DECEMBER 29, 2009
ANOTHER GREAT SHOW AT THE BK LOUNGE

Again, there was a nice sized crowd when the music began at the BK Lounge tonight. We had a few new people and there were several regulars missing mostly due to vacations and Christmas trips out of town .

It was really good to see Sharon Miller back and looking well after several weeks of being unable to join us because of a fall in her home.

"Marvelous" Marvin Bredemeier (who, of course is the resident fiddler every Saturday night at Annie's Country Jubilee in Tonganoxie, KS) fiddle the Kentucky Waltz, the old fiddle tune "Back Up And Push" and later in the evening sang & fiddled Charlie Daniels "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" and was kind enough to play "Ragtime Annie" for yours truly. Thanks, Marv! Close on his heels, David Purcell donned his cap & pigtails and in his best Willie voice did a super job singing "On The Road Again" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night." Dave returned after break and with help from the rest of the band including drummer John Malone, sang a couple of Garry Bichelmeyer creations, "Northern Star" and "The River Is Deep." Mary Bichelmeyer gave the crowd a treat as she sang Kitty Wells' "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels," "Walk The Way The Wind Blows," "Don't Tell Me What To Do" and "Bill Bailey."

Larry Dean was in fine voice himself tonight, singing Delbert McClinton's "Back To Louisiana," Alan Jackson's "Designated Drinker," George Strait's "Does Ft. Worth Ever Cross Your Mind" and after Scott Gilmore sang "Boot Scootin' Boogie" for the line-dancers, it was a Frank Sinatra tune, "The Summer Wind." The group's great lead guitarist, Gordon Riley and the rest of the band played an original tune of his we all call "Gordon's Boogie," then it was "Sweet Georgia Brown" Merle Travis style and "9 Lb. Hammer," on which he did a excellent job, both singing and picking. Garry Bichelmeyer got a big hand as he sang Charlie Pride's "Is Anybody Goin To San Antone," "Kansas City" and Billy Currington's "People Are Crazy." Marvin led the band playing "Ault Lang Syne" and wished everyone a Happy and Safe New Year!!

A large portion of the above reprinted with permission from Roger Hawkins - MO-KAN OPRY.COM - Many Thanks Again, Roger!!

DECEMBER 22, 2009
CHRISTMAS SHOW AT THE BK LOUNGE

A near capacity crowd filled the BK tonight in anticipation of a great Christmas program here tonight and after Gordon Riley and the rest of the band including John Malone on drums, opened tonight's get-together with "Gordon's Boogie #1," Larry Dean got the holiday cheer started with George Strait's "Christmas Cookies' and Elvis' "Santa Claus Is Back In Town." Larry returned later with John Denver's "Grandma's Feather Bed" and Merle Haggard's "If We Make It Through December." Garry Bichelmeyer also chose an Elvis song, "Blue Christmas" to start off with, then it was Waylon's "Wurlitzer Prize" and somewhat later Billy Currington's "People Are Crazy." "Magnanimous" Marvin Bredemeier was up next (magnanimous means having a dignified and generous nature, which fits our friend Marvin to a "T") and putting bow to fiddle did a beautiful job playing "Goodnight My Love," played & sang "Here Come Santa Claus" and "Winter Wonderland." Marvin, of course plays fiddle every Saturday night at Annie's Country Jubilee in Tonganoxie, KS.

Mary Bichelmeyer, Garry's wife and the group's bass player, used her soft, mellow voice tonight to sing Patsy's "Crazy Arms," "Bill Bailey," "I'll Be Home For Christmas" and "I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You," and Gordon and the gang returned with a great instrumental of "Silver Bells" a super vocal by Gordon of Buck Owens' "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy" then it was the "Panhandle Rag" and "Honky Tonk." We always enjoy seeing our friend David Purcell perform and tonight he sang a Garry Bichelmeyer song "Northern Star," "Help Me Make It Through The Night" (we saw Kris Krisofferson & Rita Cooledge perform this at a concert here in KC) and later it was Merle's "It's Not Love But It's Not Bad" and in his best "Willie voice," "Remember Me." Thanks David! Art Covey made some beautiful sounds himself here tonight as he sang & picked his mandolin to "Deep Water" and the "Kentucky Waltz."

