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Ron DeWitte

Music lovers around the Midwest lost a hero when Ron DeWitte died last Friday. Louis Armstrong said, “There are two kinds of music—good and bad.” Ron’s music was definitely of the good kind, the best, and anyone who loves good music loved being in the crowd when he was playing. KCCK (FM 88.3) is doing …

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The Famous Mockingbird Hosts Quartet

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That special day for romance is coming soon and here is a special event for an early celebration.  Join the Eddie Piccard Quartet for Sweetheart’s Night at the Famous Mockingbird (1064 Seventh Ave) in Marion, Iowa.

The Good Times Rolled

The Eddie Piccard Quartet had a great time and a great audience at the November 10 “Meet Me in New Orleans” concert in Mount Vernon. Audience reaction always makes a huge difference in the way a jazz performance goes, and this wonderful crowd gave us all the support we could ask for.

One More Time

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As Count Basie used to say, “One More Time!”

The Eddie Piccard Quartet is going to appear at the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center on Friday, November 10, to present “Meet Me in New Orleans.”

Dixieland Returns

Last November we had a real frolic in the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center.  The Eddie Piccard Quintet was joined by the Busch Boys, and we took a musical trip to New Orleans.  A great musical night!

And here’s what the cable programs call “Breaking News.”  We’re going to do it again.  The Busch Boys will join us in the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center April 29 for another round of Dixieland jazz.  Same personnel as last time.