The local music community lost a real gem last week in the passing of David Schnaufer.  We came to know him through our friends in the Cactus Brothers and he was a musician that I wish we could have worked with.  There is a tribute page up for him now on MySpace, and the link is provided on our page below in our friends list.  There you can hear his magic dulcimer and experience his great talent, as well as explore links to various articles and tributes to his career.  At the very last Shakers performance at Blue Sky Court in October 1994, David came to the stage afterward with a card for us, thanking us for our music and its inspiration to him.  We were mightily surprised and honored. Now Dave, let us thank you for your beautiful music and its inspiration to us.  R.I.P.