Though it has been a couple of years since Linda Kallie passed, I decided to put together a few words.  How did we meet or how did we connect?  MUSIC. We both had a Passion for Music, especially LIVE MUSIC.  We often messaged each other about what was going on in the world of local music, who was playing at House of Swing, and eventually our medical issues. Neither of us being the type to moan and groan to anyone/everyone regarding our health issues, we did let one another know a little bit now and then.  I never had to deal with things like trying to continue to run a small business; House of Swing, like Linda had to by herself after her husband, Lou, passed away, all in a declining economy. I miss getting messages from her, I miss her trying to get out who was playing at H.O.S. into @MUSIC MAVEN'S HAVEN, my small contribution to try and help/promote, LIVE MUSIC, via Events, for The People; Venue Owners, Talent, Workers, etc., and those of us that Appreciate and Need them all for our Music Therapy!  It most certainly wasn't for nothing Linda, you, Lou, & @The House of Swing are remembered and cared about, and still missed today. Thanks for everything.

Linda was a wonderful friend and her bar was a great place to gather. We will miss her and those days . May she Rest In Peace.

Linda was a wonderful person, and passionate about continuing the House of Swing legacy, even thru very tough times.   The music community will miss her and her dedication to live music.  Rest In Peace Linda.  

It was a good night at The House of Swing. Good crowd. Lively music...

Though the inside of The House of Swing is lacquered from tobacco smoke, those are antique stains. The law made me go outside to smoke.
        That night the barkeep let me stay after last call. When the last patron was out she locked the door and I lighted a cigarette. 
It's been a few years since I quit smoking... but one of my all time favorite cigarettes was smoked that night, or early morning, while listening to vinyl jazz, leaning against the bar at The House of Swing.
 
When the barkeep was finished cleaning up, just before she pulled the door closed behind her, she said something that she told me she said every time she locked up The House of Swing, "Good night, Lou."

Thank you so very much for so very much Linda and crew. 

Good night, Linda.

Visiting Linda at the House of Swing was not just going out for entertainment. It was more like having a family gathering with warmth and love.

Sharing your sadness as you remember Linda.
We are missing her also and are sorry we couldn't be there because of the coronavirus.
Love 
Toni & Dad

This is such a sad time. My heart goes out to the family. 
This lady was so kind to so many folks. 
The little club was more of a real musical preservation hall than any place in this state. 
I wish I had thanked her more times than I did for working so hard for so long to bring us a great venue for great musicians. 



Linda was always kind and supportive of the Cleveland music community, and the House of Swing was kept open by her love and tenacity.  Those of us who got to play there, make "family" there are truly grateful.  For many (both my sons included) this was there first introduction to playing live music.  And there wasn't a warmer more welcoming place to hear or play music. She treated us all as family, and she will be greatly missed.

Rest In Peace, Linda. You kept the music playing, and for that we're all grateful.  

Linda always had a smile and a welcoming and beautiful spirit. She gave friendship generously and yet most compelling was her love and support of music. A sweet, unique, dedicated individual in her desire to carry on Lou's House of Swing - and she did! Musicians and aficionados alike, we have all gained from their shared dream. Linda you've left us a loving legacy of music and many, many memories · May you rest now in peace.

Linda was a kind, dedicated and beautiful person . She will never be forgotten .Rest In Peace 

We had so many wonderful times with Linda at the  House of  Swing. She was a wonderful lady and a great , caring and supportive friend.

Linda was such a kind and loving lady, she will certainly be missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Linda  gave her all to the House of Swing.  She touched the lives of so many friends and musicians and loved them all and the MUSIC!!  It is the end of an era and you will be missed.  Tim and I send our deepest condolences to her family. Rest In Peace, Linda. 

Shocked and saddened by a Linda’s untimely passing. She was a good friend and we will miss her.

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Linda Kallie

September 27, 1945 – April 18, 2020

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

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