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Updated 11/22/2009
NEWS.
Our Condolences go out to Dan Williams (McManus) and Family on the death of his Father, Francis McManus on October 25th.
American Legion Post 15
has instituted a new series of Country Dances on Friday nights at 7—11 PM. In
November they will feature: 6 Cindy Lane and True Country, 13 Dotty Zack and the
Outlaws, 20 Linda Leslie and Luv’N Country, 27 Whiskey Shooters. In December,
they will have Cindy Lane and True Country on the 4th and The Goat Ropers on the
18th. Come on down
and enjoy some great country music.
Sallyann has recently informed the CMA of RI that she will be debuting soon at a private function with her new band “Top of the Line”. The band has 5 members and their music ranges from Traditional Country, Country and 50’s. and will be available for future bookings. Look for Sallyann with “Top of the Line” in upcoming newsletters. For bookings call Sallyann @ 401.349.0219.
Our Condolences go out to Butch and Bob Keenan and Family on the death of their Mother Muriel Wells on October 11th. See " GET WELL WISHES AND CONDOLENCES" for her Obituary.
Our Condolences go out to Beatrice Eades and Family on the death of her Brother in Florida.
The CMA of RI held a General Meeting on September 1st at 7 PM at AL Post 15, Post Road East Greenwich. We accepted the proposed changes to the By-laws. For the past By Laws go to: By-Laws .
Our Condolences go out to Marge Pierce and Family on the death of her Husband, Ben on August 27, 2009.
Our Condolences go out to Florence DiBona and Family on the death of her Sister, Josephine L. Brown, on August 20th.
Our Prayers are with Shirley Beattie and Family for the quick recovery of her Granddaughter Amanda Robidoux, the 11-year old Barrington girl who has been hospitalized since Sunday, July 5 after a near drowning incident in Westport. She is in stable yet critical condition at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. For Facebook updates see: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121482800855
Thanks
to Myrt and Arthur Bonus, and
Rena Ackerman for their assistance in assembling and mailing the CMA of RI newsletters. This has
made the job much easier. Phil
Ackerman Thanks to our
photographer, Paul Taylor, for the great pictures of our
Jamborees. CORRESPONDENCE
November 12, 2009
ask dotty Zack if she remembers my playing lead for her in
1966, across from the main gate at Davisville C B base?? I, worked with Ray
Dixon, Tex Johnson, Eddy Zack Jr, Dotty Zack, Jack Thompson, Ricky Rayle, Kenny
Vincent, Hank Walters sit in with), Yvonne Collins, Joe Ferry, Maurice Labelle,
Eddy Kane, Pete Bonnie,,,,My name is Doug Mixon,,,,,,,,,,,Hello and best wishes
all the CMARI gang.
November 10, 2009
Howdy,
I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Duncan Earl Walters and I am a
musician of roots style that is from New England having grown up in
Massachusetts.
I am finding myself more and more often in Massachusetts and as such need to
find an outlet for my music. If you would be so kind to add me to your list of
Bands as well as your mailing list that would be most appreciated.
www.MySpace.com\duncanearlwalters.com
I have made it onto numerous radio charts. I was #3 in Europe with my First
Album, with some slacker named Merle Haggard in the #2 position who just didn’t
seem nice enough to let me pass.
My last album was not marketed to the CMA in Europe but it did very well with
the Americana Music Association radio chart. Debuting at #29 on the R&R
recognized radio play charts. If you look at the competition on the chart at
that time it speaks well for how strong the album charted from an independent
musician.
http://www.americanaradio.org/ama/displaychart_beforetracks.asp?mode=lw&dtkey=280 Well
if there is any opportunities you could pass my way, it would be most
appreciated. All
the very best, Duncan
Earl Walters HALL OF FAME. I
would like to thank all of the musicians and friends who helped to make this
years inductee jamboree a big sucess. Congratulations to Elaine Ellis, Marc
Sampson, Ralph Paulin and Honorary Member Butch Keenan. Thank you to Jim and
Shirley McMorrow, Bill Friday, Andy Perry, Bob Considine and all of the CMA
Members who always help out.. Also Tony for donating use of the hall..
