August 2011

Our gig at Sutliff  was so much fun!  It cooled off just enough to be enjoyable and the crowd and the cider were great!  Thanks to Scott and staff.

We had a great time jamming and performing at the Bluegrass and Old Time Country festival at the Iowa County Fairgrounds in Marengo last Friday and Saturday.  Fine Line Bluegrass and Sleepy Hollow bands were there on Friday night as well as Dean, Don and me from the Riverbottom Ramblers.  Our jammer friends from Marengo, Belle Plaine and Huxley, Iowa were there and performed as well.  Great food - very clean facilities.  I hope this festival will grow year by year, and it will if we all support it.

We were so sad to hear of our friend Terry Steele's passing on August 3rd.  We enjoyed jamming with him and his banjo many times.  We knew his health wasn't the best, but he died way too young.  Hope he took a banjo along with him.  Reminds me of a song ...
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The Bluegrass Prayer

Oh Lord can I ask you a favor,
And I hope that its not so wrong,
But Lord when you call me to heaven,
Can I bring my ole banjo along.

Chorus:
Will there be any bluegrass in heaven?
Will there be any banjos around?
Oh Lord it would be nice if they're in Heaven.
To have that beautiful bluegrass sound.

Oh Lord I'd like a little place in heaven.
A place where all could come and gather round.
A place where my loved ones and my neighbors,
Could share that beautiful bluegrass sound.

Chorus
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Rest in peace, friend!