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Semi-Finals picks https://3downnation.com/2025/10/31/3downnation-cfl-picks-straight-up-against-the-spread-east-west-semi-finals/ ***** Semi-Finals previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/31/depth-charts-how-the-teams-will-line-up-in-the-division-semi-finals/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/31/3-keys-to-victory-for-winnipeg-montreal-in-the-eastern-semi-final/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/31/5-things-to-know-about-the-eastern-semi-final-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/31/top-5-winnipeg-blue-bombers-plays-from-2025-season/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/blue-bombers-crossover-to-face-alouettes-in-eastern-semifinal-saturday-on-tsn/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/eastern-semi-final-win-or-go-home-sort-of-winnipeg-in-montreal/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-alouettes-10-8-east-semi-final-preview-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-10-8-keys-to-the-game-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/31/3-keys-to-victory-for-calgary-bc-in-the-western-semi-final/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/lions-stamps-square-off-in-western-semifinal-saturday-on-tsn/ ***** 3DownNation's all-star team https://3downnation.com/2025/10/31/3downnations-definitive-2025-cfl-all-stars/

Is that from his late '60s recordings?

That's great, Ken! I'm looking forward to reading the entire issue.

My picks... Player - Mitchell Defense - Betts Canadian - Rourke OL - Hardrick ST - Vaval Rookie - Vaval Coach - Mace I'm not as confident as usual this year. I can see Rourke as MOP, Howsare on Defense, Revenberg as OL and Hajrullahu as ST. All would be deserving.

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RIP Guy! You will be missed!

Semi-Finals picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2025/10/30/cfl-beat-255/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-cfl-semi-finals-2025/ As you can see, I finished third in the Door Flies Open pool, two games out of first, and one behind second. My picks... Alouettes over Blue Bombers - The Als are undefeated with Alexander starting, and I will expect that to continue until it doesn't. Lions over Stampeders - BC is on a six-game winning streak, and has been very impressive throughout it. ***** The league has announced the CFL Awards Finalists https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/30/mitchell-rourke-to-face-off-for-george-reed-mop/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/rourke-mitchell-named-finalists-for-cfls-most-outstanding-player/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/30/dual-selections-nathan-rourke-trey-vaval-highlight-cfl-awards-finalists/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-awards-nominations-2025-whos-in-the-running/ ***** Teams ranked by injuries suffered. https://3downnation.com/2025/10/30/all-nine-cfl-teams-ranked-by-how-many-injuries-they-suffered-in-2025/ ***** Edmonton free agents https://3downnation.com/2025/10/30/the-edmonton-elks-potential-2026-free-agents-list/ ***** Semi-Finals preview https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/calgary-stampeders-vs-bc-lions-season-recap/

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Semi-Finals picks https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/former-teammates-rourke-adams-jr-to-square-off-in-west-division-semifinal-between-lions-stampeders/ ***** The league has announced the Eastern and Western all-stars. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/29/rourke-mitchell-anchor-2025-divisional-all-cfl-teams/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/passing-leaders-mitchell-rourke-top-cfls-division-all-star-squads/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/29/hamilton-tiger-cats-montreal-alouettes-lead-league-with-11-divisional-all-cfl-selections/ ***** Semi-Finals previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/29/3-strengths-for-every-team-in-the-division-semi-finals/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/29/4-division-semi-finals-lessons-from-the-regular-season/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/29/how-the-remaining-6-teams-punched-their-ticket-to-the-post-season/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-semi-final-saturday-heads-to-montreal-and-bc/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/29/3-x-factors-that-could-impact-the-eastern-semi-final/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/29/3-x-factors-that-could-impact-the-western-semi-final/ ***** The Ticats and the Hall of Fame have been mentioned on Jeopardy. https://3downnation.com/2025/10/28/hamilton-tiger-cats-canadian-football-hall-of-fame-appear-in-clue-on-jeopardy/ ***** Despite Marc Liegghio's success this year, the Ticats have brought back Michael Domagala. https://3downnation.com/2025/10/29/hamilton-tiger-cats-sign-three-including-veteran-kicker-michael-domagala/ ***** Ottawa free agents https://3downnation.com/2025/10/29/the-ottawa-redblacks-potential-2026-free-agents-list/ ***** The nine potential Grey Cup Final matchups. https://3downnation.com/2025/10/29/ranking-all-nine-potential-112th-grey-cup-matchups/

