Dave Zagorski was a dear friend and studio collaborator to Brown Cuts Neighbors and to the late James Kopta. He died far too young and will be much missed. His recordings will live on. Please visit his home site Analog Underground and follow the links there.

The published obituary from today’s Albany Times Union is reproduced below.

David M. Zagorski

Zagorski, David M. ALBANY David Michael Zagorski, 37, died peaceful at home on July 25, 2010. He is survived by wife, Amelia; mother, Beverly; father, Rich; stepmother, Layne; brother, Rick; and sisters, Lexi Mae and Skye. David attended Shenendehowa High School and Niagara University. He enjoyed a lifetime of travel and adventure, had extraordinary talent and skill, and was a determined entrepreneur. He established Earth Traders import company, Saratoga Candle Co., Parc Candle Co., and Analog Underground Recording Studios. David was an adept carpenter. He was an artist and musician whose energy and imagination spilled into everything he did. He was a founding member of two brilliant indie rock bands: Giant Ray Soda and Tom Fiction. A ceremony celebrating David’s life will be held at Albany Rural Cemetery Chapel, Cemetery Avenue, Menands, NY 12204 at 10:00 on Saturday, July 31. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Community Hospice of Albany Co., 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.