This is the season of the battle of Mother Nature and Outside events with Live Music. A most Courageous effort with only minimum rain delay was last Thursday 4-20 when Grannie’s Nightmare set up, covered up & uncovered several times to maintain the “Show Must Go On”! Then played R&R to fans and rush hour traffic Downtown Poteau.
At one point(Pics to prove it), Brad Sumpter/Grannie’s Nightmare was at the water’s edge after a heavy shower. He was up just past the High Water mark. Johnny Cash sang”How Highs the water, Mama! Now, that might be safe with modern music equipment but it would’ve been sure, sudden Death in the 60’s. Playing on damp Concrete and connecting “lip to microphone” would complete the circuit and result in a split lip. Or at least result in a “Great Gawd Almighty”! I remember a fuse burning out in my Pro 300 Fender Bass Amp and wrapping it in aluminum foil so as not to interrupt the dance. Not recommended or OHSA approved. An Entertainer with any gumption will suffer Rain or Snow- Heat or Cold to perform. And to get paid. No Play/No Pay usually. So far there have been several outside gigs and only a couple of washouts.
Outside events and pickings soon- Crocky’s Cafe in Hackett will open the season with “Brett and Terri” on Sat. 29th. Music starts at 6 pm. La Huertas/Poteau new patio will be open soon with music. La Huertas/Ft Smith will have music outside, weather permitting. “ The Libby Starkes Band” will be at The Deck on Lake Tenkiller. It’s fine dining on the water. Music starts at 7 pm. Monroe’s 39th Old timer’s Day will have Live music and activities all day Sat. May 6th. More details to follow. Lots of music scheduled in May and June already.
La Huertas/Fort Smith will host a fundraiser to produce a film about the life and times of local Pro Boxer, Bobby Crabtree. He fought 93 bouts , winning 54% and had a great 20 year career in the ring. Gonna be a very interesting movie. Friday 28th, “Sons of Turner” will be playing. Sat 29th, “Backroads” will take the stage. Music starts at 6 pm both nites. Slight chance of showers, if so then the show will move inside.
This week on Tues 25th, “Vida Brooks and High Mt. Bluegrass” will be playing from 10 am til Noon. Lunch at the Pocola Senior Citizens is always special and more fun with music. This time there will be grilled Chicken with all the fixings. Get your order in early. Ya gotta get in line before Doug Lovell or you’ll miss out! Debbie Lovell kinda organizes this event and is always a gracious host.
“The Wright Family” will host a Southern Gospel Singing at the Red Barn Ranch in Downtown Shady Point. It’s a free event, Family friendly, NS/ND, donations will be greatly appreciated. It is Sat. 29th at 6:30 pm. Robert, Rochelle and Kyler invite all y’all. The weather looks like it will be beeeyootiful! See ya there. Watch for signs on the Hwy. Just a half mile North of EZ Mart.
“The StageMasters” will be at the Ft. Smith Senior Activity Center on Friday 28th for the dance and to sing Happy Birthdat to Barb and Rebecca. They will be “?0”. Don’t ask/don’t tell! The StageMasters play the very best in Classic Country and Rock. First tune is at 7 pm. Sat. nite dances will start back on May 6th.
Dawn’s Diner/Red Oak will have a dance Friday and Sat. this weekend. “Make It a Double” will be there Friday the 28th. This Husband and Wife duo- Dave and Connie Abbott, are not only some of the nicest folks I know, they are talented to the max. Also, I consider them to be a couple of my best friends. Ya can’t have too many. Then on Sat 29th, “59 South” will be there. Randy Fennell/vocals,Steel and guitar, Ben Brand/vocals and guitar, Chris Wells/bass and James Williams/drums Play some of the best dance music around. Music starts at 6 pm both nites.
The 39th Poteau Chamber of Commerce banquet “Life is a Beach” takes place on Thursday 27th at the Don W. Reynolds City Center. “Even Keel” will bring their music with an Island feel to Poteau. From Buffett to Beach Boys, the music makes ya feel like it’s 5 o’clock somewhere and they are a perfect fit for this event. Awesome music for this celebration. Contact The Poteau C of C for tickets and more info. Then “Even Keel” will be at the Choctaw Casino/Pocola from 9pm til Midnite!
“Shady Oak Tribadours” are back at Warehouse Willies on Sat. 29th. Their music goes well with the fine dining and excellent service. Willie’s open at 5 pm and that’s when the band kicks off. Good food/Great music. Git ya some!
Muldrow City Limits has a dance and you are invited. Family Friendly, this NS/ND kinda place may be the most popular place around right now. Crowds of 100 are normal and that makes for a fun waterfall or line dance! This Sat. 29th, “The Richard Rauch Band” will be the entertainment. You’ll enjoy the music and have a great time. Seven pm is the start of something special!
That’s the Hot times/cool music for the week. Get me info by Sunday nite to make the Poteau Daily News and Oklahoma Welcome e-paper. Thanks to all. Contact me at 918-649-5736 or tj.wiles61@outlook.com.
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