Twister Relief netted $16,500.00 for Tornado Victims!

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The Twister Relief benefit concert sponsored by Kingfisher Creative was held last Sunday. It was well attended despite the high temperatures. And for those who braved the heat they were treated to some amazing music in a great community atmosphere. The concert started with a Alica Pittman’s beautiful performance of our national anthem. She was followed by three local warm up bands Buffalo Steamboat, City Moon and the Washita River Boys who all performed well and were well received by the audience. Between their sets, three different families representing the tornado victims told their stories of how they survived and of all the support they received from their fellow Oklahomans.

After dusk the evening temperature cooled way down under a starry sky and a bright hunter’s moon. And then Stoney LaRue and the Arsenals lit up the ballpark. Stoney LaRue fans knew what to expect, a great songwriter backed up by amazing musicians playing a variety of music from country to blues. They played a great set and came back for an encore including Stoney playing a solo of”Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain “dedicated to his wife. Stoney said many of his family members were in the audience.

Stoney was impressed with Kingfisher, he and his band swam at the aquatic center and after eating the meal prepared by Jody Gooden and Judy Whipple he said it was so good he wanted to meet them in person. Scott Osborn, director of the event presented Stoney with the city proclamation by Mayor Jack Stutteville of July 17th being Stoney LaRue day in Kingfisher. Stoney and the Arsenals all said it was a privilege to play for the tornado victims. They were moved when the tornado victims in attendance were asked to stand and they could see them spread out all over the park. Stoney and the Arsenals said they would love to play Kingfisher again.

Twister Relief could not have happened without the help of over 70 plus volunteers, running the concessions, helping set up the stage and cleaning up the ballpark. It all went without a hitch. And also the generous contributions from all of our business sponsors. It was an event the community can be proud of.