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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

NEWS: The Philadelphia Flyers have a new full-time organist this season, and he’s a Stanley Cup winner! They’ve hired Mark Castellano, who played the organ for the Colorado Avalanche from 2015-2022. Mark was part of the championship-winning Avalanche squad in his final year there.

A photo of Mark Castellano wearing and proudly displaying the Stanley Cup ring he won when he was the organist for the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Ray Castoldi, the only known remaining organist in the NBA (!), for winning the championship. This is Ray’s first title with the Knicks, and his second title overall after the Rangers won in 1994.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The word “legend” gets thrown around hyperbolically these days, but Knicks organist Ray Castoldi is unequivocally a living legend. As we watch and listen to Ray providing the accompaniment for the first NBA Finals game at MSG in 27 years, I want to talk about what makes him so special.

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bobbycressey.bsky.social @bobbycressey.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Happy to say I’ll be returning to the Alma mater and playing 🎹 for most of the UCSD ⚾️ games this season. Love me some college baseball.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

14th-inning stretch means we just got a second rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” from Dodgers organist Dieter Ruehle! You all know that I, of all people, wholeheartedly support live organists, but…let’s not have a 21st. 😅

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

You may be aware, but for anyone who isn’t: Your World Series organist for the next three games in L.A. is the great Dieter Ruehle! 🎹⚾️🔥

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Benny Drawbars @bennydrawbars.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Stop me if you've heard this one....So, two hockey organists walk into a bar... Great time at The Valley in Tacoma checking out @kseal.bsky.social and Seal Party!

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

As Florida Panthers fans sing “Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye!” to the Oilers, remember it was the one and only Nancy Faust (@played41.bsky.social) who started the now-widespread trend by playing it (Steam’s “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye”) in 1977 during opposing pitching changes.

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Vintage Obscura Radio @vintageobscura.net · 09/05/2025

Frank Pellico - Rise [USA, Jazz-Funk, Electronic] (197x) Organ-based funk by the longtime stadium organist for the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Blackhawks. redd.it/d610s5 youtu.be/U6bTMGg7-IQ

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Frank Pellico - Rise [USA, Jazz-Funk, Electronic] (197x) Organ-based funk by the longtime stadium organist for the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Nancy Faust comes back and The Vatican elects a White Sox fan as the new Pope? Clearly not a coincidence.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Boston’s dynamic duo of pro sports organists, @jtkantor.bsky.social (Red Sox) and Ron Poster (Bruins), met up today at Fenway [courtesy of Ron’s IG story]! ⚾️🏒🎹🤩

Screenshot of Bruins organist Ron Poster’s photo from his Instagram story taken alongside Red Sox organist Josh Kantor at Fenway Park.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Remember when I said, “There are actual crimes against humanity going on”? Russia murdering Olena Kohut and many others would be one. Atrocities like this (whether they involve killing organists or not) really put things in perspective. Condolences to Olena’s family and all those impacted.

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Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Olena Kohut performed on stage just days before Russia killed her. She was a solo organist and pianist at the Sumy National Theater. Olena also taught at the Professional College of Arts and Culture. On 13 April, a Russian missile strike on the city center of Sumy claimed 32 lives. ⤵️

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

This is organist Olena Kohut, killed today in Sumy by the Russian missile. Joseph Rheinberger, Visione, op. 156 no. 5 💔

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

There are plenty of actual crimes against humanity going on, but the Brewers getting rid of the organ and organist Dean Rosko is disappointing and sad. As the story below mentions, turns out they didn’t have it or him last season, either. Dean had played the organ at Brewers games for 20 years.

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bobbycressey.bsky.social @bobbycressey.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Baseball severance.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

The modulation, then ending with the big flourish, and even a “Let’s Go, Dodgers” chant prompt to cap it all off. Nancy would surely be proud of Elson’s great work here. 👏

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Elson @elsongs.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

I recorded this on Opening Day, but I've always loved Nancy Bea's ending to "Take Me Out To The Ball Game", so I always played it like that. This is a tribute! bsky.app/profile/elso...

