Manchester, New Hampshire
Edward M. Mottau
1968 — 2024
Edward M. Mottau, 55, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. A resident of Manchester NH, Ed was an artist and general contractor living and working in the Monadnock Region. He was a musician, builder, sculptor, and painter. After graduating from Pine Hill Waldorf School, and Wilton High school, Ed moved to Los Angeles in 1989 with his band Cairo Stand, a progressive rock ensemble signed with Capitol Records. The band toured throughout the United States and enjoyed success as a west coast band. Known for his versatility, Ed became a sought-after studio drummer, settling in Boston, MA. He continued to tour and record with several bands, most recently playing on Noel Paul Stookey's...