Stuart J. Rosenberg

Stuart's "Music for Celebration" was a truly special component of our son Jeremy and daughter-in-law Rachel's Cafe Brauer wedding ceremony and reception almost 30 years ago - such a special assemblage of musical talent. Aside from his huge musical talent, Stuart's recommendations for the timing for all the various elements of the reception were spot-on. And he was so knowledgeable regarding sound level issues, and how to modify a space with an inherently high noise level. But - back to the...

January - October 2012... How fortunate was I to have been Stuart's student in the Sephardic Ensemble at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Hana'ava Ba Banot runs through my head as I remember what a lovely guy and brilliant educator Stuart was. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. May his memory be a blessing.

Traveling abroad I just learned of Stuart passing. Reading others thoughts about this wonderful man brings me to this, I´ll miss you Stuart. Such a wondrous and unique soul. It´s amazing how many intersections we met within. The Jewish world, the world of music, and where these places are one and the same. You were an effervescent soul and knowing you was such a blessing. Forever peace!

I know Stuart has not been well but the news of his passing leaves me in shock. He and I were friends and played music together in Chicago 40 years ago. He could play the Hell out of his Fiddle and with my loud voice and ringing guitar we could "rock just about any house" with just the two of us! Great times and great memories! My thoughts go out to his family and many friends everywhere. We´re gonna miss you buddy. Pick in Peace.

Stuart worked with me as our folk music maven at a cultural center up in Libertyville, IL, now best known as the boyhood home of Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine. His incredible impresario skills brought this sleepy Lake County organization into the spotlight when Stuart programmed an amazing free concert at the downtown Navy Pier, featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Howard Levy and Iris Dement. So many people flocked to the Pier that it had to be shut down. This great concert was...

My friends can confirm or clarify this story. Stuart saw Woody Allen when he was still doing stand-up comedy in 1972. It's my understanding that he passed a note backstage to Woody saying that he had a Dixieland band, and would Woody like to play with the Dixieland band? I was in that band, the Royal Blue Tinkertoy Dixieland Band, led by Howard Prager. Stuart was a friend of ours, but it wasn't his band. No matter, here. Stuart told us that Woody would be at his house that...

We shared the same last name, which gave us a special connection, and we had many good times in & around the Blind Faith Cafe, such a joyful person who spread love, laughs, & music. Joe Rosenberg

Sincere condolences to all of Stuart´s family & friends. He was a dear cousin to my son-in-law: David Lazaroff Gloria Gutter