Carter Albrecht’s death has been the stuff of tragic headlines, but it was his life, and his music, that made the deepest impression. Albrecht was a virtuoso, that rare artist respected even more by the musicians with whom he worked than the fans who adored him. And those fans were legion. He won the Dallas Observer’s Musician of the Year award, but that hardly speaks to his impact. Dallas music wouldn’t be what it is without Carter Albrecht, and his loss will be felt for years to come. His death may have been mysterious and baffling, but his legacy, and his staggering ability, are unquestionable.

The Carter Albrecht Memorial Concert, on October 20, at the Granada Theater, will pay tribute to his profound and continuing influence. Headlined by the Old 97s, the show will also feature performances from the bands who knew and loved him best: The Drams, Salim Nourallah and the Noise, Marcus Striplin and Sarah Jaffe, Stephen Collins and Deadman, Reed Easterwood, The Slack, and, of course, Albrecht’s own band, Sorta, winner of the 2006 Dallas Observer award for Best Act Overall.

Hosted by The Hard Line’s Mike Rhyner, the evening will also feature remarks from Carter’s father, Ken Albrecht.

All proceeds benefit The Carter Albrecht Music Foundation. Donations may be made to: Northern Trust Bank, Attn. Keith Braley 16475 Dallas Parkway, Addison TX 75001

Tickets are available at www.granadatheater.com for $30 apiece.

Pegasus News will be on hand to film the event and will make it available for viewing after the show. A donation will be requested to download the show and again all proceeds will benefit the Carter Albrecht Music Foundation. The show will be posted on www.PegasusNews.com.