Wednesday, April 13, 2011

APRIL 12, 2011
BK LOUNGE


Happily, it is becoming great habit for the Stranger Creek Band to play to a full house. Once again we opened to a standing room only crowd with little standing room left. The weather has been beautiful and the crowd, tired of winter, is very enthusiastic and receptive to the good music and "Good Time" atmosphere.

We hadn't seen one of our favorite guests, Larry Smith, in a long time. Tonight it was a great joy to see him come in the door. He didn't disappoint anyone when he sang several songs to the great delight of the crowd.

Ron Fine's performance was outstanding as usual. He just doesn't seem to ever have a bad night. We always enjoy him so much!

Darrell Phillips came in and gave Mary a break on the electric bass. He does a fine job and we welcome him. Also, Mary had fun on the dance floor while the others were working. She even enjoyed a dance with husband, Garry, to the delight of the audience.

We had a report from Annie Little that Jay Holmgren had a surgical procedure yesterday which went well and he was home resting this evening. She reported that he plans to be back with us next week.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Fred & Mrs Uzell on the death of her brother.

My wife and I stopped for a brief visit with Mary Yulich on our way to the BK Lounge this afternoon. Mary is in Sharon Lane Nursing Home recovering from surgery on her ankle. She is looking very good and in good spirits. She says she is getting a lot of hard therapy but gaining strength every day. I asked if she had any messages for the fans and she said to tell everyone she loves them and hopes to be back soon.

Don't forget that next week, April 21, is our special "Rock & Roll" program at the Grinter Barn Jamboree. The ladies will serve Sloppy Jo, Potato chips and Root Beer Floats beginning at 6:00 PM. The Rock & Roll music will begin at 6:30 and I am sure it will be a lot of fun. We hope you join us. Only $8.00 gets you the dinner and show with all proceeds going to the non-profit "Friends of Grinter" to help with the upkeep of the Grinter site.

April 30 we will perform at the "Spring Fling" in DeSoto KS. There will be more information later.

Everyone stay safe and well til next time.

Photos below courtesy of Dave & Jean Hightower. Top: Larry Smith; Center: Ron Fine; Bottom: Darrell Phillips







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