It's been quite a spell since we've seen Rick Mullen and didn't hardly recognize him behind that full beard, but it was great to have him drop in and perform "Singing The Blues." Rick and his wife Leta have the Glory Barn at 34th & Woodend in KCKS, which has a show every Saturday night. Ron Fine also a fine singer, dropped in this evening as well and did a marvelous job singing the Waylon/Jessie standard, "Storms Never Last." This was the first opportunity we've had to meet Jerome Oberle and hear him play his all-button accordion or as they are sometimes referred to: "squeezebox." Whatever you call them, Jerome got some great sounds from it as he played "Pennsylvania Polka," "White Christmas" and closed the festivities this evening with the "Blue Skirt Waltz" and "Silent Night."

Once again, because he does such outstanding work, we have reprinted Roger Hawkins' article from MO-KAN OPRY.COM As always we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Roger for letting us use his articles.

DECEMBER 17, 2009
GRINTER BARN JAMBOREE

The dance floor at the Grinter Barn was a busy place tonight. Between the usual mix of country songs, the band performed a nice selection of Christmas music including Gordon's impeccable playing of "Jingle Bells" and Mary's beautiful rendition of "I'll Be Home For Christmas".

During intermission, Rosie and Schuyler joined forces to draw names for several door prizes that were given away.

Due to scheduling difficulties, Larry announced that the only show at the Grinter Barn in January will be on Thursday, January 28, 2010. We look forward to seeing everyone then. We will also be at the Burger King every Tuesday as usual.

It was really good to see Bob Kampen back with us tonight. He looked good and reported feeling good after his recent surgery. WAY TO GO BOB!!

Every one be safe during the Holidays. We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

December 16, 2009

Once again I have decided that I am wasting my time trying to put out an article comparable to Jean and Roger so I am going to use theirs instead.

HOLIDAY SONGS COMMAND THE MUSICAL THEME OF TONITE'S PROGRAM AT THE BK

Larry Dean kicked off tonight's festivities with the cheery Roy Orbison tune, "Pretty Paper" and Merle Haggard's "If We Make It Thru December." He was to return later with "Back To Louisiana," Brooks & Dunn's "Boot Scootin Boogie" and Jerry Lee's "All Shook Up." Lead guitar Gordon Riley led the band, including drummer John Malone on instrumentals "Birth Of The Blues," "Buckaroo" and "The Bells Of St. Mary." Gordon also received a big hand as he picked & sang Hank Thompson's "Six Pack To Go." "Magnanimous" Marvin Bredemeier, who fiddles each and every Saturday night at Annie's Country Jubilee in Tonganoxie, KS, played the beautiful "Waltz You Saved For Me," "Rubber Dolly," sang the "She's Too Fat For Me Polka" (what was that all about?), Bob Wills' "Milk Cow Blues" and our favorite fiddle tune "Ragtime Annie." The group's resident bass player Mary Bichelmeyer was up next and she did a wonderful job tonight singing Hank Sr.'s "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," Patsy Cline's "Crazy Dreams," and Ray Price's "Crazy Arms."

Garry Bichelmeyer, Mary's husband and one of the cleverest song writers you'll ever run into, at Gordon Riley's suggestion, dedicated the evening's performance to Tiger Woods, who as everyone is aware of, has been getting a lot of flack in the news lately. For the occassion Garry wrote and performed a clever parody of the old Buck Owens hit, "Tiger By The Tail" entitled "She's Got Ol' Tiger By The Tail" which had the audience rolling in the aisles. This little charmer was followed by an actual song released some years ago by John Denver, "Please Daddy Don't Get Drunk This Christmas." Garry returned after break with Krisofferson's "Sunday Morning Coming Down" and with Mary sang the Johnny Cash/June Carter smash "Ring Of Fire." We always get such a kick when Art Covey is here to play his mandolin and sing and tonight he picked three good 'uns: "Deep Water," "The Kentucky Waltz" and "Hobo's Lament."

