tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post6678469076437241325..comments2024-03-28T21:22:49.157-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 7/14 & 7/15fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-5060957661481838142017-07-16T21:40:34.857-04:002017-07-16T21:40:34.857-04:00Whispering Bill sounded to be very emotional last ...Whispering Bill sounded to be very emotional last night. BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-74650547113965079112017-07-16T12:51:08.363-04:002017-07-16T12:51:08.363-04:00I remember that on Jim's webpage or Facebook p...I remember that on Jim's webpage or Facebook page--I don't remember which--he took questions from fans and someone asked about Tompall and his answer was something like, "I do not discuss such matters."<br /><br />Jim turns 80 this year and Chuck did last year. I know Chuck had Parkinson's and was in a wheelchair. There was a sweet video of some of the kids singing to him for a party.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-48595156476416929302017-07-16T12:46:44.634-04:002017-07-16T12:46:44.634-04:00Kayton joined Hank Snow in 1967, as I recall, and ...Kayton joined Hank Snow in 1967, as I recall, and he was originally a rhythm guitarist. Mr. Snow was thrilled when he learned that Kayton could play steel without a pedal. I always called him "the chiropractic steel player" because of how he hunkered down over his instrument. But imagine someone being in a singer's band for that long any more!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-29732730631339279812017-07-15T20:44:25.595-04:002017-07-15T20:44:25.595-04:00Like you, I am a fan of the Glaser Brothers and th...Like you, I am a fan of the Glaser Brothers and thought their harmonies were spot on. I have several of their record/CD's in my collection and still listen when I get the chance. While I wish I could say otherwise, I really don't think they stand much of a chance of ever getting in the Hall of Fame. In reality, their hit making days were pretty short, and they spent a few years in the anti-establishment/outlaw movement, and especially in the case of Tompall, rubbed a few people the wrong way. <br /><br />Just too bad that the brothers could not get along as they got older. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-51330719885602433952017-07-15T20:41:25.318-04:002017-07-15T20:41:25.318-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-14253013879523848552017-07-15T20:38:05.738-04:002017-07-15T20:38:05.738-04:00Kayton passed away at 11:05pm on Thursday evening....Kayton passed away at 11:05pm on Thursday evening. He had suffered a stroke a few days earlier and had been in a coma since then. One of the great musicians, in my opinion who helped define the Hank Snow sound for a number of years. The services for Kayton will be next Sunday. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-71662710921334974012017-07-15T20:36:07.005-04:002017-07-15T20:36:07.005-04:00Mike, as is the case the vast majority of the time...Mike, as is the case the vast majority of the time, you are correct. Stonewall did leave for those 5 years. I always have found it interesting that when the Opry celebrates an anniversary, such as with Stonewall, Connie Smith or Jimmy Dickens, they make no mention of those artists leaving the Opry for a few years. At least they did get better recently by mentioning the date that an artist "first" joined the Opry. A distinction that when forgotten, made Jean Shepard and Charlie Louvin a little angry. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-11613568962501914692017-07-15T02:45:05.192-04:002017-07-15T02:45:05.192-04:00Byron --- is there ever any chance of the Glaser B...Byron --- is there ever any chance of the Glaser Brothers getting Hall of Fame ??? They were arguably the greatest harmony group of all time, but I understand their breakups certainly hasn't helped their chances. Still, Jim and Chuck survive and it would be terrific for them to be recognized sometime ----- I welcome your comments ---- Flushing Michigan DashmannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-67099490196025259362017-07-15T02:37:32.391-04:002017-07-15T02:37:32.391-04:00Kayton was always a touch of class when he played ...Kayton was always a touch of class when he played steel with Hank Snow. So sorry for his passing ---Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-68795452765973321942017-07-15T00:18:59.845-04:002017-07-15T00:18:59.845-04:00Eddie just announced that Kayton Roberts has passe...Eddie just announced that Kayton Roberts has passed on!