memorial for Mike O’Neill

The “official” memorial event for Mike O’Neill, organized and hosted by his good friend Ed Lowery and “sponsored” by Mike’s family, who will be in attendance. Funeral and/or cremation services will be out of town and attended by family and very close friends alone, so this is your one and only chance to pay your respects to our departed friend.

  • Friday, July 28, 2006 8pm
  • New World Brewery
  • 1313 E. Eighth Ave.
  • Tampa, FL 33605
  • (813) 248-4969

According to Ed, the live music lineup will definitely include Flat Stanley (featuring Mike’s former drummer and longtime friend Fred Stolz) and The 39 Steps (who Mike loved, and with Ed behind the kit). Other performers will be announced soon, along with times and cost. The proceeds will go to Mike’s family.

Mike’s coworker Jeff Houck (side salad) sent me the info early last week.

Also, Tampa Bay Muse moved their O’Neill Tribute page.

6 comments - add to the conversation! → “memorial for Mike O’Neill”


  1. Rachel*

    3 years ago

    with Mark and Rachel* in respectful attendance.


  2. miklb

    3 years ago

    It’s my understanding that things will be getting started possibly a little earlier, and Flat Stanley won’t be playing.

    I’ve put together a DVD of a video recording someone else did of the Unrequited Loves live @ the Hub. The first batch are spoken for, but anyone interested is welcome to contact me via my blog to make arrangments to get a copy.

    Tiny, you are in the first batch, if I don’t see you tonight.


  3. shadow pearson

    3 years ago

    Hello…we were with Mike the Saturday before Monday the 17th. Our group is called The Four Shames and we played many shows with URL. Loved them so much. How could we arrange for a DVD?
    Thanks for your time, Shadow Pearson


  4. miklb

    3 years ago

    Just click my name in the comment above yours, and it takes you to my own blog. Go to the comments section and send me some contact info, and I’ll do my best to either mail you a copy, or arrange to meet you in the Tampa area.


  5. John Blesi

    3 years ago

    I lived next to Mike for 10 years on mulberry st. if I could get a copy of the hub show I’ll always say what a great human you are.


  6. miklb

    3 years ago

    John, visit my site at http://www.miklb.com/blog, and follow the contact form, I’ll get in touch.


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