Fritz Richmond "Jug Band Waltz" with Filé Gumbo

Fritz took first place the two years we had a "Jug Off" at the New Orleans in Seattle. He won $100, and also on the second year did this bonus performance with Filé Gumbo as part of his prize. This clip and another of his winning entry are part of Marc Bristols "Homegrown Music" DVD bonus features.

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[MBristol49]

He's blowing into a jug the whole song! He was the master!

[MBristol49]

He was a great guy! I was thrilled to get to meet and play some music with him.

[MBristol49]

Thanks to everyone for your comments! There is a video documentary that features Fritz talking called "Chasin' Gus' Ghost" about jug band music. Something worth checking out if you can get hold of it!

[ThomasDeLello]

Well... the ol' boy's not with us anymore I'm sorry to say. About three years ago he succombed to cancer in thr throat.

[MBristol49]

Yes, I know. That's partly why I decided to post the video, even though it's low quality - it was a great performance by a master! He was a great guy, too.

[Iguana56]

Not often one sees an extended solo on the jug! Impressive!

[MBristol49]

Fritz was the best!

[doryble]

He loved music, Hemis, beer...and me, maybe, a little...The world is poorer now.

[jtristan86]

Does anyone know what instrument that is he's blowing into at the beginning?

[Merlinite]

Fritz was an old and very dear friend of mine. I miss him so very much but seeing him play makes me smile.  Thank you for posting this.

[Zaqwa2]

he is my great uncle:)

[ThomasDeLello]

You should see what he could do with a washtub bass...! But now he's gone... He was a Hot Rodder too.

[MetaGrrrl]

Great video!

Don't be shy about getting these imperfect videos up; a glimpse is better than nothing. It's so great that this performance has been preserved!

[fancypantsdancer]

Just discovered the guy, this is great! I love jug band music!

Rest In Peace!

-Henry