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Bill C. Buntin

 

Post  Posted 18 Jan 2001 9:26 pm    
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Man I really liked him. Anyone know if he's still living, if so where and what? I'd sure like to know. Huge fan of his! Thanks
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Jack Stoner


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Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2001 9:36 pm    
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Last I heard he was in Branson. That was a couple of months ago.
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Al Udeen

 

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maple grove mn usa
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2001 10:04 pm    
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Lord knows where he's drinkin and running around?
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Tim Rowley

 

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Pinconning, MI, USA
Post  Posted 18 Jan 2001 10:20 pm    
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Cal Smith, a.k.a. Calvin Schoffner. Yes, Cal's still kickin'. I backed him on a few shows 2-3 years ago. He may still travel occasionally. I'm thinking of what would be the easiest way to get in touch with him. Don't know if he has a fan club. Maybe Tessier and Marsh Talent (listed in Nashville phone directory) could help you out, or maybe someone at the Ernest Tubb Record Shops will be able to steer you to a contact person who can supply his itinerary. Their phone number is 1(800)229-4288. Yeah, try them first because it's toll free. You can get his bio at http://music.lycos.com or just enter "Cal Smith" on your search engine.

Tim R.
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Joe Casey


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Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
Post  Posted 19 Jan 2001 4:09 am    
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He use to own a little resturant on Gallatin Rd near Center Point called the Mason Jar..Usually after Smiley leaves an Artist they just fade into oblivian... or is it while he's working with the ah.... just thinking out loud.

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CJC

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Donny Hinson

 

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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
Post  Posted 21 Jan 2001 5:12 pm    
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Cal's a super nice guy, with a booming baritone voice that's smooth as a pound of butter. I had the pleasure of backing him several times, and he was one of the few stars I played behind who was completely void of pretense and ego. He singing was laid-back and effortless, and so was his personality. Wish there were more like him.

Both Buddys, Cal, Jack Green, Leon...ol E.T. could really pick 'em, could't he?
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Bill C. Buntin

 

Post  Posted 21 Jan 2001 9:59 pm    
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Thanks to everyone for the replys. I got emails from some and learned that Cal is near Branson, MO. I intend to look him up when I go. Maybe at the OSGA show? See ya'll at the TX. show in March, and Thanks.
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