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

Posted by hawkshaw5 at 11:19 PM CDT

Updated: Wednesday, 19 September 2007 11:44 PM CDT

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Thanks to Annie & Terry Dunavin (& cast) for a most enjoyable evening.  Every one of the 419 seats (there will be 430 by the time construction is complete, Terry tells us) was filled as Annie welcomed everyone with a robust "Come On In, Sit Right Down And Make Yourself At Home!"  Annie, in spite of not feeling 100% (she was in the hospital Thursday) sounded great nonetheless, launching into a couple of Patsy Cline songs ("Crazy Dreams" & "Heartaches"), then later it was "Low And Lonely," "Wayfaring Stranger" and "Always" for a couple in the audience celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary (this was one of my Dad's favorite songs; he was a big band enthusiast). 

David George, band director & lead guitar who was recently named the Kansas State Flatpicking Champion, assumed the emcee duties here tonight as Jim Winters had the evening off.  David sang Ricky Skaggs' "Heartbroke," then did an awesome job playing "Lonesome Fiddle Blues" and later it was John Conley's "Backside Of Thirty" to the audience's delight.  Fred Uzzell not only plays his triple bar steel guitar beautifully, but is quite adept on the dobro and mandolin.  Tonight he treated everyone to "September In The Rain" and "Somewhere My Love."  Pretty Ronni Ward sang "Cheatin'," "How's The World Treating You," Mary Chapin Carpenter's "Down At The Twist And Shout" and "Long, Long Time" beautifully while husband Ted Ward, the group's bass player, showed his vocal skills with "Only The Lonely."  We always enjoy hearing drummer Steve Straub sing as well and tonight he did a dynamite job with Merle Haggard's "Farmer's Daughter" and Jack Greene's "Statue Of A Fool."  BTW: Country Music Legend Jack Greene himself will be appearing here at Annie's October 13, 2007 for two great shows - 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM, tickets $18 advance, $20 door.  For more information call 1-866-426-6437.  We look forward to hearing some great fiddle music from "Mighty" Marvin Bredemeier every time we get out here to Tonganoxie, and Marvin didn't disappoint us tonight as he did such a great job on "Orange Blossom Special" (whew!), "Rubber Dolly" as well as "Redwing" as he helped the band close out the first half.  We again saw our former schoolmate Glen Smith, who ran Glen's Opry at this location for many years and Barbara Ackley who publishes the Midwest Country News (the little newspaper which is given away at most oprys in the area), who came down all the way from Des Moines for her first visit.  She also has a website: www.midwestcountrynews.com for more information.  The July issue features a story about Sarah Getto.

Beth Hunter is not only a singer or a musician, for that matter.  She is an extraordinary entertainer to say the least.  We have seen her perform here at Annie's several times; even at her own show in Centerville, Iowa and we always leave thinking we can't wait until we get to do this all over again.  Her high energy, spontaneous delivery is certainly addictive to say the least.  Tonight it was Trisha Yearwood's "She's In Love With The Boy," "You Don't Know Me," "Bumming Around," Patsy Montana's "Cowboy's Sweetheart" (complete with some great yodeling), "Too Many Rivers" and she had the audience in stiches with "Don't Leave Your Records In The Sun" and her signature "Washing Machine Song" which was written by John Hartford of "Gentle On My Mind" fame.  Beth always performs at the New Year's show and we're looking forward to that. (Below)  the dynamic Beth Hunter - try her website: http://www.nightskyopry.com/

Sarah Getto was born blind and with a severe cleft palate.  Despite these severe handicaps, she taught herself to play the piano at age 3 and the fiddle at age 10!  Today, she tours throughout the mid and southwest with her parents Mike & Pat Getto, performing at various oprys and variety shows in the area. She is a prolific songwriter, records her own CDs, graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University this year and will begin teaching musical education in her home town of Norman, Oklahoma this coming Monday morning.  Additionally, the US government recently contacted Sarah, asking her to perform for some of the wounded troops who will be arriving back from bases in Iraq and Afghanistan!  And it's no wonder -  who wouldn't be motivated after seeing, hearing and meeting Sarah?  Tonight it was Alison Krause's "The Lucky One," her friend Reba McEntire's "Somebody Should Leave," "When I Fall In Love," "Today I Started Loving You Again," Anne Murray's "You Needed Me" and some great boogie woogie piano music.  The gospel section tonight featured Beth Hunter singing "Sweet Hour Of Prayer" and Sarah Getto's "God Bless America."  The band closed the show with "I'll Fly Away."  (Below)  Miss Sarah Getto "truly the voice of an angel" (she also has a website: http://www.sarahgetto.com/)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  Sarah Getto will be returning for a special Christmas show, December 22nd.  We have heard some of her wonderful Christmas and holiday music.  Don't miss it!

