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Topic: Fiddling Frenchy Burke Still Going Strong |
Mark Edwards
From: Weatherford,Texas, USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 5:07 am
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I got to see Fiddlin Frenchie Burke at Pearl's Dance hall in the Stockyards Fort Worth Sunday night. I remeber Frenchy from back in the day, with hits like Big Mamoo, Jody Blon. At 70 years young, he is still the consummate entertainer holding the audiences attention, and I never heard his voice waiver even on the high ones. He was backed up by The Insider Band, and put on a great show. Another thing I noticed about Frenchie is that he appears to be not only a great act, but a humble man. If you ever get a chance to see Fiddlin Frenchie Burke in person, I highly recommend it. Great showman. |
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Robby Springfield
From: Viola, AR, USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 9:26 am
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I think this man is a machine! I had the great pleasure of working with him for quite some time and doing a lot of the recording. I don't remember ever seeing him take the stage without that same fire. Even after working late at night, he would come into the studio at 10:00am and when he would count the song off, the headphones would jump off your head. Still to this day, working with Frenchy was one of the grandest periods of my life. |
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Buddie Hrabal
From: Arlington,Texas USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 11:30 am
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Fiddlin' Frenchie Burke will be at The Finish Line Club, Linkcrest & I-30, Ft.Worth,TX July 8th |
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Randy Gilliam
From: San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 3:35 pm
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I Have had the privelage of playing with Frenchie Burke . He Treats The Crowd And the Band with respect. A Real showman And my favorite Fiddler . Randy Gilliam. |
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ebb
From: nj
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 3:38 pm
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his records with robby springfield and randy corner are in my top 5 of all time and continue to stand the test of time. what great music! |
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Jody Sanders
From: Magnolia,Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Jun 2006 7:04 pm
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Frenchy is definitely a class act. All musicians love him as he treats them with respectEveryone who has worked with Frenchy or listened to his music will attest to his showmanship, and his expertise on the fiddle and his great singing ability. He does know how to entertain a crowd. Jody. |
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