Stephen Liston

2-17-8 Stephen Liston
"Tribute" event Photos & Videos

Duck & Decanter 1651 E Camelback Road Phoenix AZ

All in attendance received a gift set of each of Stephen's two CD Albums.	Stephen's canvas that he used for some of his outings was used for the Tribute Stage backdrop.

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Videos featured In order of appearance and comments.
"Enjoy like you were there." :- )

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Greg Anderson Video 1

Greg's "Commentary" Video 2 "How I met Stephen."	Greg "Amor" Video 3 unplugged Greg introduced this song as the one Stephen taught him how to play. E-Mail Greg

John Knowlton "Manha de Carnival" Video 4	Rankin Shaver's "Commentary" Video 5 "My times with and knowing Stephen." .

Rick's "Poem" reading. "For Stephen and the Tribute." (To be e-mailed here.)	John Knowlton, Greg Anderson & Therron Arrington - "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton Video 6

Jean sang "Ave Maria" A Capella Video 7 Jean attended by invitation as a guest. She is from and has a musical family. She plays the piano 30 to 40 times a month at the Senior Centers in Sun City, Arizona..	Stephen's CD play of "Yellow Bird" Video 8 Alvin played Stephen's studio version of "Yellow Bird" from "Romance de Amor" as the closing music presentation of the event. Many stayed after to visit and etc.



John, Greg, John and Frank	Karen, Greg, Alvin and Rick

Mike played a version of Malaguena. He forgot to give his video camera to somebody else.	Greg, Karen and Marty-Rae
Also yet to be uploaded on the "Music" page - The 2nd and longer segment of Stephen on "Good Morning Arizona" last December. A different selection from one of his albums.
	Mike, Virginia and Jean

Greg and Stephen as sent by Greg 2-18-8

Stephen as sent by Greg 2-18-8

Greg and John's solos were played using Stephen's acoustic guitar with an onboard electric pick up.
This guitar was custom made for Stephen in Spain.

Preview: A Stephen Liston Music Scholarship (SLMS) has been established.
The mission is to provide a music scholarship for a deserving music student - initially annually.
A criteria will be online. Funding by friends and patrons of the SLMS Fund may be directed through Wells Fargo Bank using Wells Fargo Bank. Routing # 122105278. For Account #8657585470

"A Beginning."

For pre-launch information,
E-Mail SLMS Subject line: SLMS
Or call A. L. Wood 480-720-2284

Or mail to:
Stephen Liston Scholarship Fund
c/o A. L. .Wood
2215 E ROSS AVE
PHOENIX AZ 85024-4428

Next year, too.
"A Tribute to Stephen and his Music 2009"

[ The Original Phoenix Invitation ]
"A Tribute to Stephen and His Music"
All welcome - Students & Friends
Sunday, February 17th - Noon to 2:00 PM
Duck & Decanter 1651 E Camelback Road - Phoenix
"A Celebration of Stephen's Music."
Guests, friends and Stephen's students are invited to bring their guitars or
other instruments and share a song or two. All may play :- )

Stephen has performed at Duck & Decanter many times.

Special Guest Singer, Therron Arrington from Salt Lake City UT
will be singing "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton.

Friends of Stephen in the Santa Barbara area are invited to attend
"A Celebration of Stephen's Life and Music"
Hosted by Stephen's parents, Robert and Jean Liston, in their home.

From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday February 24, 2008.

Click > Here for Santa Barbara 2-24-8 "Celebration" pictures and more.
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Please feel welcome to E-Mail Photos of Stephen. See also > Remembering Created 2-2-8

2-18-8 from<Mike Scully>>
. I was so very pleased to meet and hear John and Greg accompany Therron with his and their rendition of "Tears In Heaven." They met each other yesterday as well.

Stephen's close Arizona friends, Alvin and Marty Wood, provided the wonderful idea to hold the "Tribute." Duck and Decanter were very pleased to reserve their patio. Stephen was booked there the 22nd of February. Also in March and April.

.    Marty played Stephen's album recording of "Yellow Bird" as the closing presentation. That was a touching time for all. As we were during the singing by Therron and Jean. Marty suggested we also place Stephen's guitar on Stephen's performance stool after the song began to play. So we did.
    Stephen had his two recordings digitally re-mastered a couple of years ago or so. He then had a thousand produced to replace his original inventory.
.    For any who may not have one or both of Stephen's CDs. may I enthusiastically suggest you watch for them when they become available in March. All subsequent proceeds as I understand are to go to the new scholarship fund that is mentioned - to be more defined soon.
.    Sunday proved to be an enjoyable time for all. So many may now also remain great full to Stephen's mom and dad for guiding, encouraging and supporting Stephen during his many early years in training, studying, and learning his music for guitar. He certainly arrived. And we all now still have his best, as we continue.
"Yeah, and Thank you too, Stephen. Ya did so-o-o great.    :- ) "
.  Yesterday, the sun shone so nice and bright. A lovely compliment to a wonderful day..
.   .     ms :- )

My favorite selection from Stephen's "Memory Of The Journey" Album (Link directly below here.)

From Stephen's "Memory Of The Journey" Album
Click > MP3 to hear a portion of "Asturias Leyenda" Prelude [Opus 232 no. 1] Madrid 1896

From Alvin and Marty Rae-Wood 2-21-8

.    A wonderful day indeed!!! We would like to thank all those who participated and attended The Stephen Liston Tribute. A special thanks to all, and of course, to the Duck and Decanter for their kind contribution
.    It was a time of great celebration, and where many memories re-surfaced. Stephen was a very dear friend to us for many years, and will be deeply missed.
.    We invite you to check back to Stephen’s website from time to time as we continue to keep his legacy going. We would like to thank everyone involved in making all this come together. See you all next year at the first annual Stephen Liston Music Memorial. At the Duck & Decanter unless otherwise noted for next year.

Sincerely,
Alvin and Marty Rae Wood
MAR-VIN Enterprises
Glendale, Arizona
480-720-2284

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