...In
2005 we initiated the
Silver Hubcap
awards...
part 'tongue in cheek' and part serious, AND with the 2006
addition, the winners
are!!
(drum roll...)...
2006
-
Carlene Economy,
most congenial reso-picker, never caught without a smile...while rooting
other pickers to success
-
Olivia Wittman,
for service
above and beyond the call of duty in 'herding' jammers to the
annual photo shoot
-
Pete Smith,
for
extra-ordinary efforts in teaching other pickers the tricks of the
trade gained from a life time of study and performing
-
'Snake' Harris,
awarded for
consistently being the most flamboyant picker at the Gathering
-
Gene Wilson,
awarded in
recognition for his uncanny ability to play, upon request, any tune written between
1806 and 2006
2oo5
-
Teresa Dopyera,
since
the gatherings begin, the most total miles traveled (32,000)
-
Randy Getz,
largest collection of rare dobros and resonator guitars by a
'non-picker' resonateur
- 'Buck'
Benson,
As a
member of the military special forces, awarded for carrying a dobro
into harms way while sharing in the fight against terrorism
-
Mike Esposito,
ability to drive string instruments beyond their
red
line
notably the William Tell Overture on the Reso-Uke
-
Peggy Kaufman,
most
senior member in attendance!...and still going strong
© 2005 Frank Maxfield
