Led by Shaye Cohn, Tuba Skinny play Bill Mack's 'Blue'.

'The book 'Tuba Skinny and Shaye Cohn', updated for 2024, written by Pops Coffee, is available from Amazon, both as a paperback and as an eBook. 'Blue' was composed by the Texan country music specialist Bill Mack in 1958. It was difficult to film Tuba Skinny at the dba in Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, when the place was filled with a noisy, jostling crowd. But I did my best. (Maybe it would have been easier if they had played the song in F rather than G!) 8 April 2016.

[@Richard-kd2kp]

Pops, After I don't how many years I've been a fan of both TS and you. Finally I need to say thank you and here by bestow on you the title "Icon" for spreading the word. Hats off from the US in PA. Richard

[@PopsCoffee]

Thank you for those kind words, Richard. Unfortunately, at 86 years old and with very little strength now, there's not much more I can do. But - like you - I have derived enormous pleasure from Tuba Skinny and much other music in my old age.

[@Richard-kd2kp]

@@PopsCoffee Also 86 here. Keep on keeping on and shift into "maintaining"

[@CANDCJ]

Hi PopsCoffee, Thank you for this old clip. Yes, some flaws, but you portraid the band as good as you could from your position. The band members love having dancers close by, they excel, and Erica comes out clear. Wonder who plays the trombone? We haven't ordered your book yet, will do any day now. Did you explore their European tours 2018, 2019? They seem to do better in France and had some epic moments covered. Their latest settings in Switzerland seem a bit rigig, few seats, no crowding. They need the French response. / Chris@Chris

[@PopsCoffee]

Thanks for those thoughtful comments. The trombonist is the great Charlie Halloran. Sadly, I was unable personally to see Tuba Skinny at any venue in Europe.

[@bryancampbell-iq3vm]

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[@DanPurdy1]

Thanks pops. I have loved this song for years. I used to listen to Bill when he was “The Midnight Cowboy” on a country station in Fort Worth, Texas.

[@berntd]

Hey Pops, I am going to New Orleans in September 2024. Hopefully to see Tuba Skinny as well but If you have any suggestions on where to see the best music, please let me know.

[@PopsCoffee]

Old age and poor health have prevented me from travelling to NOLA since 2018, so I'm out of touch. But the clubs in Frenchmen Street used to be the best places in the evenings. Many bands, including Tuba Skinny, performed in Royal Street throughout the day.

[@berntd]

@@PopsCoffee Thank you so much. I will check it out.

[@JamesSterling]

Be sure to check the band's web page for their schedule before you go. They usually play the d.b.a. on Saturday nights when in New Orleans and have frequent Thursday dates at The Maison, both on Frenchmen Street. They don't list their busking schedule but you may catch them on Royal Street on a Monday, their favorite day to busk. Unfortunately for you they frequently are on tour in September returning to New Orleans in October.

[@hawaiianarts1]

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