I thought I was through mourning the death of an old friend until an upcoming musical gig brought it all back to me. Well, I’m lucky to have known Bill “Frenchy” Emrie and even luckier to be able to tell this story. Miss you brother.
(photo credit: Cindy Joyal. Left to right, Bill Emrie, Mike Joyal, Petey Mesquitey)
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