Larry yells at us in song, “Get Over It!” Hear him live on April 20 at Old Fat Guy Idol 2013. Watch another Larry video here. Remember to go to Vote Online! where you can hear audio recordings from last year’s contest, and donate for your favorite Old Fat Guy if you can’t be with us on April...
Read MorePreview of Chuck Wesenberg singing “Pride and Joy.” You can watch another Chuck video in our post, Basement Tapes III. Remember to go to Vote Online! where you can hear audio recordings from last year’s contest, and donate for your favorite Old Fat Guy if you can’t be with us on April...
Read MoreBobby Strausberger, with backing vocals by Larry Meredith and Chuck Wesenberg. A brief sample of Ride Captain Ride. If you’re a Bobby fan, make him a two-time winner by voting online. Or listen to other pre-event recordings on our blog...
Read MoreNot only do we offer live entertainment, but there are also raffle prizes you can bid upon. Proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Tickets are $1, or 6 for $5. Here’s a few of the prizes: Have you ever wondered how a Caterpillar tractor is put together? You can win a personalized tour of the CAT plant in Montgomery, IL For planting on a small scale, a $25 gift certificate from Ozzie’s Greenhouse, Hinckley, IL Maybe you’d like to avoid becoming an Old Fat Guy. You could win 10 free Zumba classes at the Waterman Community Center. Or maybe your weight is not a concern, and you would enjoy a gift certificate for any pie from Honey Hill Orchard. Or how about some Rippin Good Cookies? Indulge yourself with a $60 spa day gift certificate from Calla Lily in Aurora, or a wine gift basket. Not a wine person? Batavia United Way has donated a craft beer gift basket. It includes, among other items, a $25 gift certificate to Gibby’s Wine Den in Geneva. What’s your style for carrying your daily essentials? A Guess purse, a laptop case donated by Waterman State Bank, a Thirty-One bag , or an Old Fat Guy Idol tote bag? All of these are among the raffle prizes. A 2012 Longaberger Horizon of Hope Basket in white with protector, liner, lid and tie-on. One-of-a-kind handcrafted items such as an assortment of handmade Stampin’ Up greeting cards, baked goods, homemade turtles candy, blankets. Fathers day will be here soon – Miller T-Shirts, grilling apron, 2 dozen Golf Balls, antique paper weights, antique fishing pole, tool belt. Think pink! There will be a variety of prizes, from wallets and purses to gift items with a pink ribbon theme. And there’s much more! In addition to the prize raffle, we have a 50 / 50...
Read MoreThe Old Fat Guys aren’t the only singers. Our band provides live music throughout the evening, providing vocals in addition to their instrumental expertise. From our practice a few weeks ago. (You have to keep hanging on to hear the vocal.) Come hear the entire performance on April...
Read MoreHere’s Chuck at one our practices, singing Gimme Three Steps. Backup chorus provided by our other two Old Fat Guys, Larry Meredith and Bob Strausberger. These guys love singing together, and they’re putting their talents to a good cause. All of the donations go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Remember to go to Vote Online! where you can hear audio recordings from last year’s contest, and donate for your favorite Old Fat Guy if you can’t be with us on April...
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