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New Years Eve at The
Vinewood
December 31st 2006
Topeka KS
During December the band played for a few
private Christmas parties, then concluded the 2006 year performing for a New
Year's Eve bash before a huge crowd at the Vinewood Roadhouse in
Topeka. The evening included a catered dinner, lots of dancing, party
favors and a champagne toast at midnight. The whole evening was a blast, and
was certainly a great way to ring in the New Year!!!
Ameristar Casino
November 8-12 2006 Kansas City MO
Ramblers Steak House and
Saloon
November 3, 2006
Manhatten KS
In November, the
Bender's were in Manhattan for another great show at Rambler's, followed by a 4
night stretch performing again at the Ameristar Casino in Kansas City. Kevin
May celebrated his birthday this year at the Depot # 9. There of course were
many friends and fans on hand to make the occasion more memorable...including
two very special guests, Kevin's wife, Jean and son Taylor.
Breast Cancer Benefit, Lawrence KS
Woody's , Junction City KS
In
October, the band picked up a new venue in Junction City called Woody's. This
is a fairly new club that just opened this year. I understand that the building
was an old slaughter house, interstingly, but it has certainly been renovated
very nicely. There is adequate seating, a large dance floor...and the owners
are very nice too, I might add. It looks like the band has several shows
scheduled at Woody's in the coming months, so I encourage you all to come check
it out! The Saturday before Halloween, the Bender's played for the
annual Lawrence Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Benefit in Lawrence. This is
the third year in a row that the band has performed at this event. Once again,
there were many people, in many great costumes, that came out to support such a
great cause!
Topeka Moose Lodge
Topeka KS
Highland Park High School Class of 1956 Re-union
Topeka KS
The Vinewood, Topeka
KS
September proved to be a busy month, as
the Bender's had several back to back shows in Topeka. First was a
performance at the Moose Lodge, followed by another booking at the Vinewood
Roadhouse. A special guest in attendance for this show, was Carolyn Nieland
from McAllen, Texas...who is the Rev. Nate Orlando's sister. I believe she gets
the award for the most miles traveled for a single performance!! Also in
September, the Bender's played at the Capitol Plaza Hotel for a private class
reunion party for the Highland Park High School Class of 1956. Two long time
Bender fans, Jane and Melba, were part of this graduating class.
Family Fun Days, St
George KS
The end of August, the Benders
performed in St. George, Kansas (for the second year in a row) at the St. George
Family Fun Days in the city park. Although an earlier rain shower came through,
it all blew over by show time, and the rest of the evening was great. Everyone
had a fun time, especially the kids!
Classic Car Show
Salina KS
Ameristar
Casino KC MO
Happy Birthday SKI!!!!!
The Bender's were
back in Kansas City for another 5 day stretch at the Ameristar. It was during
this time that Rodney the Rubber Rooster made a final appearance before his
permanent retirement. However, we were all introduced to his replacement,
Rudy...the NEW Rubber Rooster, whom also squawks a beautiful birthday song!
And, speaking of birthdays, Randy Weber, (a long time friend of Dave and Kevin's
from Wichita), came up to KC to celebrate his birthday with the Bender's.
Private Party, Wheaton KS
Happy Birthday Daryl!
The Benders have had a
pretty busy schedule these past few months, the band made a long trip north to Wheaton, Kansas for a
private party celebrating Daryl Graf's 70th birthday. A big thank you to
Daryl and Sherri, for inviting The Benders to share their special evening with them.
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