• A recap of past shows

    2002

                                     

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      • A recap of past shows

        2002

                                         

        • July 26th, 2002- Wayne County Fair - Belleville, MI  3 p.m. - 5 p.m. ( Second show in Belleville this Summer.  I really enjoyed playing The National Strawberry Festival there in June and am  looking forward to the fair!) - Had a great time!  Nothing like the sights, sounds, and smells of a fair.  Margaret and the kids  came along and we took in the animals, rides and our first "Monster Truck" show after I played.  A good time was had by all.

         

        • July 30th - Bucky Harris Park - Picnic In The Park- Jackson, MI Noon - 1 p.m. (Always one of my favorite shows of the year, playing for the "home crowd" in beautiful downtown Jackson. - Picture perfect weather made for another awesome setting at the corner of Jackson and Michigan.  It was really good to see so many familiar faces and to hear you singing along. Its always extra special when I get to do "The Seventh Son" for my folks ( Thanks Mom!)  I got to make the first public announcement about my new web sight and introduce my road crew (daughters Veronica and Cecilia) to the audience.  A big thank you to Kathleen Eriksen and everyone at the DDA for including me in a wonderful lineup of Summer entertainment.

         

        • August 10th - Stagecoach Stop U.S.A. - Irish Hills, MI - A return to the old west in the beautiful Irish Hills with the unbeatable spread at Billy Bob's Bar-B-Q.  Thanks to all the folks from Tenneco for making the afternoon so enjoyable and an extra thank you to those of you who bought CDs and tapes!

         

        • August 17th - Stagecoach Stop U.S.A. - Irish Hills, MI - A last minute entry with no time to post before performing but the nearly 600 mid-Michigan Foster Family members  in the audience made for a very enjoyable and memorable show.

         

        • August 25th - Stagecoach Stop U.S.A. - Irish Hills, MI - Note date change from previous listings.  The old west has been a lot of fun this month.  We're on a roll. - What a way to wrap up the Summer in the old west, playing for a full house of nearly a thousand folks from around southern Michigan.  A big thank you to Randy Bahlau and every one at Stagecoach Stop U.S.A. for making it yet another fun Summer to be a cowboy.  A special thank you also to those of you who bought CDs & tapes.

         

        • September 2nd - MDA Telethon Jackson, MI - River walk Plaza Hotel  Downtown Jackson - Noon - 1:30 (With Pam Okoniewski) - One more time for Jerry's kids and I get to introduce you to a talented young singer who I think you'll really enjoy. -Thanks to all of you who helped make this another record breaking year for Jerry's kids.  Pam was even better than I knew and really wowed everyone at the River walk Plaza Hotel.

         

        • September 14th - Flavor Fruit Farms - 11025 S. Jackson Rd. Cement City, MI - The Apples are ready to be pressed into cider so I got the call to open the season early.  Show time is 1 - 3 p.m.  There's lots to see, eat and do so bring the family and bring your appetites.

         

        • September 21st - Festival of The Forks - Albion, MI 12:25 - 12:55 Superior St. Stage in front of Cascarelli's - This will be my first show back in Albion for several years and my first ever at the Festival of The Forks.  It also sets up a rare double header...The perfect weather brought out what looked to be the whole town of Albion.  It was great to be back and see so many familiar faces.  Thanks for all of the kind comments ( I'm always glad to hear them) and thanks for Kim and Gina for making me a part of the festival this year.

         

        • September 21st -Fowlerville Fall Fest, Fowlerville, MI 4:30 - 5:30. The second half of the twin bill with Albion, This will be my first appearance in Fowlerville and I'm looking forward to meeting a lot of new friends in that area.  The Fall colors should make for a great afternoon drive and a great setting for an outdoor show. I can't wait.  Well it was worth the wait.  After getting a great start earlier in the afternoon at the Albion Festival of The Forks,  I loaded up the whole family and headed to the Fowlerville Fall Fest.  The perfect weather held and I found another friendly but entirely new audience waiting.  After my show we got to enjoy a performance from about 30 kids from Saline High School known as the Saline Fiddle Philharmonic.   They were very entertaining and the whole family really enjoyed them.  Be sure to check them out if they are ever in your area.  Thanks to Jim Diefenthaler and all of you folks in the audience for making my first trip to Fowlerville so memorable.

