Garth Brooks Photos at The Rescue Party - Nashville 2010

Garth Brooks….The Rescue Party …Nashville 2010
By Butch Worrell



Garth Brooks came out of retirement to give back to the city of Nashville’s flood victims. In 5 days he performed 9 sold shows to 140,000 ecstatic fans, raising close to 5 million dollars. Joined by Trisha Yearwood, Steve Warnier, and his original touring band, Garth put on a series of incredible shows, showing that he still had the magic. I have never heard the crowd roar for a performer like they did for Garth night after night. His fans are unique in that they seemed to know the words to all his songs, at times he would ask the crowd to help him sing, and how they responded. Those who attended will talk about these shows for years to come, but if you didn’t make the shows the shows were filmed and there will be a DVD to see what you missed. I can’t wait to relive it myself.

Roger McGuinn and Brad Paisley at Lil Jimmy Dickens BDay party at the Grand Ole Opry!!

Roger McQuinn returned to the Grand Ole Opry after almost 40 years. The last time in the 60’s The Byrds were actually booed off the stage. This time hosted by Marty Stuart, Roger’s renditions of “You Ain’t going nowhere” and “Turn, Turn, Turn” received standing ovations. Also Brad Paisley showed up to celebrate Lil Jimmy Dickens 90th Birthday. A beautiful Saturday night Christmas show with Artist’s like Del McCoury signing Christmas songs.

Dec 19 Opry at the Ryman

7:00 – 7:30 7:30 – 8:00 8:00 – 8:30 8:30 – 9:00
Mike Snider
John Conlee
Steel Magnolia Bill Anderson
Jimmy C. Newman
Jack Greene
Del McCoury Band Marty Stuart w/ Special guest Roger McQuinn
Jim Ed Brown
Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top X-Press
Opry Square Dancers Jimmy Dickens
Jeannie Seely

El Monstero in St. Louis MO at The Pageant Theater

El Monstero’s first appearance was a single night, sold out show at Mississippi Nights in 1999.  Now, the show spans six nights at The Pageant and has developed a massive loyal fan base.  The nearly three hour production focuses on the Gilmore/Waters era of Pink Floyd, featuring songs off of the albums: “Meddle,” “Dark Side of the Moon,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Animals,” and “The Wall.”

The band goes to great lengths to create a visual and audio experience to compliment the depth of the music of Pink Floyd.  El Monstero hires the most premiere sound, lighting, visual, wardrobe and set designers in the St. Louis area.  For more information, visit www.thepageant.com or “Like” El Monstero on Facebook!

El Monstero is comprised of Mark Thomas Quinn (lead vocals/guitar/lap steel guitar), Jimmy Griffin (lead vocals/guitar), Kevin Gagnepain (bass/vocals), Bryan Greene (electric and acoustic guitar), John Pessoni (drums/vocals), Bill Reiter (keyboard/vocals), Jake Elking (keyboard), Dave Farver (saxophone), Ermine Cannon, Tandra Williams, and Melinda Mierek (vocals).  All of the musicians are St. Louis natives and most have been in bands that were signed to major labels. 

If you missed Roger Waters US tour, here is your chance to see the next best thing.

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