MAY 19, 2011
GRINTER BARN JAMBOREE

Those of you who were not at the GRINTER BARN JAMBOREE last night missed out on a superb show. We were treated to an amazing display of talent with FRED UZELL and FRANKIE KAYE playing their dueling Steel Guitars. The last time we saw them together was approximately a year ago at the Grinter.

I was able to talk briefly with FRANKIE about his stint with COWBOY COPAS and his band. It appeared to be a high point in his life. He told me it was in 1951 and he was there for almost a year. He loved the entire experience saying he had made many friends in Country Music. To name a few; he talked proudly of being friends with Hank Williams Sr. after finding out they both loved horses. Others he named were George Morgan and Little Jimmy Dickens. It would really be a time to remember for his entire life.

As usual, the band put on a great show and the good sized crowd really seemed to enjoy the evening.

Please keep LAURENCE KELTNER in your thoughts and prayers. LAURENCE had a neck surgery a few weeks ago and his recovery has been slower than expected. We certainly hope to see him and BARB back on our dance floor soon!!

Our next GRINTER BARN JAMBOREE will be on June 16, I will give you the menu as soon as we have been notified.

After the wonderful success we had last month with the "ROCK & ROLL" show, it was decided to have one every three months. Watch for the next one coming up at the GRINTER BARN JAMBOREE on Thursday, July 21, 2011. I'm sure you won't want to miss this!

Hopefully, we will see everyone at the BK LOUNGE next Tuesday.

Stay safe and well until then.

Photos below:
Top -- FRANKIE KAYE
Bottom -- FRED UZELL




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