In this special episode, we celebrate the life of Gordy Pokorney with Bonnie Miske, Mike Orfanos, Chris Rhodes, and Cathy Dermont.✅ The Broken Oar was packed with musicians, friends, and family as they honored Gordy’s legacy through music, stories, and heartfelt moments.✅ From powerful speeches to a surprise flying visitor—this was a celebration like no other.Topics Discussed:✅ A Packed House: The Broken Oar was overflowing with love and music.✅ Bonnie’s Speech: A heartfelt tribute that silenced the crowd.✅ Gordy’s Presence: A bird flew through the barn—was it Gordy checking in?✅ Memorable Performances: Saturday in the Park, Drift Away, and more.✅ The Aftermath: How the event touched everyone and left a lasting impact.✅ Annual Tradition? Should Gordy’s Celebration of Life become a yearly event?✅ Fundraiser Success: $4,500+ raised for Gordy’s grandkids' college fund.✅ Upcoming Events at The Broken Oar: Shamrocker Ball, Friends of the Oar, and more!Key Moments:0:00 Gordy's Favorite song Saturday in the Park  / 918983353639779  https://www.facebook.com/story.php?st...2:24 Bonnie Miske, Owner, Broken Oar8:35 Bonnie's tribute to Gordy10:40 Chris Rhodes15:40 Shout out to Art Nunez   / artemusrexasaurus   for pitching in to help out Mike Dermont for the show17:50 Jeff Anthony Shout Out Clip    • HOG POD Podcast: Jeff Anthony Talks T...  19:00 Shout out to Video/Photo Credits:✅ Heather Elene   / heatherelene  https://www.heatherelene.com/contact✅ Jim Knobbe   / james.knobbe.94  19:56 Song Inventory from the show24:17 Jeff Kleinshmidt Vixen clip    • 🎶 Jeff Kleinschmidt, Talent Buyer at ...  ✅ Bobby Carlsen Sundance Saloon    • Exploring the Hyper-Local Music Scene...  ✅ Bob Cozza    • Chicago Music Scene Podcast: Bob Cozz...  26:35 What's next at the Broken Oar? Shamrocker's Ball   / 523948414015919  34:54 More Gordy shirts will be available. Email bonnie@brokenoar.comSupport the Podcast:✅ Join the Hogpod Chicagoland Music Scene Podcast on Patreon! 👉   / hogpodsupporters  ✅ Subscribe to stay updated on the Chicagoland music scene!#HogpodPodcast#ChicagolandMusic#GordyPokorney#BrokenOar#LiveMusic#MusicCommunity#RockTribute#CelebrationOfLife#SupportLocalMusic#IllinoisMusic#SaturdayInThePark#DriftAway