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Updated April 9, 2014

By Dow Smith

 Let’s talk about the 2014 Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show!

The 2014 show will be moved back to the fourth weekend in April to avoid Easter Weekend. So we will see you April 24 -  25  - 26,  2014  at the Mt. Vernon, IL Holiday Inn and Convention Center.

The Band: Returning this year is Ric Boyer on Bass. Terry Smith will be on Electric Guitar, Dennis Stroughmatt on fiddle, Peggy Bode on keyboards, with Jeff Stoffel and Mark fitch on Drums. This is a backup band that’ll be hard to beat!  

Master of Ceremonies: Ron Head will again be Master of Ceremonies bringing his special brand of humor and professionalism to the stage.  Ron promises he will sing a few songs again this year.

Singing Contest: Dee Schnautze of Texico, IL, walked away last year with the first place trophy and $250.  Who will it be this year?  The contest will  be on Thursday evening April 24, 2014 and will feature the southern Illinois Productions Band.  We haven’t finished all the details of this year’s Singing contest, so check back here for more information as it develops. the SIP Singin' Contest is sponsored by: Pheasant Hollow Winery, Whittington, IL.

The Players: See the Program button for the schedule as it currently stands. But remember, just about anything can happen

Terry Bethel, Bob Case, Tyler Hall,  Russ Hicks, Mike Sigler, Rose Sinclair, Mike Sweeney and Joe Wright

Special Guests at the 2014 Show

Returning this year the Sensational

 Leona Williams and Ron Williams

And for the Very First Time Country Music Legend

Tony Booth !

** Vendors Welcome! **

For Booth Information

Call Dave Flanagan at 618-267-0696 or

Jeff Stoffel at 618-315-0543

For Show Information

Call Cord Fitch at 618-927-3158 or 

Dave Flanagan at 618-267-0696

April 24, 25, 26, 2014

Holiday Inn and Conference Center,

Mt. Vernon, IL

For Hotel Info: 618 – 244 – 7100

Free Parking - Free Breakfast buffet

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