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Topic: Ronnie & Donnie Benefit/Tribute Show |
manny escobar
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portsmouth,r.i. usa
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Posted 10 May 2007 2:28 pm |
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There will be a benefit for Ronnie & Donnie Dion on June 24th 2:00PM at the Saugus Elks, 401 Main St., Saugus, MA.
Host band: Jimmy Allen Band;
Plus: John Penny Band, The Amigos, Angela West, John Hicks, Robin Right.
Also many more entertainers, food, raffle, & suprises.
Contact: Jimmy Allen_1@comcast.net
617-877-2199 (cell)
978-499-7931 (home) |
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Hal Higgins
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Denham Springs, LA
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Posted 10 May 2007 7:29 pm What Happened?
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Manny....what happened to the Dion Twins....I used to work with the John Penney band back in the late 60's and early 70's......
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manny escobar
From:
portsmouth,r.i. usa
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Posted 11 May 2007 4:41 am Dion Twins
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| Hal, I don`t have a lot of info on them. Last time I saw them perform was at the "Escobar Steel Guitar Circle Jam" that I ran in Wemouth in 2001. I heard that Ronnie (steel guitar) was in worse health than Donnie (bass guitar). Jimmy Allen is running the benefit. I`m sure he could answer your concerns. |
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Eddie Cunningham
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Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 11 May 2007 2:46 pm D'Eon Twins Tribute/Benefit !!
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| Manny , Donnie , the steel player, has had a recurance of a cancer problem. Jimmy Allen is running the benefit/tribute to the D'Eons and expects several hundred friends and fans. It will be held outside at the Saugus Elks and there will be many singers and musicians dropping in . It will be a great event and I hope all their friends will drop by and pay tribute to two great guys and musicians !! Eddie "C" ( the old geezer ) |
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manny escobar
From:
portsmouth,r.i. usa
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Posted 13 May 2007 3:51 pm
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| Ed, Thanks for responding, and presenting a little more accuracy; such as their last name is spelled D`Eon, and Donnie is the one that plays steel. I have a good excuse. They look so much alike. Seriously, lets try to attend this benefit to help a two brothers who are very deserving. |
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Hal Higgins
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Denham Springs, LA
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Posted 14 May 2007 6:24 pm Friends from long ago
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Ronnie and Donnie have been long-time friends of mine. We did some music playing together in the Boston area. Two of the finest men I've ever known....I hope the benefit turns out well for them, and I wish I could be there with them. Would someone who will be in attendance, give them my very best regards? I certainly would appreciate it.  
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manny escobar
From:
portsmouth,r.i. usa
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Posted 18 May 2007 11:31 am
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| As of this date, I don`t know if there is any other CMA functuon in the area. However, I don`t have the MCMAA`s schedule for June. Eddie Cunningham predicted hundreds of friends and followers. I would like to see this happen for Ronnie and Donnie D`Eon. |
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Eddie Cunningham
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Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 18 May 2007 4:10 pm No conflicting MCMAA shows on D'Eons Day !!
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| Hi Manny !! I spoke with Ron Hill, Pres of MCMAA and he said there will not be any conflicting shows the day of the D'Eons tribute/benefit !! So every body will be there at the Saugus Elks that day to honor two great guys !!!! Eddie "C" |
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Mike Ihde
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 16 Jun 2007 6:35 pm
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Just a reminder that the benefit for Ronnie and Donnie starts at 2 at the Saugus Elks, 413 Main St. Saugus off of Rt. 1.
It should be one of the biggest events of the year honoring 2 of the nicest guys guys in the business, They've been a big part of the Country scene in Mass. since the 70's and deserve our support.
Most of John Penny's band, most of The Country Masters, The Amigos, Angela West, John Hicks, Robin Right, Johnny White and tons of others will be there. $10 donation at the door.
See you there. |
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