It was indeed sad news to hear that Chet Atkins <br>lost his battle to cancer yesterday morning about<br>10AM at his residence in Nashville.<br> While Atkins ...
Yes Buddy, I'm Shirl's son! I'd like to here from you. Ocheleta Okla. is the resting place, where you can see for miles on top the hill where the cemetery is....
Sorry I can't seem to get in Sunday night chats, but would like to know if anyone could tell me if Wally Chandler is on any credits. I've played a lot with his...
I have checked several books and the liner notes to "Spadella" and do not find this Wally Chandler listed as a gutarist or in any other capacity.<br>That does...
I had the pleasure of meeting Chet once. He had a great sense of humor and was down to earth as anyone you would ever meet. One of his favorite sayings was.....
This in from Barb Martin of Western Swing Monthly magazine concerning our friend Ted.<br>+++++++<br><br>Latest report from Ted Scanlon is good news. You ...
The Bakersfield Californian:<br>Roy Nichols, legendary guitarist for Merle Haggard, the Maddox Brothers & Rose and other prominent country-music acts, died of...
I have never heard of Wally Chandler either in my collecting on Spade Cooley's band- and again this doesn't mean he never worked for him.<br>In addition to...
Hey Red!<br>Alright1 Glad that I was right and that you are Shirl's son- I met him thru Eldon, another great friend of ours! He was a fine guy like Kize and so...
For this Sunday's topic, I thought it would be fun to discuss the Light Crust Doughboys. I hope to be there myself, as this is the first Sunday night in AGES...
Since I may not make it to the Chat on Sunday...it's my daughter's birthday party... I want to share my Lightcrust Doughboys story.<br><br>About 3 or 4 years...
Fmr-I am afraid you touched on one of my favorite amusements as I visit some of our local record shops.Recently a young fellow that worked at one of these...
Howdy Friends, <br>This information was given to me by member Clayborn (Mark Plank) concerning the Western Swing Hall Of Fame Funtion coming up in Yuma, ...
LOL. That is hysterical!! Great response. I have often thought the same thing. I usually respond with a long list of the rodeos and horse shows that ARE in ...
Yeah, han, but do they actually have a clue that you're insulting them?? Sometimes I wonder about those people (but not that often).<br><br>tee hee!...
You are right,I often have wondered if indeed<br>such a reply is getting thru to them.There again<br>when you have a large spike piercing your purple <br>or...
In a similar vein to the freak show matter.I was delighted to learn that one of our local commercial radio stations was devoting a whole show to playing...
I have gotten Word that the televised portion of the Opry will be moving to CMT from TNN in mid-August.Here is the link to all the details:<br><br><br><a...
Hi group:<br><br>I shot digital photos at a concert last night in Grants Pass, OR that featured:<br><br>Opening group: Billy Champion and the Champions of ...
Hi Club:<br><br>This is probably good the the Opry but for me, living in a town whose cable coverage doesn't include CMT, it's very sad.<br><br>I play a gig ...
My radio show, Cowboy Joe's Radio Ranch, is a labor of love. I don't get paid a buffalo nickel to do it. I volunteer my time because I love WS and cowboy ...
Hi Club:<br><br>The [southern] Oregon Western Swing Association (OWSA) meets for their monthly meeting on Sunday afternoon, at the Shenandoah Club in Medford,...
Hi Club:<br><br>Just another reminder about today's musical meeting of the Oregon Western Swing Assn. (OWSA)in Medford this afternoon.<br><br>If you live in...
Howdy y'all,<br>I wanted to let everyone here know about the big Western Music and Film festival that's held annually,the last week of Sept in Gene Autry,OK....
I will have to give credit to one of my fellow members in the Hank Williams Sr.Club here on on Yahoo,who posted a link to Bonazaroo.com,which is another "ala ...
Just wanted to let you know about a big western swing concert and dance near Houston. September 29th in Huntsville, Texas will be the 8th Annual Tribute to...