Shakey Jake "second line" blues funeral procession video

Saul and I went to Shaky Jake's memorial service this afternoon. There were a lot of people there (300? 400?) including members of his family. Quite a turnout.

There was a procession afterwards - I include one of the announcements of it (via Ron Suarez). The T-shirt of choice was "Wake for Jake" with grey lettering on black.

New Orleans-style “second line” procession in honor of Shakey Jake Woods (the most popular person in Ann Arbor).

Route, destination, and step-off time all TBD. Repertoire to include “When the Saints Go Marching In” (in G) and “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” (key TBD).

Like the Critical Mass bicycle events, this is a “disorganized coincidence.” Just show up.

R.I.P. Shakin’ Jake Woods.

More:
- Shaky Jake (Arborwiki)
- Video: Memorial, parade for 'Shakey' Jake Woods (Ann Arbor News blog)
- Veteran Ann Arbor street musician dies at 82 (MSNBC / WOOD-TV / Associated Press)

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Comments

[Animal Chaplain Nancy]

I love the "Wake for Jake". Wish I could have bbeen there.