Back by popular demand is Honky Tonk songster, Judge Rebecca Edgers Gryder and her talented band, Amantha Mill. This year’s special guest is Grammy winning, IBMA Hall of Fame member and gifted fiddler Bobby Hicks. Joe, Logan and The Choir will open and close. Buckner and Clark self-proclaimed guitar addicts along with songbirds Caroleen Luther and Rachael Woodall will shower down on your old favorites. “Our music is outstanding this year, coupled with some great silent auction and raffle donations, more scrumptious homemade comfort food and libations than you can shake a stick at plus the opportunity to fellowship with folks you know and friends you need to make,” said Franklin. “This year marks fifteen years of family, fun and fellowship,” remarked Laura Boosinger, Executive Director of the Madison County Arts Council. “Pat Franklin began this event over a decade ago as a gathering of neighbors in support of the arts council. Now the Soiree at Kalamazoo is the social event of the season. The audience has grown beyond Madison County and in past years guests attended from Tennessee, South Carolina, Illinois, Florida, Pennsylvania and Germany.” It’s worth the trip!
