The Legendary Downchild Blues; the last goodbye!

Toronto music lovers do not have to be introduced to 'Downchild Blues'. They are around for more than 50 years and just finished their farewell tour on Nov 29, 2024 Started by brothers Donnie and Richard (Hock) Welsh, their band was the inspiration for 'Blues Brothers' movie, as Dan Aycroyd and John Belushi were fans and friends. I was really lucky to catch one of their last performances at their 'home' the Grossman's Tavern. This was the first place they got a steady gig. It was not officially advertised and many people (me included) were pleasantly surprised that the whole band showed up. Half of the 100 or so people at the venerable tavern (since 1947) were musicians.
The band name came from the Sonny Boy Williamson song, "Mr. Downchild". It is probably a good time to say goodbye, as Chuck Jackson is fighting cancer since 2020 and Donnie does not look healthy either.
'Downchild' played the Grossman's with Chuck Jackson (vocals, blues harp), Donnie Walsh (guitar), Pat Carey (saxophone), Gary Kendall (bass), Tyler Yarema (vocals, piano), Jim Casson (drums) and Pete Jeffrey (trumpet).

"Flip, Flop and Fly" (Big Joe Turner) 'Downchild' version recorded at Grossman's (Nov 2024)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=31ib1yzOnc4&t=79s

Downchild’s “(I Got Everything I Need) Almost” From LP, Album '' Straight Up '' 1973 record. Rick (The Hock) Walsh-vocals.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tTSImTQ58g

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Taken on: November 26, 2024

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Camera: Panasonic DMC-ZS100, f/4.1, 1/50 sec, 19.1mm, ISO 3200 (more info) (hide info)

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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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