Well, the Eclipse has come and went. I am writing on Thursday before so all I have to offer is an uneducated speculation of the event.
I forecast partly sunny. I hope it was. I said there would be lots of tourists, good for the economy for some of the rural communities with minor inconvenience for us locals. And a chance to observe and enjoy this event with family and friends. Next one is in 2044. Keep your fingers crossed for sunshine.
In the Live Music department, there’s a couple coming up to plan to attend. Just so ya can’t say that ya didn’t know, There will be a concert at the Reynolds Center on Sat. May 25th from 11am til 5pm. Awesome lineup with “Oreo Blue/Gary Hutchison”, “The Jeff Horton Band” and “J.J. Taylor and Bourbon Highway”.A full afternoon of awesome Blues, Rock, and Red Dirt music. Make plans to be there. For more info, there will be a Fajita fundraiser for this event at Carajillo Mexican Grill/Poteau on Wed 10th from 6-8pm. It is a great chance to meet and greet with host Annie Kobus and find out how you can be a sponsor for this event. It is building up to the biggest event of the Summer. For info call or text- 918-766-8269.
There will be a Party at the Fort- Ft. Towson that is! On Sat. 20th, this Family event will opens the gate at 10am. Stoney LaRue with Kaitlin Butts and special guest Casey West. More info and tickets at PartyAtTheFort.com or Ft Townson Chamber of Commerce.
Here’s a great chance to enjoy Gospel Music at the First Baptist Church/Van Buren. Southern Gospel Celebration 2024 will be Friday 19th and Sat. 20th. Check FB and online at bpmpresents.com or 479-883-8131.
A real treat with an Album Release party from the “Black Diamonds” at the place of Origin, The Coffee Cup/Poteau. Here is a short note from bandleader Ben Whiteaker- “Our self titled album will be available anywhere you can stream music on April 19th. We are playing a show at the Coffee Cup with Landon Kole Bradley that same night, starting at 6. Kole has been pivotal in the revival of the music scene in Poteau and put together some great shows with the Bard’s Guild. Come out and sing some sad, sad songs with us”. April 19th at 6pm. Landon Kole Bradley and “The Black Diamonds” at the Coffee Cup. More info next week.
Live Music this week- On Tuesday 9th, “Sierra Bravo” will be at La Huerta’s/Poteau at 6pm. Scot Francis and Billy Hoffman will be sharing the vocals with their good friend, Rick Boyette/bass. It will be a great evening of music on the patio. See ya there.
“The Libby Starkes Band” will liven up the Ft. Smith Senior Activity Center on Friday 12th. Libby is a favorite at this dancehall. The good thing is there is a big dancefloor and lots of seats at tables.The venue is a NS/ND place. So when the first note is played at 7pm, be ready to dance the nite away. It’ll be a great time.
Dawn’s Diner will be restocked with Catfish and Chicken Fried Steaks after the Eclipse Hoopla and will have two nites of great music. On Friday 12th, it will be “Bourbon Rain” playing Country tunes to keep the dance floor full. Then on Sat. 13th, Chance Noah will bring his tunes that will entertain and make ya wanna dance. Both Nites the music starts at 7 pm.
Spiro Eagles Dance will be Sat. 13th at 7-11pm.”Country Junction” will be playing and they have a great show. Great big dancefloor and one of the best Country Dance bands around. See ya at the Eagles.
That ain’t all that I got to say, but it’s a good place to stop. Support local bands and singers. Attend an event or dance. Keep Live Music available to us all. For info text 918-649-5736 or tj.wiles61@outlook.com. Thanks!
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