A benefit concert will be held at the Neptune Theater (1303 NE 45th St.) this Saturday (June 15, beginning at 6:00pm), to honor Felipe. This is an all-ages show and the suggested donation is $10 at the door (to benefit Felipe’s family). Here are more details from the Seattle Theatre Group’s webpage:
Join us for a celebration with musicians playing in tribute to Felipe, who tragically died on May 17th of heart complications from a life-long heart condition. The funds donated at the door or online will support Felipe’s beloved wife Katy Lauzen Cañete and their baby son Rio Malai Cañete. If you are unable to attend, please consider a donation to the Cañete family fund, accessible online here.Felipe Cañete, 1976 – 2013, a native of Chile, lived in Seattle for the past 8 years with his wife Katy. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Talca in Chile and studied theater. As a child growing up in Chile, he performed as a singer and dancer in local festivals. Felipe was a musician and actor who brought those creative skills into teaching children Spanish in independent schools including Sacred Heart School in Bellevue, University Cooperative and Billings Middle School in Seattle, and through Sing with Señor with Soleil Kelley.
Performances by:
Sing with Señor: Soleil Kelley and Billings Middle School students: www.singwithsenor.com
“Adios Felipe”: composed by Sabrina Brazier and performed by her Billings Middle School music students accompanied by Soleil Kelley
Olivia de la Cruz, lyrical soul singer/songwriter and guitarist
Whitney Monge, Seattle alternative soul, www.whitneymonge.com
Rob Granfelt Band, Sacred Heart School Graduate
Eduardo Mendonca, from Show Brazil Productions
Jake Shaw & Lydia Ramsey
Luc & the Lovingtons: www.lucandthelovingtons.com
Massive Monkees, break dancing 28-member Seattle Bboy crew, winners of 2004World Bboy Championship
Adrian Xavier, blends singing with sax and fiddle, www.adrianxavier.com
The Cumbieros, a Seattle-based Chilean style Cumbia band
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I wouldn’t miss a chance to see all these bands play in honor of Felipe. He is missed so deeply and touched our hearts in a way we will never forget. We are lucky to have known him and are better people for having his smile and laughter in our lives. Love to his wife Katy and beautiful boy, Rio Malai.