Bristol Virginia Show Choir

Tonight we had some visitors in Mendota — the Bristol, Virginia Show Choir made up of senior citizens from 55 years of age upward.   I went to their show at the Mendota Community Center, and I promised I’d include them on RiverCliff Cottage. Warning…there are LOTS of pictures here.  They were inspiring and talented.   (Note — if you’re a member of the Show Choir and want to see all of the pictures, please visit me on Facebook and send a friend request. https://www.facebook.com/eva.beaule   I’ve got the album posted).

It was a fun evening. I forgot my camera so I had to leave and go get it, so the first four songs or so are not included here.  Sorry!   As I entered, this fella was finishing and, unfortunately, I didn’t know the song!!

Ray Charles

A colorful Dixieland group came on next…

Dixieland Group

Complete with a instrumental section…

Brass Group

Another picture…

Horn Player

Danny Hill is the ringleader of the group. Danny has ties to Mendota via the late Jewel and George Osborne. He also was my nephews’ youth director when they were at North Bristol Baptist. We really appreciate Danny working with the Mendota Community Association and setting this up.

Danny Hill

Remember the song “Your Mama Don’t Dance And Your Daddy Don’t Rock ‘N Roll? This twosome danced to it. Really fun. I have three pictures of them.

Dancing Legs

Another…

Dancing Legs 2

Third one…

Dancing Legs 4

This lady did a great Patsy Cline.  Strong voice!

Patsy Cline

June couldn’t be there with Johnny, so Patsy Cline joined him. They were “hotter than a pepper sprout!”

Johnny and Patsy

And is any rural show complete without Minnie Pearl?

Minnie Pearl

Three Dog Night was represented in “Never Been To Spain”

This lady sang…

I've Never Been To Spain But I've Been To Oklahoma

And this “chick” really put the steps to the music. Very fun.

Pretty Lady 1

Nice gospel song was next..

Gospel

The gospel group was followed by a contemporary Christian song. Very nice, and it was accompanied by sign language. I think this one was my favorite…

Hands up

And a salute to those who serve..

Salute To those Who Serve

With a real salute…my friend Joann and I saluted back!!

Salute

That about wrapped up the evening.  We thought about asking for an encore, but it was hot on the stage and everyone probably  needed a rest.   Whew!  I did and I was just watching!!   There was about 75-100 people in the audience.  We made a lot of noise!!    I hope they come back.

These chickadees gave us a little wave before they dashed  off to the big city of Bristol.

Goodbye

There may be snow on the rooftop but there’s some fire in the furnace with these folks!!   I loved them!

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5 thoughts on “Bristol Virginia Show Choir

  1. Betty Wood

    The pictures were great. I loved the show. Some of those people were over 90. I hope they come back. It was good to see Johnny cash, Patsy cline, Minnie Pearl, and all that good singing. What a way to spend an evening. Jim & Betty

  2. Shirley McMurray

    GREAT SHOW!!! I don’t know when my friends and I have enjoyed an evening more.Thanks so much.

  3. Danny Hill

    As Director of the Bristol Virginia Senior Showchoir, I would like to thank each one that came out to our show on Friday evening. I had a wonderful time and I know our group did also! I have had many comments from our group of their enjoyment of being there and for the wonderful “rural” hospitality that was shown to them! Thanks to the Mendota Association for inviting us and thanks Eva for the wonderful pictures and write up!

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