Fall River Mayor Edward Lambert, right, proclaimed Saturday Michael Troy Day, as friends, fans and family gathered at the Narrows to celebrate life with Michael Troy.
Mike has been battling cancer for the past year, but is making progress and was able to join the roster of performers playing his and their songs, and telling stories about Mike.
Although Michael's battle is serious, much of the show wasn't, starting with performer and MC Art Tebbetts (left) setting the tone with a mad look in his eyes.Narrows volunteer (and Mike's manager) Marilyn Edge (below), though, laughed and shed tears during the evening.
It wasn't certain Mike was going to take the stage--but by night's end he not only performed, he seemed energized.
Below, friend Mary Ann Rossoni, who's hit the road with Michael on short tours, got the crowd singing.
JP Jones, below, touched everyone with his musicality and intensity.
Performer Daniel Jacobs traveled down from Maine to play with his friend Mike.
And Mike's neighbor and former band mate Monica Ambroziak sings with Johnny Botelho.
Manny Perry, below, did a Michael song as well as a Mary Ann Rossoni tune.
For a write-up about the evening in the Herald News, click here.
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