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 Trout Elementary School Sock Hop

Ponca City OK

For the last ten years or so we have been playing at Trout Elementary School for their annual fundraiser sock hop. It is one of our favorite events of the year!

 

 

 

Arts in the Park

Manhattan KS
Earlier in the year the Bender's were supposed to play at Arts in the Park in Manhattan.  They arrived in Manhattan and got their equipment all set up...But, a big thunderstorm came through, and rained out the show.  Thankfully, the show was rescheduled for July 6th, and a big crowd came back out for the performance on this night.  Arts in the Park is always a show that the band looks forward to doing every year, and the Larry Norvell band shell is probably their favorite stage in which to perform on.   It always seems like the kids have the most fun at these outdoor shows!    

 

 

Cheeseburger in Paradise

Kansas City MO

 

The Bender's had a very fun gig at Cheeseburger in Paradise in Kansas City.  The band had a very special fan in attendance...11 year old, Camille Faraldi.  She stayed for the entire show, got autographs and posed for a special photo with the band.  It was certainly nice to meet you Camille, and we hope to see you again sometime! 

 

 

The Vinewood

Topeka KS

   The Benders, back at the Vinewood Roadhouse in Topeka. This show provided a chance to host a birthday party for Byron and Dave, who both celebrated their birthdays during the week prior.  Although the crowd was smaller than is typically seen at the Vinewood, this ensured that almost everyone got a piece of birthday cake!  (Thanks again to the Alma Bakery in Alma, Kansas for doing such a wonderful job on the cake.) 

    It was great to see so any familiar faces and long time Bender's fans among the big crowd this evening.  Thanks to everyone who so gladly posed for the camera, you surely make my task a lot more fun!  Also, a special WELCOME BACK to Roy Westfall, the King of Donuts!  It was so wonderful to see him up and dancing again, to his favorite song...Lucille!  It's GREAT to have you back, Roy! 

 

Woody's

Junction City KS

 

    The Bender's performed at Woody's in Junction City.  The fans who were in attendance on this night were in for a special treat!  Victor Rose was back to play this performance with the band.  Victor, who is also known as the Mystic Pharaoh, was the original Bender's bass player back in 1985 when Byron first started the band.  Victor was subbing in for  Nate, who unexpectedly had to go to Texas for the death of his father.  On behalf of the whole Bender's family and all the fans, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to 'The Rev'...And a big thank to Victor for his excellent job standing in. 
   

For a bit of Bender's trivia... Victor Rose taught guitar lessons to David Keller back in the late 1970's, when David was still in high school!  It's always funny to realize what a small world we live in, huh? 

  

 

Ramblers

Manhatten KS

 

 Back at Rambler's Steakhouse and Saloon in Manhattan.  A special thanks to our friends from Wamego and Topeka for coming out to hear the band.  Kevin May performed a special romantic "table top" sax solo during the evening...which was very beautiful, and most fitting with Valentine's Day approaching! 

 

Desperado's

Emporia KS

 

 The Benders recently performed at Desperado's in Emporia.  It had been about a year since the band had played at Desperado's and it was nice to go back there again.  A nice young man named Justin was celebrating his 21st birthday, and he had a whole team of girls there to help him 'live it up.'  "Justin's Women" sure knew how to party...Thanks for the great time guys, and including us in your fun.  Another group of individuals at Deperado's were getting ready to take the annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics in Emporia the next day...sure hope their event went well, and no one froze!