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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2015 Brown Hen spaghetti dinner to benefit Liz Mobley The Brown Hen Cafe invites the community to a spaghetti feed from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, to benefit Liz Mobley. Mobley is a life-long Florence resident, Siuslaw High School graduate and U.S. Army veteran who was diag- nosed with brain cancer. She owned Florence Travel Agency before having to close the business due to her cancer diagnosis. A silent auction will also be held throughout the duration of the event. All money raised will help pay for cancer treatment and expenses. Tsunami of song stirs souls, shines shoes Concert Review “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” B Y B URNEY G ARELICK F Can’t understand all their technical mumbo jumbo? We’ll be nice and clear. Gail Leslie, Au. D. Sandi Ybarra, Au. D., Doctors of Audiology Call to schedule a consultation. You’ll find we’re expert listeners. FLORENCE: 541-997-7617 1525 12th Street, Suite 2 EUGENE: 541-686-3505 VOICE / TTD 401 East 10th Avenue, Suite 110 www.hearingassociates.net 9 A eet have grown in the last 50 years, but no matter how big they get, they will never fill the shoes of musical icons like Hank Williams, the Carter Family, Patsy Cline, and George Jones. That’s the premise of a “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?,” a delightful show at Florence Playhouse in Old Town. This classic country music retrospective written and directed by estimable singer and actor Mike Jacobson stirs a golden kettle of nostalgia for the evergreen melodies from five decades of country songs — the 1940s through the 1980s. These are the songs you couldn’t help but hear on radio, records, and television. Songs like Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” Tennessee Ernie Ford’s “Sixteen Tons,” the Carter Family’s “May the Circle Be Unbroken” and Roger Miller’s “King of the Road.” Jacobson, who directed the wonderful tribute to The Ink Spots last summer, chose 45 classic country songs and four excellent local vocalists to join him in this country music retrospec- tive. Right from the start, the singers provide an ensemble chemistry that cap- tures the audience with fireworks of laughter and joy. The singers are accompa- nied by keyboard, drums, acoustic guitar and steel guitar. Two magic hours of song with very little talk speed merrily along like that “Orange Blossom Special” coming down the railroad track. Even the treble clef and the big black cartoon notes pinned to the stage backdrop bounced with singalong glee — and plenty of audience lips moved, singing along softly. In addition to Jacobson, singers included Nancy Pearson, Denise Dee, Doug Bushwar (who also picked acoustic guitar) and Marty Adams, who also tickled the ivories. Emmanuel Beaulieu tapped the traps, and a young man (whose name escapes me) plucked a mean steel guitar and occasionally stole the show with his nifty licks. Pearson’s exuberant voice is so country, she sounds fresh from the holler between Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn. A few years ago she wowed Florence audiences as Patsy Cline in “Always ... Patsy.” You can still catch Patsy in Pearson’s rendition of “Crazy” by Willie Nelson, “Walkin’ After Midnight” by Alan Block and Donn Hecht and “Sweet Dreams” by Don Gibson. But her cover of Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky” shone so brightly with hues of turquoise and sil- ver, Elvis would have approved. Understated Dee dressed for the genre in a cowboy (girl, person) hat and Annie Oakley braid and delivered, among other songs, a riveting, bluesy “Help Me Make It Through the Night” by Kris Kristofferson and Tammy Wynette’s defiant “Stand By Your Man.” Bushwar’s rich, low voice was stunning on Marty Robbins’ “Don’t Worry ’Bout Me” and Roy Orbison’s swinging “Pretty Woman.” His hot guitar breaks and warm backup singing won the audience’s applause. Adams’ swift verbal spontaneity kept the rhythm bouncing, slowing enough for a dramatic “White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation,” another Marty Robbins’ chest- nut. Whimsical Dee even pinned a flower on Adams’ coat. Always affable Jacobson, with a ranging voice that never falters, positively charmed with Ernest Tubb’s “Waltz Across Texas,” Marty Robbins’ saga of “El Paso,” Johnny Cash’s titular tale of parenting, “A Boy Named Sue,” and Hank Williams’ spicy “Jambalaya,” comple- mented with sizzling steel gui- tar. Jacobson concluded with “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” a George Jones 1985 classic with lyrics