Harmonica virtuoso Don Spain joins Old Time Hall of Fame
Leavenworth musician Don Spain, a hybrid of old and new in harmonica music, was inducted into the Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in Missouri Valley Iowa. A former Army member, Spain learned cross harp on a ship and credits Charlie McCoy as his mentor. He has performed across the U S and abroad, with his China Guangzhou show noted as a career highlight. He dedicated his Star Spangled Banner performance to veterans and performed his first vocal piece.
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Giant pumpkin wins Kansas State Fair blue ribbon
Hutchinson AP reports a 976.2 pound Kansas State Fair giant pumpkin set a new record, topping last year's 680.5 pounds. Grower Brian Stanley of Newton planted the seed April 22 and tended the fruit as it gained up to 25 pounds daily, drawing crowds and rivalries with two time champion Doug Heathman.
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