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Fun With Cl*y W*lk#r!
As most of you know, Nashville country star Cl*y W*lk#r came onboard to the Sam's Town shows late in the game and planned to have BR5-49 as his "opening act."
However, when Cl*y got to town, he and his management changed their tune. Feeling their artist didn't "need" an opener, BR5-49's shows on Friday and Saturday night were cancelled.
In a tribute to this man (and I use that term loosely), you can tell Cl*y what you think by simply clicking your mouse over the offensive creature.
Remember Cl*y, what goes around comes around. See ya in the 99¢ bin!
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| Nothing can stop the fun of a BR5-49 show. The folks at Jack Daniel's made sure there was a show in the intimate Ponderosa Room. The show was free for everyone -- and quite a few fans were out recruiting audience members from the Casino crowd.
Chuck is amazing in his Beatle-like enthusiasm. He did several cool covers, and kept referring to the hair hijinx in "Uneasy Rider" as either a "goofy Rod Stewart" or "Olivia Newton-John" hair-do that falls out from under his hat.
Gary played a few new tracks (our personal favorite is called "The Game"). Donnie was excellent as always, with his heartfelt playing getting young and old to take a turn on the dancefloor.
Donnie did his best to sing along during "Honky Tonk Song." See photo below.) He was brutally rebuffed by Chuck and Jay...at least in jest!
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In the foreground, you can see the inflatable mikes that nearly stopped the show. Gay, Kathy Chi, Teresa, Diane, Diana, Janet and Arigon joined in during "Bettie, Bettie" and we didn't think Mr. Bennett was going to make it through that number without bursting into laughter. |
| We wanted to make sure that all of you know that Donnie is the hardest working man in show business. With fiddle at the ready, he lays down a smoking steel pedal line....all the while anticipating his next move.
There's a lesson in all this, so if you think of a cute moral to paste here, send it along! How about "Chicken Soup For The Musician's Soul?"
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JAY MCDOWELL -- WHY I'LL NEVER MEET MY IDOL JERRY LEWIS!
Smilin' Jay is well-known for his onstage antics, which owe a great debt to the comic styling of the legendary Jerry Lewis.
During a visit to the TNN show "Crook & Chase," Jay made no effort to pull his own celebrity strings to swing a meeting with Jerry Lewis, who was in town supporting his appearance in the play "Damn Yankees." "I was afraid he'd be mean -- then I thought I'd be disappointed if he WASN'T mean."
Smilin' Jay continues to watch Lewis on TV and perfect his trademark cry of "HEY LADY!"
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| Not Studio 54...But An Incredible Simulation!
Gay and Arigon boogie down moments before the giant mirror ball released a payload of glitter confetti onto the dancing, gyrating crowd. Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes came onstage and did a country version of "Get Dancing" with the boys -- which was followed up by Chuck's version of "Get Down Tonight." Only in Vegas!
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More After-Show Follies
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Janet, Jay and Arigon have fun chatting after the show. Not only is Jay a gentleman -- he's a really cool dude, too. He always keeps us all laughing and shares some great behind-the-scenes stories!
Here he's signing a t-shirt for Arigon's mom, Ruth.
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| NOT BOB DYLAN -- BUT AN INCREDIBLE SIMULATION!
Chuck poses with celebrity pal, BOB DYLAN, who spends his free time following the group from show to show. "They kinda remind me of me, in the early days," whispered Bob. "
In reality, the gentleman with Chuck is Enoch -- a very successful Vegas card player!
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Gay, Leif, Sweetpea and Arigon trade stories of lattes, Washington Brew and cowboy hats after the show. These two characters added an extra element of fun to the bowling competition and the shows. Hurry back Leif and SweetPea! |
Seattle's Own -- SWEETPEA!
A vote for Sweetpea is a vote for all that's right in the world of Rockabilly.
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Janet Miner makes an experiment with Mark's merchandise money box.
This cool case only weighs 65 pounds -- and can hold anything from gold bars to credit card machines.
"I was thinking of getting one for my artist, but I think I'll get a filing cabinet instead," yukked Janet.

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GARY BENNETT -- WHY I'LL NEVER FORGET MY DAYS IN MARCHING BAND
Many people are unaware of the widespread influence of the marching band experience in the music industry. Rockers like Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson both spent time marching and playing the instrument of their choice. As many of you know, Gary used to play trombone in his high school marching band. These photos show him serenading a character from "Yellow Submarine" and looking very much like Gene Simmons from Kiss. We can only speculate if any of the guys in Kiss were in marching band.
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| BENNETT AND MEAD GUIDE NEW BAND
Gary Bennett and Chuck Mead are the masterminds behind a new group, Barbie Q's. They will write, produce and guide the careers of the lovely girl group. "Our country version of 'A Day in The Life' kicks *ss," smiled SuSu Green, Barbie Q's drummer. A tour is in the works.
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| SHAW WILSON...YOUR BEST FASHION FRIEND IN LIFE!
Rocker Arigon Starr found herself the beneficiary of Shaw Wilson's fashion expertise while in Las Vegas.
"Shaw is one of the snappiest dressers on the planet -- and he even gave me a "thumbs-up" on my "Native American Cowgirl Meets Selena" outfit."
Although you can't see the bottom of Arigon's trousers -- they are extremely flared. No word on whether Shaw will be adding flared pants to any of his ensembles.
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| CHUCK & BRENDA -- A TALE OF NASHVILLE ROMANCE
Chuck and Brenda have been going strong for many years now -- and are one of cutest couples in Nashville! Brenda is working hard at the Grand Ole Opry Museum. We are wondering if she gets to try on all of those old Kitty Wells outfits!
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We can't wait until next time!!
Yolanda and Diane plot and plan for the next BR5-49 road trip.
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