Wheezetones Trio
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The Wheezetones had its beginning at a Lincoln East High
School class reunion. Following an impromptu jam with other
fellow musician from the class of ’71, founding member John
Ballew, Paul Burner and Doug Dickeson stepped up to the
microphone and, without any preparation or practice, sang “Amie” by Pure Prairie League. The blend of the three voices made a lasting impression on Ballew, who a year later booked a concert before Burner or Dickeson knew it.
During some intense rehearsals, the three realized that they had
something special as they created strong three-part harmonies.
Burner came up with the name “Wheezetones” since he and
Ballew have asthma, and Dickeson has allergies.
The group has been performing for over thirty years now, and
have added three other members, but occasionally they like to
strip it back to the basic three original voices.
Hence, “The Wheezetones Trio”.
Single Admission: $18
School class reunion. Following an impromptu jam with other
fellow musician from the class of ’71, founding member John
Ballew, Paul Burner and Doug Dickeson stepped up to the
microphone and, without any preparation or practice, sang “Amie” by Pure Prairie League. The blend of the three voices made a lasting impression on Ballew, who a year later booked a concert before Burner or Dickeson knew it.
During some intense rehearsals, the three realized that they had
something special as they created strong three-part harmonies.
Burner came up with the name “Wheezetones” since he and
Ballew have asthma, and Dickeson has allergies.
The group has been performing for over thirty years now, and
have added three other members, but occasionally they like to
strip it back to the basic three original voices.
Hence, “The Wheezetones Trio”.
Single Admission: $18
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3180 West U.S. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE, United States, Nebraska 68801
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