BAD NEWS: Last week the band that was schedule to play couldn't make it
GOOD NEWS: Instead we were treated to a wonderful Christmas surprise, RADIO RANCH! Yup the guys stepped up, filled in and provided us with a wonderful early Christmas present, a great night of music, dancing and fun with one of the finest Country bands around. BIG BIG Thanks to Joe, Matt, Justin, Art and Jim for making our 2012 Christmas Party one to remember!
Many thanks to all who brought in the eats and goodies of all sorts. What a smorgasbord!
As a Christmas thank you to all OEP’s we had a free all request dance session till the band started. We had a nice crowd and it was great to see an inner circle necessary during the partner dances. How cool is that? Besides our regulars we also had a treat of seeing a lot of friends we don’t get to see as often like Dave & Shelly and Sherry & Tim. More early Christmas Presents.... ;-)
Doreen & I also need to take this opportunity to thanks everyone for the wonderful Shirts and Gift card we received. They’re beautiful and you guys are way too nice! We are truly blessed to have met and be fortunate enough to count you all as friends. Thank You So Much!!!
MORE GOOD NEWS: Word is that Marybeth is on the mend, sounds wonderful and doing great. Can’t wait to have her back dancing with us.
GOOD NEWS / BAD NEWS / GOOD NEWS :
- The Good news is the World didn’t end.
- The Bad news is you will have to pay off all the things you charged for Christmas.
- The Good News is that we get to close out 2012 by dancing our butts off all night to the uptempo 4/4 foot stompin' two steppin',house rockin',diesel truckin', beer drinkin' music of the Truck Stop Troubadours . Don't miss 'Em!
Last time they played the AMVETS they kept it up tempo and made it a point to call out the dances we do to specific songs they know we do. They worked in some off our favorites like Runaway, Act Naturally and several others and even added some Travis Tritt into their repertoire. Nice Touch Guys!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, January 19 is a Ham & Bean Country Get Together at the SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 589 Granby Rd (RT202) South Hadley)from 5-8 pm. We'll be there to introduce folks to beginners line and maybe couples dancing. For dinner they'll be ham, beans, coleslaw, rolls, bev. and dessert from 5-6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Children under 5 are free. Tickets are available from Jen Crafts at 413-552-4140 or in person on Friday Nights at the Chicopee AMVETS
New Info Page for the East Hill Farm Country Dance Weekend March 15th-17th . Check it out and Book NOW!Tell them you're with Randy, Doreen and the One Eyed Parrot Dance club when you book!
See Ya on the Dance Floor!
What can I say? Last Friday was AWESOME! Our OEP Yuletide Season started off right with a combination of a packed dance floor , Great Friends (New & Old) and One of the finest country bands around Radio Ranch! I can't say enough about what a great performance they gave and quite frankly I'm getting tired of trying to find new adjectives that mean Awesome.
Take away the fact their performance was "AWESOME". Take away the fact that they're Great Musicians and Singers. Take away the fact they play a Great all around country mix and genuinely relate to the crowd. When you do you'll find that you're left with 5 of the nicest people you'll ever want to meet. Good Times, Good Friends. Great Job Guys..
We started off the lessons doing a review of the easy line dance Givin' it Up to the Song 15 Minutes by Rodney Atkins and then taught a Beginners Partner Dance called Jazz It Up . Since we had a little extra time, we also did a quick review of the Western Barn Dance Mixer since we had so many couples in attendance.
REMINDER! During this holiday season remember our Veterans. There are currently 300 Veterans (approx. 275 men & 25 women) at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke. We need your help and support to make sure each and every one of them has a Merry Christmas. Bring your gifts (unwrapped) from now until December 14, 2012 and join us and the AMVETS in bringing smiles to OUR Veterans. They will know we haven't forgotten them and them and what they have done for all of us.
THIS FRIDAY IS THE LAST FRIDAY TO DONATE!!
As you heard last Friday we got an invite to teach at the Country Dance weekend at the East Hill Farms this coming March. For years now, Alan & Marge & Bill & Linda, Bill & Doraine have been telling us what a wonderful time they always have there and we really need to our butts in gear and go. Well, we are, and really looking forward to it! Ask them or Don, Pauline or Joe about what a great time they had when they went. Terriffic response to this on Friday, all the flyers we put out went IMMEDIATELY! We'll bring more next Friday. In the meantime you can check out their website here East Hill Farm Country Dance Weekend March 15th-17th I'll fill you in on more details about how to sign up and make reservations next week. THIS IS GONNA BE A BLAST! Keep an eye out as I'll be sending a link with Pictures and a flyer on line. BTW, Really want to thank Paula Frohn & Michael Silva from Caddy for asking us and the couples that attended their December event for recommending us. You guys rock , You know that? ;-)
This coming Friday JUST-N-KASE is back at the AMVETS with a mix of country and Rock and Roll to get your butt rocking and knees knocking. So mark your calendars and start your weekend off right to a night of good music, dancing, throwing down a couple of cold ones and scuffing up some hardwood with all your friends!
We ended November 2012 by dancing our butts off all night to the uptempo 4/4 foot stompin' two steppin',house rockin',diesel truckin', beer drinkin' music of the Truck Stop Troubadours. Brian and the gang were spot on all night nailing song after song after song. Besides making a point to call out the dances we do to specific songs they worked in some off our favorites like Runaway, Act Naturally and several others and it wasn't lost on us that they added some Travis Tritt into their repertoire. Nice Touch!
You know you're having a good time when they announce the last song and you look at your watch in disbelief wondering where the time went. Great Music, perfect pitch, not too loud, sincere band interaction with the crowd made for great night for everyone. Great Job! The Troubadours will be back at the AMVETS on December 28th to help us dance off some of the extra good food we ate over the holidays.
For the lessons last Friday we taught the easy line dance Givin' it Up to the Song 15 Minutes by Rodney Atkins which we'll be reviewing this coming Friday December 7th along with teaching a new partner dance. Speaking of next week ...it's the first Friday of the month and that means that Radio Ranch will be back at the AMVETS. Radio Ranch always packs the place with their ability to mix it up with a perfect blend of Swings, Cha-Cha's Two-Steps Waltz's etc, etc, etc that will keep you up on the floor and dancing all night long! . Great Band, Great People, Great Friends. Don't miss them, you'll have a great time! Note the warning from their facebook page below....
REMINDER! During this holiday season remember our Veterans. There are currently 300 Veterans (approx. 275 men & 25 women) at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke. We need your help and support to make sure each and every one of them has a Merry Christmas. Bring your gifts (unwrapped) from now until December 14, 2012 and join us and the AMVETS in bringing smiles to OUR Veterans. They will know we haven't forgotten them and them and what they have done for all of us.
