 David @ the Viictory Music Annual Picnic, Magnunsen Park, Seattle July 2005. Photo by Anita Lafranchi
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David MacAuslan July 1, 1959 - April 6, 2006 (Posted April 10, 2006) It is with great sadness I announce that Debonairs back-up singer and percussionist David MacAuslan (aka David Michaels) passed away on April 6, 2006 from a heart attack. He was 47 years old. He is survived by his parents, Phyllis and Alan Michaels of Seattle, his sister, Robin Michaels, also of Seattle, and a niece. His death was sudden, unexpected and a deep shock not only to myself, and fellow Debonair Alan Kausal, but to the entire Seattle acoustic music community of which David was so vital a part. David hailed from Chicago, Illinois and moved to Seattle in the late 1990's, where he quickly established himself in the local folk scene. An avid music aficionado and highly skilled singer and percussionist, he soon became sought after as a side man for many projects. Other bands in which David was a member include: David was also solo performer, gracing many an open mic, song circle. or just a plain. old good old party with his gorgeous baritone and vast repertoire of traditional folk songs. In addition to being such consistent and friendly face in the audience, David donated his time and volunteered for many music-related and non- music related organizations, such as The Seattle Folklore Society, Rainy Camp, Northwest Seaport, the Seattle Song Circle, Toastmasters, Oktoberfest and Victory Music. In fact, it was at a Victory Music opne mic he had hosted the evening with his usual aplomb and generosity. It a special night because his parents were e in the audience and they heard, for the first time, and first original song he'd written, "Independance Day": his first orginal song, ever. Victory Music member Tom Rawson writes: |