We brought along some lyrics to a song we heard Saturday Night, a tune sung by Vince Gill - "My Name Is Christmas Carol" and Scott Gilmore who with wife Lisa almost always brings those cute little redheaded kids (Matthew & Kylie) of theirs in to hear the band play, volunteered and did a bang-up job singing this great little Christmas story in song. We were thrilled to see Annie Little back tonight and she used her beautiful voice the first half to sing "Winter Wonderland" and "Let It Snow." She also closed the evening out with "A Very Special Grace."

Many Thanks to Roger Hawkins at MO-KAN OPRY.COM for his generosity in allowing us to use his article. I owe you, Roger

December 12, 2009
Eagles Club - Merriam KS

A fine, near capacity crowd nearly filled the hall at the Merriam Eagles Club last night when the Stranger Creek Band took center stage. For the next four and a half hours drummer John Malone kept the beat as Gordon Riley and his usual fine lead guitar performed. Larry Dean, Garry and Mary Bichelmeyer were in fine form as their voices entertained us. The mix of music was outstanding, ranging from cheek-to-cheek dancing to George Jones' "Walk Thru This World With Me" to the more raucous and lively "Old Time Rock & Roll". There was a near even mix of classic country and rock & roll, much to the enjoyment of everyone present. We also enjoyed several Christmas songs mixed in through the night.

The Eagles staff announced that ALL of their proceeds from last nights program (more than $750.00) will be used to help needy families in the Merriam area this Christmas.

December 8, 2009
A snowy evening at the BK Lounge

Due to the inclement weather and lousy driving conditions, it was a much smaller than normal crowd that gathered at the BK Lounge tonight.

The snow started at about the same time as Larry Dean opened the show with "Leroy The Red-Nosed Reindeer". He followed that with "If We Make It Through December". As most of those present kept one eye on the weather and one on the performers, Dave Purcell sang "Once it a Lifetime Thing". He then did the popular "Northern Star" written by our own Garry Bichelmeyer. Later it the evening Dave performed the Jack Blanchard/Misty Morgan hit "Tennessee Birdwalk". Gordon Riley, accompanied by drummer John Malone and the rest of the band pleased the group with fine renditions of "Jingle Bells" and "Harbor Lights". Garry answered a request with "Kansas City" followed by Elvis' "Blue Christmas"and Credence Clearwater Revival's "Suzy Q" and "Have You Ever Seen the Rain". Garry's wife, Mary stepped to the microphone and with her always mellow voice entertained with "Don't Tell Me What to Do" and Loretta Lynn's "There He Goes". The multi-talented Art Covey picked the bluegrass "Red Wing" on his mandolin then picked and sang "Rebel Soldier".

A little after 8:00 PM it was decided that in the interest of everyone's safety we would call it a show. Art Covey was called on to close with "Royal Telephone"

We look forward to seeing all of you at the Eagles Club dance Saturday evening.

Portions of the above obtained from the great work of Jean & Roger Hawkins @ MO-KAN OPRY.COM Thanks again, Roger

December 5, 2009
On The Sick List

One of our faithful fans needs our thoughts and prayers this morning. Earlier this week BOB KAMPEN underwent surgery and received five Heart By-passes.

He is in Providence Hospital in Intensive Care. Cards and notes can be sent to him at:

BOB KAMPEN
720 SO. 77 TERR
KANSAS CITY KS 66111

December 1, 2009
The BK Lounge

A large, enthusiastic crowd gathered at the BK Lounge in Lenexa last night. There was lots of entertainment and dancing.

We received information that Sharon Miller, our favorite dancing lady, has moved to the Lakeview Village Care Center to continue her recovery from her recent fall at home. We are praying that she is able to return home soon and we are anxious to see her on our dance floor again.

Larry Dean opened tonight's session with a Vern Gosdin song, "Month Of Sundays" followed by "Playboy." Somewhat later, for the line dancers, Larry was to sing a Glen Campbell tune, "Try A Little Kindness," Brooks & Dunn's "Boot Scootin' Boogie" and "That Just About Does It Don't It."

