The first North Dakota Rock Country Hall of Fame 2012 inductees were presented their awards surrounded by a packed filled hall of fans at the Holiday Inn; Fargo, North Dakota. Inductees from 1938 to 1985 were recognized and artists performed some of their past hits and signed autographs as they mingled with their fans. Bobby Vee who recently announced his retirement because of the onset of Alzheimer was recognized and well wishers signed a card to be given to the family for Vee. The Shadows played some of the hits they made when performing with Bobby Vee and also were inducted to The North Dakota Rock Country Hall of Fame.
Doug Spartz presenting The Pawnbrokers
North Dakota Rock Country Hall of Fame
Deer Camp the Musical
The highly popular musical play, “Deer Camp the Musical” will be coming to the Stage at Island Park in Fargo on Saturday, May 5th with a 2 pm show and a 7:30 show and Sunday, May 6th for a 2 pm show. The play, written by Gene Jurek and Doug Spartz, has surpassed all expectations since opening in 2007.
North Dakota Rock Country Hall Induction Show
Fargo, ND—Several well-known musicians will be dusting off their instruments and reuniting on May 4, 2012 as the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame plays host to the 1st Annual North Dakota Rock Country Hall of Fame Show at the Holiday Inn Ballroom in Fargo.
The 2012 inductees include Bobby Vee, The Shadows, Paulette Carlson, The Pawnbrokers, The Treasures, Davey Bee and the Sonics, Mike and the Monsters, Newz, Jeff Morridean, Wayne Luchau, Peggy Lee, Rick Johnsgard, Russ Peterson, and Lawrence Welk.
Moondance Jammin Country Fest Announces 2012 Lineup
WALKER, MINNESOTA – March 12, 2012 – Moondance Jammin Country Fest is back June 22-23, 2012 with a national lineup on featuring Billy Currington, Neal McCoy, Kix Brooks (from Brooks & Dunn), Chris Cagle, Bomshel and one of Nashville’s up and coming vocal sensations, Morgan Frazier. The campgrounds and gates will open on Thursday, June 21 for the annual Pre Jammin Party showcasing some of the top regional country talent on the Moondance Jam Saloon stage.
Aretha Franklin at Radio City Music Hall Honors Whitney Houston
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Aretha Franklin showed why her staying power has remained for 50 years of performing. Franklin gave a strong and powerful show to a sold out Radio City Music Hall. Franklin sang Whitney Houston’s hits, “I Will Always Love You” and “The Greatest Love of All.” The Queen of Soul brought gospel to the show and performed at the piano singing many pieces including Franklin’s rendition of Paul Simon’s “Bridge Over Trouble Water.” Two large screens above showed pictures of Whitney with family and friends. Clive Davis, L.A. Reid were among the celebrities attending as well as Bishop Carlton Pearson and the New Jersey Mass Choir performing a tribute to Whitney Houston.
Aretha Franklin