Bill Gruggett guitar and benefit show

[dubtrub]

Edited: Saturday, May 30th, 1:PM to 8:PM
Trouts Cocktail Lounge, 805 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA

One of my local musician friends just called me and advised that Bill Gruggett was in the hospital but was going to be release soon as he is getting better. During our conversation he informed me that several of the local folks were in the discussion stage of putting together a guitar and benefit show at Trout's Cocktail lounge in Oildale,CA. They would like to have anyone that has any connection with Bill either personally, professionally, owns Gruggett and Mosrite guitars to display, or anyone that would like to donate their assistance in helping promote the event by playing or speaking, to please consider being a part of the benefit show.

They have not picked a date as yet but wanted to start putting the feelers out to see who all may be interested and at what level they can participate. The main objected is to get as much participation as possible therefore the dates will depend when the majority can come together. Once all is finalized it will be well promoted locally both newspaper and television. As many of you already know Gruggett is a big part of the Mosrite history and Trout's Cocktail lounge is a big part of the Bakersfield Sound. Give it some thought and hopefully we here on the Mosrite Forum can help make this a success.

All the proceeds they raise is going to be donated to help pay the doctor bills.

[gplayer]

Being all the way across the country and of no significance, I can only offer my best wishes for a complete recover to Mr. Gruggett.

[oipunkguy]

the same here gplayer. please tell Bill we wish him a quick and speedy recovery, and our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. if there is anything else I could do, let me know.

[Dennisthe Menace]

Being all the way across the country and of no significance, I can only offer my best wishes for a complete recover to Mr. Gruggett.

Gplayer, what part of Florida are you from, I noticed you ONLY put the State in your profile

[gplayer]

Being all the way across the country and of no significance, I can only offer my best wishes for a complete recover to Mr. Gruggett.

Gplayer, what part of Florida are you from, I noticed you ONLY put the State in your profile

Daytona area...Ormond Beach.

[Dennisthe Menace]

Being all the way across the country and of no significance, I can only offer my best wishes for a complete recover to Mr. Gruggett.

Gplayer, what part of Florida are you from, I noticed you ONLY put the State in your profile

Daytona area...Ormond Beach.

[gplayer]

Anybody have an update on how Bill is doing?

[dubtrub]

Saturday, May 30th, 1:PM to 8:PM
Trouts Cocktail Lounge, 805 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA

Just got another call from my buddy Phil Hernandez requesting to update this message. He said Bill Gruggett is back to working on guitars and is feeling very well. He said this will be a tribute/benefit to recognise and honor Bill Gruggett. The show will be Saturday May 30th, 1:PM until 8:PM at Trout's Cocktail Lounge, 805 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA. 399-6700. So far they have scheduled Deke Dickerson, Brian Lonbeck and Red Simpson and of course Bill will be there to meet everyone. They would like to have people with Mosrite or Gruggett guitars bring them for display as it is being promoted as a concert and guitar show. If anyone needs additional info send me a pm.

I hope to see some of you there. Mel? Same as last time, let me know.

[Dennisthe Menace]

Danny, that's Good News to hear about Bill . I just wish to heck I wasn't so far away ......

[Deke Dickerson]

Yeah man! I will be there, and we will be doing a set of VENTURESMANIA as well as some Deke stuff too. If you're within a day's drive, you should force yourself to make the drive!

Deke