Semi-Finals picks https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/28/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-division-semi-finals-picks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/28/weekly-predictor-who-wins-the-division-semi-finals/ ***** Semi-Finals previews https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/cfl-eastern-western-semifinals-kick-off-saturday-on-tsn/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/28/3-storylines-to-watch-in-the-eastern-semi-final-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/28/4-matchups-that-will-decide-who-moves-on-in-the-division-semi-finals/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/28/3-storylines-to-watch-in-the-western-semi-final-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/28/4-under-the-radar-players-that-could-tip-the-scales-in-the-semi-finals/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/red-hot-lions-in-peak-form-ahead-of-western-division-semifinal-vs-stampeders/ ***** Landon Rice, at 37, has signed with the Als. https://3downnation.com/2025/10/28/montreal-alouettes-bring-back-canadian-ol-landon-rice/ ***** Week 21 review https://3downnation.com/2025/10/28/3downnation-cfl-awards-the-best-and-worst-of-week-21-3/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/what-if-anything-positive-can-come-from-the-streveler-injury/ ***** *****

RIP Jack DeJohnette! I met him in 1970 when he was with the Lost Quintet.

Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/27/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-21-2025/ ***** ***** Final Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2025/10/27/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-saskatchewan-roughriders-loss-instills-confidence-before-playoffs/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-news-hub-power-rankings-the-aftermath-of-week-21/ ***** Week 21 reviews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/27/5-pff-stats-that-stand-out-from-week-21/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/27/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-21-4/ ***** CFL Awards predictions https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/27/mmqb-7-regular-season-awards-after-week-21/ ***** The television broadcasts of this week's two Semi-Finals will be available to everyone outside Canada on the league's website cfl.ca. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/27/where-to-watch-the-cfl-division-semi-finals/ ***** Semi-Finals previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/27/6-stats-that-may-loom-large-in-the-division-semi-finals/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/27/who-has-the-edge-in-the-eastern-semi-final-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/27/who-has-the-edge-in-the-western-semi-final/ ***** The 2027 Grey Cup Final will be in Regina. And get this: The date will be Nov. 7!!! https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/27/saskatchewan-awarded-114th-grey-cup/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/regina-to-host-114th-grey-cup-in-2027/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/27/offical-saskatchewan-awarded-114th-grey-cup-in-2027/ ***** The final stats are now out. https://www.cfl.ca/stats/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/ticats-qb-levi-mitchell-earns-second-straight-cfl-passing-title/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/27/six-running-backs-rush-for-1000-yards-in-2025-cfl-season/ ***** Ottawa Head Coach - 12 possibilities https://3downnation.com/2025/10/27/12-candidates-to-be-the-ottawa-redblacks-next-head-coach/ ***** Sask analysis https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-october-26-2025/ ***** Winnipeg analysis https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bombers-beat-montreal-but-at-what-cost/ ***** *****

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more on Mtl-Wpg https://3downnation.com/2025/10/26/montreal-alouettes-lose-game-key-players-before-playoff-rematch-with-bombers-seven-thoughts/ ***** I forgot to mention that Streveler hurt his knee early in yesterday's game. https://3downnation.com/2025/10/26/winnipeg-blue-bombers-qb-chris-streveler-not-sure-what-the-future-looks-like-after-injury/ ***** more on BC-Sask https://3downnation.com/2025/10/26/b-c-lions-blow-the-whistle-on-riders-clinch-home-playoff-game-11-other-thoughts/ ***** A review of the past performances of crossover teams. https://3downnation.com/2025/10/26/how-every-crossover-playoff-team-has-fared-in-cfl-history/ ***** Attendance was up slightly this year. https://3downnation.com/2025/10/26/cfl-attendance-up-less-than-one-percent-in-2025/ ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