        • September 27th - The Cappuccino Cafe - 5100 Marsh Rd. Central Park Place - Okemos, MI  7:30 - 10:30 - First show in the Lansing area  in a few years. It will be good to see some old friends and be back at the Cappuccino Cafe.  Make mine a double Mocha. It was great to be back at the Cappuccino Cafe.  It's always nice to play in such a pleasant setting and have an attentive audience. The double Mochas are as good as I remembered.

         

        • September 28th - Flavor Fruit Farms - 11025 S. Jackson Rd. Cement City, MI -The perfect reason to take a gorgeous Fall drive to the end of South Jackson road out of Jackson.  So many cool things to see and do ( and eat!), being able to be a part of it yet again this year is just one more reason that Fall is my favorite time of the year. We're definitely into Fall now.  The hundreds of people making the trip down South Jackson Rd. make it official.  Another blast playing at Flavor Fruit Farms.  Thanks the the Meckley family and everyone at F3.

         

        • October 12th -Kapnick Orchard's Apple Festival - 2:30 - 4:30 - Just a few miles South of Tecumseh, at 4245 Rogers Hwy. in Britton, MI.  More country fun with a petting zoo and corn maze.  Over 100 crafters, food, wagon rides and lots of stuff for the kids.  Fun for the whole family.  What a festival!  Warm Fall weather and wall to wall (or more accurately  field to field) of people enjoying the sights, sounds and food in beautiful Southern Michigan.  Thanks to all of you sitting right up front who made the show so much fun and a special thank you to Sharon, Scott, and Ramie and everyone at Kapnick's for making me a part of such fun day.

         

        • October 19th - Flavor Fruit Farms - 1025 S. Jackson Rd. Cement City, MI - A third trip to one of Michigan's best treasures.  Fresh cider, doughnuts, pies, bar-B-Q... plenty of pumpkins, cornstalks and other Fall decorations, wall to wall (and field to field) friendly folks, elk, white tail deer and live music.  What could be better?  Despite the cold blustery weather, so many of you came out to make the last show of the season at Flavor Fruit Farms the best.  Its really good to see everyone have such a good time. Thanks to Steve Meckley and the rest of the Meckley clan along with Don Orvos  for having me back for yet another year and last but not least, a special thank you to those of you who bought tapes and CDs I really appreciate it.

         

        • October 27th - Flavor Fruit Farms - 1025 S. Jackson Rd. Cement City. 1 - 3 .  A last minute encore  just added with the prediction of yet another beautiful Michigan Fall week end.   Still time to get your pumpkins and Fall decorations. A perfect wrap up to the season at Flavor Fruit Farms.  Lots of friendly familiar faces and everyone having a good timel

         

        • October 26th - Queens Men's Club Dinner - Jackson, MI Good to see so many familiar faces in a new setting.  I had a great time and someone went home with a new truck.

         

        • October 28th - Beta Sigma Phi Dinner - Jackson, MI One of my favorite kinds of shows a concert format to a small intimate audience.  If Margaret knew that I was going to be playing for so many good looking ladies she never would have let me leave the house!

         

        • Saturday November 9th - Bella Notte Ristorante - 137 W. Michigan Ave. Downtown Jackson. 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.   This will be my first appearance at one of Jackson's newest and finest restaurants and I am really looking forward to it.  It's always great to play in downtown Jackson.  What a welcome home!  It was so good to see so many people show up for my first show at Bella Notte.  The setting was perfect to see some old friends and meet some new ones.  Three hours without a break and an encore says it all.  I had a blast!

        • November 15th - Cascarelli's of Albion - 116 S. Superior in beautiful Downtown Albion.  6pm - 9pm Looking forward to my first time back to Cascarelli's in a few years.  Bring your appetite and your opening day stories with you.  All Dear season widows welcome.  They came in waves! A packed house all night with lots of help with the singing especially American Pie. What an audience!  On a culinary note the Mediterranean Porto Bella Mushroom that Jim had served up for me after the show was out of this world.

         

         

        • Sunday December 1st - St. Peter's Parish Center - Eaton Rapids, MI 5pm -7pm.  Time for my annual appearance at the Christmas dinner for all the good folks of St. Peter's.  Looking forward to seeing some old friends again and the Christmas sing along.  Always a lot of fun.  It was great to start off the Christmas season with all the nice people of St. Peter's in Eaton Rapids.  The Eaton Rapids High School choir showed up for a performance to make the night extra special.

         

        • December 13th - Cascarelli's of Albion - 116 S. Superior in Albion. 6pm - 9pm.  Tis the season!.  I'm looking forward to adding some Christmas songs into the mix for my next trip to Albion.

