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Roger Rettig


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Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 11:33 am    
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Sorry that I'm so inept but I can't see how to add a link using just my tablet.

The article is about Medora, North Dakota and I'm quoted a few times. There's also a photo of me and the Emmons.

Does anyone here have the ability to seek it out on their website and post the link on this thread?
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Frank Freniere


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Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 11:38 am    
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Great article, great picture, Roger!

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/23/theater/a-star-spangled-revue-kicks-up-its-heels-in-the-badlands.html
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Roger Rettig


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Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 11:43 am    
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Many thanks, Frank. I'm obliged to you.
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Clyde Mattocks

 

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Kinston, North Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 11:45 am    
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Enjoyed that Roger. And they got "pedal steel guitar" right, too!
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Bob Hoffnar


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Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 11:48 am    
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Ladies and gentlemen, Roger Rettig !
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Barry Blackwood


Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 12:02 pm    
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Congrats, Roger. You never looked better. Smile
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Andrew Roblin

 

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Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 12:15 pm    
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Congratulations, Roger! That's some mighty fine writing about the show, the pedal steel and you.
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Mike Schwartzman

 

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Maryland, USA
Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 1:04 pm    
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That really gave my day a big lift. Congratulations Roger! 3 Cheers for "Badlands Rettig" looking pretty cool, calm, and collected behind that Emmons.
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Roger Rettig


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Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 1:15 pm    
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Thanks, you guys.

I would have preferred no political slant but journalists are clever and can draw stuff out if you without you realising. She didn't misquote me, though, and seemed to be prepared to give the Medora Musical a fair chance.

The photographer took dozens of closeups of the Emmons (she'd bever seen a steel before) but I like the fact you can see me in the pic.
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Jon Light


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Saugerties, NY
Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 1:33 pm    
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Good piece. And congratulations, Roger, on the end of a long run.
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Dan Robinson


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Colorado, USA
Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 6:33 pm    
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Nice article, Roger. Congrats on a great long run. How will they get along without you? Must have been a wonderful gig, but long summers without a break, and a long way from home.

Too bad they didn't share more close-ups. You cut a dashing figure sitting at your Emmons!

I felt sympathy for "The Sheriff."



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Doug Beaumier


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Northampton, MA
Post  Posted 23 Aug 2017 7:24 pm    
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Congrats, Roger! Well deserved.
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Joey Ace


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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post  Posted 24 Aug 2017 3:10 am    
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Great article and pix! Kudos Roger!
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Charlie McDonald


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Post  Posted 24 Aug 2017 4:40 am    
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The New York _______ Times, man! Quite an article, quite a production.
I thought you acquitted yourself well on the a-political comments, Roger. It's only music.
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Fred Treece


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California, USA
Post  Posted 24 Aug 2017 7:38 am    
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Way to go, Roger! Looks like a great gig and a fun time.
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Craig Stock


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Westfield, NJ USA
Post  Posted 24 Aug 2017 3:10 pm    
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Great article and picture as well, good exposure and looks like a fun show to play and see also.
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Billy Knowles

 

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Post  Posted 24 Aug 2017 6:24 pm     Times
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Joe Engledow

 

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California, USA
Post  Posted 25 Aug 2017 9:34 am    
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Congratulations on such a great article. I've reposted it on my social media.
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Roger Rettig


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Naples, FL
Post  Posted 25 Aug 2017 9:37 am    
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Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. The actual published date of the issue containing the article is published Sunday, 27th.

I just hope my photo makes it into print - not a certainty.
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Roger Rettig


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Post  Posted 25 Aug 2017 9:40 am    
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Lynn Stafford


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Ridgefield, WA USA
Post  Posted 25 Aug 2017 12:56 pm     Medora Musical Article
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I must add my heartiest congratulations to you, Roger!! Very well deserved, my friend.
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Roy Heap


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Post  Posted 26 Aug 2017 9:46 am    
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Thanks for posting this article Roger, she has indeed written an interesting story.
How I would love to get a chance to see this show and the area you work in.
Great to see the photograph of yourself on stage and read your comments.
Pity these shows are not televised or are they?
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Duane Dunard


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Troy, MO. U.S.A.
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2017 5:09 am    
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Congratulations Roger!
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Bob Knetzger


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Kirkland, WA USA
Post  Posted 27 Aug 2017 10:30 am    
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Congrats on your very nice "ink" in the NYT!

Brightened up my Sunday morning and great to see your picture and read of your experience there, which after 13 years running must have been a good one. Who'll "pick" up after you leave?

(On a random note, the "Mr Bubble" connection was interesting!IS there any evidence of him in the show or in the town?)
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steve takacs


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Post  Posted 27 Aug 2017 10:43 am    
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Roger, After all the summers, I said my wife and I would come up to Medora and see you and the band perform, it never happened. Hopefully we will catch you in Florida.

Congratulations for all those long summers on the stage in a place that, in many ways, must resemble the Moon.

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