I missed hearing Felisha McKenzie play and sing at the “Art for Autism” in the Pocket Park last Saturday . She is one of my favorite singers so I did have to hunt and find a couple of short videos of her performing ! Always a treat ! And looks like the event was well attended . It’s a very worthy charity !

Anyway , Friday (unplanned) I stepped on a nail . Never a good thang , so a quick trip up to EOMC ER for a look-see , cleanup , antibiotics and Tetanus shot ! Is “Lockjaw” still an issue ? All is well but just another reason to stay off my foot and take it easy ! So I stayed home all weekend !

This gave me a chance to appreciate the fact that I get to write this article ! Going on Three (3) years . Or close – I don’t know how many weeks that would be , ya know with the Leap Year thang in the mix !

Anyway , in an effort to stay involved in the Live Music in the area while I was a paperboy for the Poteau Daily News , I asked if I could gather info of the weekly schedule of events ! I was slowin’ down playing (only 3-4 diff bands and 3-4 Jams) but I still wanted to be a part of the music scene ! It was still Alive and Well in 2018 . Live Music is making a good recovery after lockdown ! For a while , I wrote mostly bout musicians and old dancehalls ! It is much better now !

All that to say this , I wanna thank the PDN for this chance and thanks to all the musicians for interviews and visits , info from fans and a lotta memories that had to be helped along by old pics ! This is still a joy ! Thanks again !

It’s time again for the Fall Foliage tours thru our area . Leaves that ain’t died and fell off from the drought will start to turn soon and paint the Mts. with color ! This Sat . the 30th , Canna-Bliss in Talihina is hosting a Poker Run that makes bout a 60 mile circle with lots of stops for cards . It is a “Run what ya Brung” event and one that any vehicle can enter ! Sign up is at 9 am. It’s fun for the whole family ! Live Music and food at the “runs” end ! I don’t know for sure who is playing but I have my suspicions ! MJ and the Geezers come to mind ! This will be a cool way to spend the day !

Halloween Party ! Just a short ride to Muldrow , on Sat. the 30th , The I-40 Dancehall has a Costume Party with a contest for the best witch , goblin , or spook ! Music is from 7 til 10 pm . All Star Revue will be playing so the big dance floor will be full with Line-dancers , two-steppers and waltzers ! Got to hear 3 outta 5 members of this band last week as backup band for Earl Hearon in the Pocket Park ! Terry Barnes , Wesley Trout , and Dale Bates did a great job and will be joined by Gerry Baze and Jerry Staggs in just their second gig . These guys are talented , well rehearsed and always entertaining ! Perfect for the dancers at I-40 ! It will be a good time . I-40 Dancehall is easy to find , lots of parking and has a big dance floor ! See ya there !

Grannie’s Nightmare will be Rockin’ on Garrison this coming Sat. the 30th at Old Town Grain and Feed ! Kind of a Homecoming for Dale Fraze Sr. ! He spent several years making music , burgers and friends at the bar and grill ! Dale and wife Chris managed the place and in his interview , Dale shared many of the good times . Rocky will , of course , bring his many fans and never fails to entertain ! Brad plays and sings from the heart and the only thing that he could do better is bring a bigger pedal board . Music starts at 7 pm . These guys ROCK ! So Make plans to be there !

“The Tones” will be out on Hwy 71 South at Boondocks this Sat. the 30th ! Music from 7-9 pm . It will be a Great Night to come to the Boondocks. Great Food, Great Football, Great Music and Great Fun !

The holidays are getting closer , Fall is in the air , cooler weather is right up my alley ! Ya know it used to be kinda cliche , but this Christmas , new socks are at the top of my list ! It used to be new guitars and more bullets ! Anyway Get out and Support Live Music anyway that you can .

Let’em know that you appreciate their hard work ! See ya on the Flip Flop

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