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Very sad to hear of Nancy Bea Hefley’s passing. She succeeded Helen Dell as the Dodgers’ organist in 1988 and retired from the role at the end of the 2015 season. 💙

Screenshot of the Dodgers announcing the death of former organist Nancy Bea Hefley.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Happy Opening Day to all Major League Baseball organists and fans alike! Here’s to a great season full of live musical accompaniment (where applicable) and an enhanced in-game experience as a result! 🎹⚾️😎

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Lindsay Imber @lindsayimber.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Representation is so important, especially in times like these when minorities are under grave attack. I dared pitch a blatantly trans song by @laurajanegrace.bsky.social for our Pride Party name that tune and my colleagues and bosses showed the support every ally should be ready to.

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Benny Drawbars @bennydrawbars.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Okay, this is mostly for @organistalert.bsky.social whomst I told I was going to try to do Happy Birthday in 10/8 (2+3+2+3, 8th=8th triplet from prev measure) for Pi Day, but in case you've never been to a game in person, here's what I usually get up to under the 'in game messages' during 1st INT

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Phil Thompson @philthompsontrib.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Retiring Blackhawks organist Frank Pellico gets emotional during a first-period ovation.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Tonight is truly the end of an era, as legendary Blackhawks organist Frank Pellico will work his final game. He has played at Blackhawks games for over 33 seasons, beginning at Chicago Stadium in 1991. Carrie Marcotte has split games with Frank since 2018-19. She’ll take the reins after tonight.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Going to try to unpack some Garth Hudson feelings because this is a particularly tough loss for me, as I’m sure it is for all organists, keyboard players, musicians, and music lovers.

A photo of me wearing a T-shirt featuring a photo of The Band, with me pointing at Garth Hudson standing on the far left.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Great post from Maple Leafs organist Jimmy Holmstrom over on IG showing him reunite with former Leafs organist Rob Sutherland. Jimmy hasn’t missed a game since he took over in 1988!!! 🤯🎹🤩

Sharing an Instagram post from Maple Leafs organist Jimmy Holmstrom in which he shows himself reuniting with a predecessor and describes some recent history in terms of the role

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Perfect for the circumstances AND a great tune by an incredible band (one of my absolute faves). Tremendous work by Benny here. 🎹🤩

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Kevin and Steve Hogan combined their sports organist powers at the Royal Cuckoo in SF, a.k.a. my favourite bar in the world. (There’s a Hammond B3 behind the bar). Wonderful stuff. ⬇️

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

PSA for anyone looking to follow sports organists you may not be aware of, or just may not be following yet: Rather than making a starter pack with organists from every sport, for now I’ve created separate lists for each sport like I did on the other app. You can find them on the profile page.

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

@played41.bsky.social Congrats on Dick Allen earning induction! I know you’ve been calling for it for a long time. It’s well deserved! 👏👏👏

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Never seen another sports organist offer this level of detail. Not only coming up with individual songs for the players, but then posting the musical notes AND the notation for the melodies. Shoutout to Lindsay, this is great stuff. 🎹🦆🤝

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

The perfect song for the situation, and of course it’s Nancy playing it. Watch this and you’ll be reminded there’s still joy in the world. 😊🙏

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

The organist community is gradually making its way over here! Here are a few you can follow right now (listed alphabetically): @bennydrawbars.bsky.social 🦑 @joshlanghoff.bsky.social 🧸 @lindsayimber.bsky.social 🦆 If you see any others, let me know! 🤝

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I’ve always found it amusing that the main melody of “Into the Thick of It” from The Backyardigans is exactly the same as the classic “Charge!” organ prompt — except for the rhythm of a single note. Do you recognize the other song that uses the same intervals? 🎹👇

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Organist Alert @organistalert.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Hello, I'm Organist Alert! You may remember me from such apps as Twitter, and The Cesspool It Became. As the bio says, I've been advocating for sports organists for over a decade (Nov. 29, 2013, for those scoring at home). If live music at sporting events is your thing, you're in the right place.

This post introduces the Organist Alert account as an advocate for sports organists since 2013. It includes a screenshot from The Simpsons of fictional actor Troy McClure saying, "It's the part I was born to play, baby!"

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