This is horrible news for the rock music scene. I am not sure how many of you have actually heard of The Buddahood before, but they truely are a unique band that I have had the pleasure of enjoying live a couple of times before. Tony, not only played guitar, but also vocals and the djembe. Last winter, I interview the band about their latest album and went to see them perform at Ri\'Ra in Burlington. For the conversations I had with Tony and the rest of the band, he honestly was one hell of a man and a lived to play music. honestly i really have no idea what to say. it seems so strange how someone I barely knew could have had such an affect on me. I am deeply saddened by his passing and the music scene is one amazing person less then it was just a week ago.
From what little I have heard, it was a car accident. Please pray for Tony, his family and the rest of the Buddahood.
Tony was one of the nicest human beings I have EVER met!!!! Being from Rochester myself and being fortunate enough to work with Tony and The Buddhahood on numerous occasions I can tell you that very rarely do you come across someone who is always positive about everything. It didn\'t matter what it was. If it was life, music,home,family he was always positive and he encouraged everyone to do their best. He has touched thousands of lives and not just through music. The Rochester and Upstate NY area has lost a great music teacher but more than that we have lost one of our dearest friends!!! Rest in peace Tony. You will be missed but not forgetten. EVER!!!
There are a couple of ways you could help if interested. There have been a couple of funds set up for Jan and Calvin(wife and son) that you could donate to. All the info is available on the bands website.
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