         

        • December 14th - Private retirement party in Grass Lake, MI

         

        • December 20th - Bella Notte Ristorante - 137 W. Michigan Ave. Downtown Jackson. 8 p.m.-11 p.m..  A return engagement just in time for the holidays.  Downtown Jackson will look great and I'm looking forward to doing some Christmas songs. What a night!  Christmas carols and lots of folks cuttin' a rug at Bella Notte.  Nearly 3 1/2  hours straight of pure Holiday fun.

         

        • Monday December 23 - "The Bart Hawley Show" JTV chanel 17.  This will be my second Christmas appearance and fourth over-all for "The Bart Hawley Show"  Its always a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to it. "Away in a Manger", "Silver Bells" and my favorite "Silent Night" to set the proper Christmas mood for viewers.  Thanks to Bart & Karen

        2003

         

        • Friday January 24th, 2003- Cascarelli's 116 S. Superior in Albion from 6-9 p.m.  I'm looking forward to kicking of the new year's shows with a lot of new songs in the set.  hope you can be there.  Another full house and the new songs went over very well.  Lets do it again next month!

         

        • Saturday February 8th - Bullinger's in Jackson  501 Longfellow at the point of Ganson & Wildwood.  7 - 10 p.m.  We've got the back room reserved with no cover and I'm looking forward to bringing the new songs to the home crowd.

         

        • Friday February 14th - Cascarelli's of Albion116 S. Superior, from 6-9 p.m.  This month's show is a special Valentines edition.  Jim's got lots of specials planned and I'll provide the music so bring your sweet heart. Another full house and it was great to see some people making the drive over from Jackson.  Thanks to everyone who bought a CD.

         

        • Friday March 7th - Foote Hospital's Doctor's Day Dinner - A private dinner to honor those who keep us healthy and get us feeling better when we're sick.  A wonderful evening at the Country Club of Jackson with a lot of familiar faces in the audience.  It was fun to play so many requests.

         

        • Friday April 4th - Cascarelli's of Albion 116 S. Superior St. in Downtown Albion. 6-9 p.m.  The first of two April shows at Cascarelli's.  It'll be great to be back. Another great crowd with mother nature throwing in some special thunder and lightning effects through-out.  I'm already looking forward to next week.

         

        • Sunday April 6th - St. Peter's Parish Eaton Rapids - A spaghetti dinner starts at 12:00 noon.  Its always fun to get together with my friends in Eaton Rapids especially the good folks at St. Peter's.  The people of Eaton Rapids never let me down.  Lots of fun with the kids dancing up front and all the requests.  A big thank you to all of you who bought tapes and CDs.

         

        • Wednesday April 9th - Spring into Spring customer appreciation day at Penn Chiropractic Clinic. 2-6 p.m.  This will be my second such appearance for Dr. Penn and his staff.  The first one was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to this one very much.

           

          • Friday April 11th- Cascarelli's of Albion 116 S. Superior St. in Downtown Albion. 6-9 p.m.  Round 2 for April at what is becoming one of my favorite places to play.

           

          • Saturday April 12th - Bella Notte Ristorante 137 W. Michigan Ave in Downtown Jackson 8 - 11 p.m. Each of my previous shows here have been a blast for me and the folks there.  Usually three straight hours and as many encores as we can fit in afterwards so I hope you can join us.

           

          • Saturday April 26th - Daryl's Downtown,  Downtown Jackson - Private Party

           

           

          • Friday June 6th - Cascarelli's of Albion 116 S. Surperior St. in downtown Albion 3-6 p.m. The first of two for June at Cascarellis. Another fun night in Albion complete with an impromptu version of "Hang On Sloopy" by request for a  little league team from Ohio.

           

          • Saturday June 7th - Stagecoach Stop USA - Irish Hills 1-3.  Summers here and the time is right to head back to the old west.  What a crowd!!! Standing room only to kick off the Summer and the rain held off so everyone could have a great time.

           

          • Friday June 13th - The National Strawberry Festival - Belleville, MI - This festival truly has something for everyone.  More than worth the drive from where ever you may be. It was one of the real highlights for me last year and I am so happy to be returning this year. Another great time in Belleville.  The weather turned out to be just fine despite the threat of rain.  There was so much to see and do again and we had a good crowd on hand to get the festival kicked off on the right foot. Thanks to Carla Gibson for having me back this year. Check out the photo gallery for some pics from the day.

