![]() ![]() Many he rescued from situations of abuse and neglect others were unwanted and bound for the slaughterhouse. Others donating items to the auction include visual artist Emily Dolenz, actress Julie Newmar, equine photographer Darlene Brushwood, Monkees historian Gary Strobl, painter Anita Pollinger-Jones, and artist and costume designer Jennifer McLeod.ĭJEMF was founded in 2012 by the four daughters of former Monkee Davy Jones, to protect and care for his herd of former thoroughbreds. It will also enable the organization to begin working toward its goal of providing outreach to special-needs and at-risk communities. The auction will raise funds to further DJEMF’s work to protect post-career racehorses and raise awareness of thoroughbred and equine wellness issues. Focusing primarily on art and collectibles, the auction will feature works donated by supporters including renowned rock photographers Nurit Wilde and Henry Diltz, and former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, who has donated a stunning and iconic equine photo taken by his late wife, Linda. SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Davy Jones Equine Memorial Foundation (DJEMF), a California non-profit dedicated to providing sanctuary for rescued and retired thoroughbred racehorses, announced today that it will be holding an online fundraising auction on May 19. Sir Paul McCartney and Legendary Rock Photographer Henry Diltz Have Donated Works The DJEMF auction is full of truly wonderful pieces. We have worked for many months to bring you a varied selection of new, vintage and sentimental pieces to add to your collection. We thank Sir Paul McCartney for his thoughtful & generous donation to the auction and for all of the contributors of which many were so close to dad’s heart.ġ00% of the proceeds goes directly to DJEMF to continue to support the herd and to offset the ever mounting costs of care for 15 horses.įrom DJEMF Art & Collectibles Auction | djemf: Oh, and did we mention Paul McCartney? PAUL McCARTNEY!!!!! We’ve had some absolutely amazing pieces donated by wonderful friends, including Henry Diltz, Nurit Wilde, Emily Dolenz, Julie Newmar, Darlene Brushwood, Monkees historian Gary Strobl, Anita Pollinger-Jones, and artist (and costume designer for the 19 Monkees tours) Jennifer McLeod. On May 19, we’ll be hosting a week-long, online auction to benefit the herd and help us work toward our goal of expanding our programming to provide outreach for special-needs and at-risk communities. Today we’re announcing a really exciting event: The DJEMF Art & Collectibles Auction! “She was a special catalyst - the Gertrude Stein of Laurel Canyon.Paul McCartney donates a signed Linda photo for auction to save horses “Mama Cass loved introducing people,” says Diltz. Nash hanging out with Elliot in 1966, at the peak of their respective success with the Hollies and the Mamas and the Papas. “Swimming in the pool, playing music, smoking doobies.” “They would hang out all day,” Diltz remembers. Neil Young (left) and CSNY drummer Dallas Taylor. “That’s the first moment I laid eyes on him,” Diltz says. James Taylor playing “Oh, Susanna” in 1969. “They were in their own little bubble,” says Wilde. The Byrds’ Gram Parsons (left) and Chris Hillman playing cards in Peter Tork’s kitchen. “I was saying to Eric, ‘Move out of the way.'” “That’s me filming Eric’s french fries,” says Dolenz, who was on the cusp of completing the second and final season of The Monkees for NBC at the time. That really impressed me.”Įric Clapton (left) and Micky Dolenz in Cass Elliot’s backyard in 1968, in a photograph captured by Diltz. “He’s one of the first guys I saw who had actual oil paintings. ![]() “He lived right up the road,” the photographer recalls. She looked incredibly beautiful.”ĭiltz shot this photo of Steve Martin playing the guitar in 1969. “I normally would have left her alone, there’s no way I couldn’t shoot that. “She was in the middle of recording an album,” Nash recalls. Nash took this photo of Mitchell at the home they shared in 1969. “After a couple of hours, they forgot I was there,” Diltz says. Joni Mitchell and Graham Nash in a limo, on their way to Big Bear Lake for a CSN shoot circa 1969. “I was going to use for an album that never got made,” Leadon says. Former Eagles guitarist Bernie Leadon in 1979. ![]()
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