Cajun Kettle

Thursday Nights

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Nearly every thursday night, you can come hear us play and sing at "The Cajun Kettle Restaurant," on the square, in Mountain Grove. It is a fun place for us to play at and we really enjoy it! Some friends of ours wrote an article for the local newspaper about the restaurant. You can read it below.

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Traveling Our Back Yard
With Les & Reba Howe


Now that Christmas and New Year’s are but a wonderful memory and all the leftovers, turkey and ham are eaten and tucked away in the freezer; in other words, we are tired of eating leftovers.

Some friends invited us out to a unique restaurant here in Mountain Grove. It is located in the town square. “The Cajun Kettle,” family owned and operated by Melissa and Everett Cantrelle. They moved here from down in the Cajun country. Houma, a town just west of New Orleans, is where Melissa grew up in a large family.

When we asked, “How long have you been cooking?” she laughed and answered, “At a very early age, my father told me I was the best cook in our family of seventeen, although I was one of the younger kids.” Melissa also said that while growing up, the family vegetable garden covered three acres and she is unfamiliar in using prepared food for cooking.

It was a Thursday night. They call it “Senior Buffet Night.” The prices are reasonable and the aroma of spices in this beautiful old building that was constructed in the early 1900’s is wonderful!

Also, on Thursday night, “The Lane Family” entertains the customers with their Bluegrass Gospel music. Katherine and her daughters, Alissa and Shanna, have been singing at “The Cajun Kettle” for about a year. It was a very relaxing evening.

We asked Melissa, “Why did they relocate to Mountain Grove.” She said, “It was a vision from God and the family is very blessed with all the friends we have made here.”

When Melissa isn’t out in the kitchen cooking or greeting customers, she has been known to sing a request. She has a great voice!

“The Cajun Kettle” opened in September of 2005.

Les and I appreciate this smoke-free environment when we go out to eat. We hope when you read this, you will visit “The Cajun Kettle.” Maybe we will see you there.

May God bless everyone who reads this!

LFM January Newsletter 2007

Lane Family Music Newsletter

Featuring:
1.LFM January Schedule
2.Square Dance Lessons
3.Family Bands in the Area
4.Quote of the Month

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1. LFM January Schedule

Where
When

Cajun Kettle Restaurant - Mtn. Grove, MO
January 4th, 2007- 5:30 p.m.

Cajun Kettle Restaurant - Mtn. Grove, MO
January 11th, 2007- 5:30 p.m.

Dora White Center - Mtn. Grove, MO
January 12th, 2007


Cajun Kettle Restaurant - Mtn. Grove, MO
January 18th, 2007- 5:30 p.m.

Cajun Kettle Restaurant - Mtn. Grove, MO
January 25th, 2007- 5:30 p.m.



Please check our website for schedule changes.

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2. Square Dance Lessons

Starting in Febuary!
In eight weeks you can know the basics and while having fun you can graduate in 12 - 16 weeks!
Cost is $2.00 per person taking lessons
FIRST 3 LESSONS FREE!
Located at the Dora White Senior Center in
Mtn. Grove, MO
For additional information call:
417-926-5507 or 417-926-4047
Line dancing, 2 step, waltz, are included!

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3. Family Bands in the Area

Here is a list of information about some bands in the local area. For more information check out their websites!

The Link Family Band
From Lebanon Missouri

The family consists of Rachel (19), Kyle (17), Benjamin (11), Aaron (8), John (6), Becky (Mom) and Lance (Dad). Each member of the family participates in performing. Rachel brings to the group a strong lead and harmony voice while playing mandolin and bass. Kyle plays all the instruments on stage, mostly fiddle and guitar while singing lead and harmony. Benjamin also plays all the instruments on stage, mostly banjo, sings lead and harmony. Aaron sings lead, plays the old-time spoons and guitar. John plays rhythm sticks, old-time spoons, sings lead and is learning fiddle. Becky plays rhythm guitar while singing lead and harmony. Lance brings in the foundation sound on the bass fiddle, sings bass as well as being our bus driver, sound man, and manager.

"The Link family has been very encouraging to us and we have really appreciated it!" -The Lane Family
http://www.linkfamilymusic.com/


The Millers Family Band
From Springfield Missouri

This family of four (with an adopted mandolin player) are known for their rich harmony, wide ranging musical skills and family oriented bluegrass shows. They have taken the Southwest Missouri area by storm in the past 2 years making numerous appearances at all the great venues, big and small, including; Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival, Conway, MO. Silver Dollar City Bluegrass & Barbecue Festival, Branson, MO. The Coleman Theater, Miami, OK. and Snyder Park Bluegrass Festival, Halltown, MO.... just to name a few.
"We met the Millers at the MSU Ozarks Celebration Festival and they were very helpful andfriendly. We hope to get to know them better soon!" - The Lane Familyhttp://www.themillers-bluegrass.com/

