Thanks to all who donated to the cake table as we again had a bunch to give away.  The half-n-half was $203.00.  Our first-time visitors came from Kingsland, Waycross, Alma, and Savannah, Ga., Boston and Plymouth, Ma., Harrisburg and Pittsburg, Pa., Kingsville, Md., and Minot, N.D.  I hope that you all enjoyed your evening with us and can make it back again.

The link to tonight’s videos/photos:    http://s1143.photobucket.com/albums/n636/TheWoodbineOpry/

Check back in on Thursday for the Mid-Week Tid Bits, and “like” us on facebook at The Woodbine Opry/Saturday Night.  I established this on facebook as a “gathering place” for all to post and keep in touch with others there at Woodbine.  I wish that you would utilize it.  You also may want to check my website, http://thewoodbineopry.wordpress.com/

I hope to see you back at The Woodbine Opry real soon.

Bob Staats

The quote for the week:   ”Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson

I expect to have another good crowd on hand this Saturday night for The Woodbine Opry.  All of the band will be there and our guests will be Thumper Bennett, Debbie Spivey, and Phil Tipton. 

This week’s trivia question:  This country artist established himself as one of the most respected and versatile performers in country music.  In 1939, he became the first country artist to host a national radio program, NBC’s Avalon Time, co-hosted by Red Skelton.  In 1945, he became the first country artist to record in Nashville.  His critics dubbed him “the barnyard Bing Crosby”.  Who is he?

Last week’s answer:  Roy Clark

I hope to see you all Saturday at The Woodbine Opry.

Bob Staats

Our first-time visitors were from Waycross, Ga., Yulee, Fl., Indiana, Minneapolis, and Stillwater, Mn.  I hope you all enjoyed the evening with us and felt at home. 

Again, thanks to all who donated to the cake table tonight.  There was a glitch in the book as to who brought the items, and for this I apologize as I firmly believe those folks deserve to be recognized.  At any rate, thanks so much; we had a good bit to give away, and a lot of folks to give to.  Our half-n-half was $260.00.

The band members tonight were Robert McCullers, Aubrey Jones, J.C. Hunnicutt, Hershel Hickox, Brian Rowland, and yours truly.  Our guests were Joe Muench, T.K. Hilton, and Phil Tipton.  Tim Murray got us checked out on the sound booth and Charlie Bruce kept us straight the rest of the evening.  Thanks to all of these folks for presenting another great evening of old country music here at The Woodbine Opry.   

The link to tonight’s photos/videos: http://s1143.photobucket.com/albums/n636/TheWoodbineOpry/

Check back in with us on Thursday for our Mid-Week Tid Bits, and “like” us on facebook at The Woodbine Opry/Saturday Night.

I look forward to seeing you back at The Woodbine Opry real soon.

Bob Staats

The quote for the day:  “Always do more than is required from you.”  George Patton

We’ve started off this year having a continuation of good crowds.  I’m sure that I speak for all of the fellas in the band when I say that we get a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction out of our program here in Woodbine on Saturday nights.  We look out at everyone dancing and having a good time, and that makes us feel good about what we are doing. 

This week’s trivia question:  This country music performer won two National Banjo  Championships and then pursued a boxing career.  At the age of 17 he had won 15 fights in a row before deciding that he would rather pursue a musicial career.  In his early years he was the leader in Wanda Jackson’s band.  He later co-hosted a national televison show for over 20 years.  Who is he?

Last week’s answer:  George Jones

I hope to see you all at The Woodbine Opry this Saturday night.

Bob Staats

We had a full table of goodies to give away and I thank all of you who donated to this cause.  Our half-n-half was $197.00, which again was a pretty good haul.   Our first-time visitors came from Jacksonville, Fl.

 The link to tonight’s photos/videos:  http://s1143.photobucket.com/albums/n636/TheWoodbineOpry/

Check back in with us on Thursday for the Mid-Week Tid Bits, and “like” us on facebook at The Woodbine Opry/Saturday Night.

Ya’ll have a good week and I’ll see you next Saturday at The Woodbine Opry.

Bob Staats

The quote for the week:  “You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.”  Bob Hope 

I’m not sure what the television program “Love Town” is all about as I don’t watch much TV and I don’t keep up with much concerning it, however, I know that this production is eyeing Kingsland as the next location.  An advanced camera crew may be with us one of these Saturday nights to just see how The Woodbine Opry can fit into this program.  I can’t say with any certainty when they might show up, so if you want the chance to see yourself on TV, you’d better be there. 