ALSO:  Next week (Sept. 22nd) at Annie's it will be the Bucky Fowler Family performing and in two weeks (Sept. 29th) the boys from Arkansas, Bart O'Neal and Johnny Hutson will be there.

For more information try Annie's website: http://www.anniescountryjubilee.com/

Posted by hawkshaw5 at 11:41 PM CDT

Updated: Sunday, 16 September 2007 6:37 PM CDT

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We have wanted for some time now to get back up to Ravenwood, MO and enjoy Bill & Vicki Walker's Barn Door Opry.  This is a fairly long trip for us, so we arranged to take off Saturday as well.  We left early, stopping in St. Joe for Miss Jean to buy me a new Stetson hat at the factory outlet in south St. Joe for my birthday (yesterday) and take advantage of that great shrimp special every Friday at Manchester's restaurant on  the Belt Highway.  It was a pleasant drive from St. Joe, up through Marysville and on to Ravenwood, with the cooler weather and the road resurfacing completed on US 71.  We arrived in plenty of time to visit briefly with Bill (emcee) & Vicki (keyboards, vocals), their son Tanner (drums, vocals), sisters Linda Adwell (saxophone) & Melanie Coulter (fiddle), Vance (steel & lead guitar, fiddle, vocals) & Lila (percussion, vocals) Monday and Jim (lead guitar) & Dona (electric bass) Wells. 

It's always a pleasure to see Vance & Lila Monday perform.  Vance plays just about every instrument imaginable and helped open the show fiddling "Back Up And Push" with the band, then it was the steel guitar ("Steel Guitar Rag" & "Night Sky," the latter written by Vance) and "Walking In Dreamland," a beautiful song which has a real special meaning to him; a duet of "Don't Call Me From A Honky Tonk" with Lila and "Letters Have No Arms" on the lead electric guitar.  Lila did a fine job as well with "Hey, Good Lookin'," "Right Or Wrong" and "On My Father's Side."  We enjoyed hearing Vicki as well, tickling those ivories and singing "Walk The Way The Wind Blows," "I'll Lose My Mind Before I'm Over You," "Once A Day" and Colin Raye's "Every Second."  "Gentleman" Jim Wells did a wonderful job picking "Wheels" & "A Fool Such As I" on his lead guitar as did Linda, playing crowd favorites "Wabash Cannonball" and "Tennessee Waltz" on her saxophone.  Melanie always amazes us with her knowledge of old fiddle tunes and tonight was no exception with "Ruby With The Eyes That Sparkle," "Foot Prints In The Snow," "Ragtime Annie."  "Mississippi Sawyer" and "Bill Cheatum."  Tanner Walker showed his vocal talents on "Long Black Train" and Cash's "Hey Porter" as well as waking up the audience with his own version of "Wipeout!"

Tonight's special guests were Jim McGlasson & his wife Hazel (known as Sugar Bear to the entire civilized world).  They are a delightful couple whom we had met sometime ago at the Mosby (MO) Opry.  Jim, by the way, sounds so much like Ernest Tubb that it should be illegal.  (Just kidding)  Of course, he started with an ET classic, "Waltz Across Texas," followed by "Warm Red Wine," "Women Make A Fool Out Of Me," "I Missed You At Tootsie's Last Night," "Let's Say Goodbye Like We Said Hello," Jimmy Rodger's "Waiting For A Train" and "I'll Call You When I'm Running Out Of Blues."  Sugar Bear proved to be a crowd pleaser as well with "Jackson Ain't A Very Big Town," "Sweet Thing," "You Must Have Been Out Of Your Mind" and Kitty Wells' "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels."

