When so much time
is spent on the road, and so many faces pass before
our own, it's hard, at times, to remember the small things
that make our life enjoyable. We forsake many everyday pleasures
in order to live the life we have chosen.
Our payback, however, is that we've become a part of something
larger than just a band. Our extended family stretches from
the foothills of the Rockies to the Eastern seaboard, from
across the Canadian border to our homes in Houston, Texas,
and everywhere in between.
Because we've become such a large, far-flung group, we'd like
to take a moment to introduce you to some of the people we've
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Mrs. Sharon Wothke
First and foremost, she's the fifth cog in the Rogues
traveling circus. She has been with the Rogues from
the inception and continues to be a vital part of the
organization. She designs; she dances, and she keeps
the guys organized!
If you see her between shows, be sure to say "hi!" |
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The Rogueys
The position of "Roguey" is an honor bestowed
on those special supporters who have selflessly given
of their time and energy, again and again--to haul
stock, set up or man a table, pick up a sales basket
in a pinch, guard our instruments, run to get stock,
or double as bodyguards when needed, asking nothing
in return. These special people have become trusted
friends and helpers over the years. We would like to
thank them for their tireless service and support of
the band. |
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Bobby and Paige French
The dynamic duo. When needed, they have served as
roadies, stage managers, sales clerks, security and
medical team. (Don't ask.) |
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Tigger
Our Bouncy Trouncy Flouncy Pouncy Roguish Bouncer
and also the former Above and Beyond the Call webmaster.
He may not always be where we are, but he always knows
what we are doing. |
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Tom and Sarita Oertling
Amongst the original Rogueys, we have Tom and Sarita
Oertling from Galveston, TX -- our liaisons from the
Highlander Convention and numerous other gigs! |
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Bill and Heather Hohmann
The original par-tay crew, these are the folks who
organize the Scarby celebrations and show up with barbecue
and cake! Mmmm... Also? Heather is the only one who
gets Nelson's Canadian jokes. |
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Herb and Ann Diehl
Then we have Herb and Ann Diehl from Thompson, OH.
Our feisty Scottish lassie and her quiet hubby -- the
one who mixes those deadly rum punches at the Great
Lakes Medieval Fair. |
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Heather and Lyn Bell
Heather and Lyn from Anytown, MD. They met each other
at a Rogues show at the Maryland Renaissance Festival,
got engaged at another show, and then got married a
year later. (Guess who played at their wedding!) |
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Robert Nowak
Next up is Robert Nowak from Erie, PA, our quiet supporter
from GLMF and the Oberlin Highland Games. |
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William and Shaun Wilson
William and Shaun Wilson from Glen Burnie, MD, willingly
dove into the duties as our kilted, security duo at
MDRF. |
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| If you look up "Roguey" in
a thesaurus, you'll find "friend" listed
as a synonym. (No, seriously.) One of the best things
in life is that our list of Rogueys keeps growing. |
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Dave and Andrea Ballot, Mark and Tammy Musselwhite
We had a great time at the Maryland Renaissance Festival
in 2003 with Dave and Andrea Ballot, and Mark and Tammy
Musselwhite. Also...
Dorothy Strickland Stackhouse |
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Butch and Cindy Cook
In 2004 our Roguey krewe grew. In Ohio we can always
count on seeing Butch and Cindy Cook. |
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Robin Roth and Carolyn Ivanye
And not far from them will be Robin Roth and Carolyn
Ivanye. |
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Young Rogueys in Training |
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Robin
Able to beat the bodhran with the best of them. |
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Amber
Heading up the Junior Roguette Guild. |
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The Roguettes
We've often been asked by people in all parts of the
country who/what are the Roguettes. In a nutshell,
these are small groups of people (mostly women) who've
banded together wherever the Rogues play, calling themselves
the Roguettes. As far as we're concerned, we think
it's great!
However, to properly answer the question of who/what
the Roguettes are, here's a look at some of the Roguettes
at work. |
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| The Roguettes pictured are: Kathleen McCurry,
Katrina White, Amanda Mount & Stacy Kreiner. |
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At the Maryland Ren Fest, some young
Roguettes do the Mc-Macarena. |
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