           

          • Saturday June 14, 2003 -  Nor-east'r Folk Festival- Mio, MI - A whole week end of the areas best performers on two stages!  Also a juried art show, demonstrations and free kids activities.  Free day parking and rustic camping available.  I'm scheduled for the 2 p.m. slot on Saturday.  For more info check out the web sight at www.noreastr.net  What a festival!  Margaret and the kids were along for the trip to Belleville and Mio and we could not have had a better time.  There were so many things for the kids to do and one great act after another on stage.  Perfect weather and  a beautiful  out door setting didn't hurt either  for the Festival's first year.  I got to feature a lot of my own songs in the show and they went over great which is always nice.  Special thanks to Linda Aldridge and Sally Sulfaro for inviting me and especially to Duffy and Ed Schryer for the jump start of our van after we left the lights on.  Check for pictures at the photo gallery.

           

          • Friday June 20th, Cascarelli's of Albion 116 S. Superior St. Downtown Albion 3-6 p.m. We'll get a jump start on Summer Cascarelli's style.

           

          • Sunday June 29th St. Peter's Summer Festival - Eaton Rapids, MI 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - This festival is always a lot of fun for the whole family and I am thrilled to be a part of it again this year. Another nice trip to Eaton Rapids with a great crowd and perfect setting.  It's always nice to be welcomed back so enthusiasticly.

           

          • Saturday July 12th -Stagecoach Stop USA - Irish Hills,MI 1-3.  Second stop of the year in the old west and the first of a double header to warm up for the River Raisin Festival later in the evening.  The weather holds out and we get a nice afternoon with a great crowd.  On to Blissfield...

           

          • Saturday July 12th - The Blissfield River Raisin Festival - Blissfield, MI,   I'll be on the riverfront stage from 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.  I've heard a lot of good things about this festival and have always thought that Blissfield was a charming Southern Michigan community  so I am thrilled to be part of it this year. "Long as I remember, the rain's been comin' down"... Opening with CCR's "Who'll Stop The Rain"  seems fitting as my luck with the weather runs out with a downpour just before show time but the festival is a lot of fun.  Margaret the kids, and I get in early enough to take in some the rides sights and sounds.  The canopy keeps me fairly dry and despite the intermittent showers the show goes over well with festival goers.  The river banks make a quaint setting for a wonderful event.

           

          • Tuesday July 22nd 12 Noon -1:00 - Picnic In The Park-Bucky Harris Park Downtown Jackson.  The first of two Summer concerts at one of my very favorite locations, the corner of Jackson and  Michigan Ave. in my home town.  These shows are always special and I am thrilled to have been selected to perform twice again this year for the lunch time crowd.  Despite threatening weather,  a good crowd shows up, the skies clear, the park has never looked better and I get to do some songs that don't normally make it in the set .  All in all another magical setting to remind me of why these shows are among my very favorite.

          • Saturday August 2nd 1:00 - 3:00 The Onsted Festival - Onsted, MI -  This will be my first appearance in Onsted, not far from Stagecoach Stop USA,  Another Summer festival that has something for everyone in the family. The ever present rain clouds actually part amidst an absolutely gorgeous setting in the woods for the Onsted Fest.  Thanks to the "Brooklyn Exponent" for the picture in their festival coverage and as always a special thanks to those of you who bought CDs.

          • Friday August 15th - 9:00 - 10:30 PM - Wayne County Fair- Belleville, MI - a last minute addition for a return trip to the Wayne County Fair.  Last  year's was a blast and this year the stage is indoors so no need to worry about the weather.  The power comes back on in time for a great time at the fair.  The lights were on the rides and midway were  busy and the steamy setting made for another fun show.  

          • Tuesday August 19th 12 Noon -1:00 PM -Picnic in The Park- Bucky Harris Park in Downtown Jackson.  The second of two concerts scheduled for Jackson's Summer lunch time concert series.  I'll make sure this one is completely different from and just as special as  the first.  This was one special show.  The weather was absolutely perfect with temps in the mid 70's and lots of sunshine.  A great crowd that included my both my Mom and Dad so I could dedicate "The Seventh Son" to them.  With that exception and Randy Travis'  "Three Wooden Crosses" (a current personal favorite) it was a completely different show than the one last month. JTV channel !7 was there to film a good part of the show and I had just an overwhelmingly positive response from the audience both during and after the show.  Thanks to all of you who made it special and as always a special thanks to those of you who bought tapes and CDs.

