Buescher Boys Band

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This orchestra formed in 1926 was under the direction of Hugo D'ippolito and consisted of some of London's finest young musicians. It was sponsored by the Buescher Instrument Company, famous for its saxophones (later taken over by Selmer). All of the personnel in the accompnaying photograph were to become famous musicians - including Bert Niosi, his brother Joe (bassist), Tony Briglia (drummer, later a founding member of the Casa Loma Orchestra), and Hugo D'Ippolito (pianist, later a member of the Royal Canadians).

The band played for the season at Grand Bend Casino.