Garfield County residents will celebrate their rural roots this weekend at the annual fair and rodeo.This year's theme, "Don't fence me in," is a nod to the county's rural and agricultural heritage, said Garfield County Fair Treasurer Patti Murphy-Carr."It's basically like an old-time, family fair," she said. "It's very community-oriented -- not a big, commercial fair." The action kicks off on Friday morning with flowers, fruits and vegetables entries at 7 a.m., and cereal grains and hay entries at 8 a.m., along with poultry and rabbit judging at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Pomeroy. Friday's events also include the annual fair parade in downtown Pomeroy at 6:15 p.m., and live music from The Paradons from 7 to 10 p.m.
They had such a good time Friday night that we were invited back to play again Saturday night.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Lead Act For Talkin' Bout My Generation
We were the lead act for the Talkin' Bout My Generation music reunion on Friday, July 9th. Songs we played: Louie Louie, Not Fade Away/Willie and the Hand Jive, At The Hop, California Sun, Summertime Blues and Gimme Some Lovin. We also asked Billy Bair to join us on High Heeled Sneakers. Billy and I played together in WJ and the Fantastics in 1964-65. I played primarily tenor sax and occasional keyboards at that time.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Rock and Roll Reunion
Talkin Bout My Generation - Join us July 9th and 10th for a reunion of the musicians and the fans that were the 60's music scene in Lewiston, Idaho
http://www.rocknrollreunion-lewiston.com/
http://www.rocknrollreunion-lewiston.com/
Monday, May 24, 2010
The Paradons at Chipman Taylor - May 8, 2010
Bob, Rick and John at the Chipman Taylor car show.
This was our 6th year playing at the Chipman Taylor car show. Hopefully we'll be around for one more in 2011.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Moscow Farmers Market May 1, 2010
Band has been rockin' through the decades
The Paradons will open the 2010 Moscow Farmers Market music series
By Alan Solan Daily News staff writer
Posted on: Thursday, April 29, 2010
The Paradons, a three-piece rock band based out of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, might look like a band doing a reunion tour, but, in fact, they haven't really ever stopped performing.
The band was formed by three high school students in Orofino in 1961 and originally was called The Seniors. After the students graduated, the name was changed to The Fabulous Paradons.
There have been some personnel changes over the years, but the band, now known simply as The Paradons, has been together for nearly 50 years, said keyboard player Bob Kesler, who joined the band in 1965 as a sax player. The band has played weddings, birthdays, car shows and done the "bar scene," he said.
"There aren't too many places we haven't played at over the years."
One place the band has not played, however, is at the Moscow Farmers Market. That will change Saturday morning when the band will be the first musical act of the 2010 market season.
The band will play from 9 a.m.-noon at Friendship Square on Main Street.
"We're just hoping the weather cooperates," said Kesler, whose day job is with the University of Idaho Job Location and Development Office.
Guitarist and singer John Gardner is the lone remaining original member of the band.
The other member of the current lineup is drummer Rick Grimm, a valley resident who has been playing drums since 1971.
There is no one in the band named Don, much less a pair of them.
"We get that a lot," Kesler said.
The band also is not to be confused with the doo-wop group of the same name that started in the 1950s, Kesler said, adding the bands are familiar with each other.
Kesler said the band plays "classic rock" from the '50s to the '70s, but is not a highly choreographed act like the King Pins.
"We're not as elaborate," he said. "We just pretty much stick to the music. We just go out to have a good time."
The Paradons will open the 2010 Moscow Farmers Market music series
By Alan Solan Daily News staff writer
Posted on: Thursday, April 29, 2010
The Paradons, a three-piece rock band based out of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, might look like a band doing a reunion tour, but, in fact, they haven't really ever stopped performing.
The band was formed by three high school students in Orofino in 1961 and originally was called The Seniors. After the students graduated, the name was changed to The Fabulous Paradons.
There have been some personnel changes over the years, but the band, now known simply as The Paradons, has been together for nearly 50 years, said keyboard player Bob Kesler, who joined the band in 1965 as a sax player. The band has played weddings, birthdays, car shows and done the "bar scene," he said.
"There aren't too many places we haven't played at over the years."
One place the band has not played, however, is at the Moscow Farmers Market. That will change Saturday morning when the band will be the first musical act of the 2010 market season.
The band will play from 9 a.m.-noon at Friendship Square on Main Street.
"We're just hoping the weather cooperates," said Kesler, whose day job is with the University of Idaho Job Location and Development Office.
Guitarist and singer John Gardner is the lone remaining original member of the band.
The other member of the current lineup is drummer Rick Grimm, a valley resident who has been playing drums since 1971.
There is no one in the band named Don, much less a pair of them.
"We get that a lot," Kesler said.
The band also is not to be confused with the doo-wop group of the same name that started in the 1950s, Kesler said, adding the bands are familiar with each other.
Kesler said the band plays "classic rock" from the '50s to the '70s, but is not a highly choreographed act like the King Pins.
"We're not as elaborate," he said. "We just pretty much stick to the music. We just go out to have a good time."
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Leon Chromie
The music got a little quieter today - Leon Chromie passed away. With his cheerful attitude and bright smile, he never met a stranger. He loved playing music on his guitar and cruising in his 1956 Chevy. If you knew Leon, you knew one of the best.
I remember when Leon joined The Paradons - John, Joe and I were doing our annual bbq and playing music at my house. My neighbor, Donna Cole, asked if her brother could come over and play a few songs with us. We said sure - Leon brought his guitar and amp over, picked a few songs with us and became a member of the band.
I remember when Leon joined The Paradons - John, Joe and I were doing our annual bbq and playing music at my house. My neighbor, Donna Cole, asked if her brother could come over and play a few songs with us. We said sure - Leon brought his guitar and amp over, picked a few songs with us and became a member of the band.
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