Wednesday, January 26, 2011

JANUARY 25, 2011
BK LOUNGE


Again, the crowd was slow arriving but by showtime we had a very nice group on hand. The entire band was there including Dave Purcell and they all were in fine form as they took their turns performing for the enthusiastic audience.

It was good to see Rick Mowen again after such a long time. He was very well received as he sang "Got a hole in my pocket" and followed that with "Drinkin' Champagne".

After the intermission, Darrel Phillips again filled in on the Bass while Mary Bichelmeyer took a break and enjoyed some line dancing and I saw her taking part in the card game that goes on during the shows. Early in the second set, Annie Little brought her wonderful singing voice up for "Blue Skies" and "Why did I ever". Then Ron Fine came up and did "Someone took my place with you" and "Kentucky Waltz". Near the end of the set Rick Mowen came back for "Ain't it funny how time slips away" and "Walk thru this world with me". We certainly enjoyed all the guests and hope to see and hear them all again soon.

We will be looking forward to seeing all our fans again next week at the BK Lounge.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

JANUARY 19, 2011
BK LOUNGE


The crowd at the lounge was smaller than usual but still a decent size group was there considering the weather. The lounge looks so nice since the remodel, even the flat screen TV was a good touch.

The entire band was on hand except we were missing regulars Art Covey and Ron Fine. Marvin and Sug had just returned from an eight day cruise to the eastern Mediterranean with Annie's group from Tonganoxie.

Before the show began, Gordon said a few words in tribute to Roger Hawkins who passed away early yesterday morning. Then he read a tribute to him that was printed in this web-site. Larry closed the tribute with a beautiful, moving rendition of Roger's favorite gospel song, "It Is No Secret".

We want to thank Darrel Phillips who filled in on the bass guitar during the second half of our show. Mary enjoyed some dancing and visiting with the fans as Darrel did a great job on her bass.

There was some discussion but it is now official that the Thursday dinner and show at the Grinter Barn Jamboree has been canceled for this month due to the inclement weather approaching. We plan to see everyone there on Thursday, February 17.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF ROGER HAWKINS WILL BE HELD AT ANNIE'S COUNTRY JUBILEE AT 1:00PM ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 23. ROGER ASKED THAT WE NOT MOURN HIS DEATH BUT INSTEAD TO CELEBRATE HIS LIFE. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THIS CELEBRATION.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

JANUARY 18, 2011




Country music in the Kansas City area took a severe blow this morning when Roger Hawkins lost his valiant battle for life. It is with a heavy heart and much sadness that I tell you our friend, Roger Hawkins passed away at 1:45 this morning; Tuesday, January 18.

Roger and his wife, Jean were Great and Loyal friends of country music in and all around the Kansas City area. Together, they operated a very popular and well-known web site for Country Music. MO-KAN OPRY.COM has long been the GO TO web site to find out the happenings in Country Music.

Until his failing health forced a slow-down, Roger and Jean traveled around the western Missouri and eastern Kansas area attending the country music shows promoted on his site; often attending four or more different shows in a week. On the day after each of these visits a complete and detailed synopsis of the experience would appear on MO-KAN OPRY.COM and then it was on to the next show.

His determination to keep going in spite of his problems should be an inspiration to all of us.

I personally can attest to his kindness and generosity. He was always available with help and advice for me, a near stranger to him, as I struggled to get our own web site up and running.

Now, Roger has gone on to a better place where he will have no more pain and suffering.

Come Saturday night, I bet Roger will be in the center of the front row at that Big Grand Ole Opry in the Sky and before the night is over he will be having a one on one visit with one of his beloved Country Music superstars of yesteryear.

Roger My Friend, you will be missed by many but never forgotten by any!!
May You Rest In Peace


A memorial Service will be held at a date and place to be announced.

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Monday, January 17, 2011

JANUARY 17, 2010

Please remember to keep Roger & Jean Hawkins in your thoughts and prayers.

Also, I am told that Roger Briscoe is in the Hospital recovering from shoulder surgery. We are wishing him a speedy recovery!!

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

JANUARY 11, 2011

DUE TO THE EXTREME COLD AND ROAD CONDITIONS, THE WEEKLY SHOW AT THE BK LOUNGE FOR TONIGHT, JANUARY 11, 2011 HAS BEEN CANCELED. WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR EVERYONE NEXT TUESDAY. STAY SAFE!!

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

JANUARY 4, 2011
BK LOUNGE


It was great to see another nearly full house as the time for our weekly show drew near at the BK Lounge. The lounge looks really nice after the remodeling project.

Again, we were missing Dave Purcell tonight. Apparently he got hung-up at work and we really miss him in our line up.

The band performed an outstanding show and late in the first half Ron Fine stepped up to lend his fantastic voice to "Fraulein" and "Life's Railway to Heaven" Then Jerome Oberle and his all button accordion played "The Pennsylvania Polka"; accompanied Marvin Bredemeier while he sang "Cruisin' Down The River" and finished with "Look at us"

The second half we enjoyed Annie Little as she sang "Somewhere Between" and "Just In Case" before calling Jay Holmgren front and center to give us a good lesson in square dance calling to Marvin's fiddle Hoedown. Ron Fine came back to finish the evening with the gospel "Build Me a Cabin In The Corner Of Glory Land"

We are looking forward to seeing you all back at the BK Lounge again next Tuesday. Also, don't forget that we will resume our monthly show at the Grinter Jamboree on Thursday, January 20. Watch this web site for the menu for this months Jamboree.

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Sunday, January 2, 2011

JANUARY 31
MERRIAM EAGLES CLUB


For those of us who went to the Merriam Eagles Club for the Dinner before the New Years Eve dance, the meal was great! My steak was nearly perfect and my wife and daughter reported theirs were too. Our complements to the chef!

Although we were missing fiddler Marvin Bredemeier and Willie Nelson sound-alike Dave Purcell, the rest of the band was outstanding.

A high-point of the evening was when it was announced that January 1, 2011 would be Larry Dean and wife, Rosie's Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Annie Little honored the couple with a couple of appropriate songs. I don't know the title of either but they were certainly beautiful songs for the occasion.

A little later, Ron Fine came up to sing us a couple of songs, he is always a very welcome guest.

At midnight the noise makers and Champagne came out, I'll bet the entire neighborhood heard our celebration!!

After the dance ended at 12:30; the evening was topped off with some biscuits & Gravy.

All-in-All, it was a good evening and a great party!!

WE SEND OUR WISHES FOR A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR EVERYONE!!

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