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Re: Re: Re: Remembering Kermit Venable

Hey Nick and Christian,
I had the honor of playing with Kermit at the majority of his gigs over the past 3 years. I actually played on his last gig this past saturday. He was so optimistic about getting gigs now because after the storm Michaul's closed for good. He definately was an old style accordion player. I've heard the story about Canray and all of the other stories he had about all the guys most of us have only read about. About the BeauBassin CD, the record company that produced it was actually based out of New Orleans and was completely flooded by Katrina. I'm pretty sure the company is slooowly getting back up and running but after the storm the only way Kermit could sell cd's was with burned copies. I'm going to miss playing with him and hearing all the stories he had. Unfortunately he didn't have insurance, so its been really hard trying to gather up the money to have him cremated so he can be buried next to his wife in Church Point.

John

Re: Re: Re: Re: Remembering Kermit Venable

John,
Kermit and BeauBassin produced a CD called "Traditional Cajun" in 1996. Used copies of the CD can be purchased from Amazon.com.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Remembering Kermit Venable

His style kinda reminded me of Nonc Allie Young. I saw him in Michaul's once -- he was very nice to my young daughter, taught her a few dance steps and stuff. sorry to hear he's gone, he was a very nice man.

BuFraw



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