Investigators examine electrical system at The Marrow after fatal concert accident

CLEVELAND — Investigators continued examining the electrical system at The Marrow on Tuesday as they worked to determine what caused the accident that killed Bad Reception guitarist Mason Keene during a performance Sunday night. The Cleveland venue has remained closed since Oct. 7. Investigators have been examining the stage area, electrical service and equipment that was in use during the performance. No specific piece of equipment has been publicly identified as the source of the electrical fault. Officials are expected to determine whether the problem originated with the building’s wiring, equipment used during the show or another source. No preliminary findings had been released as of Tuesday. Bad Reception guitarist Evan Parker said the band had been asked not to speculate while the investigation remains active. “We want to know what happened too,” Parker said. “But none of us want to start saying things when we don’t know the answers yet.” Keene suffered an electrical shock during Bad Reception’s performance Sunday night and collapsed onstage. He was transported to a Cleveland-area hospital and pronounced dead at 2:07 a.m. Monday. Bassist Jace Holloway said the band has spent little time discussing the future since the accident. “Right now it’s Mason,” Holloway said. “Everything else can wait.” Drummer Nico Alvarez said the investigation has already given him more exposure to electrical terminology than he expected. “I’ve learned more about electrical wiring in the last two days than I ever wanted to,” Alvarez said. “Mostly that I should stay very far away from it.” Vocalist Riley Carter was not available for comment. The Marrow will remain closed while the examination continues. Performances scheduled at the venue this week have been postponed or canceled, and no reopening date has been announced. Keene was a founding member of the Glouster-based band, which also includes Carter, Holloway, Parker and Alvarez. Bad Reception announced Tuesday that Keene’s funeral will be held Friday, Oct. 12. The service will be open to the public. Investigators have not said when their examination of The Marrow is expected to be completed.