STEVEN G. GLICKSTEIN
December 31, 1948 - September 16, 2007
This MySpace site is maintained by a close friend, in loving memory of Steve, who left this earth on September 16, 2007... far too suddenly and far too soon. He was a fine musician, and the kindest and best friend anybody could ever hope for. He will be remembered by his family and friends here in South Florida, as well as his family and friends in Sweden. These were his two worlds, and he was loved deeply in both.
He and his music will be remembered by a multitude of people in the folk/acoustic music communities in South Florida and across the U.S. where he was active for years: Broward Folk Club, South Florida Folk Festival, Folk Alliance, SUUSI, Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, Friends of Florida Folk, and RMMGA... to name just a few. Steve was just a breathtakingly talented musician. Those who heard him perform at various professional venues often remarked on his incredible skills on the guitar. He could play anything. But he was never too caught up in himself that he couldn't take the time, with patient guidance, to help other aspiring musicians along the path. And always, Steve was totally selfless in stepping forward whenever and wherever help was needed. He could always be counted on. For anything.
Many people who attended my House Concert series knew Steve as the person who was always there, helping out in one way or another. And though I appreciated that, mostly he was just my best friend. And he brought into my life a love of music. He taught me to sing and to play... and to smile and laugh. And he always gave unconditional support, love and joy. Few are ever lucky enough to have such a friend in their life. I know that I have been blessed indeed, even as I continue to miss him.
Some of Steve's MUSIC is posted here. There is also a wonderful VIDEO filmed in 1990 which I just came into possession of, and it is posted here as well. There is Steve, reaching out across the years to us. We can still hear him. Wherever he might be right now, I hope he knows that he was deeply loved, is sorely missed, and that he will never ever be forgotten.
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STEVEN GLICKSTEIN, 58
Musician, attorney, folk club co-founder
Posted on Sat, Sep. 22, 2007
BY JENNIFER MOONEY PIEDRA
SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD
Steven Glickstein, who took up the guitar as a child in his native New York,
spent time in his early 20s living in Stockholm, Sweden. Steven Glickstein found his greatest joy cradling a guitar and creating folk music melodies. His knack for playing -- and teaching -- made Glickstein a household name in South Florida's folk music circles.
An attorney and co-founder of the Broward Folk Club, Glickstein died Sunday
of a heart attack while visiting family in Sweden. He was 58.
''He was a natural musician,'' said Arlene Boumel, a friend of Glickstein.
"He could play any song, in any key, at any time.'' Glickstein, who took up the guitar as a child in his native New York, spent time in his early 20s living in Stockholm, Sweden. One to make friends easily, Glickstein quickly adapted to his new life and made a name for himself on the city's music scene. He returned to the United States in the late 1970s and enrolled in law school at Nova Southeastern University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1982 and practiced civil litigation, first in a Davie office and then out of his Tamarac home.
Glickstein's knack for playing the guitar led him to attend folk music song
swaps, informal gatherings where musicians sit in circles, play instruments
and sing. At one of those events, Glickstein met Steve Greenberg, another attorney with a passion for folk music. The two became fast friends and formed the group Last Rights, which later evolved into New Last Rights. Accompanied by a female vocalist, Glickstein and Greenberg wowed crowds and took their act on the road. They performed at festivals, cafés and lyric theaters throughout Florida, and as far away as Virginia and Maryland. But they broke up about a year and a half ago.
In 1988, Glickstein helped create the Broward Folk Club, a group that promotes folk and acoustic music. Today, the group has about 200 members. Glickstein also kept busy roaming garage sales and pawn shops in search of instruments -- especially guitars, mandolins and banjos -- to repair and resell. ''He loved finding bargains and would take any deal he could get,'' Boumel said.
To other fans of folk music, Glickstein is someone who will not be forgotten, said Ellen Bukstel, a folk music singer and songwriter. ''He was a really fine musician,'' she said. ....Everybody in the community knew him. He was an exceptional guitar player.''
But Glickstein had other loves -- among them riding bikes and playing
Scrabble. He also loved to travel to Stockholm, where he spent several months each summer vacationing and visiting family. It was his home away from home,
Boumel said.
Glickstein is survived by brothers Michael and Daniel; Tom Dahlin, whom
Glickstein considered a son; and Ella Dahlin, who was like a granddaughter
to Glickstein. Glickstein was buried in Sweden on Thursday. A memorial service in Broward County is being planned.
Steve performs "One of Kind" - Wimberley, TX - October 2005
