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Fundraiser for Jim Downing family is Sunday
Published: 1/13/2011 3:09 PM
Last Modified: 1/13/2011 4:47 PM

Photo of local blues band the Zigs, from left: Frank McPeters, Bill Raffensperger, Jim Ziegler and Jim Downing. Tulsa World file

Longtime Tulsa musician Jim Downing lost his home to a house fire just before Christmas. As we all know, musicians generally aren't rich. Far from it.

This benefit is for the Downing family. There's also a fund set up with Arvest Bank for anyone to donate to "The Downing Family Fire Fund."

Downing plays with The Zigs and has played with many Tulsa bands over the years: The Oscilators, Gus Hardin, Bill Davis, Bill Snow, Don White, Steve Pryor, Flying Horse, Xebec, Medicine Show, Jimmy LeFave, The Mystery Band, Wanda Watson, The Jacobs-Downing and more.

This will be a full-blown event with live music, raffles, silent auctions, $5 per-plate food and more.

Cimarron Bar
2619 S. Memorial
Doors open at 2 p.m.
Event is 3-9 p.m.

(all times approximate)
3 p.m. The Kevin Phariss Band
4 p.m. The Real Band
4:30 p.m. TRB Band (Ted Bailey)
5 p.m. David Thayer
5:30 p.m. David Dover Band w/Wanda Watson
6 p.m. Fabulous two man dand
6:30 p.m. Steve Pryor
7 p.m. Uncle Beef
7:30 p.m. Dustin Pittsley
9 p.m. The Zigs

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Sheri Booth (2 years ago)

Sorry to hear about your loss Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wish I could be there for the benefit! ROCK ON Tulsa!

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