'Rosco' Wilson - R.I.P.

It is with great sadness that the committee and many members of the Perth Blues Club learnt of the passing of Ross Leslie Wilson, better known as "Rosco", who died peacefully in his sleep at 2am Thursday 10 April.

All are welcome to attend a short service and wake at 3pm at the Perth Blues Club, in the back room of the Charles Hotel, next Wednesday 16 April.

The funeral directors will bring the coffin to the Charles in the afternoon for the service and then we will have the wake.

Music will be provided by the Bob Patient Band and guests.

Rosco had been involved in the Perth music scene for almost 20 years as a roadie, sound and lighting operator. He had been involved with the Perth Blues Club from its inception over 16 years ago and was one of only six life members of the Club. He was always a much treasured asset to the Club and a great friend to many.

For the past year or so, Rosco had been undergoing treatment for cancer.

John Chopping, one of the founding fathers of the Club, had this to say:

"Rosco knew the end was coming, and so did we all, but it really doesn't make it any easier. He was one of a handful of true believers in the concept of the blues club.

"He was there from the beginning and he must have been proud to see it develop over the years from the fledgling jam session to the professional shows still going on every Tuesday.

"The death of the flesh is always a time for grieving, but Rosco will always be remembered in the hearts and minds of the collective blues community."

R.I.P Rosco, 1947-2008

Gary Cox Band to record Live @ the PBC

Local blues man Gary Cox and his band will be recording a new live CD at the Perth Blues Club on Tuesday 15th April, and it promises to be a great night.

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You can also bookmark the Gig Guide by following this link.

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Reviews

Many of you who visit the website regularly will have noticed that we've not had any reviews of receny gigs. Unfortunately, our volunteer reviewer Katy has increasing work committments and is unable to contiune writing for us.

We put our a request for reviewers but have not yet found anyone. The job would be ideal for journalism students and we would be happy to have a team of reviewers who could work in rotation.

If you are interested (or know of anyone who might be willing to help) please contact us.

In the meantime, we hope you continue to enjoy the excellent photographs take each week by our volunteer photographer Jason. You can view Jason's work in the Photo Gallery.

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About Volunteering

The Perth Blues Club is run entirely by volunteers who care deeply about the Blues.

The club has a range of opportunities for volunteering such as leaflet/poster delivery, raffle ticket sellers, "meet and greet" team on the door, etc.

If you're interested in volunteering at the Perth Blues Club, please contact one of the committee members any Tuesday night at the Charles

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Well, that's all for this issue - don't forget to check the Gig Guide on the PBC website for all the latest information on who's playing at your club. And feel free to pass this on to your friends.

Until next time, keep spreading the good blues.

The Perth Blues Club Team