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Perfect Venue for Next New Ref Performance: The Children's Zoo |
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Next up on the New Ref Calendar: A concert performance at Saginaw's highly regarded Children's Zoo on Tuesday, August 10th. Sharing the bill will be an outstanding vocal sextet, Ah Tempo, who will open the program at 7:00pm. The NRB will headline and complete the concert, starting at 8:00pm. There is no admission charge nor parking fee. Gates to the zoo will open at 5:00pm. Further details to follow. |
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NRB DRAWS ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD TO SAGINAW ROSE GARDEN |
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The NRB did their annual appearance at the Andersen Enrichment Center in Saginaw, Michigan, Wednesday evening, July 14th.
Featured in the performance were two young bucks: clarinetist supreme Dave Bennett who had just days earlier appeared as the featured artist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and drummer extraordinaire John Hill. They were ably assisted by some "seasoned veterans": trombonist Gary Sutton (recuperating from open heart surgery); cornetist Paul Finkbeiner from Ann Arbor; Bob Eastham on string bass, and the Oppermann Brothers: Nick on guitar and banjo, and David, back from his latest tour of duty on the Holland America's m/s Ryndam in Alaska on the piano. A 3rd Oppermann managed the Traveling Dixieland Boutique. Dave's grandson Sean sold lots of NRB merchandise including CDs at just $10, DVDs for just $20, and handsome souveneir T-shirts from the band's 3rd Annual National Farewell Tour, also for just $10. A big seller was Dave Bennett's newest CD, Clarinet is King. The crowd enjoyed almost perfect weather and responded enthusiastically to the band's variety of jazz tunes, giving an extended ovation at conclusion of the concert. |
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Death Claims Member of Bandleader's Family |
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Dan Earl Ryon, 56, of Midland, died early Sunday morning, July 11, 2010, at his home. He was born Sept. 18, 1953, in Ludington, the son of the late Don Ryon and Sue (Ryon) Sabin of Ludington. On April 27, 1991, he married Darby Oppermann, (Dave's eldest daughter) at Garland Resort in Lewiston. Dan grew up in Ludington, and was a loyal General Motors employee for 34 years, having lived in St. Catherine's, Ontario, Nashville, Tenn., Melbourne, Australia, and most recently he served as plant manager for the Bay City GM Powertrain Plant. Dan was a wonderful father to his two daughters, a caring husband, a giving son, a loving brother, a thoughtful friend, and a role model to many. He enjoyed spending time on the water with family and good friends at Higgins Lake and Tawas Bay Yacht Club. Dan volunteered his time with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and was serving on the Board of Directors for the Bay City Chamber of Commerce. Dan is survived by his wife, Darby; his daughters, Kiera and Hannah, all at home; brothers and sisters, Mark Ryon, Ann (Dan) Marek, Tim (Kelly) Ryon, and Jenny Sue Ryon. Dan will be missed by several nieces; nephews; and in-laws. |
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