NO TIME ON EARTH IS LONG ENOUGH TO SHARE WITH THOSE WE LOVE OR TO PREPARE FOR THAT LAST GOODBYE
Eugene Culkin, better known as "Gene" lived a rich full life full of adventures. His love for music and the arts allowed him to live his life the way he wanted. He was born in South Carolina, and spent the majority of his lifetime on the East Coast. He recently relocated to Tustin, California, where his lifelong dream of writing and publishing music became a reality. He was able to produce two CD's, in which most of the songs were originals. He also liked performing on the stage when given the opportunity.
Gene was a member of the Coyote Creek Ramblers. They performed Americana, Western and some Folk music. They did house concerts in Arizona, New Mexico and California. He performed monthly at the Gene Autry Museum. He was a member of the California Chapter of the Western Music Association and was a member of the program committee. His main focus was music, but enjoyed a game of golf when he could fit it into his schedule.
Gene will be remembered for his kind spirit, and gentle manner. He was a loyal son, husband, and friend. One of his goals was to educate students about the history of the old west. He was beginning to do that with his music and had a true passion for what he did. He sang and played guitar and gave pleasure to all those who listened. He will be remembered always as the "Tunesmith".
Memorial Service was held on July 8, 2011 at St. Celilia Church in Tustin, California.
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NEW INFORMATION REGARDING GENE'S MEMORIAL
Gene's friends in Pennsylvania will be having a memorial gathering in his honor at the Pines Dinner Theatre in Allentown, Pennsylvania on August 21, 2011, 7-10 pm. Anyone fond of Gene and able to come is welcome. Bring an instrument to play music if you would like.
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THE WESTERN WAY
FALL 2011
VOLUME 21 ISSUE 4
GENE CULKIN
He was an affable, smiling presense. Still, a bit of he western legend was there: he came from the East where you knew he'd done well, but you never quite knew at what? Once Gene Culkin followed his dream, moving West, he earned his way into the heart of the western music community. Always organizing, he rounded up props and stage decorations that, more often than not, came right off some horse's back or out of somebody's tack shed. Gene the musician was always there. He was a welcome addition to every figurative campfire, from the annual Western Music Conference in Albuquerque to the monthly in-the-round at the Autry Museum to the weekly western song circles at the El Trocadero restaurant, a long ride from his home. Most recently he was a member of the Coyote Creek Ramblers, performing in three states. Gene had also begun to perform in the schools, educating students about the history and lore of the Old West. Gene died June 17, 2011. His family is making it possible foe us to keep Gene's musical legacy, enjoy both his CD's, and get his new album to the radio. Through a dinner theater where he performed during his years in the East, and through the Western Music Association that Gene loved so much, his CD's will soon be available. The purchase will support the outlet selling it, so Gene's voice will continue to support the WMA. -- Larry Wines
Eugene Culkin, better known as "Gene" lived a rich full life full of adventures. His love for music and the arts allowed him to live his life the way he wanted. He was born in South Carolina, and spent the majority of his lifetime on the East Coast. He recently relocated to Tustin, California, where his lifelong dream of writing and publishing music became a reality. He was able to produce two CD's, in which most of the songs were originals. He also liked performing on the stage when given the opportunity.
Gene was a member of the Coyote Creek Ramblers. They performed Americana, Western and some Folk music. They did house concerts in Arizona, New Mexico and California. He performed monthly at the Gene Autry Museum. He was a member of the California Chapter of the Western Music Association and was a member of the program committee. His main focus was music, but enjoyed a game of golf when he could fit it into his schedule.
Gene will be remembered for his kind spirit, and gentle manner. He was a loyal son, husband, and friend. One of his goals was to educate students about the history of the old west. He was beginning to do that with his music and had a true passion for what he did. He sang and played guitar and gave pleasure to all those who listened. He will be remembered always as the "Tunesmith".
Memorial Service was held on July 8, 2011 at St. Celilia Church in Tustin, California.
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NEW INFORMATION REGARDING GENE'S MEMORIAL
Gene's friends in Pennsylvania will be having a memorial gathering in his honor at the Pines Dinner Theatre in Allentown, Pennsylvania on August 21, 2011, 7-10 pm. Anyone fond of Gene and able to come is welcome. Bring an instrument to play music if you would like.
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THE WESTERN WAY
FALL 2011
VOLUME 21 ISSUE 4
GENE CULKIN
He was an affable, smiling presense. Still, a bit of he western legend was there: he came from the East where you knew he'd done well, but you never quite knew at what? Once Gene Culkin followed his dream, moving West, he earned his way into the heart of the western music community. Always organizing, he rounded up props and stage decorations that, more often than not, came right off some horse's back or out of somebody's tack shed. Gene the musician was always there. He was a welcome addition to every figurative campfire, from the annual Western Music Conference in Albuquerque to the monthly in-the-round at the Autry Museum to the weekly western song circles at the El Trocadero restaurant, a long ride from his home. Most recently he was a member of the Coyote Creek Ramblers, performing in three states. Gene had also begun to perform in the schools, educating students about the history and lore of the Old West. Gene died June 17, 2011. His family is making it possible foe us to keep Gene's musical legacy, enjoy both his CD's, and get his new album to the radio. Through a dinner theater where he performed during his years in the East, and through the Western Music Association that Gene loved so much, his CD's will soon be available. The purchase will support the outlet selling it, so Gene's voice will continue to support the WMA. -- Larry Wines
NO TIME ON EARTH IS LONG ENOUGH TO SHARE WITH THOSE WE LOVE OR TO PREPARE FOR THAT LAST GOODBYE
Eugene Culkin, better known as "Gene" lived a rich full life full of adventures. His love for music and the arts allowed him to live his life the way he wanted. He was born in South Carolina, and spent the majority of his lifetime on the East Coast. He recently relocated to Tustin, California, where his lifelong dream of writing and publishing music became a reality. He was able to produce two CD's, in which most of the songs were originals. He also liked performing on the stage when given the opportunity.