There were some terrific walk-ons as well tonight:  little Solon Rawson showed what a trooper he's going to be as he sang "Waltz Of The Angels" and 90-year young  Phyllis Oxley from Bedford, Iowa was on hand to sing "Have You Ever Been Lonely" and "I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You" for the appreciative crowd.  Howard Miller, also from Bedford, IA contributed "Hello Darlin'," "Just Because," "Juke Box In My Mind" and "Bobby McGee."  The show closed with "Will The Circle Be Unbroken."  (below) Jim & "Sugar Bear" McGlasson.

Posted by hawkshaw5 at 12:06 PM CDT

Updated: Saturday, 15 September 2007 4:40 PM CDT

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We missed the guitar genius of Gordon Riley who was vacationing in Branson this week, but it was a super show tonight at the BK Lounge (Burger King, 95th & Quivera Rd., Lenexa, KS), nonetheless with the return this week of Larry Dean and Art Covey and the appearance of Hall of Fame harmonica player Don Spain.  We also got a thrill when we saw our friend Glen Smith, former owner & operator of Glen's Opry in Tonganoxie, KS (now Annie's Country Jubilee) and our classmate at Shawnee Mission High School in Merriam, KS., many years ago.

We arrived a few minutes late, as is our custom, and Larry Dean was doing a great job playing lead in Gordon's absence and singing Charlie Daniels' "Long Haired Country Boy," then asked the audience to help him remember the events of 9/11/01 by singing "America The Beautiful."  He shared with everyone his rememberances and asked us all to remember where we were and what we happened to be doing when we learned of the horrific events that took place on that fateful day.  Later, it was "I Believe," Brooks & Dunn's "Boot Scootin Boogie," the plaintive "Some Old Day," Chuck Berry's "Nadine," "God Must Be A Cowboy," Hag's "I Had A Beautiful Time" and a Rock & Roll medley of Elvis/Jerry Lee Lewis songs.  Garry Bichelmeyer, in addition to playing rhythm guitar and banjo and writing some terrific songs is also quite an accomplished vocalist himself, tonight singing the Waylon/Jesse classic "Storms Never Last," "Catch A Falling Star," "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," "Blues Stay Away From Me," "Rocky Top" and "Kansas City."  Wife Mary Bichelmeyer, the group's bass player sang "Your Cheating Heart," "Walk The Way The Wind Blows" and "There He Goes" for the appreciative audience.  Lou Moore was looking and sounding good behind those drums tonight and it's always neat to see and hear little Sandy Barnett, who sang "Don't Be Angry," Jimmy Dickens' "I'm Little But I'm Loud," "Swingin Doors" and "Truck Driving Man."

They say you don't really appreciate something until it's gone and we've sure missed the beautiful mandolin playing and singing of Art Covey and it was so nice to have him return tonight.  Art, to the crowd's delight played "Golden Slippers," sang "Falling Leaves" and "Royal Telephone," then joined Don Spain and the band on "Red Wing," "Love Letters In The Sand" and "Black Mountain Rag."  And speaking of Don Spain, congratulatons are in order as Don was inducted into the Old Time Country Music Hall Of Fame, September 1st in Missouri Valley, Iowa.  An interesting article in the Leavenworth (Don lives there) Times notes that Don is one of very few harp or harmonica players who is accomplished in playing the cross harp or the ability to bend the reeds inside the harmonica and create distinctive sounds that a normal player couldn't produce.  There are literally only a handful of players in the world who do this well.  If you ever have an opportunity to hear Don play, you will appreciate the difference, it is just awesome!  Don has several CDs available and a website: www.donspain.com.  Just before leaving, he played a terrific version of "Folsom Prison Blues." (Below) top: l. Don Spain r. Sandy Barnett bottom: l. Art Covey r. Glen Smith

Posted by hawkshaw5 at 10:46 PM CDT

Updated: Wednesday, 12 September 2007 12:22 PM CDT

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The little theatre on the square in Pleasant Hill, MO, which houses the Big Creek Country Show was filled to near capacity tonight in anticipation of a spectactular show and we must say it was all of that.  Larry Ellis' fiddle and the band played "Rock Creek Reel" as the curtains opened and soon afterward host & emcee Dennis Dittemore welcomed everyone, singing "Tennessee River" and the Ronnie Milsap classic "It Was Almost Like A Song." 

