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