Rick Money Benefit Concert

Big Engine is putting on a benefit concert for our first sound man and good friend; Rick Money on Wednesday, October 29^th at Box Seats on Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, FL. Rick passed away from natural causes on Saturday, October 11^th. The purpose of this benefit concert is to raise money for Rick's family to cover his burial expenses. Throughout the night, we will be taking donations for Rick's family. Members of his family will be there and we will present all the money to them that night. Big Engine, Wicked Lezlee and Blistur will be performing. In addition, former members of Big Engine, Steve Wheeler, Ashton Geohagan, Banner Thomas and even Ryan Williams will be there. Ryan is flying from Los Angeles! They will be performing songs from Big Engine's first album entitled "Mechanically Inclined" released in 1992 as well as a few of their favorite covers. Rick (Cuz) Trowell, whom was the other half of Big Engine's original road crew will also be there!

There is NO COVER CHARGE. The show will start at 7p.m. and continue until 12 a.m.

Rick Money Passed Away

This was an e-mail sent out to everyone on our e-mail list. 

It is with a heavy heart that I send everybody this email.

Big Engine's first sound man, very close friend and former room mate, Rick Money died Saturday at his apartment in Orlando from what appears to be natural causes. Rick had a history of diabetes and high blood pressure.

Rick was a friend to anyone he met. He was also a very talented, dedicated, and hard working man with a wonderful sense of humor.

Rick was a large person and personality. He would often times get up at karaoke, slam a pitcher of beer, and floor the crowd with his version of "I Am Woman". That of course was before he learned that he was diabetic. We had so many good times together and helped each other through some bad times too.

Many of my favorite stories to tell involve things that we went through on the road together. I will miss him like a brother and he will always be in my heart.

I have been in contact with Rick's family and we will hopefully be able to organize a benefit to help with his final expenses in the near future. I will keep you all posted.

Please say a prayer for the Money family!

 

 

 

Tony Mikus