Week 21 results Hamilton 35....Ottawa 15 The Ticats didn't look very good, but they were in control throughout. The Redblacks looked tired, like they hadn't gotten enough sleep this week. With the Ticats' win and the Redblacks' loss, the East's standings were finalized: 1 - Hamilton 2 - Montreal 3 - Toronto 4 - Ottawa https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/24/recap-hamilton-35-ottawa-15/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/24/tiger-cats-clinch-first-in-the-east-with-win-over-redblacks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/mitchell-throws-two-td-passes-as-ticats-down-redblacks-to-clinch-first-in-east/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/24/hamilton-tiger-cats-clinch-top-spot-in-east-division-earn-first-round-bye/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/25/redblacks-embarrass-themselves-in-loss-to-ticats-fire-dyce-10-other-thoughts-on-closing-the-book-on-2025/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/25/hamilton-tiger-cats-intercept-everything-under-the-sun-in-east-division-clinching-win-over-redblacks-nine-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/24/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-week-21-win-over-ottawa/ ***** Calgary 20....Edmonton 10 The Elks didn't look like the team they've been for the past six weeks. They couldn't do very much. The Stamps head into the playoffs on a three-game winning streak. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/25/recap-calgary-20-edmonton-10/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/25/stamps-finish-regular-season-with-win-over-elks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/stampeders-beat-elks-move-into-second-in-the-west/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/25/edmonton-elks-bad-football-results-in-20-10-loss-to-stampeders-to-end-2025-season/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/25/calgary-stampeders-preserve-home-playoff-hopes-with-win-in-edmonton-nine-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/25/3-stats-that-defined-calgarys-week-21-win-over-edmonton/ ***** Winnipeg 19....Montreal 10 Both teams played their subs. The Montreal OL was not up to the task. Three times the Als started on their own 5, and all three times they got nowhere. Mike O'Shea admitted that he didn't want to show the Als his hand before they meet again next week. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/25/3-stats-that-defined-winnipegs-week-21-win-over-montreal-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/25/recap-winnipeg-19-montreal-10/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/third-string-qb-wilson-leads-blue-bombers-to-win-over-alouettes/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/25/winnipeg-blue-bombers-beat-alouettes-but-playoff-path-remains-unclear-12-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/25/blue-bombers-hold-off-alouettes-in-regular-season-finale/ ***** BC 27....Sask 21 By far the best ballgame of the past two weeks. Sask played their subs in the second half, and still almost won. The Lions were in an unusual position. If they won, they would finish second. If they tied, they would finish third. If they lost, they would finish fourth. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/25/recap-bc-27-saskatchewan-21/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/25/lions-get-past-roughriders-in-regina-to-secure-home-playoff-game/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/event/bc-lions-saskatchewan-roughriders-20251025/11824125/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/lions-clinch-second-in-west-with-win-over-roughriders/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-end-regular-season-with-solid-showing-against-bc-lions/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/25/3-stats-that-defined-bcs-week-21-win-over-saskatchewan/ ***** As expected, the Redblacks let go Bob Dyce. Shawn Burke will return as GM. https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/25/redblacks-relieve-bob-dyce-of-head-coaching-duties/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/redblacks-fire-head-coach-dyce-after-four-seasons/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/25/rolling-snake-eyes-ottawa-redblacks-fire-head-coach-bob-dyce/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/burke-to-return-as-redblacks-general-manager/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/25/shawn-burke-to-return-as-ottawa-redblacks-general-manager-report/ ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Week 21 picks https://3downnation.com/2025/10/24/3downnation-cfl-picks-straight-up-against-the-spread-week-21/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-21-2025/ ***** Week 21 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/24/5-players-that-could-tip-the-scales-in-week-21/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/24/playoff-advantage-hangs-in-the-balance-for-b-c-lions-hamilton-tiger-cats-in-week-21/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats/cfl-week-21-ottawa-redblacks-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-21-edmonton-elks-7-10-vs-calgary-stampeders-10-7-game-preview-injury-report-and-predictions/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/the-calgary-stampeders-blueprint-to-a-grey-cup/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/elks-look-to-beat-provincial-rivals-one-last-time-before-heading-into-off-season/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/24/3-keys-to-victory-for-montreal-winnipeg-in-week-21/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predicting-montreal-alouettes-10-7-victory-week-21-preview-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-9-8-keys-to-the-game-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bombers-are-likely-to-crossover-so-why-does-the-game-against-montreal-matter/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/24/montreal-alouettes-missing-top-cornerback-lorenzo-burns-for-finale-with-bombers/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/24/winnipeg-blue-bombers-rest-eight-key-players-against-montreal-alouettes/ https://www.cfl.ca/2025/10/24/3-keys-to-victory-for-bc-saskatchewan-in-week-21/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predicting-bc-lions-victory-week-21-preview-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-12-5-depth-chart-injuries-odds-keys-to-the-game-players-to-watch/ https://www.tsn.ca/wires/cp/article/lions-look-to-clinch-wests-second-seed-in-regular-season-finale-against-riders-on-tsn/ https://3downnation.com/2025/10/24/saskatchewan-roughriders-to-start-qb-trevor-harris-sit-k-brett-lauther-for-finale/ ***** The league has moved up the kickoff times for the two Nov. 1 Semi-Finals by an hour to avoid going up against Game 7 of the World Series (featuring the Toronto Blue Jays). https://3downnation.com/2025/10/24/cfl-changes-start-times-for-east-west-semi-final-to-avoid-world-series/

