Archive for January, 2011

Cold Snap

By Melody Stone photos by Scott Duncan

During the wet and cold months, when days are short and rain is pouring down outside, working in the garden isn’t usually the first thing on people’s to do lists Read more »

January 6th, 2011 | Posted in Life | No Comments

The corner of Alhambra and J Street is a bustling one. Traffic is in a constant flow; Sutter Middle School is in the midst of another school year and the Safeway shopping center is always full. It’s a welcome change to leave the busy environment of the street and walk into the room of acoustic aural bliss known as the Fifth String Music Store. Read more »

January 6th, 2011 | Posted in Music | 2 Comments

Andy Keogh’s Memorial

Andy Keogh's Memorial/Benefit concert takes place Saturday, January 8th at the Townhouse

Andrew Allen Keogh passed away Monday morning, December 27th, due to complications of testicular cancer. He was 39 years old. He passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at home, close to his family and loved ones. Andrew is survived by his sister, Jenny, his brother Matthew, and his son Tyler.

Andy, as he was known to his friends, was known and loved by many, and his untimely exit is a great loss to us all. He was a familiar face to the tattoo crowd, working the early years of American Graffiti in its hipster heydays. Andy Keogh was a singer, playing frontman in THE UPSETS, a local late punk-rock favorite of the mid-to-late ’90’s. Perhaps his oddest yet most memorable public connection is his decade long stint working the HABA department at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, where he achieved near celebrity status for his exemplary customer service and memorable punk-infused fashion sense.

Andy Keogh was known all around town, in a variety of social circles. He was friendly, easily liked and loved by many. An original mind possessing a sensitive soul, Andy was an artist, musician, and performer, as well as a proud father to his son Tyler. Andy had the touching ability to relate to almost anybody and a conversation with Keogh had him giving the speaker his undivided attention. His distinctive dress, plentiful tattoos and and sincerity made Andy stand out in a crowd. He offered up his unique self to the world in his unforgettable take-it-or-leave it style. He will be sorely missed.

There will be a private funeral service to be held for family members and a memorial is being planned for his friends and family to gather and celebrate his life in accordance to his last wishes.