My nickname from college is “Grandpa Zach”. Depending who you ask,
it may be because of my sometimes grumpy personality, love of high waisted
pants or complaints of back pain. But others will say that it is because of the
effort I make to ensure their comfort.
My cousin, Christopher, helped nurture the "good side" of Grandpa Zach. He
always made an effort to connect with his family through shared experiences.
When I started my college career in music, Christopher was diagnosed with
Leukemia. He may not have known the difference between a sharp or a flat,
but Christopher made sure to always take an interest in me. Before
Christopher’s passing, we shared our last conversation discussing
the healing nature of music.
I think Christopher and I would both agree that Grandpa’s Jam will be a great
experience to share with those around you. I am beyond excited for this
opportunity to build a stage, operate a professional sound reinforcement
system, and share our family’s music to help support the Christopher M. Fuga
Memorial Foundation. It is through my family and friends that I am able to
apply my knowledge and experience to produce an event where people
can connect with each other through the universal language of music.
