Cleveland, Ohio
PETER H. SMAKULA, owner of Goose Acres Folk Music Center, passed away from lung cancer on Sept. 23, 2008. He is survived by his fiancée, Shelia Heaton; sons Peter C. Smakula, Bob Smakula and wife Mary and Eric "The Ultimate Dude" Smakula; daughter Heidi Smakula and husband Don Fine; Shelia's...
Read MorePete sold me my second best friend (after my husband, Doug) a few years ago; a beautiful Taylor guitar. He was a rare individual who led a remarkable life including not only in his music, but with his motorcycles as well. I am very sorry that the planet and his family lost him way too soon.
Linda Brown
September 30, 2008 | Chardon, OH
I will miss Pete. I have known him for as long as I can remember, and have always enjoyed his sense of humor and musical purity.
Chip Coakley
September 30, 2008 | Shaker Heights, OH
I will miss Pete. He was one of a kind. I applaud him for dedicating his life to Old time Music and Bluegrass .
Kevin Richards
Roots of American Music
Kevin Richards
September 30, 2008 | Cleveland Heights, OH
