David ‘Daisy’ Day was a mate to rock n roll royalty across Australia – he helped shape their careers – he was an advocate for Aussie music and right till his death earlier this year, he unselfishly and tirelessly helped support the music industry and those who relied on it to earn a living. He played a part in the lives of so many who knew or knew of him.
On Tuesday October 13 at Thebby Theatre – a who’s who of the Adelaide and Australian Music Industry – basically Daisy’s mates, will band together on stage in an unforgettable night of music and mateship to say thank you and to help his family. Those unable to make it will show their support by donating items to a silent auction to be held on the night. Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster 31 August.
With acts including The Angels, Glenn Shorrock (performing with The Twilights for the second time in 12 years), Russell Morris, Brian Cadd, John Schumann, Swanee and The Masters Apprentices plus countless others, this event will be sure to see many of those legendary ‘moments in rock’ history created. It’s a once in a lifetime night not to be missed by anyone who loves a party and Aussie rock.
“This will be one hell of a show with some unforgettable moments. It’s these types of gigs that create those special ‘I was there’ moments that go down in history. When you have so many musos in the venue – when the great songs turn to great jam sessions and sing-a-longs. It will be a night of many laughs and a few tears. I’m looking forward to getting over to Adelaide to join with the other guys – and girls and having a ball on stage. Jamming with the Twilights again will be a highlight for sure” said Glenn Shorrock
David Day is one of Adelaide’s best loved and larger than life personalities. If you listened to 5KA, SAFM or Triple M, Daisy helped set the soundtrack to your life. His decades spent on local radio and TV saw him enter the homes of most people across town at some stage. His smooth voice regaling the great stories, that twinkle in his eye and deep laugh with a touch of naughtiness made everyone feel like he was ‘their mate Daisy’ – and he was!
The Angels’ John Brewster said “Daisy was always there to help out and show support – whether it was for a new song that he’d push on air or when you saw him at a gig. He was a mate to everyone and we’ve certainly got our fair share of Daisy stories from many years of friendship – the Rock of Ages gig will be bittersweet but we’re proud to be a part of it and add one last Daisy story to our lives.” Daisy DJ’d at clubs, he MC’d major events and concerts – hundreds upon hundreds of people have their own ‘Daisy’ story. He wrote 2 books (an SA rock history and biography), he sat on the Holdfast Bay council, discovered a love of painting, won countless awards and won the respect and love of some of the country’s biggest acts thanks to his enduring dedication to the music. Such was his devotion to the local music industry and those who relied upon it to survive, that even as his own health was failing badly, Daisy co-founded the SA Music Hall of Fame, started the local chapter of Support Act* and ran regular fundraising functions to help others.
Sadly, Daisy was unable to work full time for the final decade of his life and his wife Annette was forced to give up her own career to act as his carer. Earlier this year Annette also faced her own battles having being diagnosed with breast cancer. Needless to say, it’s been a tough time for the entire Day family – particularly their two sons.
“The commitment Daisy showed to those in the music industry in need over the last years of his life was remarkable. He’d literally go from the hospital to the event to help out and raise money for Support Act with Annette as always right by his side. Getting together and putting on this show for his family is the least we can do to repay his life’s dedication to Australian Music” said Russell Morris
Everyone on this gig – on and off stage, is donating their time and services with all profits going direct to Annette and the boys – because that‘s what mates and Aussies do!
WHAT DAVID DAY’S ROCK OF AGES
WHEN TUESDAY OCTOBER 13TH 7.30PM AT THEBBY THEATRE
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 31 AUGUST. $69 FROM WWW.TICKETMASTER.COM.AU
WHO
THE ANGELS,MASTERS APPRENTICES 1965, BRIAN CADD ,VINCE CONTARINO (ZEP BOYS),BEV HARRELL, RUSSELL MORRIS,JOHN SCHUMANN, GLENN SHORROCK, SWANEE, THE TWILIGHTS, WITH AN ALL STAR 15 PIECE BAND LED BY ROB PIPPAN
MC’S-JOHN PEMBERTON, ANDREW PETERS, STEVE WHITTHAM.
AUCTIONEER- GRAHAM CORNES
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