Tonight we had some visitors in Mendota — the Bristol, Virginia Show Choir made up of senior citizens from 55 years of age upward. I went to their show at the Mendota Community Center, and I promised I’d include them on RiverCliff Cottage. Warning…there are LOTS of pictures here. They were inspiring and talented. (Note — if you’re a member of the Show Choir and want to see all of the pictures, please visit me on Facebook and send a friend request. https://www.facebook.com/eva.beaule I’ve got the album posted).
It was a fun evening. I forgot my camera so I had to leave and go get it, so the first four songs or so are not included here. Sorry! As I entered, this fella was finishing and, unfortunately, I didn’t know the song!!
A colorful Dixieland group came on next…
Complete with a instrumental section…
Another picture…
Danny Hill is the ringleader of the group. Danny has ties to Mendota via the late Jewel and George Osborne. He also was my nephews’ youth director when they were at North Bristol Baptist. We really appreciate Danny working with the Mendota Community Association and setting this up.
Remember the song “Your Mama Don’t Dance And Your Daddy Don’t Rock ‘N Roll? This twosome danced to it. Really fun. I have three pictures of them.
Another…
Third one…
This lady did a great Patsy Cline. Strong voice!
June couldn’t be there with Johnny, so Patsy Cline joined him. They were “hotter than a pepper sprout!”
And is any rural show complete without Minnie Pearl?
Three Dog Night was represented in “Never Been To Spain”
This lady sang…
And this “chick” really put the steps to the music. Very fun.
Nice gospel song was next..
The gospel group was followed by a contemporary Christian song. Very nice, and it was accompanied by sign language. I think this one was my favorite…
And a salute to those who serve..
With a real salute…my friend Joann and I saluted back!!
That about wrapped up the evening. We thought about asking for an encore, but it was hot on the stage and everyone probably needed a rest. Whew! I did and I was just watching!! There was about 75-100 people in the audience. We made a lot of noise!! I hope they come back.
These chickadees gave us a little wave before they dashed off to the big city of Bristol.
There may be snow on the rooftop but there’s some fire in the furnace with these folks!! I loved them!
