A Marin County icon passed away last week, Artie Gilbert, 61 years young. Recently married, a family man with a booming business and lifetime of friends, I knew Artie on two levels. We spoke not too long ago about my own real estate career and a possible switch for me into his office at Avalar Real Estate. We met a couple times in his office and had great conversations about this business and our previous years of friendship in: A bar. Not just any bar, this one was the place to be in Marin. It was called New George's, a historical landmark popularized in 1984 by owners Tom Hutt and Don Swartz. I came on board in the late 80's and eventually ended up running the show through 1996. Packed with 300 to 500 patrons on good nights to see the nation's top touring bands and local talent, Artie Gilbert was also along for this fast paced nightclub life. He'd come in and just light the place up with his energy, eventually promoting and managing a local pop dance fusion band called "About Face." We'd work the door together, promote the hell out of the band and pack the place...always with laughter and fun and a few bucks. Everyone loved Artie. At his service last Saturday, the San Anselmo Playhouse was packed with representatives from all walks of life and profession to share stories, kind words and love. Artie Gilbert, 1945-2007.
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