Memorial Day has always been a special time of remembering kinfolk and friends by doing a lil’ caretaking and decorating their bodies final resting place. Following the theme of this article, music and musicians, I am gonna focus on fellow musicians that have gone on before us. In the lil’ over 6 yrs. that I have been gathering info and schedules of bands, singers, guitar pickers , heck even drummers, I have lost count of the many talented ones that we have lost. Give yourself a minute to thank God for all the fine people that have helped shape us by sharing their gifts. Without them I wouldn’t have made the music that became a passion that I could pass on to the next generations. Support Live Music but always remember those folks.
Live Music this week- Tuesday 20th, Jazz Night at the Hotel Lowrey. “The Al Grzech Trio” will play a couple of sets on tunes from 6:00-8:30 pm. It is a free show hosted by David and Donna Deaton and staff of The LeFlore Co. Historical Society and LeFlore County Museum. It’s on Dewey Ave in Downtown Poteau. Refreshments are available. Donations are appreciated. Tips to the band for their talents shared will be welcome.
The Ft. Smith Senior Activity Center will have two nights of music. This Friday 23rd, dance to the sounds of “The Lawman Band”. It starts at 7pm. Lots of Country Music to keep the dance floor full. These guys are a favorite so get there early for a good seat. Sat. 24th, there will be a Benefit for the Sebastian County Retired Citizens Association. It will be a Folk Music kinda nite with sing-a-longs and other favorites. It starts at 6:30 pm. In Downtown Wister, Okla. there will be good food and awesome music on Sat 24th. “The Tribadours” brings songs from Country, Red Dirt and Rock. Get your friends together and enjoy this great environment. Music from 6-9 pm. The hottest dance hall going now, Muldrow City Limits, have the very finest bands. This Sat 24th, “Sidekicks” will bring their unique harmonies and classic arrangements for Two Steppers, Line Dancin’, Waterfalls and Waltzes. Grab your partner and be there for the first note at 7 pm. See ya there. Just across the line in Hackett, Ark. at Crocky’s on Friday 23rd, “The Common Thread Bluegrass Band” will take the stage and whether it’s flatout picking or High Lonesome singing, you will enjoy their show. Then Sat. 24th, it’s “Bourbon Rain. Country with just enough R&R to satisfy everybody. Great food and awesome music at Crocky’s. Music starts both nites at 6 pm.
That ain’t all I got to say BUT it seems a good place to quit. Contact me by text 918-649-5736, fb or tj.wiles61@outlook.com. Support Local Live Music!
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