Chris Caswell

Very sad to report that Celtic harp builder and player, highland piper and celtic flutist and good friend Chris Caswell of Caswell-Carnahan fame passed away yesterday, from aggressive late stage cancer. A benefit to cover his medical expenses etc. in support of his wife Roxanne is planned at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley on February 4th. Details can be found at http://www.thefreight.org/concert-chris-caswell I hope to be there playing my Gaita. Chris was a frequent instructor at Lark Camp, teaching both the harp and music theory in his “Guerilla Music Theory” classes. I’ll miss his great humor, wonderful music and gentle presence!

Casey

Oh, geez, that’s bad news. I think “The Borderlands,” by Chris and Danny Carnahan, is one of the best songs ever written. Not to mention the waltz, “Planxty Safaigh.” He was a fine multi-instrumentalist whom I would have loved to have a few beers with.