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December 28th 2006
karen
lunenburg county , nova scotia
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I come from a large family, spanning several generations , and we all were Dutch Mason fans, from Mom on down to the youngest, the thrill will never be gone Dutch , your legacy will live on
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December 28th 2006
Brian Smith
Dartmouth, NS
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As a kid growing up ( for a while) in Kentville, NS in the early 60's I came to know Dutchie. Anyone who could tune a guitar at the time had the opportunity to play with him. Oh the sessions at Harold Boates's mothers house. While Dutch pursued the Blues, I moved into Folk and then to popular club stuff and then to Law School. While we saw the world through different eyes, we always had music in common. We had even spoken about collaberating on a book but someone else beat us to it. I have many fond and funny memories of times with Dutchie, most of which are probably better left as memories. We have lost a great guy. Regard to Garret through whom Dutchie will live on.
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December 28th 2006
Rick
Moncton
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First time I saw Dutch was at the Debbonaire club in Moncton. Last Time I got to see him was at the Cheveys. Did get to talk to him a bit that night. But What will always stick in my mind was the night the power went ou when he was singing a song at the Deb. And with his deep voice, we all heard... What the ****... Will miss him, will miss the man. Thank God we still have his music, his memories. He will always live on
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December 28th 2006
Paul Reading
wolfville
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Thanks, Dutchie for making me a part of the "Esquires" along with you, Bubs, Zeke and Ronnie. So many memories, so many storys. I will never forget living at the Bonnacord, playing at the Blue Circle in Shediac, Lily Lake in St.John, the Top Hat in Kentville, the Peppermint Lounge in Halifax, and many other places. You were so talented. I can remember one night in Amherst, you had never played sax before, but you borrowed one and after fooling around with it for a few minutes, we played a number and you played that sax flawlessly. By the time you got us the contract at the Peppermint Lounge, the blues was a part of you I remember many nights when we were through playing ,we would go to the Jazz Club at 777 Barrington st. and you would jam and play the blues for hours. The last time I saw you was about 10 years ago. After you played at the Old Orchard, we went to your hotel room and spent all night with Jack Daniels talking and laughing about old times. You were one of a kind and will be sadly missed, but your legacy will live on with the Dutch Mason Blues Festival, and your son Garrett.
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December 28th 2006
Sharon
Montreal (via the Maritimes)
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Such a loss....I worked at Zapatas in the early 1980s....Dutch was a gem…a true gentleman and always a bundle of laughs. He'll be missed by many.
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December 28th 2006
Pam Marsh
Nova Scotia
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I met Dutchie in 1971 at Winnie's Lodge at 5 in the morning. We, (Everyday People) had just driven to NS from Toronto for an East Coast Tour. I had definetly heard of Dutchie, but never actually met him until then. Our bassist, Carson Richards asked me if I wanted to meet him, so off we went to Dutchie's room. He was in bed, naked, of course, and he didn't mind being bothered at that hour. Dutchie would always ask me up to sing when I showed up at his gigs, particularily at Sullivans and the Middle Deck. Dutchie was a warm, kind giving person, even if he did have a mouth like a truck driver, if you know what I f@#$&n mean. He loved to hold court in his hotel rooms after the gigs, and tell stories........oh my the stories!!! We laughed so hard, thanks Dutchie, for all the good times and great music. You were so proud of Garrett, and rightly so - he is a huge chip off the old block, and will keep the Mason name synonomous with the Blues. The last time I saw Dutchie was last year at the DM Blues Fest - I asked him why he didn't wear his Order of Canada Medal that night and he said, "I left the F#$%&n thing home - Imagine, Pam, getting the Order of Canada for getting drunk!!!" Bless your heart Dutchie - we will all miss you.
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December 28th 2006
Bob Brace
Moncton (now Abbotsford BC)
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I've just heard the news and back came the memories: The Legion in Moncton; your dad Larry; Bubs, Zeke and Harold; Lilly Lake in Saint John; swimming in the lake before the dance and the dinners after; trying out the guy's Golden Falcon in Saint John; all of us in my Grandmother's front room in Moncton because Bubs wanted to try out my Les Paul; and on and on. The memories and the music will live on. Have a great ride -- we'll do it again sometime.
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December 28th 2006
John A. MacDonald
Montreal originally - Toronto now
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I was fortunate enough to have known Dutchie a little bit back in the 70's and 80's. I got to party with him and the band between sets and after the shows at the Mapes (Maples Inn) in Pte. Claire, as well as a few other clubs in Montreal and Toronto. I've seen many, many Blues artists over the years, and in my opinion Dutchie was the best. My sympathies go out to his family and close friends. We all miss you Dutchie, but you'll live on in our hearts and through your music...
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December 28th 2006
Ken Fraser
Ottawa
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The Blues band in Heaven has a new, and very bright star. Thanks for your gift of music Dutchie, it touched many people and it will live on forever.
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December 28th 2006
Barb
Amherst
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The first time I ever went to the big city and snuck into a bar underage, was to see Dutchie at a bar called the Cellar. He made quite an impression on a little redneck girl like me. Dutchie was one of those entertainers that we'd go see any time he played anywhere close to where I lived. You knew you'd get your doors blown off. The Dutchie I remember most is the face you see on the back of 'Strange Brew' with Gary Blair and the rest of them....but the last time I saw him was the most moving at the Kipawo in Parrsboro a couple of summers ago. We've lost one hellava talent and I for one will miss him.
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