Annual Celebration of The Life Of David Cassidy in Spa City Aug. 16
August 5, 2021
By Saratoga Today
https://saratogatodaynewspaper.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The David Cassidy Memorial Legacy Group hosts a celebration of the life of David Cassidy Monday, Aug. 16 at Putnam Place.
The event will kick off with an hour long “mix & mingle” at 3 p.m., followed by the Celebration of Life event from 4- 8 p.m.
Cassidy was a one-time resident of Saratoga Springs and is best known as a singer as well as an actor in the 1970s TV show “The Partridge Family.” The vocalist, composer, author, producer, director, actor and Broadway/theatre entertainer was an avid horseman and philanthropist. Cassidy died in November 2017 at the age of 67.
The event will feature the David Cassidy Remember Me Awards ceremony, as well as serving to honor 70’s Long Island based band Danny Calvagna & 45 RPM. Calvagna lost his life to COVID-19 and DCMLG will offer a special tribute.
In addition, videos showcasing three band, Sly Fox & The Hustlers, RBones Revival and Twice Removed will be shown on the big screen, and a silent auction will be held to raise money for various charities that Cassidy held dear to his heart including: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Friends of Saratoga County Animal Shelter and Columbia Greene Humane Society.
The event will continue into the evening with a live performance by Joe’s Boys, performing a variety of David Cassidy’s solo work, music from the Partridge Family and “good time rock n’ pop” songs from the 60’s, 70’s 80’s and beyond. They will be joined by special guest, Vance Brescia.
Tickets are $25 in-person attendance, $15 live stream. Go to www.putnamplace.com. To reach out to the David Cassidy Memorial Legacy Group, send email to: DavidCassidyIts4ever@gmail.com.