Lead guitar Gordon Riley and the rest of the band including John Malone on drums did a dandy job with "Steel Guitar Rag," Chet Atkins' "Windy & Warm" and a couple of seasonal tunes, "Jingle Bells" and "Silver Bells." "Mighty" Marvin Brenemeier who plays fiddle at Annie's Country Jubilee every Saturday night played "The Summer Wind" while Larry Dean did the vocals, then it was "The Waltz You Saved For Me," "Ragtime Annie" (thanks, Marvin!) & "Maiden's Prayer." Bass player Mary Bichelmeyer put her mild voice to work on Bob Dylan's "House Of The Rising Sun," the Judds' "Grandpa" and later, "Just A Closer Walk With Thee." Husband Garry Bichelmeyer was in fine voice himself tonight as he sang a song made famous by Randy Travis, "He Walked On Water," joined Larry Dean on the Soggy Bottom Boys' "Man Of Constant Sorrow" and returned the second half with a couple of his self-written songs "Northern Star" and "I'm So Lonesome In The Saddle Since My Horse Died." It's also always a treat to see and hear Art Covey sing and play that mandolin. Tonight he played "Down Yonder" and sang and picked one of our favorite gospel numbers, "Stroll Across Heaven" while Annie Little used her amazing vocal talents to sing Patsy Cline's "I Love You Honey" and "Winter Wonderland."

What a nice surprise it was to see Beth Irvin and her husband Dave drop in for a visit tonight. Beth is not only a great singer but does a great comedy routine as "Lizzy Lou" and has appeared at several oprys and other venues throughout the KC area. Dave himself is a top notch musician, writer and arranger and tonight accompanied Beth with the rest of the band as she sang some audience favorites, "Your Cheating Heart," Patsy's "I Fall To Pieces" and "Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy." Tonight's festivities ended with the audience joining the band singing "Will The Circle Be Unbroken."

Portions of the above were obtained from Mo-Kan Opry through the courtesy of
Roger Hawkins - Thanks again, Roger

November 24, 2009
The BK Lounge

I sat down to write about tonights show, thinking about the outstanding banjo work of guest Mark Hayden, then we heard the beautiful voice of Amanda Brock who just happened to be in the BK Lounge to get a hamburger and hesitantly agreed to perform for us. Then Art Covey, our third guest put on a great performance as usual. Then, I went to MO-KAN OPRY. com and read what Roger and Jean had written about our show. Wondering how I could ever top that, I gave up and decided to reprint their article again.

We were late getting away from home tonight, but managed to catch "Marvelous" Marvin Bredemeier and the rest of the band including lead guitarist Gordon Riley, drummer John Malone and Mark Hayden sitting in tonight with his banjo as he sang and played and sang the Roy Rogers/Dale Evans classic "Happy Anniversary" and "Rubber Dolly." Marvin of course, plays fiddle every Saturday night at Annie's Country Jubilee in Tonganoxie, KS and returned later in the evening with "The Waltz You Save For Me" and a seasonal wake-up call - "Jingle Bells." David Purcell with help from Art Covey did a great job with "Don't You Ever Get Tired Of Hurting Me" - a song that Willie Nelson & Ray Price recorded a great duet of. David followed with a Garry Bichelmeyer song, "Northern Star" and later it was an original song David and his grandchildren collaborated on, "Come On Santa To My House" and Willy's "On The Road Again." Garry's wife, Mary Bichelmeyer sang some great old standards tonight: Patsy's "Crazy Arms." "Dark Moon" (recorded by many, including Gale Storm. How many of you remember "My Little Margie" on TV?) and a little later "Crazy Dream." Garry dug up a golden oldie himself as he sang "Red River Valley" and then it was Charlie Pride's "Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone," John Denver's "Back Home Again" and a great old bluegrass tune "The Old Home Place."

