Mike McGee Pedal Steel Guitar Workshop
We are excited to offer a pedal steel guitar workshop this year with steel guitar guru Mike McGee on Saturday morning April 20 at 10am in the side room of the Granada Theater. The cost will be $50 and will last over 2 hours. You can bring your guitars to learn some new licks or just learn about the instrument. Mike is a legend of the southwest Missouri music scene having worked with many top performers in the industry including Stan Hitchcock, The Hager Twins, and many other stars of Hee Haw. Mike will perform his own show and perform with Tony Booth.
Vince Rolve’s Story
We have a very special guest with us today.
His name is “Vince Rolves” and he recently
celebrated his 100th Birthday on February 23rd.
He served in the army and is the last Living prisoner of war
from ww2 in all of Southern Illinois.
He was shot and captured after 3 weeks of combat in Germany.
He was forced to work hard labor in a prison camp
and endured starvation and deplorable conditions.
When he was drafted weighing 195 lbs. and
18 months later weighed 102 lbs.
He endured a constant death treat.
He had 45 day walk to the American Red Cross
after Liberation and was severely malnourished .
Rolves was awarded the Silver Star of Valor,
Bronze Star of Valor, Two Purple Hearts,
the Combat Infantry Medal, and a Prisoner of War Medal
for his exemplary service.
He is truly a Patriot and American Hero;
“Vince Rolves”
Thank You!
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