Benefit for Matthew Conklin, Drummer in Dodworth’s Band
Event Information
Venue(s):
Academy of Music
Performance Forces:
Instrumental, Vocal
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
22 September 2011
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
30 Nov 1864, 6:30 PMProgram Details
Conklin is ill and has been unable to work for some time. Unclear whether the benefit preceded the opera (Faust at 8 p.m.) or took place in another room in the Academy.
Citations
2)
“Matthew Conklin, drummer in Dodworth’s Band for many years, having been unable to earn a living for some time past in consequence of a severe rheumatic attack, a meeting of his Conklin’s friends that are willing to take part in getting up a Complimentary Concert for him will be held at the Opera 68 East Fourteenth street, on Wednesday evening. . . .His friends are requested to attend.”