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Comment on 75th birthday party blues by David Noall

David Noall — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:21:45 +0000

Hi Graham, It’s been a long time! Good to see your Birthday gigs are still going strong! I’m still playing, though a serious illness a few years back, plus two kids (boys-Dylan, 6, and Alex, 3) has slowed me down a little! I’ve built a studio at home and I’m currently recording my 2nd solo CD. You can get a copy of the first, “Dollar Joe”, at http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/DavidNoall
I hope to bring the family over next Summer (for my 50th!). Let’s get together then!
Cheers.
David.

Comment on Speakeasy blues by Darren

Darren — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:17:51 +0000

As the person who invited you to play (at John o’Leary’s invitation) I appreciated you volunteering in the first place. Really sorry you weren’t well. Nick Junior Moore stepped in from The Blues Corporation and we had Andy Twyman play, so musically it was great. But we are already talking about another event later in the year and if your health permits it would be a pleasure to feature you.

Comment on Bernie Pallo’s funeral by David Noall

David Noall — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:49:54 +0000

So sorry to hear about Bernie’s death. I have very fond memories of him playing at the Station Tavern. A very quiet, private man. A very great musician.

Comment on Bernie Pallo by Geoff Conn

Geoff Conn — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:28:04 +0000

I am really upset to hear the sad news about Bernie.I first met him whilst playing backgammon in Ealing several years ago.Thought he was a great guy.I even managed to get to see him play at a Gordon Smith gig;sadly I lost contact.He’ll be missed.Pass my condolences on to family.

Comment on Bernie Pallo by Geoff Oliver

Geoff Oliver — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:39:05 +0000

I am gutted. I met Bernie some years ago thru deceased friend Grahame Powell and we saw him and Shakey play together. Great days. When Grahame himself passed about 4 years ago he left Bernie his best leather backgammon board – but Bernie, despite his own love of the game, passed it on to me saying fond memories were all he wished for.

Bernie’s and Shakey’s names came up when chatting blues at Ealing’s Red Room just a couple of days ago so of course I checked-in here to see the latest. What a shock to read this. I always remember Bernie as a warm, big-hearted guy and in particular the way he cared for my mate Grahame in his final weeks. Please pass on my condolences.

Comment on Bernie Pallo by Pete Duke

Pete Duke — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:39:26 +0000

Shocked and very sad to hear that Bernie has passed on. A great friend and fellow blues man. We spent very many happy evenings listening to Bobby Bland, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis and a multitude of New Orleans rock and roll, soul and blues stars on vinyl. Bernie and I played together in the early nineties in the Chicago-style blues band “Little Matthew and the Intentions” – playing a residential “Blue Mondays” at the Station Tavern in Latimer Road, W10. Keep on Rockin’ Bernie! Your soul brother, Pete(Duke)