Gene was a member of the Coyote Creek Ramblers. They performed Americana, Western and some Folk music. They did house concerts in Arizona, New Mexico and California. He performed monthly at the Gene Autry Museum. He was a member of the California Chapter of the Western Music Association and was a member of the program committee. His main focus was music, but enjoyed a game of golf when he could fit it into his schedule.
Gene will be remembered for his kind spirit, and gentle manner. He was a loyal son, husband, and friend. One of his goals was to educate students about the history of the old west. He was beginning to do that with his music and had a true passion for what he did. He sang and played guitar and gave pleasure to all those who listened. He will be remembered always as the "Tunesmith".
Memorial Service was held on July 8, 2011 at St. Celilia Church in Tustin, California.
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NEW INFORMATION REGARDING GENE'S MEMORIAL
Gene's friends in Pennsylvania will be having a memorial gathering in his honor at the Pines Dinner Theatre in Allentown, Pennsylvania on August 21, 2011, 7-10 pm. Anyone fond of Gene and able to come is welcome. Bring an instrument to play music if you would like.
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THE WESTERN WAY
FALL 2011
VOLUME 21 ISSUE 4
GENE CULKIN
He was an affable, smiling presense. Still, a bit of he western legend was there: he came from the East where you knew he'd done well, but you never quite knew at what? Once Gene Culkin followed his dream, moving West, he earned his way into the heart of the western music community. Always organizing, he rounded up props and stage decorations that, more often than not, came right off some horse's back or out of somebody's tack shed. Gene the musician was always there. He was a welcome addition to every figurative campfire, from the annual Western Music Conference in Albuquerque to the monthly in-the-round at the Autry Museum to the weekly western song circles at the El Trocadero restaurant, a long ride from his home. Most recently he was a member of the Coyote Creek Ramblers, performing in three states. Gene had also begun to perform in the schools, educating students about the history and lore of the Old West. Gene died June 17, 2011. His family is making it possible foe us to keep Gene's musical legacy, enjoy both his CD's, and get his new album to the radio. Through a dinner theater where he performed during his years in the East, and through the Western Music Association that Gene loved so much, his CD's will soon be available. The purchase will support the outlet selling it, so Gene's voice will continue to support the WMA. -- Larry Wines
Eugene Culkin, better known as "Gene" lived a rich full life full of adventures. His love for music and the arts allowed him to live his life the way he wanted. He was born in South Carolina, and spent the majority of his lifetime on the East Coast. He recently relocated to Tustin, California, where his lifelong dream of writing and publishing music became a reality. He was able to produce two CD's, in which most of the songs were originals. He also liked performing on the stage when given the opportunity.
Gene was a member of the Coyote Creek Ramblers. They performed Americana, Western and some Folk music. They did house concerts in Arizona, New Mexico and California. He performed monthly at the Gene Autry Museum. He was a member of the California Chapter of the Western Music Association and was a member of the program committee. His main focus was music, but enjoyed a game of golf when he could fit it into his schedule.
Gene will be remembered for his kind spirit, and gentle manner. He was a loyal son, husband, and friend. One of his goals was to educate students about the history of the old west. He was beginning to do that with his music and had a true passion for what he did. He sang and played guitar and gave pleasure to all those who listened. He will be remembered always as the "Tunesmith".
Memorial Service was held on July 8, 2011 at St. Celilia Church in Tustin, California.
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NEW INFORMATION REGARDING GENE'S MEMORIAL
Gene's friends in Pennsylvania will be having a memorial gathering in his honor at the Pines Dinner Theatre in Allentown, Pennsylvania on August 21, 2011, 7-10 pm. Anyone fond of Gene and able to come is welcome. Bring an instrument to play music if you would like.
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THE WESTERN WAY
FALL 2011
VOLUME 21 ISSUE 4
GENE CULKIN
He was an affable, smiling presense. Still, a bit of he western legend was there: he came from the East where you knew he'd done well, but you never quite knew at what? Once Gene Culkin followed his dream, moving West, he earned his way into the heart of the western music community. Always organizing, he rounded up props and stage decorations that, more often than not, came right off some horse's back or out of somebody's tack shed. Gene the musician was always there. He was a welcome addition to every figurative campfire, from the annual Western Music Conference in Albuquerque to the monthly in-the-round at the Autry Museum to the weekly western song circles at the El Trocadero restaurant, a long ride from his home. Most recently he was a member of the Coyote Creek Ramblers, performing in three states. Gene had also begun to perform in the schools, educating students about the history and lore of the Old West. Gene died June 17, 2011. His family is making it possible foe us to keep Gene's musical legacy, enjoy both his CD's, and get his new album to the radio. Through a dinner theater where he performed during his years in the East, and through the Western Music Association that Gene loved so much, his CD's will soon be available. The purchase will support the outlet selling it, so Gene's voice will continue to support the WMA. -- Larry Wines
