On Saturday, June 6, 2009, The Memorial will be the beneficiary of Joel and Amy Lindsey’s Best in the 'Burgh Late Night Cabaret Theater show with Bill Toms and Mark Dignam, both superbly talented singer-songwriters. 

 http://www.billtoms.com/  

 http://www.myspace.com/markdignam

 If you are familiar with this series of showcases, you may surmise that Best in the 'Burgh is our “soulmate” in its attempts to support live regional music and musicians. 

 The Sonny Pugar Memorial, a 501c3 public charity, was formed in memory of local drummer Sonny Pugar (1950-2004) for the purpose of supporting, benefiting, and promoting contemporary music in southwestern Pennsylvania in order to strengthen and maintain a vibrant music scene in the region.  Our belief is that contemporary music speaks both for and to the community, and so we are thrilled that we can partner in our efforts with Best in the 'Burgh. 

We hope you will put this time and place on your calendars:  The Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh, 10 pm doors open, show from 10:30 pm to 11:45 pm, $5 entry, raffle to benefit The Memorial.

Please email Annie Pugar at spugar@comcast.net about The Memorial or see www.bestintheburgh.com if you need more information the event. Just follow their Events and Cabaret Theater links.

Thank you for all your efforts to support live music in Pittsburgh!  See you June 6th!

Sonny Pugar…
One of the area’s noted rock, r&b, and jazz drummers, in whose memory this non-profit organization was formed. In 2004, he died at the age of 54 after living with colon cancer for six years.

Our Mission…
Dedicates us to encouraging live regional music.

Thanks…
To all of the wonderful artists who have supported us since the beginning of our efforts.  Our gratitude also extends to all who came to hear the music.