LAKEPORT — Sunday saw the sixth outing for Lake County Live! come to the Soper Reese Community Theatre in Lakeport. The show is performed before a live audience at the theater and broadcast on Lake County Community Radio KPFZ 88.1 FM.
Doug Rhoades, the show”s creator and host, presented the return of Pole Cat Rodeo, a group that performed on the very first program back in January of this year. Jon Hopkins, Randy Johnson, April Knoll and Janet Berrian played a variety of songs with a western and folk flavor, in two sets.
A running serial continued this month, with the return of “Ladies of the Lake.” Suna Flores, Kris Andre, Pamela Bradley and Vicky Parish Smith provide the voices of Crystal, Mary Jo, Rhoda and Louise as they enjoy each other”s company with a healthy dose of Lake County wines.
Sascha the dog, a Borzoi, had another adventure.
The show featured a visit to the Full Saddle, a western bar where anything can happen.
Also appearing during the show were musical guests Lucas Prahna and Gypsy Bayou, consisting of Lucas Swafford, Rama Deva and Sara Lyne.
“This show was great in talent, and the audience response was phenomenal,” Rhoades said. He added, “We are so thankful for the reception the Lake County Community has given to the show and the performers we present. It”s very humbling and satisfying that we can present this venue for local talent and the audience is so appreciative.”
Repeat broadcasts of the Sunday show can be heard at 7 and 10 a.m. Saturday on KPFZ or on the internet at kpfz.org.
The next presentation of Lake County Live! will be on July 29. Lake County Live! is presented at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month from the Soper Reese Community Theatre. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/lakecountylive or go to lakecountylive.com.
