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Danny Roberts has returned to the stage!

Please click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcdHYxqBkIg

And you can watch a video of Danny playing on Friday, June 20th with Conrad Oberg. Conrad performs the Robert Johnson Classic...Stop Breakin' Down. Musicians include: Danny Roberts on guitar, David Oullette on bass, Bruce Stewart on drums.

Hurricane Pattys, Jacksonville, Fl. last weekend.....

Danny plays with Conrad Oberg first time on stage since April 26th Polk Theatre event! Welcome back DanBob. - Carey Blanton

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Benefit for Danny Roberts @ Skipper's Smokehouse July 13th

http://www.downtownwestevents.com/

This event is being organized by Tampa Music and Friends of Mr. DanBob Roberts. Thanks to Johnny G. Lyons for reaching out to help their old friend and bandmate DannyRoberts. The date of July 13th is firm so please make your plans now to attend this first benefit for Danny and the Roberts family while on the road to recovery!

You can keep up to date on the bands that will be playing and maybe some special guests that will appear @ Skippers. As of today, featuring:

Johnny G. Lyons Band

Charlie Souza

Take 5 with specail guest Damon Fowler

...other Bands will be announced soon!

A message from Charlie Souza-Mudbreakers......

"He's OK folks and is on a slow come back and now we can all rejoice and help in his recovery through the many months of therapy ahead! So.....we are going to all pitch in for a fund raiser for Danny! "

Be a part of it at:

We need everyone to pitch in and help with this benefit music event .......

SKIPPER'S SMOKEHOUSE - Tampa Florida SUNDAY JULY 13th 2008!!! 910 Skipper Road 818-971-0666 Featuring lots of special surprise guests!!!!

Carey Blantonwww.lakelandmusicandfriends.squarespace.com

The Mudbreakers www.themudbreakers.com

Johnny G. Lyons Band http://www.myspace.com/jglb

Skippers Smokehouse www.skipperssmokehouse.com

Damon Fowler Group http://www.myspace.com/damonfowlergroup

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Monday, May 16th, 2008: Danny's condition is reported as stable, and he is currently about to embark on physical therapy and rehabilitation. For more detailed, and current updates on Danny, please visit the message board section on this site.

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Please click here for the Lakeland Ledger article with information on Danny.

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If you attended the event, and would like to share a story, and read responses of the musicians surrounding the show, please visit the Bulletin Board and Story Exchange area of the site:

"The audience came, the musicians came, the vendors came, and under a south moon and muggy night a classic sound entered the majestic Polk Theatre. Such music can only be created from the heart, the soul, and burning desire."-Steve Brown

"What a night!!! I loved every moment of it....the music.. the friend... the theatre!!!" -Barbara Wright Grier

"This was an event that will certainly go down in history!" - Joy Brown Fowler

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Photos of the show are starting to come in! To visit the picture galleries of the Living By Night Tour, please click here!!!

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For a souvenir plaque of the event, (which can be customized) please visit Lisa Brown's Photography and Artist website, at: http://PhotographicVisions.ifp3.com Lisa photographed the show, and you can contact her via her website for photo prints, pricing, and information on specific photographs taken during the event.

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Book available Carolyn Hennecy LHS 69

The book's title is ORANGE BLOSSOM WISHES, and it is available for pre-market purchase at the publisher's website, www.iuniverse.com. You may also browse the first 15 pages of the book there as well, by clicking on "Bookstore" tab and search by title. Click on the book and scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Any information on the book (and author) can be found on my website, www.chennecy.com .

Many LHS'ers have been asking about the book and its availability. I will do my best to keep the website updated, especially the calendar, so those who are inquiring about book signings and speaking engagements may be able to check the website for that information.

ANY referrals to friends and family members will be greatly appreciated. The book was written for a plan and a purpose. I sincerely hope it reaches the hands of those whom it may help or encourage!

Blessings,
Carolyn S. Hennecy

LHS - Class of '69

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Lakeland Music and Friends is dedicated to musicians and friends that are influenced, inspired, or raised in the area of Lakeland, Florida. The site features a bulletin board where friends can keep in touch, mp3's and video of the featured artists, biographies and stories, and extensive photo galleries.

Best Music Venues of Lakeland held a wonderful live show, on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida: Living by Night in the Land of Opportunity Tour: Returning to Lakeland after 30 Years on the Road in the Music Business. The show featured Jeff Calder and the Swimming Pool Q's, The Mudbreakers featuring former Tom Petty guitar player Danny Roberts and new Rascals bass player Charlie Souza of the Tropics, with special guest Conrad Oberg, and the Take 5 featuring former Wet Willie guitarist Larry Berwald, with Frankie Everett, Johnny Rhodes, Woody Lowe, Jim Haley, and Oren 'Doc' Plous.

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