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If you stayed home last night and did not come to the Calhoun County Park -
you lost a great night of family entertainment. Johnny Staats and the
Delivery Boys delivered, along with several local musicians and groups who
performed throughout. The groups performed on the giant outdoor stage,
with its lighting and sound system provided by MegaZound and Calhoun's
own Jim Burrows.
Staats took to the stage with his refined mandolin playing, but also as a
crowd pleasin' entertainer. The crowd takes to him quickly, mostly because
he's a really neat guy, plus he and his musicians can deliver some
outstanding foot stompin' music. They're great.
Johnny Staats a big hit
Crowd pleasin' performance
Bill Bailey and Jeanne Jacobs sang some retro tunes, as did Harry Beall
with his guitar, both received well by the audience. Certainly The McBrides
drew much attention, not only for their harmonious gospel songs but the skill
of their accompanying band.
Jeanne Jacobs and Bill Bailey - retro music
Harry Beall belts out a tune
The McBrides, always a treat
The opening group for Staats, which also included Staats and his brother,
was a combo of some of the best musicians in Sunny Cal. Larry Cottrell, who
sang most of the vocals, called them "Calhoun Holler Boys" like the Jones'
and the Falls'. Cottrell sang an old Bob Dylan tune. "He just turned 60, you
know," he said. It was a bang-up performance.
"Holler Boys" warming up the crowd
MegaZound provides big stage
Duane Poling keeps the burgers coming
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