Debbie Martin (or Debbie Erikson as she is known to KFKF listeners) showed her exceptional vocal talents singing "If You Ain't Busy Tonight," Lori Morgan's "I Guess You Had To Be There" and later in the show "My Savior Lives."  Phil Hilton thrilled the crowd with his piano mastery, playing "Little Waltz in C" and a tribute to the late, great Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who passed away just recently.  Mike Campbell got everyone's feet shuffling as he shared a couple of stories and played "Foggy Mountain Special" & "Devil's Dream" on the five-string banjo while the group's great lead guitarist, Jim Lower played and sang "Lone Star Beer & Bob Wills' Music."  Jim Doney brought his electric bass front & center and sang "Born To Boogie" for his son who was in the audience and celebrating his 10th birthday, while Kevin Hoff did a fine job behind the drums tonight.

We have heard Lacy Ludwig sing a couple of times before, but are always amazed at her range and God-given abilities.  Tonight she sang Lynn Anderson's "Rose Garden," "I Can't Stop Loving You," Lee Ann Rimes' "Blue" and returned the second half with "Bye, Bye Baby, Bye, Bye" and "You Light Up My Life."  Also, she announced that she had gotten married since her last appearance and her last name was now Wolff.  We thought Lacy Ludwig-Wolff was super and we'd like to see and hear more of her.  It's always a pleasure seeing and hearing Jack Wicker perform.  Whether it's his singing or those hot piano runs, he's a favorite wherever he appears.  Tonight he got the joint jumpin' with "Boogie Woogie Man From Tennessee," then it was "American Trilogy," "I Know A Man Who Can," Fats Domino's "Blue Berry Hill" and "Could You Walk A Mile In That Man's Shoes."  Jack surprised everyone as he introduced his beautiful daughter, Rachael who sang "Loving You' much to everyone's delight.  Ron Piper, who is a frequent guest and sits in with the band on occasion was in the audience tonight and came on stage to sing a favorite Merle Haggard tune, "If We're Not Back In Love By Monday," to a big ovation.  Tonight's extra special guest was Cajun fiddler & Branson, MO resident Louis W. Darby who plays at the Circle B Ranch on Hwy. 76 there in Branson regularly.  Louis proved to be not only a great fiddler, but an exceptionally talented entertainer with humorous antedotes and great singing to boot.  First it was "Jambayala," then Jolie Blonde (the Cajun national anthem according to Louis) and "Arkansas Traveler," a twin fiddle duet with Larry Ellis.  After Dennis, Debbie & David Taylor sang the great gospel number "Thanks To Calvary," Louis closed the show with "Big Mamou," "Danny Boy" and "Golden Slippers."  (Below) Louis W. Darby & Larry Ellis play twin fiddles on "Golden Slippers."

Posted by hawkshaw5 at 12:20 PM CDT

Updated: Sunday, 9 September 2007 2:11 PM CDT

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We had a rough Labor Day weekend with Miss Jean being admitted to the hospital, having heart rhythm problems.  We were just getting ready to head out for Leland & Carol Jones' Country Pickin Opry in Richmond, MO when the trouble arose.  Good news is that she is stable for now and just needs to slow down and take her medication religiously and let nature take it's course.  All of your calls and well wishes are very much appreciated.

Although we got a really late start and didn't get to the BK until after 7PM, we arrived in time to hear some really great music and see some really special guests.  Mary Bichelmeyer was singing a couple of her favorites, "Crazy Arms" and "Bill Bailey" as we got ourselves seated and husband Garry followed with "Catch A Falling Star," "Long Black Train" and Johnny Russell's "Catfish John."  Larry Dean was out of town tonight and it was great to see Scott Lane filling in.  Everyone thought he did a magnificent job singing "Lukenbach, Texas" and "Everything That Glitters Is Not Gold."  Bill Clark sang, played rhythm guitar and harmonica and got a big hand from the crowd for his numbers, "You're Not Mine Anymore" and "Just Because"  while Annie Little did a bang up job singing "That's How Much I Love You" and Patsy Cline's "I Love Your Automobile."  Larry Keeler was aboard tonight with "Old 97" and "Folsom Prison Blues," while our little friend Sandy Barnett (who told us she really enjoyed making so many new friends in Cameron this past Friday night) entertained the big crowd with "Truck Drivin Man" and "Don't Be Angry With Me Darlin'" and Gordon Riley, Lou Moore and the rest of the band played some great instrumentals including "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" and "Under The Double Nickel."

