Old Fat Guy Idol

Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen – Chicago

Basement Tapes – Bob Strausberger

Posted on Aug 30, 2014

Practice, Practice, Practice. It’s not a matter of showing up and singing. We’ve spent our summer having numerous practices, learning the new songs and rehearsing ones from years past. All for one night of entertainment and to earn donations for Susan G. Komen® – Chicago. In this video, Bobby rehearses American Girl. Since this is a competition song, we’re only showing a segment. Be there September 20, at Brown Pub, Hinckley, to hear it in its...

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Four Weeks Away!

Posted on Aug 24, 2014

In just four weeks, Old Fat Guy Idol 2014 will be held at Brown Pub in Hinckley. Don’t miss this annual event. Here’s a video of Chuck singing in 2013, “Not My Cross to Bear.”

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Bridge Over Troubled Water – Larry Meredith

Posted on Aug 17, 2014

There’s a lot of great Old Fat Guy Idol moments and memories. Remember when Larry Meredith sang Bridge Over Troubled Water at our 2013 event? What songs will we hear this year, September 20th at Brown Pub in Hinckley? Read more. There’s no charge for the event. All we ask is that you vote for your favorite singer with a donation to Susan G. Komen® – Chicago. All proceeds will be donated to local breast cancer programs and national...

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2013 Susan G. Komen 3-Day

Posted on Aug 8, 2013

Larry Meredith, Mary Meredith Stryker and Dave Stryker will all be participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day this weekend. They are walking on behalf of all cancer victims. The donations made at Old Fat Guy Idol 2013, with other donations, have enabled them to walk to raise awareness of breast cancer, and make a contribution to cancer research, preventative services and education. Read more about...

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A Big Old Fat Guy Thank You!

Posted on Apr 29, 2013

Thanks to all who participated in and donated to Old Fat Guy Idol on April 20, a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day. The donations from our event totaled over $4500, which will be used for breast cancer research, preventative services and education. Special thanks to our raffle prize donors: Waterman State Bank; Zumba with Erica, Waterman; Honey Hill Orchard, Waterman; Wiltse’s Farm, Maple Park; Batavia United Way; Calla Lily, Aurora; Ozzie’s Greenhouse, Hinckley; Sly Fox BBQ, Montgomery; Lisa Smith Youngdahl Graphic Design, Batavia; Mary and Dave Stryker; Jack and Jan Meredith; Ralph Meredith; Linda and Vadon Loudermilk; Hollie Casper; Paulette and Ed Bowman; Patti and Dave Pearson; Larry and Nancy Meredith; Sue Hipple; Carmen Lorann; Roger Votaw; Bobby and Karin Strausberger; Pam Peterson; Judy Blanken and Ruth Wessenberg; Laura Wig; Joan Menz; Kevin and Kim Vines; Rick Wilkening. We’d also like to thank Trent Taylor at Pub West, Waterman for hosting and providing food. A loud shout out to the band, who makes the event possible: Greg Youngdahl, Jean Deptolla, Tom Cooke, Keith Kowalewski, Kent Smith, Carol Borrelli, Karl Deptolla and our Old Fat Guys, Larry Meredith, Bobby Strausberger and Chuck Wesenberg. We hope you join us in...

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