It was past 6:30 PM before we were able to get to the Burger King at 95th & Quivera in Lenexa, KS (or the BK Lounge as it is fondly known as) and the jam was already going strong, Larry Dean doing a bang-up job singing the Merle Haggard hit, "Big River." He later sang "I Am A Pilgram," Chuck Berry's "Memphis, Tennessee," "Boot Scootin' Boogie," Charlie Daniels' "Long-Haired Country Boy" and "That'll Be All Right," much to the audience's delight. Art Covey played a great mandolin solo with the band on "Redwing," then sang a old Grandpa Jones tune, "Falling Leaves" and "Rebel Soldier." Gordon Riley, Lou Moore and the rest of the band played some great instrumentals tonight, "Ghost Riders In The Sky" and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" among them. Mary Bichelmeyer (bass guitar) sang "Walk The Way The Wind Blows," "Satin Sheets" and Barbara Fairchild's "Teddy Bear Song" while husband Garry sang a couple of songs he has written, "Marie" and "Nodaway River." It's always great to see Annie Little and tonight she sang "I Must Have Been Out Of My Mind," "Somewhere Between" and "Jesus Got A Hold Of My Life" beautifully.
It was a neat surprise to see Marty Smith walk through the doors about 8:00 and head for the bandstand. He got the audience worked up to say the least as he sang George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today," Marty Robbins' (his speciality) "Don't Worry 'Bout Me," "White Sport Coat" and Travis Tritt's T.R.O.U.B.L.E.. Great stuff! Amanda Brock has sung at many of the local oprys and shows in past years, but has been busy with family and work recently. We were sure glad she was able to stop in tonight and treat us all to some great singing with Anne Murray's "Snowbird," "When You Say Nothing At All," "Before The Next Teardrop Falls," "Daddy's Hands" and Janie Fricke's "I'll Need Someone To Hold Me When I Cry." The band closed with "Good Night Irene." (Below) Amanda Brock with Larry Dean
