The upcoming concert in Manhattan is set to honor the late and accomplished guitarist, music director, and Times Union contributor, David Malachowski, who sadly passed away at the age of 67 in September. Taking place on Sunday, July 23, at The Cutting Room, a renowned club on East 32nd Street, the concert will feature performances by musicians who had the privilege of collaborating with Malachowski, including members of the original cast of the iconic musical “Rent.”
To attend the concert, interested individuals can purchase tickets online in advance for $25, or on the day of the show for $35, with additional ticketing fees and a minimum spending requirement of $25 on food and drinks. To ensure a memorable tribute, the evening will showcase a diverse repertoire of rock, country, and blues songs that David Malachowski had passionately performed throughout his illustrious career, as well as some of his original compositions. Notable artists joining the lineup include Anthony Rapp and Daphne Rubin-Vega, known for their roles in “Rent,” talented keyboardist Dan Weiss, esteemed drummer Jerry Marotta, renowned bass player Tony Levin, Ann Klein on guitar, violinist Lorenza Ponce, and other special guests yet to be announced. The event has been thoughtfully organized by Lindsay Malachowski, David’s daughter. In the spirit of her father’s generosity, a portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society, a cause that held personal significance for David Malachowski, while the rest will support the talented musicians.
David Malachowski hailed from Schenectady, New York, and discovered his passion for the guitar at the tender age of 8. He journeyed from performing in local bands to becoming the music director for the legendary country superstar Shania Twain during the mid-1990s. His talents also led him to join pit bands for beloved Broadway musicals such as “Rent” and “Mamma Mia,” enabling him to tour globally. Recognized for his signature long, flowing hair and his preference for snug jeans on his lean frame, Malachowski embodied the essence of a guitar hero. Despite his undeniable rockstar persona, he remained a warm and humble friend to those who knew him personally. David often summarized his life as a harmonious blend of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, intertwined with the genres of country, blues, and Broadway, all united by his beloved instrument – the guitar.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Malachowski also dabbled as a music columnist and critic. His career in this field began with the former Albany-based alternative weekly publication, Metroland, in the late 1990s before transitioning to write for the Times Union. Over the course of nearly two decades, his name appeared in the Times Union more than a staggering 1,300 times, thanks to his insightful articles and mentions of concerts and shows he was involved in. While residing in and around the Capital Region for the majority of his life, David Malachowski relocated to the vibrant city of New York in 2013.
Tragically, David Malachowski’s passing was attributed to heart failure, with a direct correlation to the cancer treatment he endured as a teenager, as confirmed by his daughter. It is with deep reverence and admiration that this concert seeks to honor David Malachowski’s extraordinary life and enduring contributions to the world of music.
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The late guitarist, music director and Times Union contributor David Malachowski, who died in September at age 67, will be memorialized at a concert in Manhattan next month featuring musicians he performed with including members of the original cast of “Rent.”
The concert is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at The Cutting Room, a club on East 32nd Street. Tickets, available online, cost $25 in advance, $35 on the day of the show, plus ticketing fees and a $25 minimum in food and drink.
The concert will include rock, country and blues songs Malachowski performed during his decades-long career as well as some of his original tunes. Among those slated to appear are “Rent” cast members Anthony Rapp and Daphne Rubin-Vega on vocals, keyboardist Dan Weiss, drummer Jerry Marotta, bass player Tony Levin, Ann Klein on guitar, violinist Lorenza Ponce and others to be announced, according to Malachowski’s daughter, Lindsay, who organized the event. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society, Malachowski’s preferred charity, the rest to the musicians, Lindsay Malachowski said.
David Malachowski was a Schenectady native who took up guitar at age 8 and grew from regional bands into being the music director for country superstar Shania Twain in the mid-1990s and a globally touring musician in pit bands for Broadway musicals including “Rent” and “Mamma Mia.” Known for his long, flowing hair and skinny jeans on a lean frame, and for racking up speeding tickets in his beloved Corvettes, Malachowski looked and lived like a guitar hero, even as he was known personally as a warm and humble friend. He liked to sum up his life by saying it was a blend of sex and drugs and rock ’n’ roll, combined with country, blues and Broadway, all united by the guitar.
Malachowski had a sideline gig as a music columnist and critic, starting with the former Albany-based alternative weekly Metroland in the late 1990s and later for the Times Union. Between bylines and mentions of concerts or shows he was in, Malachowski’s name appeared in the Times Union more than 1,300 times between 2003 and 2021. He lived in and around the Capital Region for many years before moving to New York City in 2013.
The cause of death was heart failure linked to cancer treatment he underwent as a teen, his daughter said.
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