I don’t know the details, but I don’t think it matters. What I do know is that Stuart Sloan, owner of Salvador Deli in NoDa, has died. He will truly be missed — in the neighborhood and in the music scene.
Stuart often had shows in the alleyway next to the Deli — he even threw a free concert to celebrate his birthday a couple of months ago. Aside from holding shows at the Deli, I often saw him walking around the neighborhood at a variety of shows — at the Neighborhood Theatre, at the recent White Trash Party and at other venues around town. He got involved with FemmeFest and DudeFest and always did what he could to make the neighborhood better and help out the music scene.
Rest in peace, Stuart. I’m sure you’re seeing some great live music wherever you are…
UPDATE: I just got sent this by Lauren Puckett, wife of the man who painted the mural next to Salvador Deli.
“My husband, Will Puckett, painted a halo over Stu’s picture in the mural this morning, and then he snapped a photo of it – and this happened.”
This article appears in Nov 9-15, 2010.
Stewart slone loved art and music and had a great respect for creative souls. His art was making things happen and giving art a platform. 3 years ago I sat with him across from a failed beauty parlor, we named it salvidore deli and the name prettymuch sprouted its on community. Even though times are hard one thing is for sure, wealth is not the accumulation of money it is of love and friends. Stu died a wealthy man and I am proud to have shared time with him.
You did so much for the art and music in charlotte. You were always willing to give a new artist or performer a chance to showcase themselves, and always went out of your way to help us. You gave me my start and to so many other emerging artists. We miss you already. Rest in peace stu.
Stu was a big part of the neighborhood and the neighborhood was a big part of Stu. Rest in Peace young man.
Stu died with the love of the neighborhood and he will always be remembered. He gave so many people the opportunity to be seen and heard doing what they love… Stu – Have a safe journey over, my friend. I’ll see you on the other side!
Stu Nation is a fabulous annd funky brother from another mother. Our brother is now at peace and most likely having a conversation with Jerry right at this very moment…
Stu personified the true meaning of ‘building community.’ Although the deli was most certainly a place to eat, drink and be merry, the most beautiful thing about it was that it was Stu’s platform from which he was able to perform his work. His work was getting folks together and he did this by leveraging his favorite things in life: music, food and beer.
If you knew Stu, then you knew you could ask him for anything at any time and he had your back; and he knew he could hit you up for a ride from time to time too – for he understood the world works through helping your family out and bartering! Every day he exhibited a tremendous amount of love for all of us and he worked tirelessly to bring us all together.
Thank you for making me a better person, for being one of my best friends and older brothers, and for making our community shine. United we stand with you, Disco Stu, The Studabaker. I love you so much little buddy, we all do.
Going down the road feelin’ bad but we will get by….
Phil Universe
Well said Phil. Amen. Love you Stu.
Stu, I never got the chance to say “thank you.”
May you be sitting like Royalty, uplifted from this Queen City.
Stubi Dubi, my dear friend! I remember our CiBi days when that deli was just a dream, but you did it man. You made it a reality and far surpassed any of the things we thought it would be. You brought the people of NoDa together through your infinite love for music and food. I will never forget your crazy journey to Jazz Fest or the time you saved my sister from jail! Stu I love you my old friend and this place won’t be the same without you but your memory will live on. I will remember the good times and when I’m sad and missing you, I’ll get my butt to a show. I hope your jammin out up there buddy! Love you!!