Craig Daniel Coyne

Godspeed, my friend.

With Godspeed

Rest in peace so sorry to learn of your passing. Spruce Lane friend, Barbara Allen
It was in fact a very wonderful place to grow up, so glad we shared that, and so many memories.

Great person

Isabel, this is a lovely tribute to someone who sounds like "one in a million". I am so sorry for your loss, I wish you could have had more time together but I know you are grateful for the time you did have. Warmest wishes, your friend Linda McG.

Izzie beautiful tribute Craig is my first cousin who I spent a lot of time with especially in my younger and early adult life. I always loved meeting up with him at dead shows and listening to him play. He always called me kid even though I´m only 3 years younger. We head so many laughs together he was funny. Lots of late night soul conversations. Gone to soon love you forever! Lisa

I met Craig around the same time my parents gave me my first guitar. Our love for music created a unique bond from the start. We learned our first chords together down at Hook Mountain in Nyack, with a strong repertoire of Neil Young songs.

I was always in awe of his talent. Watching his, Matt's, and Geoff's skills develop so quickly was truly inspiring. Despite the large gap that grew between our abilities, Craig never seemed to notice. He would happily jam with me whenever we got together, even 45 years later.

Just last year, I visited him and Isabel, and I hacked out my simple four-chord songs. Craig, with his masterful lead, would improvise, making our duet sound great. For a moment, mid-song, I felt like I was back at Hook Mountain, just jamming with my lifelong friend.

During that last jam, he wrote the outro for "Balko's Song," which was a lyrical challenge to our old friends-an invitation to get together in person and be immersed in music. He wanted us all to take a day off from work to hang out, sing, make a fire, and laugh together. His repeating line was "How 'bout you?", inviting his old friends to join us.

His message was so powerful that I ultimately built the entire song around his words and titled it "How 'bout you?"

I was lucky enough to record our last session on my iPhone. Those draft tracks are a treasure I will cherish, and I know I'll bring them along when I see my old friend again.

Such a beautiful tribute, Izzie.
Craig, such a sweet, gentle friend, a breath of fresh air. Mother Flower, you would call me and I´d smile. I always enjoyed your music, conversation and presence. Rest with the angels, sweet friend.
Until I see you again.

He was a light and a joy to know. I had 4 older sister's and I am baby girl #5 . Growing up in Rockland was such a treat.
See you in heaven one day my friend

Here was Craig giving my son some pointers on guitar prior to one of Craig´s gig at Rockfish

Will miss Craig.
He always was positive and brought great joy to us through his music.
Sleep in the stars!

Craig was a such a warm soul, and incredibly talented. He´ll be greatly missed by his community. I´m incredibly grateful for the wonderful memories of Craig playing in Shakey Bones.

What a beautiful tribute to Craig May he be at Peace and the four winds blow him safely home.

Having seen Craig in Lost Boys and Stir Fried, it was a real treat to reunite musically many years later in Hilton Head. Craig was someone who made you feel like a long last friend the first day you meet him. It is one of his endearing qualities. And to quote Craig:"I love you man."
....rising up to paradise.
I miss you in my life. Godspeed.
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