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Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

New Years Eve!  A time for partying, remembering the old year, and looking forward to the new one.  A time for friends and family.  No better place for all that than The Albert Dancehall with the Sam Bentley Band (and family!).  It was cold…..not as bad as it could have been……but cold by Texas standards.  That was okay, we just wrapped up in our coats and enjoyed the evening anyway!

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Craig and Troy at the sound board. Craig, Blake, and Troy kept the band sounding good all night.

There were lots of dancers!
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
More dancin'
There was even a birthday to celebrate.

Even babies were enjoying the night.
Jerry had his BIG drum set! :)
Wes wasn't feeling 100%, but he really wasn't quite as pale as this picture makes it seem.
Another birthday girl in the crowd.

Crystal and Kyle got in a dance or two
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)

Yvonne and Craig "watching Dad" on stage
Little ones being taught to dance as they have been since the beginning of time.
Crystal and Jerry stole a dance on break
The band is back at work and the dance floor is full

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Debbie & Hill watching the dancers and trying to keep warm.
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
The Cotton-eyed Joe! Always gets everyone on the floor!

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Even our crew was doing the Cotton-eyed Joe
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)

Keepin' an eye on "Dad & the band"
Craig on stage for "Sweet Home Alabama"
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Now, Mom & Dad watching "the kids" on stage
Blake joined his dad for a rousing "Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy"

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Midnight. Even the band gets a toast and a New Years kiss.

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
But, the night was not over. More dancing to be done!
Ken Simpson was in the crowd and did a couple of numbers for us.
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
And, then, "the girls". We don't know who they are, but they seemed to really like the band!
One of them REALLY liked the band. Sam had the "deer in the headlights" look as he tried to figure out how to get her off stage....nicely.
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)

There was a little old rock-n-roll, too.
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam and the guys always end the evening with an "I Saw The Light" melody. This was the first time we'd seen a conga line form during it. It was really kinda "cool".
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dancehall (12/31/2010)

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Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

Just south of Stonewall, TX, there’s a wide spot in the road called Albert.  It’s the home of one of the most historic dance halls in Texas and some of the friendliest folks you’d ever want to meet.  The dance hall is being renovated and is quickly becoming THE place to go.  When you go, be sure to have some of the great BBQ.  Can’t wait til next time!

This gives you an idea of just how big the dance hall really is......we were close to the band even it does look like we were up in the cheap seats. :)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Don't ya just love Ricky's new purse? LOL
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)

Just as it has been through time, this is where the youngsters learn to dance.
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)
Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)

Sam Bentley @ Albert Dance Hall (07/24/2010)


Sam wrote this song, “If It Does, It Does”, with the help of his band members. It’s cute….it’s catchy….and, if you recognize yourself in the lyrics, you might want to think about getting some help….or….not. :)

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