Rodeo Dance
Posted on 07/13/2009 11:18PM
All I can say is WOW ! what a party. The weather was not as hot as last year so it made it easier to play and everyone to have a more comfortable time parting with us. As far as the crowd goes well it would be hard to fit anymore bodies in that hall. We had the sound system cranking and we tried to tone it down the first show for the folks that rodeo ed out and wanted to relax and listen to some good country music. The second show started about the time the bull riding ended. We didn't want to loose anyone so we started right away as they were filing out of the grand stands. They filed right in to the hall and we had the music hopping for them. The crows was will and the dancers were great. i had a few visitor's up on the stage that evening including my son James and my niece Elizabeth (3yrs old) she had to give me a hug before she went home. Die hard dancers took over the front of the stage dance area showing off the "Electric slide" and "The Tush Push" and everyone watched then they decided to just start dancing. Jessica decided to jump on stage and show her stuff a bit as well (dancing that is). We did a non stop 76 minute set. The beer booth was going to close at midnight so we timed it just right to make sure everyone got there beers in order before we went up for the last show. The Johnny cash medley went well and I didn't want to stop it sounded so good to me. the CCR Nedley was just as powerful. All around a great night i hope they invite us back. This was our 5th year in a row and no one got bored with the songs. Pat Ickes played with us on pedal steel and electric strat (1957 issue) along with his blonde twin 1954, Pat sounded great! The whole band Paul, Randy, Adam, Mike, Charwin and pat sounded excellent to me. It was a fun night for me singing and playing. I can't wait to hear the live cd's Charwin recorded, I'll put some cuts on the site when I go through them. Jeff also shot some video so maybe some of that will end up on the site as well. Thanks guys and all that attended the show!!.....Lou
