WLS: Music Director
Jay Hoker, Tim Kelly, Jim Gallant, Len Deibert, Tom Esbaugh, Sandee Anderson, Pam Cleeland, Joe Martelle, Jerry Johnson
Billboard, February 14, 1981, Page 19
KSRR: General Manager
Jay Hoker, Tim Kelly, Jim Gallant, Len Deibert, Tom Esbaugh, Sandee Anderson, Pam Cleeland, Joe Martelle, Jerry Johnson
Billboard, February 14, 1981, Page 19
Orange Community Players/Annie We just attended the final performance of Annie and I can vouch for the fact that not one person on that stage today left anything behind. Everyone in the cast performed like a dedicated performer and it was such a joy to be in that audience. During a musical number titled N.Y.C., featuring a stage full of people, one stood out for me. You’ve heard the expression “Lost in a crowd.” Well in this wonderful number one could say that Chantel Bryant might well be “found in a crowd” onstage because of her magnificent voice. For me that was the highlight of the show, musically, and that says a lot because of the level of superior talent that shared the stage. Hillsborough, NC was truly blessed with this showcase of fine local talent and this production of Annie. May God bless America and keep our troops from harm.
I saw it listed in a senior’s programs booklet. “Share Your Songs”. I drove over to Chapel Hill to their Senior Center and met two young (by my standards but old by most’s,) gentlemen with guitars. The notice said to bring our acoustic instruments.
Are finger bongos an “acoustic instrument”? As opposed to electronic drums I guess they are but some folkish music followers sway towards the early Grand Old Opry tradition of banning drums from their stage. I just said “This is my double-headed stringless-banjo” and they smiled friendly smiles, probably in deference to my obvious aging. What a joy it was watching these two gents having so much fun and producing such wonderful music individually and then together. Stringlessly, I stumbled through the lyrics of a couple of my songs and they were most patient and kind.
What a laid back relaxing way to spend a joy filled hour and a half. I was hummin’ all the way home.