The Maine Ole'Opry was started on 2005. It has been incorporated under the charter of The Pine Tree State Country Music Assoc.,Inc. In 2007 inductions into the Maine Ole'Opry were stsrted. Performers inducted are chosen by the Opry management. Thes inductees are chosen from performers that have appeared on a Maine Ole'Opry Show. There shall be two inductees each year.
The Silver Spur Club ( the capitol of country music) in Mechanic Falls has agreed to be the "Home Of The Maine Ole'Opry".
A plaque with all inductees on it, a banner and pictures of the inductees are on display there. To see pictures of this great club and info on them you can view their website at http://thesilverspurclub.com/
"2007" Inductees are:
Bob Elston, Slim Andrews, Dennis Doiron and Stevie Cee
Inductions done by Rusty Rogers and Patty Kempton
(Photo by Deb Cee)
Performers who have appeared on ' Maine Ole'Opry" shows
Bob Elston (inducted 2007), Slim Andrews (inducted 2007), Dennis Doiron (inducted 2007), Stevie Cee (inducted 2007), Al Hawkes, Otto Proctor, Russ Connell, Ms. Petunia, Gary Moffett, Brian Wardwell, Kayla Wass, Jewel Clark, Ev and Roseanna, Lefty Dean and Bonnie Rairdon
Back up musicians on shows have been
The Maine-ly Country Band, Rick Jennings, Ed Hinkley, Steve Lord, Bobby Le, Slim Andrews,Donnie Katlin and Bruce Millard
Next Maine Ole'Opry Inductions will be held October 5th at The Silver Spur Club, in Mechanic Falls