Events
The Wild Blue Farewell Concert
To close out 2019, “The Blue Band” formally “The Wild Blue” dedicated their farewell performance to the Valley Music Hall of Fame on November 9th.
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Keeping it in the family – Jeff Bowman with his son Kyle and Hud Bixler laying down the groove. 
VMHOF Board Member Debi Ruud contributed to the musical offerings of the night. 
The farewell performance of the legendary “Wild Blue Yonder” was a benefit to the Valley Music Hall of Fame. 
Bill & Jim Bixler dedicated the last show of “The Wild Blue Yonder” to the Valley Music Hall of Fame. 
The Big 3 – Phil Wimer, Jim Bixler & Bill Bixler tearing it up! 
It was an all-star cast celebrating the final performance of “The Blue”.
2019 Valley Music Hall of Fame Kickoff Event
The Valley Music Hall of Fame Kickoff Event was held on March 30, 2019 at Fulton 55 as a means to introduce ourselves to the community, explain our purpose and solicit the first round of nominations. The show was well attended and achieved the goal of creating a buzz about the VMHOF.
Performers who dedicated their time and talent to demonstrate the broad range of genres the VMHOF hopes to honor included: The David Aus Trio, Evo Bluestein with Steve Ono, Patrick Contreras, Debi Ruud and the Lost Souls, and the Tower Quartet. The evening also featured a special presentation to honor the legendary “Elvis of the Accordion,” the late Dick Contino.
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Dick’s wife, Judy, shared some stories. 
A little Gumbo from Evo Bluestein 
The Toymaster – Tom McGill on keys. 
Deidra accompanied by Larry Lindberg 
Dick’s wife, Deidra, sang a few of his favorite songs. 
Always Electric – Patrick Contreras on Fire! 
Patrick Contreras 
Get On Board! Craig Daniel and Debi Ruud singing out! 
Please Mister Bassman! The Great Ray Haney 
And then there was Soul. Debi Ruud & The Lost Souls sent everyone home Rockin’! 
And he sings too! Stan Shaffer on drums 
The Tower Quartet provided a classical start to the Valley Musical Hall of Fame’s Kickoff Event