The big surprise of the evening was the appearance of Marty Smith, who has performed at practically every opry we have ever heard of.  Marty held the audience spellbound as he always does as he sang Marty Robbins' "You Got Me Singing The Blues," Merle's "Mama Tried," Jim Reeves' "He'll Have To Go," "Boot Scootin' Boogie," "Heartaches By The Number," "This Time You Gave Me A Mountain" and "Jambalaya."  We had a chance to talk with Marty a little after the show and he told us he had just completed a brand new CD which will contain hits from many artists as well as some original material.  We will be letting everyone know when it is officially released and it will be available wherever Marty performs...stay tuned.

Posted by hawkshaw5 at 11:42 PM CDT

Updated: Friday, 7 September 2007 11:46 AM CDT

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We got a late start this Friday night and got caught up in a little Labor Day Weekend traffic heading north with our friend Sandy Barnett along.  We had been telling Sandy about this great little show for some time and finally talked her into coming along and bringing her guitar!  The show had just started as we arrived, the dance floor was full and the group's drummer Lisa Marie Bennett was doing a fine job singing "Jones On The Jukebox."  She later sang the Patsy Cline classic "Walking After Midnight," "That's The Way Love Goes," and for the waterfall dance, "Don't Be Angry."  Billy Dean Bennett, Lisa's husband and the group's lead guitar and fiddler, displayed his vocal talents on "All For The Love Of Sunshine," Brooks & Dunn's "Boot Scootin' Boogie," "Brand New Girl Friend," "Mansion On The Hill" and did an absolutely fabulous job fiddling "Black Mountain Rag."  We've about worn out our friend Wayne Hoover's CD we play it so much; we love to hear that man sing!  Tonight it was "I Just Came To Get My Baby Outta Here," "Hey Good Lookin'," "Why Don't Love Just Go Away When It's All Gone," Eddie Arnold's "Cattle Call," "Charlie's Shoes" (a cut from Wayne's CD), "If I Were You I'd Fall In Love With Me" and Conway Twitty's "Hello Darlin'."  Our pal Wayne Leslie, the group's bass player was in fine voice himself tonight singing "My Heart Won't Let My Love For You Change," "Welcome To My World," "Wish You Would Leave Me Alone," "Tiny Bubbles" and "Soft Rain."  Bill Rankin's steel guitar work is always a crowd favorite and tonight he played "We Haven't Got Very Far To Go," "My Window Faces The South" and "Danny Boy" beautifully. 

Tonight's walk-ons included Dorothy Pigsley and Judy Parkinson from Maysville, MO who sure sounded good singing "Just Because" and Dorothy returned the second half with "If I Could See The World Through The Eyes Of A Child" and "I Forgot To Remember To Forget Her," friends Elmer Clark ("Blue Bird" & "White Sport Coat") and Charlie Curtis ("Walk Thru This World With Me" & "Farewell Party").  Art Damgar gave it his all singing "Room Full Of Roses" & George Morgan's "Candy Kisses" while little Sandy Barnett showed she packs a lot of punch, singing Little Jimmy Dickens' "I'm Little But I'm Loud" and "Truck Drivin' Man" to the delight of the crowd.  Wayne Hoover closed the show with "11 Months & 29 Days."  (Below) Sandy Barnett sings "I'm Little But I'm Loud" with Wayne Hoover & the Countrysiders  REMINDER: These folks have a Sunday show as well.  For more information on schedules, the band, Countryside Hall, directions or Wayne's CD, log on to www.wayne-hoover.com

Posted by hawkshaw5 at 11:00 PM CDT

Updated: Monday, 3 September 2007 8:00 PM CDT

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We always have a wonderful time whenever we spend a Wednesday night at Dirks listening to our friend Mike O'Roark play music and sing with his friends (Roger Brough on lead guitar and harmonica, C.J. Sanders on electric bass and Don Wiser behind the drums) and as we had the day off, we got there in plenty of time to get a table close to the bandstand. 