recognizing the Red-Headed Stranger, the Man in Black, the Okie from Muskogee, Blue Suede Shoes and Elvis, ending with: “Who’s gonna play the Opry and the Wabash Cannonball?” It would have been nice to have a list in the program of all 45 songs and the artists who sold them, but the show’s emphasis is on the sound of the great country songs that survived to sail forever in the American stream of con- sciousness. The artists stepped into the songs and fused a unique iden- tity with them. Other singers can cover their songs, but nobody can fill their shoes. So saddle up and waltz across Florence to enjoy an evening or afternoon of classic country music. The show concludes this weekend, July 3, 4 and 5. And stay tuned for three more productions this summer at Florence Playhouse, now in its 10th year. Hearing is believing Burns’s Riverside Chapel Sometimes… Florence Funeral Home …all you need is someone to talk to. Yachats Arts Guild hosting summer show July 2-5 Your Community Friend- Compassionate Care for you and your loved ones. 2765 Kingwood St. Florence, OR 24 Hours 541-997-3416 burnsriversidechapel.com an assisted living and memory care community Spruce Point Assisted Living and Memory Care Community 375 9th St Florence, OR 97439 Caregivers & Friends Resource Support Group Are you looking for someone to talk to- someone who understands what it’s like to take care of a loved one? Whether you’ve just begun to take care of a family member or have been giving care for a while, joining a support group could be a great way to find people who understand what you’re experienc- ing. Meeting Time: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 am Complimentary snacks served For more information or to RSVP please call (541) 997-6111 Mary Ann Earl, RN, BSN will be facilitating these free sessions in the Activity room. The meetings are designed to assist and support families and friends as they navigate the care of their loved ones. For more information contact Annette at (541) 997-6111 KRAB KETTLE 280 Hwy. 101 M 541-997-8996 Mon.-Sun., 10-6 Fresh CRAB www.PrestigeCare.com e c N ren W Flo O for e n R azi N K o C w F on U ag M! Tuesd ay M 10-no – o s Sunda n y – w 10-no on e N T O A Preserving Military History Minutes of Gold Helping grieving parents With Carol Slough And Joy McCourt The Power of FlOreNcE July 18th We invite you to join us. With Kaylee Graham Legislative Reports: Rep. Caddy McKeon (D-Coos Bay) State Senator Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay) •Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections •Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - Bible Study •Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service Corner of 10th & Maple St. • 541-997-3533 www.florencecrossroad.org email: office@florencecrossroad.org The Oregon Oregon Coast Coast Military Military Heritage Heritage Museum Museum The year campaign campaign A A 7 7 year Featuring: Featuring: Tim Sapp Sapp Tim Sue Gilday Sue Gilday Cal Applebee Applebee Cal And Wayne Sharpe And Wayne Sharpe Sponsored by: Edward Jones Investments Holloway and Associates, CPAs PeaceHealth, LCC Florence The Archives, Photo Restoration Specialists Siuslaw Public Library 185 Nopal Street PO Box 2566 ~ Florence, OR Wednesday July 1 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm KCST FM 106.9 541-999-1913 best or 997-1234 Dgrigsby61@hotmail.com by Appointment only With Host Bob Sneddon “A Holistic Approach to Counseling through Mindfulness and Meditation” COURTESY PHOTOS Natural-edged wood vase by Barry Campbell YACHATS — The Yachats Arts Guild will host its annual summer show tomorrow, July 2, through Sunday, July 5, at The Commons, located at W. Fourth St. and Highway 101 in Yachats. The guild welcomes new members Kathy Whitson, Eileen Lighthawk, Lee Haynes, Mark Adcock and Jane McCarthy. These new guild members, as well as original participating artists Claire Good, Carol Sum-mers and Barry Campbell, are just a few of the artists who will be featured in this summer’s show. The show will feature var- ious mediums of artwork including watercolor, oil, acrylic, photography and wood-turned bowls and vases. Original paintings as well as prints and note cards will be available for pur- chase. The Yachats Arts Guild was formed to promote cen- tral coast artists and photog- raphers and to call attention to the beauty of the Oregon coast. Anyone interested in becoming a member or a sub- scriber member to support the Yachats Arts Guild can apply at the summer show. A percentage of all sales go to the support and promo- tion of the Yachats Commons. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.