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A memorial service for Brian Redman will be held Friday, Oct. 2, at Doyle’s Public House in Tacoma’s Stadium District. The services will begin at 5 p.m.

Afterward, at 6 p.m., live bands will rock in his honor and memory in Doyle’s parking lot.

As those who knew Brian can imagine, whittling the bands down to something manageable will be difficult. Everyone wants to perform. Band names and details will follow as the information arrives.

UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming support of the musical community, Jesse Turcotte, booking agent at Doyle's Public House, has no choice but to start the music at 6 p.m. Friday.  The music portion of the memorial will start with acoustic solos and duos from, but not limited to, Daniel Blue, Westerly, Last Chance Romeos, Kyong Kim, and Jeff Angell.  Following that, Doyle's will host short performances on two stages with quick turnaround from, but not limited to, Ockham's Razor, Toughtimes, Blanco Bronco, Goldwing, Pioneers West, Helms Alee, The Revengers, The Fucking Eagles, Zeke, Top Heavy Crush, Glimpse, and members of Dirty Knockers and Left With Nothing. 

"It'll start slow and sensitive and end hot and heavy, just like Brian would have wanted," says Turcotte.  

There will be a taco truck in the parking lot for late night eats.
 
Doyle's is also establishing an endowment for music with Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. They are asking for either cash donations directly to this fund or items to be used for the raffle on the day of the event. After funeral expenses are covered all donations will go toward the endowment. All items and checks may be dropped off at Doyle's â€" 208 St. Helens Ave. in Tacoma's Stadium District. Checks may also be mailed to: The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, 950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1220, Tacoma, WA 98402

Doyle's is asking for a $5 donation at the door. All proceeds will go toward Brian's funeral expenses and endowment fund.
 

SECOND MEMORIAL ADDED: A second memorial service will take place Thursday, Oct. 1 at the New Frontier Lounge. Zook, 12 Gauge Saint and Mico de Noche will perform.