R.I.P. Steve Mach 1959-2011
Steve was the coolest of the CBGBs punk rock employees. He was the Head Lighting Director there for over ten years. Steve brought together many live shows under the name Action Cat Productions. He was an animal lover and a friend to all cats. He also was one of the regulars at CBGB’s Alchemy Goth event and often requested The Lords of the New Church. Steve’s own bands included, the blondie-eque punk rock band Charm School aka Skrap, the glam rock / new wave band The Vamps & the pop metal/glam rock band Skin & Bones. I’ve included a picture of Steve on stage. I remember he was so proud of this picture at the time.
Goodbye Steve. You are greatly missed.
–DJ Jason
Photo by Matt O’Halloran
This is so sad, I never even got to meet Steve in person although Jason spoke to him on the phone and online. This is a terrible tragedy.
I am happy to say I got to meet him and be friends with him since the late 80's. I last saw him at his reunion shows in NYC . And kept in contact on his FB page. I along with all his other friends are deeply sorrowed by his passing. Steve was a wonderful person and a good friend to cats and all his friends. He is… and will be.. greatly missed.
Diviana
Steve was a great guy,kind to everyone including me.While staying in NYC Steve and I would go to the Scrap Bar and then stay out most of the night talking. He was a great person and will surly be missed. I just can't get past the way he died but I find solis in the fact that he will be remembered,celebrated and forever loved by all the human and animl hearts he touched. Steve you were one of a kind. I miss you.
There is going to be a memorial benefit in Baltimore for Steve Mach on October 23rd with many performers and local celebrities donating their efforts to Steve's funeral costs.
The NYC memorial's date has yet to be announced.
There will be a NYC Steve Mach Memorial at R-Bar on December 1st starting at 6:00pm
facebook event invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=286626298038118