Eckstein, Willie - Just a Memory of You [Eckstein] // Lovely Lucerne [Godin]

Hello Robert, My name is Diane Robinson Kerr, born in Montreal, presently living in Nova Scotia. My father was Willy’s), we called him Billy), best friend. He began hanging out with Billy at the age of fourteen. Our family spent a lot of time with Billy, and his wife, Kitty. Every summer, I spent time at their home as part of my summer holidays and to learn piano. I loved Billy and Kitty and have very fond memories of that time. Over the years, I have collected, from my memory, some interesting and fun stories about Billy that I think others might also find interesting if not entertaining. Billy was a flamboyant, funny, incredibly talented and generous character and it seems to me, worthy of bringing him to life a little before time washes away his memory completely. I have wondered about the best way this could be done especially for Montrealers interested in our musical history. Here is my latest daydream. Imagine an appropriate locale in Montreal where folks could come to a full presentation about Billy. There would be a host who could give a summary of Billy’s history and introduce Mimi Blais on piano and me with stories between each piece of music. Maybe all three elements, the history the live music and the stories are woven together somehow. I also have a suitcase full of Billy’s sheet music that could be on display as well as a few photos. Maybe tickets are sold and the proceeds go to the museum or other good site. That’s as far as I got and although I am considered old, lol, I still have my wits about me and would be willing to consider doing this. I would love to know what you think? Thanks for your attention, Diane