National Fiddler Hall of Fame Annual Gala: 2020-2021 Honorees include Shoji Tabuchi, Don Rich, Scott Joss, and Dale Morris
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or centuries, the fiddle has Maune. VIP Table sales are available, brought people to their feet or and include dinner, refreshments, to tears, and is a revered and early entry with a pre-show featuring exquisite instrument that pulls on the SpringStreet, and a meet and greet! strings of the heart. Since 2007, The Proceeds from the event will benefit National Fiddler Hall of Fame has scholarships for a younger generation of sought to recognize and honor the best promising musicians. of those musicians who have embraced NFHOF President and Founder, Bob and shared its siren song with the world, Fjeldsted said, “Prepare for an exciting and for their contributions to the art evening of incredible music as stars form. shine for this!” Some of their amazing On October 22, 2021, at 7 p.m., scholarship recipients will join together they will host their 2020-2021 Gala for a medley, exhibiting the incredible Induction Concert at the Mabee talent that the organization supports. Center in Tulsa, with optimum CDC “We are so proud of our Scholarship precautions in place for a safe and Program carrying music and this star-studded evening. This year’s American art form forward to future concert features stellar performances generations.” by inductees Scott Joss, Shoji Tabuchi, The concert will highlight the Dale Morris, and Don Rich family. The amazing music and accomplishments emcees will be Billy Parker and Tess of each inductee, each a star in his own right. Don Rich joined American families every week on television as Buck Owen’s extraordinary bandleader, arranger, fiddler, guitarist and high vocal harmonizer. Dale Morris is a beloved Texas champion fiddler from a family of fiddle stars, who toured with Ray Price and many others. The ‘King of Branson’, Shoji Tabuchi, is a true showstopper with Left: NFHOF Inductee, Dale Morris. Beloved Texas champion fiddler from a family of fiddle stars. He has toured with Ray Price and many others.
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Above: NFHOF Inductee, Don Rich (19411974) Don’s wife and sons will accept the honor on his behalf. Don is truly responsible for “The Buck Owen’s Sound,” as bandleader, arranger, fiddler, and guitarist on HeeHaw.
a depth of talent and humor. Scott Joss has been the right-hand man for Dwight Yoakum, Merle Haggard, and currently, Kris Kristofferson. He is a stellar solo performer and bandleader, with exceptional vocals and harmonies, non-stop amazing fiddle solos, and
Above: SpringStreet will perform a preshow for VIP dinner guests.
