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Billie Holiday

Posted at July 17, 2020 by bbabin in Blog Post

“On this day in 1959, Billie Holiday died in a New York City hospital from cirrhosis of the liver after years of alcohol abuse, aged 43, (while under arrest for heroin possession, with police officers stationed at the door to…

Happy Birthday, Linda Ronstadt, July 15, 1946

With an incomparable voice, SHE dominated the charts in the 70s. She continued to perform for over 40 years, scoring hits in many genres, including pop, rock, opera, standards, rock, and country. She received 26 grammy nominations and 11 wins. In 2017,…

This Day in Music: June 23

Posted at June 23, 2020 by bbabin in Blog Post ⋅ Uncategorized

June 23 2004: A Fender Stratocaster that Eric Clapton nicknamed ‘Blackie’ sold at a Christie’s auction for $959,500 (£564,412) in New York, making it the most expensive guitar in the world. The proceeds of the sale went towards Clapton’s Crossroads addiction clinic,…

Little White Church by Little Big Town (cover)

Posted at April 30, 2020 by bbabin in Arizona variety dance band ⋅ Band for HIre ⋅ Big Zephyr Country

Another “patio concert” offering from Big Zephyr’s acoustic duo.

How Big Zephyr Got Its Name Part 2

Posted at April 29, 2020 by bbabin in Blog Post

https://youtu.be/Pg13zu_OrL8 The entrance to "kiddieland" at Ponchartrain Beach Amusement Park, with the famous lighthouse in the background. The famous lighthouse (picture taken in 2007). The actual white sand beach (picture taken in 2007). What is left of the famous ZEPHYR...

How Big Zephyr Got Its Name – Part 1

Posted at April 19, 2020 by bbabin in Big Zephyr Music ⋅ Blog Post

So “How did Big Zephyr get its name?” The name goes back to my childhood in New Orleans. ZEPHYR is actually the name of a great wooden rollercoaster at the Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Park. Here’s a brief video with some…