Saydisc has in its vaults many more pre-Bluesmaster blues albums which may be issued on CD in due course. Johnny Parth had already created his extensive Roots Records label which Saydisc distributed in the UK and the Matchbox Bluesmaster Series was a carefully sculpted edition of black blues roots music giving a broad spectrum of the genre. The originating 78 rpm records (many of them extremely rare) were provided by several collectors under the editorship of well known Austrian collector, Johnny Parth and were re-mastered by Hans Klement of Austrophon Studios in Vienna. Most of the albums were subtitled “Complete Recordings in Chronological Order” with a few under the subtitle “The Remaining Titles” or “New to LP”. The 42 LP albums that make up the iconic Matchbox Bluesmaster Series were released by Saydisc Records between Nov 1982 and June 1988. “A theory at this point is that the victim may have interrupted a crime outside his home,” he said.Volume 7 of the CD release of the iconic Matchbox Bluesmaster LP series from the 1980s with extensive notes from world authority on the blues, Paul Oliver. Mike Ernster said investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the shooting and are looking for surveillance video that could help determine what happened. Your absence leaves a tremendous void in our community and hearts.”Īt a Saturday afternoon press conference, Sgt. Your kindness, passion, and selflessness will continue to inspire and impact the lives of those you touched. He was a devoted coach who inspired and encouraged countless young athletes to achieve their full potential. Michael will always be remembered for his unwavering love for his children, his unbreakable bond with his wife Hilary, and his infectious spirit that touched the lives of everyone he met. Michael and Hillary have two boys, Oliver in Grade 8 and Miles in Grade 5. Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael’s family and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time. “Michael tragically was shot and killed outside of his home.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of Michael Brasel’s passing,” wrote organizer Melanie Stephenson. As of Saturday evening, more than $29,000 had been raised to help his family. He was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.Īccording to a GoFundme account set up Saturday afternoon, the victim was Michael Brasel, 44, a husband and father of two.

When officers arrived, a male at the scene had apparent gunshot wounds. that a neighbor had been shot at a home in the 2300 block of Chilcombe Avenue. Police say a 911 caller reported just before 7:30 a.m. Paul police were investigating the Saturday morning shooting death of a man they say may have been shot interrupting a crime outside his home in a St.

Songsters and Saints by Paul Oliver