Kevin, this is at the bottom of each of their press releases. It looks like the horse's mouth for the answer. Like our stuff? Let’s hear from you. Record Company Contact Barney Fields • Savant Records, Inc. jazzdepo@ix.netcom.com • (212) 873-2020 • www.jazzdepot.com

aron! Shares Merry New EP a cozy christmas LISTEN HERE Featuring British Singer-Songwriter Hohnen Ford On A Special Christmas Version of aron!’s “cozy you” “cozy you (christmas)” | Watch Lyric Video Here "On his oh-so-enjoyable EP “cozy you (and other nice songs)” (out June 6), the young crooner transports us to a bygone era where love is everywhere." -LA Times “In an era dominated by maximalist pop, aron! feels like a quiet little reawakening for jazz lovers and soft hearts alike. If every generation has its own jazz reemergence icon, maybe aron! is ours." -NYOTA New York, NY (October 24, 2025) – Cozy pop singer-songwriter aron! returns with more snuggle by the fire vibes just in time for the holidays. His new EP, cozy you christmas is out October 24 on Verve Records. The EP includes 3 jolly new tracks by the 22-year-old artist to watch: “mother i’ll be late” an original work, aron!’s own lush arrangement of Frank Sinatra’s “mistletoe and holly,” and a special duet with his friend and fellow artist, Hohnen Ford, for a new Christmas version of “cozy you.” “cozy you (christmas)” brings a holiday swing to the original track off aron’!’s debut EP, cozy you (and other nice songs). Listen to the cozy you christmas EP here. Earlier this year, aron! shared his debut EP cozy you (and other nice songs). The EP is an intimate six-track introduction to aron!’s world of cozy music, providing the perfect soundtrack to fall weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and cardigan season. Listen to cozy you (and other nice songs), here, watch the lyric video for “eggs in the morning” here, and the previously released official video for “table for two,” here. aron! has amassed millions of streams and built a loyal, dedicated following as he gears up to make his Verve Records debut. This EP is all about how everyone wants to get “cozy” sometimes — “My songs are little vignettes from my life,” he observes. “To me, ‘cozy’ is the perfect word for the vibe of this project. Hopefully, you’ll think so too!” ABOUT ARON! Born and raised in Charlotte, NC, aron!’s mom and dad introduced him to rock icons like Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin, but it was the game Guitar Hero that first made him pick up a real guitar at eight-years-old and enroll in lessons at a local music school. He eventually met an “80-year-old jazz guitar teacher at Sam Ash.” The instructor taught aron! how to read music and further inspired his passion for jazz. Maybe it was the pre-teen rebellion inside that pushed him from rock and into jazz. In high school, he also regularly played music for the residents of retirement homes, performing old classics from Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra for dementia patients. “I'd put on my little bow tie and a dress shirt to make it official,” he laughs. aron! studied classical composition at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, developing an appreciation for Chopin, Ravel, and Bach. During COVID, he dedicated himself to learning piano, waking up at 7:30am daily and exploring all that you can do with 88 keys. He earned a full scholarship to the University of Miami and majored in jazz voice and film scoring. Simultaneously, he cut his teeth live by playing dozens of shows in his indie pop band Sunny Side Up!. In 2023, he explored what he calls “a vintage pop sound,” and started building a strong following online. Labels started to call, and he signed to Verve to further develop his brand of ‘cozy pop’ on this new EP. “It's like singer-songwriter jazz,” he goes on. “I've always resonated with the real old-school romantics. People are going through the same things now as they were back then. Heartbreak is heartbreak, and love is love. We’re all humans, and that’s what most of these songs are about.” Once you get to know aron!, you won’t forget him. FOLLOW ARON! ABOUT HOHNEN FORD 2022 saw the release of Ford’s breakthrough single ‘Infinity’, a viral hit which led to a record deal with the legendary Giant Music. Ella has enjoyed a whirlwind few years, earning fans in Laufey, Tom Odell, and John Mayer plus major support tours with FINNEAS, Wasia Project and Orla Gartland.She has unpacked the intricacies of her creative process with esteemed multi-instrumentalist Rick Beato on YouTube, performed triumphant, sold-out headline shows across the UK and Europe, and collaborated with Birdie on ‘A Lot To Give’ – a true meeting of minds. Ford is garnering a reputation for her unique voice. The breathless ease, emotional resonance and crystal clear tone make Ford a talent which does not come around often. She is a graduate of Jazz Voice at The Royal Academy, a gruelling course in which only one applicant is taken on per instrument per year. A huge achievement to be selected, even more so to see the course through to the end and graduate. Earlier in the year, Hohnen Ford shared a stunning reimagined take on Chet Baker’s “I Get Along Without You Very Well” as part of a Blue Note compilation. The cover led Jazzwise to describe Ford as “A Rising Star”, with The Times calling the cover “Gorgeous and introspective”. Along with her exceptional vocals, Ford’s work is rooted in emotional honesty and bold vulnerability. Her latest work continues to build on the textured, introspective sound that’s become her signature, proving her not just as a voice to watch, but one that’s here to stay. FOLLOW HOHNEN FORD # Artist and Track Title Time 1. aron! - mother i'll be late 04:02 2. aron! - mistletoe and holly 03:20 3. aron! - cozy you (christmas) 02:17

Episode 48 https://artpepper.bandcamp.com/track/straight-life-episode-forty-eight-3 ***** Episode 49 https://artpepper.bandcamp.com/track/straight-life-episode-forty-nine-2