The Greer Family Band
From Lebanon Missouri

Since September 2002, they have been performing their bluegrass ballads and gospel songs at functions and festivals throughout the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas. Lindley Creek Bluegrass is the Greer family--John Rob and wife, Kathie; their fourteen year old son, Tate; their ten year old son, Jase, on fiddle; and Robbie Bryant. This group’s talent lies in picking acoustic instruments, singing harmonies, and even composing original songs. The band borrows its name from the Lindley Creek River in Southwestern Missouri (where John Rob grew up on a farm bordering it). Coaxed by some friends, the family nurtured their musical talents until they felt ready to perform for big audiences.

http://www.lindleycreek.com/

The Bankaster Family Band

It’s hard to beat the sweet sound of family harmonies, and the Bankester family has got some of the sweetest harmonies around. The Bankester sisters have grown up in a musical home. Ranging in age from eleven to eighteen, the girls are always singing around the house. Melissa is the oldest of the sisters, singing and playing the upright bass and banjo. Lindsey plays the mandolin and adds some of the lower vocal harmonies. Emily charms audiences with her sweet sounding lead voice and fiddle playing. Alysha adds a constant sparkle to the family with her fiddle, sweet voice, and infectious smile. Dorene (mom) and Phil (dad) both play guitar and sing with the girls.
http://www.bankesterfamily.com/

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4. Quote of the Month

Irish Quote
The Irish...
Be they kings, or poets, or farmers,They're a people of great worth,They keep company with the angels,And bring a bit of heaven here to earth
(The Lane Family is proudly Irish!)





Don't forget to check out our website for updates!

God's Blessings!
Shanna Lane


http://www.lanefamilymusic.com/

http://www.happyhomekeeper.blogspot.com/

LFM December Newsletter 2006

LFM Newsletter
DECEMBER

In this issue:
1. Message Music Store
2. Fridays
3. LFM Schedule for December
4. Quote of the Month

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Message Music Store

A music store has recently opened here in Mountain Grove called "Message Mu sic Store".
They have very good, friendly, service and offer a variety of musical instruments and supplies.
Shanna has recently started giving fiddle lessons there. Other than fiddle they also offer guitar, banjo, and bass lessons.
Their number is 926-6631.
Stop by soon!

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Fridays
The Lane family has canceled playing at the Cajun Kettle on Friday nights due to an overbooked schedule.
Look for the Lane Family every Thursday night at the Cajun Kettle.
There is a live band every Tuesday night as well!

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LFM December Schedule
Cajun Kettle - Mtn. Grove, MO
December 7th, 2006
Christmas Parade - Mtn. Grove, MO
December 9th, 2006
Cajun Kettle - Mtn. Grove, MO
December 14th, 2006
Cajun Kettle - Mtn. Grove, MO
December 21st, 2006
Cajun Kettle - Mtn. Grove, MO
December 28th, 2006
Check our website for updates!

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Quote of the Month

"The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

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God Bless! Happy Holidays!

Shanna Lane
Lane Family Music

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Don't Forget to check out our websites!



http://www.lanefamilymusic.com/

http://www.happyhomekeeper.blogspot.com/

LFM October Newsletter 2006

Is It October already?
We are still "recovering" from September.
It was quite a busy month for our family.

****In This Issue****
1. New Bass Player
2. New Cd information
3. Gospel Music Not Allowed
4. New Blog
5. This Month's Quote

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1. New Bass Player



Jim has accepted a new position with his job at Air-Evac and

has been working more hours than usual. So, that has

changed our band situation as far as him playing the bass

guitar for us. Thankfully we had another family member

that has bass experience just ready and willing to step in

there and help when we needed it.........


............Drum roll please............


It is my mother Karen Conley. She has decided to "try it out

slowly" and has been playing the past few weeks with us and

has even agreed to possibly sing with us on a few songs. We

are very excited about that.

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2. New Cd Information

We are still working on our new Cd's and are getting quite

familiar with the new sound system and recording program.

I must admit that these will be a much better sound quality

than our other Cd's "Love Of The Mountains" and "Just

Over In The Glory Land" and we are thankful for that.

(We will let you know as soon as they available)

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3. Gospel Music Not Allowed

We were very blessed to play at a place last month that had

never allowed Gospel music to be played. We really felt like

God had a purpose for this and even though many things

happened (Shanna was ill and didn't even get to go with us)

it actually turned out to be a good event. (And Shanna has

recovered and is doing fine.)
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4. New Blog

We have a new blog where you may post your comments about music and also add your music related link to your website. It is at http://www.lanefamilymusic.blogspot.com/

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5. Here is this month's quote:

"Do what you can where you are with what you've got."

By: Theodore Roosevelt

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God's blessings to you and Hope to see you soon,

Katherine Lane
Lane Family Music

P.S. Check out the changes made on our schedule http://www.lanefamilymusic.com/ and if you're in the Mtn. Grove area, come by and see us at the Cajun Kettle Restaurant on Thursday evenings, (we start playing at 5:30 p.m.) and enjoy their delicious chicken buffet. (It's also their Senior special night)
http://www.lanefamilymusic.com/

2007

It's already 2007. It seems that 2006 just flew by. What a year it was for us. We enjoyed almost every minute of it.

This year has a lot in store for us. We have many new opportunities opening up for us to play our music and this is very exciting. We love to play and sing together and it is such a great feeling to share that love with others.

We also have met some wonderful people this past year and are hoping to meet many more in 2007.

May God Bless you in 2007!