Yesterday I was saddened to learn that Steve Drury, Mr. Fish of the Juggernaut Jug Band, had passed away. There will be a celebration of Mr. Fish's life on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at Park Place Restaurant at Louisville Slugger Field , 401 E. Main St., 40202. Those interested can send letters of sympathy to the National Jug Band Jubilee, 218 S. Keats Ave., Louisville, KY 40206.
I met Mr. Fish several years ago when I was doing research for an article on the history of jug bands. He has always been a fountain of information and a big cheerleader for Louisville music. The last time I saw him was at the National Jug Band Jubilee in September which he and his daughter Heather put together. This year they raised funds to buy a tombstone for jug band pioneer Earl McDonald. I'd like to think Mr. Fish and Earl will be having some rip roaring jam sessions in the near future.
Yesterday I was saddened to learn that Steve Drury, Mr. Fish of the Juggernaut Jug Band, had passed away. There will be a celebration of Mr. Fish's life on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at Park Place Restaurant at Louisville Slugger Field , 401 E. Main St., 40202. Those interested can send letters of sympathy to the National Jug Band Jubilee, 218 S. Keats Ave., Louisville, KY 40206.
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Michael L. Jones