BIG CHIEFS IN THE HOSPITAL
Cherise Harrison-Nelson reports that Big Chief Bo Dollis of the Wild Magnolias and Chief Joe Prieur of the Red, White and Blue are in the hospital at Touro Infirmary. Prieur suffered a heart attack last week, and Dollis has been in poor health for the last few years. He's scheduled to undergo surgery Thursday. Dollis can't have visitors at this time, but cards, prayers and well wishes are appreciated.
RUFFINS BACK WITH BASIN STREET
Earlier this week, Kermit Ruffins re-signed with Basin Street Records, agreeing to a three-album deal. The first will be out this spring. "Kermit Ruffins was our first artist signed in October 1997, the first to record in November 1997 and the first CD release in February 1998," Basin Street owner Mark Samuels says. "It also marks the first new contract for Basin Street since October of 2003."
. Basin Street president Mark Samuels, left, and Kermit Ruffins sign contracts keeping the trumpeter on the label for at least three more albums.Read the full article HERE.
STOMPING eBAY
Dr. Ike of the Ponderosa Stomp is selling records from his personal collection on eBay to raise money for the Ponderosa Stomp Foundation. He's putting new records up daily, so keep checking the auctions.
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