Richie and my father worked hard for this organization that they were so
proud of as well as Babs and Maril and myself. There were a lot of nominees
this year and it is difficult to pick from the list because there are others
that have worked hard over the years so good luck next year. Again Thank you
all--------------KEEP IT COUNTRY AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS. DOTTY ZACK President of
the RHODE ISLAND COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME 10/16/09 Well as you all know the Hall
of Fame had their big show on Oct. 12,2009 Hi
December 2009
The Rhode Island Steel
Guitar Association’s Annual Show at the Liberal Club in Fall River, October
11, 2009, was one local successful event with many talented steel pickers.
President Marcia Rodrigues planned an exciting steel guitars in concert day,
which included three bands featuring RISGA steel players as well. The house
band members received a few breaks early in the day. Towards the end, Elaine
Ellis, Kerry Anderson and Harry Card were running low on fuel but managed to
do a good job. RISGA`s second show at the Liberal Club drew an even
bigger audience than last year. This is an ideal club for steel shows.
The Rhode Island Country
Music Hall of Fame held its annual induction show on Sunday, October 12, 2009
at the Post 15 American Legion in E. Greenwich, R.I. Ralph Paulin, (steel),
Mark Sampson, (bass guitar and fiddle), and RISGA`s own Elaine Ellis, (bass
guitar), were inducted. President Butch Keenan received an honorary induction.
All four are from Rhode Island.
The Pedal Steel Guitar
Association from New York held its 36th annual steel guitar celebration at the
Double Tree Hotel in Norwalk, Connecticut on November 7&8, 2009. My daughter
Rosemarie Escobar, (steel enthusiast who wants to learn), and yours truly
traveled to the Saturday show only. It’s a super show containing world famous
players like Doug Jernigan and the "Twisted Genius" Joe Wright. We enjoyed ten
performers; and to think that it is right here in New England. It is well
worth the 2 1/2 hour drive from Portsmouth R.I.
The Massachusetts Country
Music Awards Association held a jamboree at the Holy Ghost Hall in E. Taunton.
It was a successful large turnout jamboree, featuring host band "Goat Ropers"
with Andy Perry on steel. Incidentally, it was Andy’s second gig after being
hospitalized a few weeks prior. "Whiskeyshooters" was the first guest band
with Tony Palmer on steel. The second guest band was "Midnight Sun" with Manny
Escobar on steel. How often do you go to a local jamboree with a host band
and two guest bands, ALL with steel players? For more RISGA info call
President Marcia Rodrigues at 401-625-5783, or Manny Escobar at 401-683-4365.
10/7/2009 9/8/09
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
December 2009 Howdy
November 2009
Well folks another month is upon us. Our October jam went great, a full house
and lots of good music by the Westwind band. November jamboree will feature the
Barnyard Buckaroos
October 2009
To All You Country Folks WELCOME New Members in
October 2009 Manny Diamonte, Diana
Tenrreiro, Michael Corriea, Carol DuBeau, Bill McGrath, Rose Escobar New Members in
September 2009 Randy Henderson, Elaine
Varrecchione, John Hubeny, Barbara Duquette, Albert Denton, Patricia Noonan,
Rhoda Lineham, Eleanora Williams New Members in August
2009 RB Renegade, Alfred
Ragas New Members in July
2009 Richard Toas, Rich
Gordon, John Haldoupis New Members in June
2009 George Crawford. Becky
Fowler, Bob White, Jr., Jean Vincent New Members in May 2009 Lewis (Everett) Peck,
Mario DiPaolo, Linda Lallo, Lucille Lemme, Bob White New Members in April 2009 William Pimentel Chris Brooks, Andy Solberg, Bill
Sousa, Antonio Perri
Jimbo Wilson, Mike O'Handley, Herman
Doughty, Sandra Kettelle, Rose Patton, Alice Pontarelli
Evelyn Poy, Sonia Cohen, Mary Werner,
Robert Poulin
JoAnn Cardoza, Andre Cardoza, Josephine
Vierra
Norman Theroux, Shirley Lindsey, Paul
Pronteau (Tonto), Arturo Pelosi, Ron Johnson, Tom Steverman, Sean Finnerty
New Members in September
2008
Robert Cook, Richard Higgins
New Members in August
2008 New Members in
July 2008
Bernie Marshall,
Roger Milette
New Members in
June 2008
Raymond LaCroix
(Ray Cross), Betty Koczan CONGRATULATIONS R. I. C. H. Competition Results Congratulations to all who participated.
