Remembering steam on the ES&NA
I had the opportunity to video steam on the Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway along the tracks, in the cab and from the engineer's seat (yes, I was running!). 201 and 1, both moguls are featured. I certainly would love to see either or both of the locomotives run again. The railroad is still worth a ride and a visit. Their website is:
Kimmey Sue (AKA) Mrs. E-RocK Sings Stand Back At Pats Pub N. KC MO 6-16-12
I wanted my beautiful wife to sing at the E-RocK & Tyler Hunter Show at Pats Pub. She didn't want me to leave her a lone so I staid up there and danced even when the doctor said I shouldn't be dancing after my heart catheter I had 4 days before the show! but I just couldn't help myself. ;-P
Interesting People #903 Royce Elliott & Roger Monroe
Host Ed Sutkowski talks with Royce Elliott and Roger Monroe, hosts of 'Breakfast With Royce and Roger'.
Royce Elliott, a nationally known and respected comedian, has opened for Barbara Mandrell, Lou Rawls, Conway Twitty, Bobby Vinton, Gatlin Brothers and Statler Brothers, has roasted Mike Ditka, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Hackett and Rich Little and has performed in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Branson, Missouri. Royce, a Woodruff High School graduate, has a repertoire of at least 600 jokes, none of which are blue.
Roger Monroe, likewise a Woodruff High graduate, earned his Bachelor of Science in speech from Bradley University and a Masters in speech while serving in the United States Army. While in the U.S. Army, he was the sports director for the Armed Forces Network, based in Frankfort, Germany and announced before a European audience of approximately 45 million listeners. Roger's brother, Zack, pitched for the New York Yankees. His publication, Get The Word, has over 20,000 readers.
Original Air Date: 6/14/2012
Patsy Cline
Virginia Patterson Hensley (September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963), known professionally as Patsy Cline, was an American country music singer. Part of the early 1960s Nashville sound, Cline successfully crossed over to pop music. She died in a multiple fatality crash of her private plane at the age of 30. She was one of the most influential, successful and acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th century.
Cline was best known for her rich tone, emotionally expressive and bold contralto voice and her role as a country music industry pioneer. Along with Kitty Wells, she helped pave the way for women as headline performers in the genre. Cline was cited as an inspiration by singers in several genres. Books, movies, documentaries, articles and stage plays document her life and career.
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