October will be busy with Live Music- Poteau Balloonfest, TeleTime concert, Peacemaker Fest, Turkey Track Bluegrass and lots more. It’s gonna be a tough choice just which one to plan to attend and which ones to miss. But there will be something for everyone.
The First Annual Oktoberfest Blues Jam is on Wed. Oct. 1st. It starts at 6pm. It will be a blast. The Red Dirt Blues Society of E. Oklahoma will be the Host and “Oreo Blue” has offered time and talents to be the house band. Gary Hutchison, Rick Endel, Stephen Boudreaux and John Seaburg also are the core of the monthly Blues Jam in Ft. Smith. Sign up, any skill level welcome and have the best backup band you never had to pay for. Annie Kobus is the organizer of the event. She is president of The Red Dirt Blues Society and has worked hard to promote Live Music in Poteau lately. This will be her 2nd event. Her smiling face and sunburst Les Paul has played at every jam in the area. Talented and personable, she has taken lessons from Gary Hutchison and has become very capable and entertaining when she steps up to the mic. I suspect that she has called in favors from “Oreo Blue” to make this an awesome midweek Jam. Make Plans!
Wed. October 1st, at the Shop Dog Brewery 315 Dewey Ave, Downtown Poteau. Jam starts at 6pm and lasts til 9pm.Thanks to Annie and The Red Dirt Society, “Oreo Blue” and The Shop Dog Brewery for bringing da Blues to Poteau! See ya there!
One of the best events in October is the “Taste of LeFlore County”. On October 9th, starting at 6 pm, you will be able to sample the very finest and tastiest dishes served in the area. Tickets are still on sale. It’s hosted by The LeFlore County Historical Society and takes place, weather permitting, as a block party outside the Museum on the corner of Dewey Ave. and N. Witte Ave. Inside if it’s raining. And more than just awesome food, there will be Live Music. “The Al Grzech Trio” with special guest, Don Bailey, will entertain during the meal. Thanks to Dr. Al Grzech for his part in providing music for this event and The Jazz at the Museum concert once a month. Al/piano, David Hoffpauir/guitar and Mark Steele/drums can satisfy the need for Smooth Jazz. Taking the classic Jazz tunes framework, they present their skills at improvisation and creativity. Add the Saxophone of Don Bailey for color and depth, the songs will catch your attention and draw ya into the music. It will be quite an evening. All proceeds and donations will go to the LCHS and the Lowery Museum. For info and tickets, call David at 918-647-9330. See ya there!
It’s reunion time for the Poteau HS Class of 1975! They are celebrating their “50th” anniversary in a big way (WOW, that makes them sound middle aged). It starts on Friday 3rd at the Shop Dog Brewery in the Dewey District with a meet and greet. Next day, Sat 4th from 11-1, another chance to get together and have lunch. Later, from 6-8:30pm, the All-Class Reunion supper is just for 1975 Alumni. BUT, after 8:30, they will dance to the sounds of “The Tribadours” and all pirates are invited. Thanks Carolyn for the info and there’s more details on the FB PHS Alumni page. Pirates forever!
“Chaotic Resemblance” have finished their umpteenth European Tour. They are back safely in the States with a few dates. My favorite band still carrying the Message of Jesus to the masses and sometimes heathens. Love you guys!
Hey in case ya didn’t know it! There’s a great Jam at Soundscape Music- 2708 N. Broadway every Sat. Morning. Bring a song and a guitar and make some music. Starts about 9am. Check out all the awesome guitars and gear, too.
October events- Poteau Balloon Fest/17th-18th, Taste of LeFlore Co. /Thursday 9th with “Al Grzech Trio ft. Don Bailey- The Peacemaker Fest/Friday 10th, “MJ & the Geezers”/10th at Shop Dog Brewery, Turkey TrackBluegrass/8th-11th Waldron, TeleTime Fest/11th in Ozark, “Dusty Holster”/ 25th MCL Halloween Party and Rhythm Coalition/31st Halloween Party at JJ’s/Fayetteville. Live Music this week- “Sidekicks Duo” Thurs 2nd at La Heurtas/Poteau. They will play every 1st and 3rd Thursday this year there. Music starts at 6pm.
Crocky’s Cafe/Hackett on Friday 3rd, “The Tribadours”/Gregg Shively will take the stage for the Friday Night Fire, “The Richard Rauch Band” will be there on Sat. 4th. They have one of the best shows going. Great place to eat, hear Live Music and enjoy the Fall weather. Music both nites starts at 6 pm.
“The SideKicks Band” will be the Live Music at Muldrow City Limits this Sat 4th. Great Country music in an awesome Venue- NS/ND allowed. Big dance floor and plenty of dancin’ goin’ on! Music starts at 7 pm. See ya there!
Well, times up. Won’t be able to ramble on and on with my boring ole stories that get bigger and better every time I tell them. Great month for Live Music! Thanks for supporting it. Contact me by text at 918-647-5736, fb or tj.wiles@outlook.com.
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