Mike started this enjoyable evening off with a couple of Johnny Cash numbers, "I Got Stripes" and "Guess Things Happen That Way," then it was "Cryin Holy To The Lord," Hank Thompson's "The Wild Side Of Life," "Grandpa Was A Carpenter," "Nine Pound Hammer," "Louisiana Saturday Night," the Hank Williams' classic "Jambalaya," Garth Brooks' smash "Friends In Low Places," Johnny Horton's "Battle Of New Orleans," Tom T. Hall's "Old Dogs And Children And Watermelon Wine" and "Hard Time Blues."  Answering a request, Terry O'Brien did a great job on "Chantilly Lace," while C.J. Sanders fullfilled another, singing "They Call The Wind Mariah" and "Home Grown Tomatoes" to boot!  Mike again took center stage singing the old Carter Family classic "You Are My Flower," "Big Bruce" (a take-off on Jimmy Dean's "Big John" - need we explain?) and "Did She Mention My Name" before asking Saundra Brough and Jennifer O'Brien to join the group on stage to sing some gospel favorites from his new album.  These folks made some beautiful music as they sang "Working On The Road To Gloryland," "Walking In Jerusalem Just Like John," "The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor" (recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys among others), "I'll Fly Away" and "May The Circle Be Unbroken."  For more information on Mike's CD's and appearances, check out his website www.mikeoroark.com  (Below) Saundra & Roger Brough, Jennifer O'Brien & C.J. Sanders join Mike O'Roark (center) to sing some gospel greats.

Posted by hawkshaw5 at 11:49 PM CDT

Updated: Thursday, 30 August 2007 8:57 PM CDT

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It was great having Lou Moore back in place again this week.  You don't realize just how important a good drummer is to a band until they're gone!  It was also nice to have Dave Hendricks aboard and hear him play some of that great old-time fiddle music ("Lost Indian," "Ragtime Annie," "Black Mountain Rag," "Arkansas Traveler" and "Midnight Waltz").  Larry Dean kicked the session off tonight, singing the Ricky Skaggs hit, "Highway 40 Blues," and "Too Cold At Home" then later it was "Gone Fishin'," Alan Jackson's "That'll Be All Right," Merle Haggard's "I Had A Beautiful Time," "Match Box," "Boot Scootin' Boogie," "Big City" and the Willie/Merle release "Reasons To Quit" for the big crowd.  Mary Bichelmeyer, who plays bass guitar with the group had a good night vocally as well, singing "Walk The Way The Wind Blows," "Walking After Midnight," "Crazy Arms" and "Bill Bailey" while husband Garry Bichelmeyer, the group's rhythm guitar and banjo picker did a great job singing "Kaw Liga," "Devil Woman" and Bobby Bare's "Detroit City" for the appreciative crowd.  Gordon Riley, the group's great lead guitar player, lead the band on some great instrumentals; "Panhandle Rag," " Listen To The Mocking Bird," "Back Home Again In Indiana" and "Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On" among them.

Sandy Barnett and Annie Little also dropped in to add their vocal talents to the mix, Sandy doing a fine job singing "Truck Driving Man," "Swinging Doors" and Little Jimmy Dickens' "I'm Little But I'm Loud," while Annie did the same with "Just In Case You Change Your Mind," "Grand Old Flag" and "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You."  If there is anyone who doesn't know, the BK Lounge is actually the Burger King Restaurant at 95th & Quivera Sts. in Lenexa, KS.  We always have a lot of fun from 6-9 PM every Tuesday evening.  Come out and enjoy some good old-time country music!!  (Below) Larry Dean, Dave Hendricks & Gordon Riley

Posted by hawkshaw5 at 11:58 PM CDT

Updated: Wednesday, 29 August 2007 5:31 PM CDT

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