FEMALE ENTERTAINER NEW COUNTRY YOUTH 13 - 16 - JAMIE
HARRIS
FEMALE VOCALIST NEW COUNTRY YOUTH 13 - 16 - JAMIE
HARRIS
FEMALE ENTERTAINER TRADITIONAL YOUTH 13 - 16 - JAMIE
HARRIS
FEMALE VOCALIST TRADITIONAL YOUTH 13 - 16 - JAMIE
HARRIS
FEMALE ENTERTAINER NEW COUNTRY ADULT - TIED REBECCA
LOU SNYDER & VIRGINIA JOHNSON
FEMALE VOCALIST NEW COUNTRY ADULT - 1. REBECCA LOU
SNYDER, 2. RACHEL LANDRY
FEMALE ENTERTAINER TRADITIONAL ADULT - 1. KIM OAKES,
2. RACHEL LANDRY
FEMALE VOCALIST TRADITIONAL ADULT - 1. KIM OAKES, 2.
RACHEL LANDRY 3. JEANNIE PRATT
MALE ENTERTAINER TRADITIONAL ADULT - WAYNE CARLOW
MALE VOCALIST TRADITIONAL ADULT - WAYNE CARLOW
MALE ENTERTAINER TRADITIONAL GOSPEL - WAYNE CARLOW
MALE VOCALIST TRADITIONAL GOSPEL - WAYNE CARLOW
VOCAL DUO NEW COUNTRY ADULT - 1. KIM OAKES & REBECCA
LOU SNYDER, 2, VALERIE & ELIZABETH VANCZA
FEMALE SONG WRITER TRADITIONAL ADULT - RACHEL LANDRY
FEMALE SONG WRITER NEW COUNTRY ADULT - VALERIE &
ELIZABETH VANCZA
TRADITIONAL CD FEMALE ADULT - KIM OAKES
NEW COUNTRY CD FEMALE ADULT - REBECCA LOU SNYDER
PIONEER AWARD - TONY POCCIA
PIONEER AWARD DECEASED - JACKIE THOMPSON
EDDIE ZACK
AWARD - ELAINE ELLIS GET WELL WISHES AND
CONDOLENCES Get well wishes to: Ed Point, Lillian Baton, Ralph Paulin, Stella
Bennett, Al Carter, Dotty Zackarian, Charlie
Patenaud
Our Condolences go out to Dan Williams (McManus) and
Family on the death of his Father, Francis McManus on October 25th. Our Condolences go out to Butch and Bob Keenan and Family on the
death of their Mother Muriel Wells
Muriel M. Wells, 88, formerly of Warwick, the
wife of the late William A. Wells, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at the home of
her son Robert J. Keenan of Coventry. Born in Scituate, RI, she was the
daughter of the late Joseph E. and Marion M. (Thomas) Burgess. She is survived
by three children, Francis E. Keenan of West Warwick, Robert J. Keenan of
Coventry, Jane P. Maciorowski of Providence; nine grandchildren; seventeen great
grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She was the sister of the
late Harold and Robert Burgess and Doris Pendergast.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday 4-7 pm followed by a service at 7 pm in
the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Her burial will be
private in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.
