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.