our First Lady of Song Debbie Duncan Tribute Concert

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14 May 2022

A memorial event Celebrating the Life of Debbie Duncan
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A musical prelude will start minutes prior to the service and a similar postlude will follow Ms Duncan known as Minnesota s First Lady of Song died on Friday December 18 2020 after a series of strokes
She was 69 years old Speakers and musicians during this service will represent a cross section of the many areas of the Twin Cities music community in which Debbie not only left an extremely large footprint but also quietly influenced so many with her sincere support public approval and genuine heart of mentorship Speakers and musicians currently scheduled to appear are Ginger Commodore Lori Dokken William E Duncan III The Duncan Family Tia Finger Doris Haynes Bruce Henry Rachel Holder Peter Johnson Mary Louise Knutson Janet Kolb Gwen Matthews Kandii Matthews Nathan Norman Billy Peterson Patty Peterson Lowell Pickett Gary Raynor Robert Robinson Erin Schwab Mary T Grace Tippy Judi Vinar Andrew Walesch Adi Yeshaya and Rev Pat Williamson with others yet to be announced
Plans are already being discussed for tributes and concerts memorializing her musical artistry and genius in the near future The Twin Cities music community looks forward to these opportunities to share their memories hopefully gather together to sing and also tell their best Debbie stories There is no doubt that these future events will assist her friends colleagues and fans in passing through the great amounts of grief and loss that they all now feel Please save the date and join us as we remember honor and celebrate the life and legacy of this beloved musical treasure Debbie Duncan Minnesota s First Lady of Song