Despite unexpected wet weather last weekend( I predicted Sunny and dry, Oh Well) The Poteau Balloon Fest had a great turnout. A lil’ duck and run for cover for a while Sat Afternoon, then back out on the midway, mudraces and Glow at sunset. Thanks to Soundscape Music Co. for providing the Live Music.
Two things will always get my attention! Live Music and BBQ! One of the most encouraging groups for school age kids, FFA, continues their education in life and farming skills. “Bids and BBQ” will have it all, Bids on livestock raised by the members, a Raffle, Live Music and BBQ, of course. All proceeds will go into the FFA to help the students. It will take place in the Reynolds Center on Nov 6th and the meal starts at 5:30. Nothing helps ensure the flow of food that provides tasty meals as an educated Future Farmer. Great cause, Dig Deep and help all you can. I am still wondering how they gonna git all them hawgs in the Reynolds Center.
My weather prediction this week is gonna provide a colorful ride South thru the Mts. to the Talihina Fall Foliage Festival. The leaves are beginning to turn and will be beautiful after a week of 40*-70* weather. Leave early and make Skyline Drive part of your day. The Fest will be on Friday Oct. 31st and Sat. Nov 1st. with 9 am-4pm both days. Arts and Crafts, Live Music, Games and food trucks will make this Free Family-Friendly event worth the drive. Make Plans to be there. For mo’ info call 918-567-3434.
Just ‘cross the Ark. River to the North of me, Sallisaw will host The Red Autumn Arts Festival on Friday 31st and Sat. 1st. Art exhibits from over 80 talented artists will be displayed, most for sale, along with food, games and Live Music. Music on Friday- 11 am,“Make It a Double”- Noon, Bradley Scrimscher- 4 pm,”The Patti Steel Band. Sat 1st- 11 am, “Mule Kick Reckoning”- 3:30 pm, “Common Roots”. All things Family Friendly and it is free to the public. This is one of the biggest Art Festival in E. Oklahoma and a good place to take something home to hang on your wall.
Looking ahead- Terry Cooper , Singer/songwriter and owner of Pirate Jam Studio on McKenna and Dewey will be playing at The Shop Dog Brewing Co at 315 Dewey Ave. Terry brings 50 yrs of experience of performing and teaching to Poteau. Great place to learn or learn more on your string instruments. Catch his show every Friday in Nov.
In the ya just missed it part- “Wildhorse” played at La Heurta’s Mexican Restaurant last Sat. They band played their best stuff and then helped some others to get to have that moment on stage in a session of Open Mic. They started at 7 and the sign-up sheet was nearly full when I left at 9 pm. It was a blast. Lotta talented singers and a couple of high energy singers showed up. I hope it becomes a regular event. And I’ll have to sing for my supper next time. Ricky and Trina Ward done bought my supper. Watch here for the next one.
Live Music this week- “SideKicks Duo” play at The Lower Feed Room/Akins Store just North of Sallisaw, Oct. 30th from 7-9 pm. Music almost every nite at the gittin’ to be famous BBQ restaurant on Hwy 101. Good food and awesome Live Music. Then on Nov. 1st from 6-9 pm, the band will be playing for their supper at The Mighty Crab in Ft Smith.
Looking for a Halloween Party? Friday 31st, the best in the county is at the Spiro Eagles. This year, it’s “The Stagemasters” playing for the ghouls and Goblins, cowboys and Indians, cops and robbers. There’s always some great costumes. There will be prizes for the best ones. Music starts at 7 pm.
“The Libby Starkes Band” has a busy weekend with two nites in Eufaula at the Rockin’ Country Bar. Friday 31st, Libby will sing Haunted House for the Halloween Costume Party. Then, it’s full-tilt Country on Sat. Nov. 1st. Music starts both nites at 9:30 pm.
Halloween Costume Party and Pot Luck supper at the Ft. Smith Senior Activity Center on Friday 31st. Great place to dance, awesome folks and a Party to boot. NS/ND venue. “Country Express” will be playing. Music starts at 7 pm.
Muldrow City Limits has a great lineup for November. Starting on Sat. 1st, it’s “Sidetracked”. This uptempo Country band will keep’em on the dancefloor. Music kicks off at 7 pm.
“Rhythm Coalition” will be at JJ’s Grill in Fayetteville on Friday 31st. This is a party band so get dressed up like somebody or something else and join in the fun. Music starts at 7:30 pm.
It’s time for the next Big Bear’s Open Mic Show at the Front Porch Theater just N. of Alma. The show starts at 6:15 pm on Monday 3rd.
I am gonna quit writing even tho I got lots mo’ to say. That’s all the Live Music that I have because it’s the end of the month and I haven’t got a couple of Nov. schedules. Thanks for Supporting Live Music!
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