here in Ireland...his music lives on....

T.T.C.
xo SunShine





Jun 6 2008 11:48 PM

Gaff was in my thoughts so I thought I would
stop by for a visit...xo
BORREGO BILL HERZOG





May 10 2008 9:26 PM

many thanks to family and friends...the memorial at the cellar was a night to remember:

http://www. vom. com/lautz/zogtone/front/gaff. html

i wish i could afford to give each and every one attending a gaff cap.
the man will not be forgotten...
zog
Klingtone





May 2 2008 2:57 PM

Thanks for all the music Gaff. It was always a blast playing with you.
Jim k

http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=fb6R3B4QoUo
xo SunShine





May 1 2008 6:56 AM

I love you Julie ... xo...it was nice to finally give you a big hug! I had been wanting to for so long.

And I send a big hello to the gal who said
hello to me and recognized me from here.
I was so preoccupied that I didn't really get a chance to to say too much more than I would have liked.

The Memorial was so loving & full of the most warm hearted folks, and that is because it was a room full of Gaff's family and friends.

You are missed Gaff...you live on in our hearts forever.
xo
The Meaning of Louie





Apr 30 2008 9:19 PM

Greetings!

Did you see that video clip of Chris Gaffney joining Smelley Kelley of Red Meat to sing "Take This Job and Shove It" that I posted to YouTube? It was from the Johnny Paycheck tribute show of March 19, 2003.

I've got some good news and some bad news.

The bad news is that I'll soon be removing that particular clip from YouTube.

The good news is that I've found some previously lost videotapes, so I've re-cut that particular clip, and will be posting MORE clips from that show as I get around to it.

I've got some great footage from that show of Chris Gaffney with Dave Gonzales before they formed the Hacienda Brothers. Here's a little preview of things to come...



Rather than giving you individual URLs for YouTube clips, I'll just share the URL for my YouTube channel, which will have footage from that show, as well as a lot of other really cool music you'll probably enjoy. Here's the place you'll want to go to see this stuff...

http://www. youtube. com/eplouie

Of course, positive comments on both MySpace and YouTube are always welcome!

enjoy!

E.P.
LouieLouie. net
Linda Jemison





Apr 30 2008 5:37 PM

I just want to thank everyone who participated on Sunday at The Doll Hut. The benefit for Chris Gaffney was amazing. We raised over $3000.00.



Tonight at The Cellar in Long Beach, The Gaffney family is celebrating Chris's life.
For more information go to: www. helpgaff. com

Once again thank you so much!!!!!

Much love,
Linda
stefan





Apr 30 2008 7:48 AM

thanks for the beautiful card, it will be framed and put on the wall in my recordstore.
love/stefan
Sher-Wee-Lee





Apr 28 2008 12:13 AM

My sincerest condolences to the Gaffney Family...

In Chris's life he touched many hearts with his gift of song, as he sings with the angels above us, his gift will continue to live on thru his music.

RIP and God speed.

The Hutton Family
(Swallows Inn)
Goose





Apr 26 2008 10:46 PM

Juts dropping by to say hello and to wish the family well.
:)
Linda Jemison





Apr 25 2008 12:47 AM

Chris Gaffney Celebration
The Chris Gaffney show is still on for Sunday April 27th a The Doll Hut. It will be a celebration of life show. All proceeds will go to The Gaffney family to pay Chris's medical expenses.

Sunday April 27th, 2008 a celebration of life benefit show for Chris Gaffney will be held at The Doll Hut at 107 S. Adams Street in Anaheim.

Orange County music icon, Chris Gaffney lead singer of The Hacienda Brothers has passed away from liver cancer. This show is dedicated to the Memory of Chris Gaffney.

Former owner of Linda’s Doll Hut, Linda Jemison and Hacienda Brothers Guitar player, Dave Gonzales have put together a celebration benefit for Chris. The show will feature a wide range of music. There will be a BBQ on the patio and a limited amount of vintage Linda's Doll Hut shirts will be for sale.
(Proceeds going to Chris's medical fund)

Cover Charge $10
All proceeds will go to the Chris Gaffney medical expenses
Doors are at noon

Artist Line up:
Big Sandy 7pm
The Ziggens at 6pm
Kid Ramos and the FAB-U-LOCOS at 5pm
Manny (from the Original Blazers) at 4pm
Mike Eldred 3pm
Torquays 2pm
Hellbound Hayride 1pm
Sitting in throughout the day members of The Hacienda Brothers and special surprise guests

The Doll Hut
107 S Adams Street
Anaheim Ca 92801 Club - 714-533-1286

To make a donation please make checks payable to:
Chris Gaffney Fund
c/o Helen Gaffney
403 43RD ST
Oakland, CA 94609
www. helpgaff.
com
xo SunShine





Apr 24 2008 2:27 AM

Fabulous Article on Gaffney!
from: austin.360

http://www. austin360. com/music/content/music/stories/2008/04/0424xlgaffney. html
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