After a short intermission, emcee Larry Dean sang Brooks & Dunn's "Boot Scootin' Boogie" for the linedancers, then it was Chuck Berry's "Nadine" followed by Gene Watson's "Farewell Party." Gordon Riley did a marvelous job singing as well as picking Buck Owens' "Love's Gonna Live Here Again" and he and this super band did an awesome job with Chet Atkins' "Meet Mr. Callahan." A special treat tonight was Amanda Brock who used to sing at Glen's Opry several years ago and had just stopped off for a hamburger. She was quickly pressed into service and did a beautiful job singing Anne Murray's "Snow Bird" and a duet with Garry of Keith Whitley & Lorrie Morgan's "Till Each Tear You Cry Becomes A Rose." Our friend Art Covey did a swell job himself tonight, playing mandolin and singing Pat Boone's "Love Letters In The Sand," Ferlin Husky's "Deep Water" and closed this evening with "Mountain Railway."

Thanks again to Roger Hawkins @ Mo-Kan Opry. com

November 19, 2009
Grinter Barn Jamboree

A large crowd came to the Grinter Barn last night hoping to enjoy good some good Country and Rock & Roll music. The Stranger Creek Band more than fulfilled their wishes.

After everyone enjoyed the Nachos prepared by the volunteer ladies at "Friends of Grinter House" the show began. With a larger than normal dance area set up in the center of the hall many dancers kept the floor full all evening. About the only thing missing was Sharon, one of our most dedicated dancers. Apparently Sharon suffered a fall in her home recently and is still Hospitalized with a back injury. That is all the information we have but our thoughts and prayers go to Sharon and we look forward to her quick return to our dance floor.

The Stranger Creek Band will be back at the Grinter Barn on Thursday, December 17 for the only show scheduled there in the month of December. We look forward to seeing all of you there and of course, the Band will be at the BK Lounge every Tuesday.

November 17, 2009
It was a cold, rainy evening as we rolled into the parking lot at the BK and actually found a parking spot near the rear entrance! The crowd might have been a tad smaller than usual, but there were still quite a number of listeners and dancers alike that gathered in the dining areas of this Johnson County fast food restaurant to enjoy an evening of classic country music compliments of the Stranger Creek Band and friends. Emcee Larry Dean welcomed everyone with a Merle Haggard tune, "Working Man Blues" and Josh Turner's "Just To Be Your Man." Larry was to return later with a Garry Bichelmeyer written song, "I Must Have Been Out Of My Mind" and for those who are into rock and roll, it was "Old Time Rock & Roll" and "Shake Rattle & Roll."

David Purcell's hand is healing nicely and he was up to par tonight as he treated the audience with "You're A Once In A Lifetime Thing," Willie Nelson's "Remember Me," "On The Road Again" and George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today." Great job! Lead guitarist Gordon Riley and the band, Including drummer John Malone played some great instrumentals tonight including "Bells Of St. Mary," "Honky Tonk," "Wheels" and "Harbor Lights." 'Marvelous" Marvin Bredemeier who plays awesome fiddle every Saturday night at Annie's Country Jubilee got a big audience response as he playled "Tennessee Rattler," "Ashokan Farewell," "Ragtime Annie" (he spoils us!) and did a terrific job with the vocals as well on "Smoke Smoke Smoke That Cigarette." Mary Bichelmeyer turned back the clock as she sang Kitty Wells' "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" and "Walking After Midnight." She returned later with "Don't Come Crying To Me" and "Blue Kentucky Girl." Husband Garry was up next with Charlie Pride's "Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone," "People Are Crazy," Nodaway River (which he also wrote) and joined by Mary, a terrific duet of "Black Coffee."

We always enjoy hearing Art Covey sing and play his mandolin and tonight it was "Falling Leaves," Kentucky Waltz" and a Jimmy Rodgers classic "Hobo's Meditation." Andrea Harrington Summers, who with her husband have the Last Call Band which plays various venues in the area and lives in Bonner Springs, stepped front and center to sing "Crazy Arms" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night" for the appreciative audience. We would love to hear this lady sing a lot more and the audience seemed to agree. Art Covey closed the evening with "Will The Circle Be Unbroken."

Many, Many Thanks once again to Roger Hawkins At MoKan Opry.Com for providing the above blog to our website.

