Island Party Memorial for Matt McCabe Raises Funds for Southern Adirondack Musicians Fund

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The theme was party Key West and the show billed as a musical variety featuring Blues, Buffett, Broadway and more, honoring the late musician, Matt McCabe. 

McCabe, owner of Saratoga Guitar and former city Finance Commissioner, died in January after battling COVID-19. 

The Capt. Dick’s Key West Island Party and Memorial Fundraisers were staged Monday nights in August at the Parting Glass. A total of $ 585 was raised via a special 50/50 raffle drawing, with proceeds going to S.A.M. — in McCabe’s memory.  S.A.M.is an organization that helps local musicians in times of hardship

The organizers of the musical evenings and the Matt McCabe Fundraiser were Capt. Dick (Richard Sanzen) and the Pirate Wench (Nancy Buckingham), included the following musicians who were among those who lent their talents to the events:  who contributed their time: Trish Anderson, Bob Boyer, Matt Donnelly, Denny Dwyer, John Leroy, Tim Lynch, Mike LoMaestro, Roxanne Norris, Paul Riley, Rick Rourke, Tim Wechgelaer, Sam Zucchini.