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CITY, ND – (NewsDakota.com) This years Country Hoedown features Dakota Drifters, Raw Sugar and Judge Mike Cummins on Tuesday, March 8th from 10 am to 5 pm at the Valley City Eagles Club. For a Admission you will see the following entertainment listed below:
The “Dakota Drifters” is made up of Dick and Brenda Johnson, from the Turtle Mountains in North Dakota, Carl Kannianen from the Stanley area and Toby Nelson from Minot. All four band members are self-taught musicians, who enjoy playing a variety of music, including country, gospel, rock-a-billy and even some rock and roll. Dick plays guitar, handles most of the vocals and even includes a few Norwegian jokes in the performance, to keep things lively! Brenda plays the stand-up bass and is always looking for new “old” material. Toby is the newest member of the Dakota Drifters and is excited to help them keep traditional country western music alive! He plays the drums and, in addition to the Dakota Drifters, has been performing with the band Tin Star, for the past 20 years. Carl plays guitar as well, sings harmony on several songs and also does vocals. If you like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Chet Atkins and other similar old time music you’ll enjoy hearing this group play!
The Raw Sugar a two piece band, comprised of Doug Adam and Brian Kramvik takes the stage. They formed in 2000 and play a variety of music, from old country, like Johnny Cash, Waylon and Willie, to Elvis and classic rock and roll. They perform in the tri-state area for weddings, fairs, anniversaries and other events and, depending on the venue, may hire other musicians to make a three or four piece band. If you love to dance, you will enjoy this band!
And then Classic Country Troubadour: Judge Mike Cummins who’s a former judge, retired from the Superior Court of California, whose audiences find this final verdict: Judge Mike is doing the time – guilty of nothing but bringing back the kind of country music that you grew up with and the kind of music that is booming once again all across the country! After spending years as a top-rate attorney and ultimately becoming a highly respected jurist, Mike decided at age 60 that he wanted to follow his dream and spend the rest of his time singing and bringing joy to audiences. So his life now is music – the songs of the great Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Kris Kristofferson and many other classic country stars, plus a good dose of Mike’s own original brand of music.
A Chuck Wagon Lunch will be available for purchase from 11:45 am to 1 pm, during the 2016 Country Hoedown inside the Valley City Eagles Club.
Senior Dance Day is Wednesday, March 9th from 10 am to 3 pm in the Valley City Eagles Club featuring “Marv and the Moonlighters“ back to provide some great dancing music. Lunch will be available for sale and complimentary cookies and coffee will be served from 9:30 am to 11 am. $5 Admission
Tasting Bee is Wednesday, March 9th from 11 am – 1:30 pm inside the National Guard Armory. A variety of tasty samples will be available for 50 cents each, so come meet some friends and enjoy the assortment of goodies! No admission fee.
Then on Thursday, March 10th it’s the NDWS Luncheon featuring “The Johnny Vegas Show” starting at 12:30 pm inside the Valley City Eagles Club. This Las Vegas quality musical performance will feature singing, entertainment and impersonation at its finest! Accompanied by a Bossa-Nova band, professional tribute singer, “Johnny Vegas”, will capture the sound and singing styles of legends Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and Neil Diamond. Tickets for the luncheon are $20 and must be pre-purchased from any of the following Valley City locations: Quilted Ceiling, Nucara Pharmacy, Central Avenue Healthmart Pharmacy, the Eagles Club, or the NDWS ticket office.
On Thursday, March 10th and Friday, March 11th the Antique Show & Sale from 10 am – 6 pm inside the National Guard Armory. Stroll through the many booths full of antiques and collectibles. $2 Admission.
On Saturday, March 12th – My Trash, Your Treasure from 10 am – 4 pm inside the Hi-Liner Activity Center. If you love rummage sales, you’ll enjoy this event! $2 Admission.
On Saturday, March 12th – Junk Boutique N’ More from 10 am to 6 pm in the National Guard Armory. Browse through the exhibits featuring re-purposed or restored home furnishings, custom creations, crafts, and other unique items. $2 Admission.