November 17, 2009
Finally some information on the Concordia Kansas Bus trip!

At 12:00 Noon on October 23 our big Kincaid tour bus departed the parking lot at Burger King in Lenexa. We were finally on the way to Brown Grand Theater in Concordia KS. The cargo compartment in the lower part of the bus was stuffed with musical instruments and sound equipment. Up above fans and band members filled every seat in the bus.

When we got on the highway headed west, Rosie Inman got the entertainment started. For the next 3 hours or so we played games, answered trivia questions. Various members of the band stood and talked about the band and their own experiences in the music business around Kansas City. It was such an entertaining and fun time that before we knew it, we had arrived in Concordia.

Jim (I have forgotten his last name but he was a very capable and good driver) drove us directly to the Brown Grand Theater. People were waiting to help unload all the equipment and move it inside. The band members and the soundman stayed at the theater to set up equipment and run sound checks while the rest of us moved down the street to "Heavy's BBQ" for a delicious dinner. Rosie made arrangements to have dinner taken back to those that had stayed at the theater.

The show began at 7:00 PM and the band along with our guests; Kurt Shoemaker on steel guitar, vocalists Dave Purcell and Larry Smith were all in top form. No one missed a beat all night and the show was outstanding. Elton Flod who had been instrumental in arranging for the show is a very good Elvis Presley sound alike. He entertained us with some Elvis music. Before the show ended, he announced that discussions had been started to make a return engagement in the spring of 2010, probably in April. Watch this web site and information will be posted as soon as plans are completed.

After the show everyone was tired and happy to be on the way home. The bus grew quieter and quieter as we traveled. Finally, I think Jim was the only one awake. We arrived about 3:00AM and most of us had to scrape a heavy frost from the windshields before we could drive home. We are looking forward to doing it again next spring.

Watch this site and we hope to have pictures posted soon through the courtesy of Beth Dawson at Dawson Photos. If you wish to purchase any pictures of the theater or band, go to DawsonPhotos.com - click on "my photos" - click on "Stranger Creek Band". There are more than 60 pictures and prices for each size. Many thanks to Beth!

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

TONITE AT THE BK IT'S GOOD MUSIC GOOD DANCIN & A COUPLE OF SURPRISES
As usual, the BK was close to overflowing tonight as, sound check and set ups completed, the band struck up the familiare chords of "Gordon's Boogie." Emcee Larry Dean welcomed the big crowd to the regular Tuesday night get-together and began the evening singing a couple of western swing numbers, "Rose Of San Antone" and "Corine, Corina." Larry returned a little later with Alan Jackson's "Designated Drinker" and Merle Haggard's "Let's Rebuild America First." Lead guitar Gordon Riley and the rest of the band, including drummer John Malone played the Chet Adkins number "Meet Mr. Callahan." Getting a big hand for his vocal and picking on "Nine Pound Hammer," he returned later to play the beautiful "Sleepwalk." "Mighty" Marvin Bredemeier, who plays fiddle every Saturday night at Annie's Country Jubilee, got the feet tappin' and the fingers snappin' as he played "Fire On The Mountain, "Missouri Waltz" (Harry Truman's Favorite) and returned later with our request - "Ragtime Annie." Mary Bichelmeyer, the group's bass player showed her vocal skills, doing a bang-up job with "Crazy Dreams," "Don't Tell Me What To Do" and the Judds' "Grandpa."
It's always great to see and hear Garry Bichlemeyer perform and tonight he sang the popular Billy Currington number, "People Are Crazy" followed by a duet of the Soggy Bottom Boys' "In The Jailhouse Now" with Larry Dean. Garry returned a little later with one of his clever, self-penned numbers "I'm So Lonesome In The Saddle Since My Horse Died" or as it is commonly called "The Dead Horse Song." David Purcell's hand seems to be healing nicely after the surgery and tonight he sounded marvelous as he sang Merle's "It's Not Love, But It's Not Bad" and Willie Nelson's "Remember Me" and "Help Me Make It Through The Night." After Scott Gilmore sang "Boot Scootin Boogie," Art Covey got a big hand as he played his mandolin and sang "Mountain Railway" and "Rebel Soldier."
Bill White, whom we recently saw perform and visited with at the Barn Door Opry in Ravenwood, MO, kindly dropped in tonight and sang a few numbers with the group. Beginning with "Big Blue Diamonds" and "Long Gone Lonesome Blues," it was "Slewfoot" and a little later "Please Release Me" and "Jambalaya." Dancers and listeners alike gave Bill a huge hand and we hope he can return soon. Art Covey closed the evening out with "Royal Telephone."

