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Population…a number most often used to describe a town. But a number on a sign does not display the heart and soul of a community. And, it sure doesn’t match up with the
big dreamers you will find in Goree, Texas, population 255. They have rolled up their sleeves once
again, to bring the citizens of Knox and surrounding counties a grand event:
The Cowboy Christmas Ball.
This Friday night starting at 8:00 p.m., nestled inside the
nostalgic gym at the old Goree ISD, (now known as the Knox Prairie Events
Center) you will find a 10-piece band. But, it’s not just any band. It is The
All Star Band, complete with a steel guitar, trombone, banjo, trumpet,
accordion, fiddles, guitars, keyboard and drums. A band you don’t typically
find in a small community like Goree, or even a county proudly supporting 3719
citizens. But once a year, Goree
and the Knox County Visioning Group role out the red carpet just for the
holidays. And this year is no exception.
“We are so proud to bring such a high quality band to Knox
County,” said Ms. Jimi Coplen, Community Development Director for the Knox
County Visioning Group. “Last year, I was amazed at the quality of the music. I
couldn’t wait to have them back this year.”
The Bob Wills’ sound and style live deep in the heart of
most of these musicians who have played it for years. But there will also be
some classic country tunes, some big band, and a little Cajun sound thrown in
for fun. “Fiddle player and vocalist Wade Landry does some neat Cajun music. He
has his own show in Branson. The crowd will love him,” said JW Sollis, who put
this band together. Other musicians
include Ginny Mac, Ronny Dale Shultz, Steve Ham, Wendell Sollis, Bob Baker,
Larry Reed, Dale Morris Jr., Ron Ellis, Terry Thompson and Darrel Sparkman.
The All Star Band deserves the name and they are sure to not
disappoint. This will be a night to be remembered for years to come. Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased at the door this
Friday night, December 16, in Goree starting at 8:00 p.m. For more information
call 940-459-4121.
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