Links
The following are links to some interesting web sites, and those of some very good friends:
My Home Town - Windom, MN: The town where I grew up, where most my family lives.
Need a home in Windom? A friend for many years, Gary Vander Werf is a Realtor in Windom. If he tells you something you can believe it. Click on this link to email him.
Good Old Country, Nashville, TN: Lilly Ray Music is now selling my CDs and those of others that have appeared on Midwest Country. "Check out their website.
Windom Area Chamber of Commerce: Interested in moving to Windom, starting a business, or just interested in the town? Call Jean Fast, the Chamber Director.
Trout Haven Resort: Interested in fishing? You catch'um - we cook'um Full menu cafe, Fishing, Camping, RV Hookups, ATV Rentals, NO LICENSE REQUIRED.
Johnny Green & the Greenmen: One of the Midwest's best show bands. Johnny and the Greenmen (and one little green girl) .
Midwest Country Music Show on RFD TV: Broadcast weekly from Midwest Country in Sandstone, MN.
RFD-TV: The most important network for rural America. CH 379 on Direct, 231 on Dish. Call your cable provider and ask them to add RFD TV to their line up.
Live With Jim Thompson: Veteran broadcaster and Rodeo announcer from Spearfish, SD. Great supporter of Country & Western Music. Hear him on the net or at 810 am, KBHB Sturgis, SD
Sweet Grass Inn B&B: You will enjoy your stay with Lee & Sherry at the Sweetgrass Inn. You can also enjoy the local folk next door at Shipwreck Lee's.
BOSE; I have used the Bose L1 for 3 yearsamp; I recently upgraded to the L1 Model II. You can not beat the sound or convienence.
Minnesota Rock & Country Hall Of Fame: Great site, pictures and stories of Minnesota Country & Rock and Roll Entertainers.
Midwest Country Artists Recordings: Artist on this website are those that appear on Midwest Country at the Midwest Country Theater in Sandstone, MN.
Ron Crites: A good friend, and one of the best guitar picker I have ever known in my life. I'm jealous, but if I spent as much time practicing as Ron, I might be allowed to carry his guitar case.
Bobby Hitt: The Singing Bus Driver. Bobby has been a great friend for many years. We had done shows and tours together. Check out his website.
Justin Trevino: You will enjoy this traditional country musician. One of best new voices in REAL COUNTRY MUSIC
Chuck Kish: Don't miss Chuck's tribute to many great entertainers. Chuck has been a great friend for several years...I guarantee you he will embarass you.
South Dakota Country Music Hall Of Fame: SDCMHOF was founded a few years ago to honor South Dakota's Country Entertainers. Many of my friends are in it: Howie Gamber, Jim Lovell, Buddy Meredith, Kenny Hamm, Walt Copland and others.
LeRoy Van Dyke: The other singing Auctioneer. Really, he's the guy that started it all with his 50's song THE AUCTIONEER. If you ever get a chance to see LeRoy's show, don't miss it. He sell Mules too.
Janet Dailey: One of American most prolific writers and a might fine person. Janet lives and writes in Branson. Janet and her late husband Bill were instrumental in the Branson phenomenon .
Lodestone Motel and Cabins: Near Hill City, SD. Fish nearby at Mitchell Lake
The Gas Light Restaurant & Saloon: Great dining and entertainment in a Ghost Town, Rockerville, SD
Powder House: A great place in the Black Hills to eat and stay
Ruby
House: You'll enjoy the food and the show
with 7'2" BIG DAVE MURRA
Rockabilly
Hall of Fame: Find the website and
stories for your favorite Rock-a-billy artist from the 50's
Buffalo Gal and Guy: Long time friend Carolyn and husband Jim Van Horn live north of Branson at Buffalo, MO. Huge Roy Rogers, Sons of the Pioneers and Western Music fans.. Good and wonderful people. Check out their site.