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Jake Robinson was my best friend since we were 10 years old. Big Jake and I started playing music together since we were 16. We played as a duo for 6 years until I moved South, where I played in many bands. Jake stayed home and played in many successful bands. The first real band we played in was
"Big Jake and the Phat Cats". Since we both played bass, we were always playing in different bands. In this band we could switch between acouctic guitar and bass..We both loved it. Scott "Scooter" White is probably the finest harp players you'll ever see and was with us from the beginning. Many players have come and gone over the years, all of them very good players. Bob Hage came to us a couple of years ago, We both loved his guitar work. We had been through some drummers when we found Kevin Korneff, likewise we both loved his work. Jake passed away on September 30, 2006. A great loss to the Pittsburgh Music community, leaving a hole in the soul's of all who knew and loved him.We decided to continue playing, renaming the band "The Phat Cats".
That's when Jeff Conner came along. A very talented piano and guitar player along with great singing abilities. I'm sure Jake would have loved him. So take an evening and come hear us.We'll be around.
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May 31st
Turner's
615 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
724-843-7576
9:00-1:00
June 19th
Harmony Summer Concert Series
On the lawn at
"The Harmony Inn"
7:30-9:00
All ages. Free concert. Bring a lawn chair & cooler.
230 Mercer Street, Harmony, PA 16037
724-452-5124
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Our friend and fellow musician, Jake Robinson passed
away on September 30, 2006. The music community has lost a great performer and a very kind soul. He will be missed as a friend, musician and inspiration to us all.