Our Condolences go out to Beatrice Eades and Family on
the death of her Brother in Florida.
Our Condolences go out to Florence DiBona and Family on
the death of her Sister, Josephine L. Brown, on August 20th.
Please
notify Myrt Bonus at 846-7449 when you hear of a
member who is ill, in the Hospital, or has lost a loved
one. CD's are generally available at Band
appearances. Yodeling Ray Dixon
And The Country All-Stars Bob Martin's CD, From The Heart, is now
available by mail. To purchase a CD by mail, send a check or money order
for $13.50 (includes shipping and handling) to Bob Martin, Richie Zack's
CD, In Matt Connelly's
The Best of Westwind and The Kleptones and It's About
Time Shirley Jackson
and the Country Drifters CD LIVE and Sings Sweet and Golden
Hits Mike Frogg's Frog Songs and Now and Then, Volumes 1
&2 Bill Friday's
Friday Country - Lost Gems & Some Of My
Own Eddie Zack and the
Hayloft Jamboree - Country Classics, The Zack Family, Blue Shadows on the
Trail Babs
and Maril - Memory
Lane Country Music
Association Classified Ads Ads are available
on this website at no cost to CMA of RI Members. Off Beat Music -
Guitars, Amps & Accessories, 10% off call Bob @
766-4664. Candi’s
Country Classics - Call: Candi @
726-9711 Dottie Zack & The Outlaws - Call Dottie @ 828-2058. Prov. Music Service - Quality Repairs -10% off Call Bob @
722-5010. Ray Dixon Country All Stars - For Bookings Call Ray @
351-8538 Bass/Rhythm/Vocals -
Looking for short notice gigs. Dependable willing to travel.
Elaine Ellis 401-683-4365/401-864-1194
Great music all day from the best there is in country. I would like to thank
all those Hall of Fame members who supported me to get in the Hall of Fame. And
I also would like to congratulate Elaine Ellis, Mark Sampson, and Ralph Paulin.
All new members of the Hall of Fame Again thank you all for voting for me
Frank"Butch" Keenan
KEEP IT COUNTRY
I wish to thank all the CMA members who gave me and my family support on the
death of our Mother . When I saw all you country folks there it was a great
feeling and Ma new most of you. She was a big country music fan.
Again thank you all for your support when we needed it the most
Frank "BUTCH", Bob , and Jane
Steel Guitar News by Manny Escobar
The 2009 MCMAA Show was a beautiful classy event as usual. The Award
Show Band with Steve Latanision on steel etc., did an outstanding job. The
Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association is very proud to announce that three
of its members won awards in the following categories. Roger Trahan won
the Steel Guitar Award. Eddie Cunningham won the Mandolin/Dobro/Banjo
Award. And Elaine, (Freelance Queen), Ellis won the Bass Guitar Award.
Another legendary steel picker, Frank Caruso, was inducted into
the Mass. Country Music Hall of Fame. Frank has held many steel shows in
Waltham, MA. He has played in the talent part of Scotty`s International
Steel Guitar Convention several times. My last month`s steel column failed
to mention where this "super bowl" of steel shows takes place. It is in
St. Louis every Labor Day Weekend.
November 15, 2009 is the date for the next quarterly RISGA
meeting, at the Common Fence Community House in Portsmouth, R.I., from
12:30pm-? Come join RISGA for a fun time with pot luck, meeting and
jammin` till the "cows come home". For more RISGA info, call President
Marcia Rodrigues at 401-625-5783 0r Manny Escobar at 401-683-4365.
Labor Day Weekend was the "superbowl" of all steel guitar shows.
Scotty`s Annual International Steel Guitar Convention is like a
"Mini-Woodstock" for steel pickers. Some of the locals attending were: Frank
Caruso, Chris Caruso, Tony Palmer and Roger Trahan. Frank and Chris usually
play the talent part of the show.
The Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association`s annual show will take
place at the Liberal Club, 20 Star Street, Fall River, Mass. on Sunday,
October 11, 2009 starting at 2:00 pm. Doors will open at 1:00 pm. Confirmed
guest players are: Doug Beaumier, John DeMaille, and Mike Ihde. Confirmed
RISGA players are: Kerry Anderson, Chris Brooks, Ben Carnevale, Eddie
Cunningham, Manny Escobar, Frank Goulart, Peter Hart, Bill Holbrook, Chuck
Rodrigues, Steve Todd, and Roger Trahan. Confirmed bands are: Ray Cross &
the Country Heartbeats, featuring Chris Brooks on steel, Tulsa Queen,
featuring Kerry Anderson on steel, and Midnight Sun, featuring Manny
Escobar on steel. The house band includes: Elaine Ellis on bass, Kerry
Anderson on lead guitar, and Harry Card on Drums. Donation is $10.00. For
more RISGA info call President Marcia Rodrigues at 401-625-5783, or Manny
Escobar at 401-683-4365.
Well gang it's December already. You all know what that means, Yes it be
Santa time again and the CMA will be having it's Christmas party on the 13 of
Dec. At Post 15
we will be having a real steamship round this year with all the things that go
with it.
The tickets are only $25.00 each for a great meal and some real fine dancing and
music by Linda and Gary Luv N Country Band. We have Santa coming for the little
ones
and the big one two if ya like. Remember if you can bring a toy for the needy
ones please help us out. Put a smile on a little ones face at Christmas and i
know you will smile just thinking about it. Now if you’re going to bring a
little one with you please let us know asap the ages and boy or girl. Contact
Gladys or Elaine Or you can give me the info and I will see that they get it
Lets make this the best party ever and bring your singing voices
Well I have the tickets and they are going fast so get them early . Remember
this is your organization and we need all of you to keep it going. Oh yea and
thank all of you who donated food we had three complete baskets to give away
and then we made two more up after for some who needed our help thank you all
again.
well that’s all folks see ya at the party.
Keep it country
President of the CMA
Frank Butch Keenan
The one and only Manny Escobar on steel. Manny is a great entertainer and can
make the steel guitar talk. So again come on down and listen and dance to the
greatest country music on the east coast. The CMA will be collecting food for
the needy and giving away baskets. last year I think we had five. The CMA will
be having a great Christmas party this year, a complete steam round dinner.
Santa will be there for the little ones and some of the big ones too. Remember
ladies Santa is married, but he loves it . It's the only time of year the
Mrs. doesn't get mad when others sit on his lap. The band for your dancing will
be the great sounds of Gary and Linda Leslie "LOVE 'N COUNTRY. Also the CMA
will collecting toys again we all have it tough but there are a lot in tougher
shape than we are.
In December the CMA will hold a second jamboree on the 27th. Jeanie Lovering
will be the band. We must keep our bands working or there will be no country in
Rhode Island.
Well this ones long enough so lets keep the CMA going in the state of RI
President of the CMA
Frank" Butch"Keenan
The summer is over the winter will be here soon and you all want to have a
place to go so come down to Post 15 and enjoy some good ole country music with
the CMA of RI we have the greatest bands in New England no matter what certain
people say. The CMA will be hold a few more Jamborees. Tthis coming December
there will be two for your pleasure. Remember this is your organization
and we need your support to keep country music going in Rhode Island .We must
keep our Rhode Island bands working. The rent of the hall is going up and we
hope to keep our prices down so you can enjoy the music we have in the CMA so if
you dont come to our jamborees we will have to raise the price and we dont want
to do that The CMA is holding two jamborees this coming year so we can have some
good shows for its members like the chicken dinner that went well with your
support we can have other free times. Again lets keep our bands working and
keep country music in Rhode Island I ask all of you to support the non profit
country music organizations in Rhode Island
Thank You
President of the CMA
Frank ' Butch" Keenan
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