Hello Char,
The set list our band ( High School Reunion), played was as follows:
1.Jesus Hold my Hand
This is an Old fashioned foot-stompin Gospel tune that was initiated by the Mandolin player, Dave Musselwhite.
2. Cripple Creek
A famous bluegrass banjo tune made most popular during the Hee Haw T.V. show. It was the banjo tune that was played as Roy Clark and a weekley guest traded corny jokes.
3. Presbyterian Guitar
Written by John Hartford, of Gentle on my Mind fame.
Done at my behest because it is one of the most beautiful tunes that I have ever heard. My pal Dave Musselwhite liked it so much, that he and his wife Karen requested it to be played for their wedding. That task was done by a fellow named Kenny Geheret. To this day, still the greatest live performance of it that I ever heard.
4. Summer Wages
Written by Ian Tyson.
Dale Dourte (of our band),introduced Dave and I to this song in the late '70's. We never get together without playing it.
5. Hello in There,
written by John Prine, or as Bill and others know it...Me and Loretta.
This song was requested of my by my sister Allecia, who was one of the people in charge of the Survivors event.
6. Foggy Mountain Breakdown,
probably the 2'nd most popular banjo tune of all time. ( The first is most likely Dueling Banjos).
7. Just Hold On.
A thought provoking song written by Dale. The song deals with the initial feelings that a parent has when confronted with a child that has been diagnosed with cancer. This song was requested by Dave and I because Dale seemed hesitant to "put it out there". We understood his feelings and he was happy to sing it.
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