Bob
@bob welch
Montreal, MO - Missouri USA
Joined Nov 11, 2008
"Bob Welch's CDs capture the spirit and tragedy of the war. The inspired originals are also worth a listen...well played and enjoyable."
The Civil War Courier
If you attend a Civil War reenactment event and see a tall fellow, slouch hat shading his eyes, with baggy pants and suspenders, toting a guitar and banjo, chances are you've run into Bob Welch.
Bob performs songs of the Civil War period, singing and accompanying himself on guitar and banjo.Bob combines storytelling and history with the music. The songs of the 1860's literally bring history to musical life.
Bob and his original song, "The Ballad of Jennie Wade" were honored in the "Song of the Year" songwriting competition and featured in the national magazine, "The Gettysburg Companion."
Three hurrays for American Trust and Savings Bank of Dubuque, Burger King Restaurants of Dubuque and the Allamakee County Historical Society in Waukon, IA. They are sponsoring my "Songs of the Civil War" programs in schools. Another three cheers for Dutrac Community Credit Union of Dubuque. They generously sponsor "Songs of the Civil War" performances in area nursing homes and assisted care facilities.
And thank you to Kevin Royer of Beltone in Cedar Rapids and Vinton, Iowa. Beltone and the Royer Hearing Aid Centers are sponsoring "Songs of the
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