Steve Travers remembers Miami Showband bandsmates lost in '7

Steve Travers (Survivor of the Tragedy), in his mind's eye, goes back in time and sees his bandmates (Fran Brian and Tony) beside him on stage. This was what the Vicar St night was all about!




Find out about Steve's book on the Miami Showband days and the tragic incident here:
http://www.feanandtravers.com/miami_travers_book.htm

Find out about the Vicar St Miami Showband Remembrance night here.
http://www.feanandtravers.com/vicarst.htm

The 30th anniversary of The Miami Showband tragedy occurred on July 31st 2005 and a special weekend of events took place to mark the anniversary and remember the lives of Frank O'Toole, Brian McCoy and Tony Geraghty who lost their lives at that time.
Dana lead the music for the worshipers at the special interdenominational service held in Dublin's Pro-Cathedral Saturday July 30th. Dickie Rock also sang.

Then on Monday August 1st a special concert, concentrating on the musical achievements of the lost performers took place in Vicar St.

Among the artists on stage during the night were: Brendan Bowyer and his daughter, Brendan Bonass, Richie Buckley, Ronan Collins, Frank Colohan, Mike Hanrahan, Fr Brian Darcey, Donnie Deveney, Ronnie Drew, Keith Donald, Jim Farley, Red Hurley, Brian Harris, George Jones, Tony Kenny, The Memories, The Indians, Johnny Fean (Horslips) , Mick Rowley, Shaun O'Dowd, Derrick Mahaffey, The Conquerors, Pat Lynch, Brendan O'Brien, Declan Ryan, Kelly (Nevada), John Keogh, Brian Maguire, Jim McCann, Pat McCarthy ,Brendan Quinn, Shay Healy, The Strangers, Des Lee, Steve Travers, Paul Ashford and Bobby Kelly, etc..

Video Footage: Stephen Ferris

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• Travers
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• Frank
• O'Toole
• Brian
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• Tony
• Geraghty

[billy2timesfun]

@krugerfuchs naah lol

[krugerfuchs]

@billy2timesfun are you his son

[Fergyguitar]

Fair play mate. It must still be difficult for you. Well done on getting on stage and talking about it. I would like to say hopefully it is over but recent events seem to suggest it isn't. I hope it is soon.

[billy2timesfun]

@tullowguy my dads name is steve travers lol

i am billy travers

[tullowguy]

@strabbs1 This man Steve Travers is a family friend and great guy. He used to play bass for my dads band after the miami showband.

[strabbs1]

this guy used to book my band a few years ago, lovely soft spoken guy, i never realised he was involved in miami show band inccident.? sad that nice people get hurt

[moccasin10]

i had the pleasure of working for steve in the 80's iadmired and listened to his deep wisdom on life love and happiness,wicked sense of humor,and a great bassist,glad to hear you became a father,and just readin one of the above comments about tommy lundy now thats a shock he was agood guy rip best wishes stevie t if you ever read this i wish you peace and happiness regards to you and ann john h ex roadie etc

[moccasin10]

I had the pleasure of workin for steven in the 80's with starband and the crack,lovely guy,wicked sense of humour,and an amazing musician,his wisdom was an inspiration,he also got me into lau gar,thanks steve, jh

[peteandurnot]

That horrible event happened just 2 Days after I was Born.

Its great that they're still remembered today. Fair play to Steven Travers too.

[imshowballcrazy]

what happened