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Greggie And The Jets from page 3 For almost 26 years, he and Brian “Big-B” Arnold, on drums and percussion, and is a great addition to the band. The rest of
and vocals, have toured the United States and United Kingdom as the band is filled out by Patrick Green on keyboards and vocals,
the glam rocker’s music books when he was 8. “As I matured Greg & Brian. A veteran of Ball State University’s jazz program, who’s a guy who can really hear the difficult harmonies and
and improved, I stopped lessons at age 15,” he continued. “My with credits including Pat Benatar and Bad Company, Arnold is perfect them. Johnny Lawson, on bass and vocals, specializes
teacher and I just couldn’t figure out where else to go with it.” also drums and vocals in their Elton John tribute, Greggie and in recreating the difficult bass lines of the late Dee Murray. He’s
What else could he do? The Jets. performed with so many groups he’s lost count, but among
Vadimsky became a professional musician with his first band, About other members of Greggie and The Jets, Vadimsky them are The Marshall Tucker Band and Gary Wright (Dream
Spectre, which went on to have a record contract with original said, “My brother Gary, who’s seven years younger, has been Weaver).” In their shows, they don’t necessarily play Elton’s
songs just as he was turning 18. Since then, Vadimsky has shared with me since Spectre days. He’s simply phenomenal on guitar songbook chronologically but do share with the audience the
the stage with many, including The Orchestra, starring former and vocals. His wife, Lori, has just joined us on backing vocals stories Elton and Bernie Taupin have told about writing them.
ELO members, and Eric Burdon of The Animals.
Deuterman Monthly Tribute Band your thing … enjoy one of Abacoa’s many and varied

restaurants.
Concert Series By Legends
Productions Radio 100.3 FM And • Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
• There is limited seating – arrive early to secure.
• Bring a lawn chair or blanket, snacks and/or
Presents Parmalee Robinson Entertainment coolers and enjoy!
• Friendly dogs, kept on leash and picked up after,

are welcomed.
FAQ You Asked …We’re Answering!
• This event is monthly on the third Saturday of • Want to “Cut the Rug”? There is a dance floor for
Nov. 10 – Abacoa Amphitheater each month. enthusiasts.
• This event is free. No tickets are required. And finally, make it a plan to log onto Abacoa.
American Country Music (ACM) • Want to know who’s playing? All tribute bands com where you will find all Abacoa events, monthly
“New Vocal Duo/Group of the Year” are listed for the year on Abacoa.com. calendars, information, and articles! Enjoy!
nominee Parmalee is one of country • Free parking is permitted in any of Abacoa’s Now For Some Business Perspective FAQ:
music’s most successful acts! three garages. There is also parking on Main Street • To become a vendor at Abacoa events email:
Parmalee makes country music for the modern world. or University Boulevard. Do be aware not to park in abacoatowncenterevents@gmail.com.
It’s a contemporary sound resident parking spaces as a tow at your expense would • If you are, or represent, musical performers email:
with classic ingredients, not be a great way to wrap up the evening! treever@legendsradio.com, scourant@legendsradio.
filled with larger-than- • Handicapped parking is available and clearly marked. com or abacoatowncenterevents@gmail.com.
life pop hooks, southern • Restrooms are available. • If you are or represent other shows, acts, etc.,
storytelling, and the • Hungry? There will be plenty, and all kinds, of email: abacoatowncenterevents@gmail.com.
amplified attitude of Rock food and drink available for purchase. For other inquiries please utilize Abacoa.com
‘n’ Roll. Frontman Matt • Join us for vendors, fun and food beginning at 6 p.m. “Contact Us” and we will be happy to help you.
Thomas calls it “new • Perhaps a dining experience before the show is more
country.” Fans around the world just call it Parmalee.

Christmas Parade from page 1

The next year (to the present day) the E-Board decided
to continue this event and set aside the operating budget
necessary to make this an annual event.
The E-board wanted to demonstrate to the town and the
village along with the community how much the organization,
JTAA, and the parents and children appreciated all of the
support it was getting at the time. Also it was a way to celebrate
and to welcome the children (teams) that participate all year.
We have moved ahead almost five decades and that holiday
celebration that started back in 1977 is still ongoing. This
longstanding tradition is still celebrated on the second Sunday
in December. What has changed is the operating budget which
is much larger with many more people participating and many
more floats, and bands.
The 2022 parade had 86 units with 2,850-plus people
participating, this number has gone as high as 3,000-plus.
This wonderful tradition that we have year after year with
floats being made by various area schools, civic organizations,
local businesses, along with entries from area girl and boy
scout groups. We also featured six bands from our middle
and high schools, along with local political dignitaries. Our
registration fee which is a new unwrapped toy (or toys) that we
donated to the U.S. Marines Toys For Tots program, collected
approximately 600-plus toys.

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