(it had rained all night) and we danced around the puddles to get to our breakfast. We boarded the bus and headed over to the church for another choir and dance rehearsal. Tim put the kids through a timed drill to help them learn to get their costumes on in 2 minutes flat. That was kinda fun to watch. If something was missing or not complete, it became very obvious. However, they improved greatly after each drill. After loading
up our gear, we headed over to the College of the Ozarks where they have a very nice sanctuary that is very much like a cathedral you might find in Europe with Gothic arches and stained glass. Real cool. Steve set up the recording gear and the kids sang and recorded all the songs they do for a fireside. The acoustics of the chapel were wonderful.
up our gear, we headed over to the College of the Ozarks where they have a very nice sanctuary that is very much like a cathedral you might find in Europe with Gothic arches and stained glass. Real cool. Steve set up the recording gear and the kids sang and recorded all the songs they do for a fireside. The acoustics of the chapel were wonderful. Afterwards, we headed for Lambert's Cafe in Springfield. This place is a one-of-a-kind restaurant 
with some rather unique ways to deliver your food. Every 5 minutes or so, someone comes out with a tray of hot rolls, fresh from the oven. Call out, "Roll", and soon one will be headed your way and if you don't catch it first, it will hit you in the head. Another technique they have is to walk the aisles with side dish food (black eyed peas, fried potatoes, molasses for your roll, deep fat fried okra and macaroni and cheese with tomatoes) and refresh your plate while you're eating. The portions are, once again, HUGE. We had to be 'roll-ed' out we were so full.
with some rather unique ways to deliver your food. Every 5 minutes or so, someone comes out with a tray of hot rolls, fresh from the oven. Call out, "Roll", and soon one will be headed your way and if you don't catch it first, it will hit you in the head. Another technique they have is to walk the aisles with side dish food (black eyed peas, fried potatoes, molasses for your roll, deep fat fried okra and macaroni and cheese with tomatoes) and refresh your plate while you're eating. The portions are, once again, HUGE. We had to be 'roll-ed' out we were so full.Tonight was the grand opening of the FAME Cup. We (and all the competition) met togethe
r in a large auditorium and were very well entertained. We saw a show choir perform from Ball State University. They were pretty flashy, but in this writer's humble opinion, couldn't hold a candle to LIGHT. There was a brilliant spot from their choir though, and that was their lead guitarist who came out front and sang Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody (the entire thing by himself)! That really warmed up the crowd (especially the 45+ generation). Then we got to hear a repeat performance of Six. The LIGHT crowd really got into it and they all wore their Six badges from the night before.
r in a large auditorium and were very well entertained. We saw a show choir perform from Ball State University. They were pretty flashy, but in this writer's humble opinion, couldn't hold a candle to LIGHT. There was a brilliant spot from their choir though, and that was their lead guitarist who came out front and sang Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody (the entire thing by himself)! That really warmed up the crowd (especially the 45+ generation). Then we got to hear a repeat performance of Six. The LIGHT crowd really got into it and they all wore their Six badges from the night before.Well, now the fluff is over and the real work begins as we gear up for our first competition tomorrow morning. Stay tuned, 'cause we're on a roll!
