Hello! Just reporting on an amazing weekend in Lebanon, MO. The Lebanon Lions Club hosted two concerts--Friday night was gospel bluegrass with The Dillards and The Harper Family. Two hours of absolutely amazing, inspiring, uplifting gospel music. Saturday afternoon was The Dillards, Lonesome Road, 12-year-old fiddler Brett Dudenhoeffer, and Rural Roots. Four hours of amazing bluegrass. After the Friday night concert we met Rodney Dillard, took pics of him with me and with our grandchildren, and had a nice conversation. He is an amazingly nice guy. Of course, Mitch Jayne and Doug Dillard have both passed away, and Dean Webb has his own business, so Rodney's band is different guys. But, boy, are they good. Some outstanding picking and fiddling. And his wife Beverly is great on the bamjo and adds a nice female voice to the mix. We got to hear all the Darlin' favorites from Mayberry--Dooley, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, Doug's Tune, Ebo Walker, There is a Time, Salty Dog. Rodney told some funny stories about happenings on the Andy Griffith Show set. It was just a fantastic weekend. And after the show Saturday, Rodney greeted us and even remember our grandson's name. WOW! Let me tell you, when a 9-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy sit mesermized for 6 hours of bluegrass over two days, it is some kind of good music. Of course I know you'd go see The Dillards if they were anywhere near you, but also please go see the Harper Family if you have the chance. Their 13-year-old daughter Hannah has some kind of voice. She's going to be a star for sure. We're still basking in the Mayberry glow.
Karen Weaver Columbia, MO _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