           

          • Friday August 22nd  12 Noon - 1:00 PM - Family Picnic at Ganton's Countryside Living Community. 2121 Robinson Rd. in Jackson.  I'm looking forward to this one very much  I've always thought that my show would be a great fit at Countryside.

           

          • Monday September 1st - MDA Labor Day telethon in Jackson.  This year we will be downtown at Bella Notte Ristorante 137 W. Michigan Ave.  I kick off the day's entertainment at 11:00 a.m. and play  till noon.  Come on out and see some great local entertainment and help support Jerry's kids. Another record breaking year.  Bella Notte proved to be a great location and a special guest appearance by Randy Hill made for a very special Labor Day.

           

          • Saturday September 20th - Festival of the Forks Albion, MI 12:25 - 12:55 - Its official, I'll be back at one of the finest festivals in the area again this year.  The main stage is right downtown on Superior St. next to Cascarelli's.  This one is worth the drive from where ever you are.  Lots to see and do.  Picture perfect weather again this year.  Downtown Albion  looks great full of people. Thanks for such a warm welcome back.

           

          • September 27th-Flavor Fruit Farms - Cement City, MI - 1PM - 3PM This show means its my favorite time of year again and time to take that scenic drive south of Jackson to the best place to spend a Fall after noon.  Fun for the whole family.

           

          • September 28th - Private Party - Brooklyn, MI 1-3 P.M.

           

          • October 3rd - Cascarelli's of Albion - 116  S. Superior St. in downtown Albion - Another Friday night show for the good folks of Albion.  We'll pick up where we leave off at the Festival of The Forks.

           

          • October 18th - Flavor Fruit Farms - Cement City, MI 1PM - 3PM another trip south of Jackson to the end of South Jackson road.  Apples, Cider, fresh donuts, pies....um um um.

           

          • October 23rd Fall Festival at Ganton's Countryside Community 2121 Robinson Rd. in Jackson..  The fun starts at 7:00

           

          • October 25th - Queens Men's Club Dinner

           

          • October 26th - Flavor Fruit Farms - Cement City, MI 1PM - 3PM.  One more time at 3F Just in time for Halloween.  Don't forget your pumpkins!

           

        • Thursday November 6th - Mike's Firehouse Grill - 447 S. Jefferson - Downtown Mason, 6:00 - 7:30 A new place with great food and drinks in a very nice setting and my first show in Mason.  A very warm reception from Mason nice to see friends from Mason, Lansing and Jackson making the trip to Mikes.

        • Saturday November 15th - Bella Notte Ristorante 137 W. Michigan Ave Downtown Jackson 8 - 11 p.m. It'll be nice to be back home and indoors again.  What a welcome home!  A full house of friendly folks calls for 3 1/2 hours straight of fun and music.

        • Monday November 17th - Penn Chiropractic Clinic Open House - Spring Arbor Rd. Jackson. 1-5 p.m.

        • Thursday November 20th - Mike's Firehouse Grill - 447 S. Jefferson - Downtown Mason, 6:00 - 7:30

        • Thursday December 4th - Mike's Firehouse Grill - 447 S. Jefferson - Downtown Mason, 6:00 - 7:30 Another warm welcome in Mason and a chance to do a few Christmas songs.  Thanks to those of you who bought CDs.

        • Friday December 5th - The Crazy Cowboy 215 S. Mechanic St. Downtown Jackson. 5 - 8 p.m.  This show will be my first at The Crazy Cowboy a really fun new Jackson eatery with awesome Mexican food and drinks and is part of the Christmas on Mechanic St. celebration.  A full house and fun crowd make my first show at The Crazy Cowboy a blast.

        • Sunday December 7th - St. Peter's Parish Christmas Party Eaton Rapids 7:00 This is a show that I always look forward to.  I look forward to celebrating Christmas with all my friends from St. Peter's.

        • Tuesday December 9th - St. Mary's Alter Society Christmas Dinner - St. Mary's Church Jackson - 7:00  A nice intimate Christmas show for a lovely bunch of ladies, including my own Mom.

        • Thursday December 11th - "The Bart Hawley Show" JTV channel 17  Another appearance I look forward to each year. This years selections of "Walking In A Winter Wonderland" and "Mary's Little Boy Child" are the Christmas offerings with my "old Guitar" getting some much deserved TV time.

        • Thursday December 11th - Private Christmas Party - Ann Arbor

        • Friday December 12th - Cascarelli's 116 S. Superior Downtown Albion 6 - 9 p.m.  A chance to bring the sounds of the season to the good folks of Albion.

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