<br /><br />Early this morning or very late last night is the word.<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-7520736005358670102017-07-14T21:46:28.169-04:002017-07-14T21:46:28.169-04:00Here I go again! A little more lighthearted tonig...Here I go again! A little more lighthearted tonight so maybe someone will get a laugh out of what I have to say.<br /><br />At one point early in the show tonight I'm pretty sure I heard an artist do a song forward then for their second performance they did it backwards. Sure sounded like it to me! :)<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-59940753894203338982017-07-14T11:11:56.140-04:002017-07-14T11:11:56.140-04:00Thanks, Anon. Byron may correct me on this, but he...Thanks, Anon. Byron may correct me on this, but here goes. I should have clarified that I meant consecutive years of membership. Stonewall would be tied with Bill because he went in the "purge" of 1964 and didn't come back as a member until 1969.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-29944626508230906842017-07-13T19:02:12.841-04:002017-07-13T19:02:12.841-04:00StonewallStonewallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-36230184094426297352017-07-13T15:31:13.032-04:002017-07-13T15:31:13.032-04:00Saturday will be Whisper's first appearance AF...Saturday will be Whisper's first appearance AFTER celebrating his 56th anniversary as an Opry member. If I'm correct--and I may not be--the only ones who were members longer were Herman Crook, Lewis Crook, Jean Shepard, Jimmy C. Newman, Kirk McGee, and Bill Monroe.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-79756990940515998642017-07-13T12:42:02.302-04:002017-07-13T12:42:02.302-04:00Bobby Bare should be re-added to the cast as a mem...Bobby Bare should be re-added to the cast as a member ASAP. He lives in Nashville and we could use another legend that would appear regularly. He's 82 -- so what? He's putting out great new music and he's popular on Satellite Radio. With the loss of Jim Ed, Jimmy C, IV, Dickens, Greene, Shepard in the last couple of years and the fact that Mel Tillis probably isn't coming back, sign Bare up! Anderson, Seely & Smith can't carry the entire show. (oldtimeopry) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-81659797495309008832017-07-13T10:21:46.273-04:002017-07-13T10:21:46.273-04:00The above schedule courtesy of Nat Hill IV! :)The above schedule courtesy of Nat Hill IV! :)Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-46947811196294341952017-07-13T10:20:55.606-04:002017-07-13T10:20:55.606-04:00Stolen from the 'Opry's website:
Friday J...Stolen from the 'Opry's website:<br /><br />Friday July 14, 2017<br />7:00 - 7:30 Connie Smith, Carly Pearce, Mike Snider<br />7:30 - 8:00 The Whites, Jimmy Fortune<br />8:00 - 8:15 INTERMISSION<br />8:15 - 8:45 Jeannie Seely, Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press, Walker McQuire<br />8:45 - 9:15 Lorrie Morgan, Bobby Bare, Jamey Johnson<br /><br />Saturday July 15, 2017<br />7:00 - 7:30 Jeannie Seely, Amber Digby, Mike Snider <br />7:30 - 8:00 Lorrie Morgan, Jesse McReynolds<br />8:00 - 8:15 INTERMISSION<br />8:15 - 8:45 Connie Smith, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Opry Square Dancers<br />8:45 - 9:15 Bill Anderson, The Steel Woods, Charles Esten<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111248376319647136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-80572535089697713952017-07-12T23:39:03.685-04:002017-07-12T23:39:03.685-04:00Does anyone know where I can find either audio or ...Does anyone know where I can find either audio or video from a 2010 concert Dierks Bentley did at the Ryman? It appears it was taped as a PBS special that aired in 2012. I remember seeing it on YouTube several months ago but not anymore. I've tried both the Opry/Ryman and the PBS online stores among other places and cannot find anywhere that it was released for sale. I know it is a shot in the dark that anyone who reads this would know if a copy exists either for viewing or buying, but figured I would take the shot and see.Joenoreply@blogger.com