This week’s trivia question:  This former Marine has had 14 number one songs and over 150 recordings.  Born in Saratoga, Texas in 1931, this country music legend still performs nearly 100 concerts a year.  Who is he?

Last week’s answer:  Charlie Douglas

I hope to see you all at The Woodbine Opry Saturday night.

Bob Staats

Thanks to all who donated to the cake table as we again had a nice variety of goodies to give away.  Our half-n-half was $267.00; a great start to the new year.  Thanks to Dick for his donation back to the band from his winnings.  Also, thanks to those of you who tipped the band, it certainly helps with at least making a little gas money.  Our first-time visitors were from Opaloosa County, Fl., and Maine.

The performers tonight were Robert McCullers, J.C. Hunnicutt, Brian Rowland, Joe Muench, T.K. Hilton, Aubrey Jones, Hershel Hickox, Debbie Spivey, John LeMaster, and yours truly.  I cannot express my thanks enough for all of these folks who donate their time and talents in providing another evening’s entertainment here at The Woodbine Opry.

The link to tonight’s photos and videos:  http://s1143.photobucket.com/albums/n636/TheWoodbineOpry/

The ”old photo album” link:  http://good-times.webshots.com/album/562166369zhGKEl

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I hope to see you all next Saturday at The Woodbine Opry.

Bob Staats

The quote for the week:  “We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.”  Lee Iacocca

We had a good year here at The Woodbine Opry.  For the most part, the crowds have been full-house or nearly full-house every Saturday night.  Although the economy is suffering, we broke our record of giving away money on the 1/2 and 1/2 as we handed out $11,135.00.  Appearing on stage this past year were 32 performers, some were first-time guests but many were familiar faces to the Opry.  I am looking forward to another great year performing with the band and meeting new friends and greeting old ones.

This week’s trivia question:  This radio announcer beamed his Road Show to truckers all across America from the studios of WWL in New Orleans.  He passed away on November 24, 2011,  Who was he?

I hope to see you all at The Woodbine Opry this Saturday night.

Bob Staats

Everyone was in a festive mood as The Woodbine Opry closed out another year.  Our first-time visitors came from Hortense, Ga., Elkin, NC, and Spartanburg, SC.  The half and half was $187.00.  Thanks to all who donated to the cake table and to all of you who bought tickets.

Those performing this evening were J.C. Hunnicutt, Robert McCullers, Aubrey Jones, Thumper Bennett, and Brian Rowland.  Thanks to Vern Parker for filling in on bass guitar tonight, it was Vern’s first visit to The Opry.  Thanks also to Debbie Spivey and Nelly Aba for singing for us tonight.  A great big thanks to Brian Rowland for taking charge of tonight’s Opry.

Check back in on Thursday for the Mid-Week Tid Bits, and “like” us on facebook at The Woodbine Opry/Saturday Night.

I hope that each of you has a Happy New Year filled with health and happiness.

Bob Staats

The quote for the week:  “Can any of you seriously say that the Bill of Rights would get through Congress today?  It wouldn’t even get out of committee.”  F. Lee Bailey

All of the gang at The Woodbine Opry are ready for another Saturday night of music making.  Those band members will be Brian Rowland, Robert McCullers, J.C. Hunnicutt, and Aubrey Jones.  Our guests will be Dan “Thumper” Bennett, Debbie Spivey, Nelly Aba, T.K. Hilton, and Vern Parker.  It’s gonna be a good program here at Woodbine, Georgia on New Year’s Eve, and it’s free.  Where else can you find a deal like that?  No place!

This week’s trivia question:  This male country artist’s first song reached no. 2 in the charts, but the lable company made an error and gave credit to the artist as being one Bill Parsons.  Although he had over 60 hits in the top 100, only one of his songs reached number 1.  Who is he and name his number 1 song?

As we approach the start of a New Year, we can’t help but reflect back on this past year.  Some have experienced change in their lives, but then, life is about change.  We’ve lost some folks that were dear to us here at The Opry, both in the band and in the audience, and during the year we have gained new friends and members.  Life goes on and I hope that we always have room in our lives for music, friends, and fun.

I wish you all a Happy New Year.

Bob Staats