The above obtained through the courtesy and generosity of Roger Hawkins @ Mokan opry.com Thanks, Roger

October 6, 2009 B.K. Lounge

It was another busy night at the B.K. Lounge. The band did a wonderful job putting together another successful night. It is always interesting playing at the B.K. Lounge and seeing other customers faces when they come in and thinking that they were only there to get something eat. Little did they know that they stopped in for something much better then just food.

Center- Mary Lou's feet just wont stop moving while dancing dancing the Electric Slide.

The following is available from Roger Hawkins through mokanopry.com

Larry Dean kicked off the evening, singing "Corina Corina," Elvis' "I'm All Shook Up" and Gene Watson's "If I'm A Fool For Leaving." He returned later to sing Garry Bichelmeyer's "Northern Star," Delbert McClinton's "Goin' Back To Louisiana" and Trace Adkins' "I Left Something Turned On At Home."

There were a number of couples dancing here tonight and the dance floor was full as Gordon Riley on lead guitar and the rest of the band including John Malone on drums played "Buckaroo," "Gordon's Boogie #2" and "Waltz Across Texas" with Gordon also doing the vocals.

"Marvelous" Marvin Bredemeier, whose fiddle playing is a fixture at Annie's Country Jubilee in Tonganoxie, KS each Saturday night, got the feet a tappin' and the fingers poppin' as he fiddled the "Beaumont Rag," "Panhandle Rag" and "Up Jumped The Devil" to the delight of the big crowd.

It was great to see David Purcell and hear him sing some favorites: Merle's "No, It's Not Love But It's Not Bad," There'll Always Be That One," Willie Nelson's "Help Me Make It Through The Night" and "Where Did Our Love Go?"

Mary Bichelmeyer had the folks dancing cheek to cheek with "Don't Tell Me What To Do," Highway 101's "Walkin' Talking Cryin Barely Beatin Broken Heart," "Paper Roses" and "It Keeps Right On A' Hurtin'."

Garry Bichelmeyer, who is such a talented songwriter, showed he is quite a performer as well, singing "Devil Woman," "I Thought He Walked On Water," "People Are Crazy" and "Abilene" and got a big hand.

We always look forward to hearing Art Covey (Guest) pick his mandolin and sing whenever he's in town and he did a wonderful job tonight with "Falling Leaves," "Rebel Soldier," "Kentucky Waltz" and "Hobo's Lament."

Scott Gilmore (Guest) put the line dancers to work as he sung "Boot Scootin Boogie" and "Amarillo By Morning."

Larry Dean closed the festivities with the Chuck Berry number "Nadine." (Below) Some of the great dancers that inhabit the BK Lounge every Tuesday evening.

(L. to R. Bob Babbitz, Barbara Grable, Sharlotte Rackers, Calvin Rapoport, Lawrence & Barb Keltner, Carole Orr and Bob Powell.)

The next show is October 13th back at the B.K. Lounge hope to see everyone back out having a good time.

October 4, 2009 Olathe Trail Riders 58th Anniversary Dance

The dance was definitely a success. Plenty of food to feed an army and might I add tasted great as well. The band was missing Garry tonight due to his work schedule. The dancers were on their feet most of the night it wore me out just watching them move around the dance floor.

The metropolitan area was very busy this weekend (NASCAR Race, American Royal BBQ, Chiefs Game and Renaissance Festival just to name a few) but we still had a good turn out. We want to thank the Olathe Trail Riders for inviting us out today along with everyone that come out. Hope to see everyone on Tuesday night at the B.K. Lounge.