By Terry Joe Wiles

Happy Labor Day Weekend It’s gonna be perfect weather this weekend so get out with the family and enjoy some Live Music.

Ya know, having had some experience in the field, I do get Labor Day as a holiday. It’s a day of appreciation to all the American workers in Factories, Construction, Welders, Plumbers, Utility, Newspapers, Offices, Service workers, Health Care and all the rest. The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1894 when it was 24/7 at a job to make ends meet. Times are different but still my hats off to all who are dedicated to their chosen profession. You deserve a day off!

TUSKAHOMA- Choctaw Labor Day Festival is happening Sat. 30th with Live Music from “The Close” 6pm- Stoney LaRue 7:30pm and “The Josh Abbott Band” 9 pm. Then Sunday, Gospel Music from Gold City 6pm and #1 Christian charts, Katy Nicole- 7:30 pm. It’s fun for the whole family. More info on fb.

Live Music Sat. 30th, “Sierra Bravo” will be playing for the dance at the Poteau HS All-Class Alumni ReUnion at the Don Reynolds City Center. Music starts at 6 pm for registered Alumni but all Pirates and guest are welcome after 7 pm to enjoy the dance and fellowship. Come on out!

Clay Grant will be at La Heurta’s/Poteau Sat 30th at 6 pm. Clay’s musical offering has merit. Great singer/guitarist who is making a name in our area. He has opened for several Top Billed artists and plays solo everywhere. Catch his show.

The 18th Midwest Legacy Chapter Rally will take place at the Heavener Runestone Park, Sat. 30 from 12-3. The Legacy Chapter is a separate non-profit support organization created to honor the fallen brothers and sisters of B.A.C.A..® Awesomefolks doing much needed public service work. Food Beverages and Live Music from B.A.B.E.!

“Black Diamonds” LIVE will take place at the Shop Dog Brewing Co. at 315 Dewey, Poteau. This Sat 30th. This week, it’s the Brews and Tattoos Tour. Catch this Alternative Punk Band. They are exciting, high energy entertainment. See ya there. Music starts at 7pm.

Live Music next Week: Earl Hearon and Randy Fennell will be playing at La Heurta’s/Poteau on Tuesday 2nd. Country Music will be heard! Music starts about 6pm

OPEN MIC NIGHT at the Coffee Cup! Friday 5th- This has become a social event again. The signup sheet has been filled with varied styles and different instruments that makes it a fun and entertaining nite. Bring your guitar, piano, tuba, bagpipes to this gig. Sign up at 4pm- Music starts at 6pm. See ya there!

“Country Express” will be at The Ft. Smith Senior Activity Center on Friday 5th. Great Country Band in one of the best dancehalls around! The show starts at 7pm.

“The Tribadours” ft Gregg Shively will play at Crocky’s Cafe/Hackett on Friday 5th. It’s Friday Night Fire so bring Mom’nem for Praise and Worship plus some original songs from Gregg. Good Food-Great Music! See ya there! The show starts at 6 pm.

“Make It a Double” will be at The Mighty Crab/Ft. Smith on Sat. 6th. Connie and Dave Abbott play your Country favorites from 6-9pm.

“Oklahoma 59 South” will play the dance tunes at Muldrow City Limits on Sat 6th. Big dance floor, good crowds and awesome music. So git there early. Music starts at 7 pm.

Well, I could prob write more but I would just be rattlin’ on with not much sense to it. So this is a good place to stop. Contact me by text 918-649-5736, fb or tj.wiles61@outlook.com. Thanks for Supporting Local Live Music!

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