2013 Music Continued

Lake Bonham Hoedown
I always enjoy playing banjo for Joan Kelton and the Shades of Bluegrass.  January's show featured the usual cast of musicians, but the March show was a special one, featuring the Bolton Family Band from Paris.  I was honored to play dobro for Sam, Reva, Kay and Jeff at this show.  (They even let me play banjo on one number, "After Lifetime Guarantee".)  Later in November, I made the trek to Bonham, but the attendance was low due to the threat of impending cold weather and ice.  But, we had a good time pickin' and grinnin'!

Bois d'Arc Bottom Band
The band got together as a whole a few times in 2013.  Other times found only two or three of the members playing for an event.  On February 8, Gary, Kelly, and Boyd, along with a few other members of FBC Bonham, played for FBC's annual Valentine Banquet.  On April 13th, Gary and Boyd also played with Fred Siebenthall and "Country Revival" for Honey Grove's Chamber of Commerce Banquet. On June 21st, BBB played at Big A's in Roxton and at the Windom Pavilion on the following day.  It was mighty cold on June 22! Later in October, BBB made their annual trek to Lake Bob Sandlin for a weekend of good music, food, fellowship and camping. (Be sure to check out the new BBB website, http://www.boisdarcbottom.com)


Other Shows
In March, I was invited to play dobro with Stuart Anderson and his band, "Highway 19" in Alvarado for a banquet of the Black Hereford Cattleman's Association in the Diamond W Arena.  Later in March, the Hines Sisters of Paris invited me to play banjo and dobro (not at the same time) for their show at the High Strung Bluegrass Hall in Paris.

Wade White
In April, Wade and the Cowboy Church had a special guest from Russia.  I can't remember his name right now, but he has been a famous body builder and has competed in athletic events, single-handedly winning over entire teams of weight lifters.  But, this man also plays guitar and sings.  He had always wanted to play country music with a Texas band, so Wade and the church invited a group of musician for a Wednesday night fish fry and Country jam session.  Musicians that showed up included the Cowboy Church band members, J.D. Moss and myself. Wade also provided music for the Mothers Day celebration at the Springlake Retirement Center in Paris.

Mountain View - May 24-27
Debbie and I made our annual trip to Mountain View Arkansas and had a great time of music and fellowship on Paris Row and downtown. A couple of my cousins and their wives joined us this year.  I talking about Roger and Debbie Edelhauser and Garland and Judy Edelhauser.

To be continued...