[KFCF Friends] KFCF Event: Gatherin' of The Okies

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I would like to see specific artists only.  Please give me approximate times
everyone will perform.

Thanks in advance..!!!!!!

Mike Starry
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Subject: [KFCF Friends] KFCF Event: Gatherin' of The Okies


> Springtime Gatherin'
> "To celebrate the Rites of Spring and all the pretty flowers"
>
> April 29, 2001 the Okies will gather again at Club Fred to benefit
listener
> supported free speech radio, KFCF 88.1 FM during its' 25th Anniversary
Year.
> This will also be the first Gatherin' that will be broadcast on the radio.
> The hootenanny will commence at 3:00 p.m. with free food and music and the
> radio broadcast will start at 8:00 p.m. and run until 11:00 p.m.  The
early
> afternoon will start with solo artists performing folk music then moves
into
> bands featuring Cowpunk, Traditional Country,  Rock-a-Billy and Post
> Eclectic Neo-Americana Goth-a-billy music.  In between acts KFCF will
raffle
> off some great premiums. Admission is FREE. 21 and over only, please!
>
>
> Artist performing at the Gatherin' will be:
>
> Dave Dake  (Neo-Contemporary Folk Music)
> Officer Mike Smith (Contemporary Folk Music)
> Bradley J. Rogers (Cosmic Americana Music)
> Terrill Cross (Traditional Country)
> Wichitas (Cowpunk from Bakersfield)
> Hot On the Trail (Traditional Country)
> Cattie Ness & The Revenge (Rock-A-Billy)
> RPB  (Post Eclectic Neo-Americana Goth-a-billy)
>
> The Gatherin' of The Okies is an ol' time Okie potluck so guests are
> encouraged to bring depression era food.  Meat and green beans will be
> provided and hopefully Forrest will bring his famous possum casserole.
> There's no cover charge so come on down for a free afternoon of Okie fun
and
> Okie pride.  It's more fun than a Saturday Nite Bath.
>
> Gatherin' Bios
>
>
> Dave Dake (Neo-Contemporary Folk Music)
>
> Many miles of bad road have formed this boy's heart and soul!  But the
bumps
> in the road have given him the ability to wrought words in to picturesque
> portraits of his subjects.  From the original compositions about quest of
> Capt. Ahab for the great white whale, hiking in the Sierra Nevada
Mountains
> to the beauty of woman's smile.  Compared to Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens
> and John Denver, Dave's Neo-contemporary folk music is worthy of just
> settin' down and listening to.
>
> Officer Mike Smith (Contemporary Folk Music)
>
> One of the reasons the Fresno area is a safer place to live is because
Mike
> Smith is walkin' the beat.  A veteran of the Fresno PD and the Fresno club
> scene Mike smooth dramatically subtle voice and peaceful guitar style and
> communicates the words of Leonard Cohen, Kris Kristopherson and John
Prine.
> There's nothing more relaxing and soothing then sippin a brew while
Michael
> plays.  Just be careful how much you take in because you might meet up
with
> him after the show and I don't think he would be as pleasant.
>
> Bradley J. Rogers (Cosmic Americana Music)
>
> Bradley's music is called "Cosmic Americana Music".  His original songs
are
> deeply rooted in the traditions of cosmic American music, outlaw country
and
> traditional American music.  From romantic, songs about history, life and
> God, Bradley expounds his words from a strong heart and mind.  Influenced
by
> all things American, Bradley blends country, rock, folk, Latin and faith
in
> God into music to preserve the Okie / Hillbilly traditions of his roots.
>
> Terrill Cross (Honky Tonk Country)
>
> Thank God for people like Terrill Cross.  Terrill take you back to a time
> with Country music was the raw, honest music of the people.  Terrill
> performs traditional Honky Tonk songs with style and precision.  His deep
> honest voice communicates the songs of Merle Haggard, Faron Young, Buck
> Owens and Hank Snow.  If y'all ain't tappin' your feet when Terrill and
his
> outfit are on then stage then you're dead.   Yee Haw!
>
> Wichitas (Cowpunk)
>
> From the California home of country music, Bakersfield, these Nashville
West
> boys blend music in into something that can only be called, Truck Stop
Pop.
> From Greetings to Adios the Wichitas proudly show their Okie heritage.
From
> pickin' oranges to bustin' sod were glad to welcome them to our little
> family.  Deeply rooted in the traditions of the valley and making their
> debut at the Gatherin' doin' what they do best, playin' live.
>
> Hot On The Trail  (Traditional Country)
>
> Veteran's of the Gatherin' startin' off as a duo called Pat & Mike these
> fellers and gals keep alive the music of greats like Johnny Horton and
Marty
> Robbins.  The best thing about this band is just watchin' their faces as
> they have fun playin' Country standards of the 50's and 60's.  You can't
> miss Hot On The Trail.  Even if ya ain't from Okie stock this band will
make
> you want to Okie Boogie down the road.
>
> Cattie Ness & The Revenge (Traditional Rock-a-billy)
>
> It all started when Cattie grabbed two kittens by the neck, a down and out
> guitar player and an fledgling drummer, in a bedroom and gave them the
will
> to succeed.  Now after 6 years Cattie Ness & The Revenge has turned into a
> crack musical outfit capable of pulling of any traditional or original
song
> they choose.  In the footsteps of the Maddox Bros. & Rose, Cattie Ness can
> best be described as the "World's Most Colorful Rock-A-Billy Band.  They
> ain't bad to look at either.
>
> RPB (Post Eclectic Neo-Americana Goth-A-Billy)
>
> Hum?  How do you describe this music?  The only think I can say is come on
> out the Gatherin' and see for yourself.  This band, headed by Roger Perry,
> takes the music of the likes of Kris Kristopherson, Johnny Cash and
Leonard
> Cohen and makes it, it's own.   With lighthearted darkness RPB will make
you
> think while it is entertaining.   RPB has got to be seen to believed.  So
> come on out to the Gatherin' and see them, durn it!
>
>
> Many of the artists featured performing at Springtime Gatherin' are on the
> newly formed Roper Records.  A label dedicated to the preservation of
> American music.  For more information on Roper Records check out their
> website at www.roperrecords.com or e-mail us at roperrecords@hotmail.com.
>
> The Gatherin' of The Okies was formed in 1997 to bring attention to the
rich
> Country Music heritage that the San Joaquin Valley has.  It is the
official
> Gatherin' of Fresno's Alternative Country musicians. It is brought to you
by
> Bradley J. Rogers, Roger Perry, Rebecca Caraveo, Colleen Carter.   Club
Fred
> is located at 1426 N. Van Ness in Fresno, CA, between McKinley and Olive
in
> the Tower District
>
>
>
>
>
>
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