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Herald Newspapers August 1 2012 Dining & Entertainment www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A21 Ricky Nelson’s Sons Salute Their Dad By JACK FICHTER Ozzie and Harriet” in 435 son’s signature songs such television show. episodes. as “Travelin’ Man,” and Ricky Nelson put togeth- SOMEWHERE IN OKLA- The concert show fea- “Hello Mary Lou,” “Poor er a band that continues to HOMA – Being singer tures video clips from the Little Fool” and “Lonesome be respected to this day; in Ricky Nelson’s son pretty television series. In ad- Town.” particular, guitarist James much guarantees you an dition, friends and admir- “What Matt and I chose Burton who was cited as interesting life. ers of Ricky Nelson such to do was take a set list that an infl uence by Jimmy Page When the Herald in- as Paul McCartney, Kris we found in my dad’s things and Brian May in Guitar terviewed Gunnar Nel- Kristofferson, Chris Isaac right after he died and we Player Magazine. son, son of Ricky Nelson, and John Fogerty appear in are actually doing the exact Gunnar Nelson said grandson of Ozzie and Har- clips sharing stories about set in the exact order that while Elvis was a scream- riet and a twin to brother Nelson. our dad was doing on his er; Ricky Nelson was a Matthew, he was driving Fogerty recorded a new last tour,” said Gunnar crooner which copied his down a lonesome road past version of Nelson’s final Nelson. soft-spoken style. He said cornfi elds in a Corvette at hit, “Garden Party,” on a He said his dad was “re- his dad considered himself 120 miles per hour. Gun- recent album. ally humble,” and it felt fi rst a songwriter, second nar Nelson explained he In 1971, Ricky Nelson great to see him getting as a musician and third as was relocating one of his and the Stone Canyon Band the recognition he deserves an actor. brother’s cars to Nashville, were booed off the stage after all this time. Ricky On Mon., Aug. 6, Stock- Tenn. in Madison Square Garden Nelson “smuggled” rock ton Goes to the Beach While Gunnar and Mat- and sold 10 million records membered,” that is solely nar Nelson. during a rock n’ roll revival ‘n roll into mainstream celebrates summer with thew Nelson appeared as themselves in 1990s, they their dad’s music. He said Ricky Nelson concert when he appeared American living rooms at a “Ricky Nelson Remem- youngsters on the televi- are bringing a concert to “We wanted to pay our was the most televised with long hair and played critical time in its history, bered” starring Matthew sion series “The Adven- Cape May’s Convention dad’s life and times the rock star in history appear- country rock. said Gunnar Nelson. and Gunnar Nelson & The tures of Ozzie and Harriet Hall, “Ricky Nelson Re- proper respect,” said Gun- ing on “The Adventures of Gunnar Nelson said the The popular belief of Stone Canyon Band. audience expected the the day was if kids heard Show time is 8 p.m. 1962 version of Ricky Nel- music for free on TV, they Tickets are priced at $30 ‘Down On The Farm,’ Weekend at son. The lyrics of his hit wouldn’t buy it at the lo- and may be ordered online “Garden Party” document cal record store. Gunnar at www.capemaycity.com Historic Cold Spring Village, Aug. 4-5 the experience. Nelson said Ozzie Nel- or by calling 1-855-708- son was smart enough 9699 or by going to the CAPE MAY – Experience to milling. Guests can also He said his dad sold 230 to place singles in stores Cape May Convention the life of a farmer through visit the Village sheep, pigs, million singles and had when Ricky Nelson made Hall. hands-on activities and chickens and calf! over 40 Top 40 hits. The his fi rst appearance on the exhibits at Historic Cold The Family Activity show includes Ricky Nel- Spring Village’s ‘Down on Area will feature children’s the Farm’ event, which dress-up clothes, games, will be held Sat. and Sun., and cornhusk doll-making. Aug. 4 and 5 from 10 Kids can even navigate a a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Historic hay maze! Cold Spring Village, a 19th On Sat. at 11 a.m., the century open-air living his- Second Annual Village Dog tory museum, presents the Show will begin with a trades, crafts, architecture Pooch Parade. Entrance and lifestyles of an Early in the Dog Show is $5 per American, rural South Jer- pet and includes a treat and Saturday sey farming community. bandana. Visit www.hcsv. The Village is also home to org for more information BBQ Rib Feeding the Village sheep. a working 8-acre organic and show rules. Restaurant Night heritage farm complex. During the afternoon, visi- Village farmers will also At 2 p.m. on both Sat. ‘Down on the Farm’ is tors can take horse and car- demonstrate traditional and Sun., HCSV Education Marketplace Atmosphere generously sponsored by riage rides around the Vil- methods of feed produc- Director Jim Stephens will Smeltzer and Sons Feed & lage- free with admission! tion, from corn shelling present The Story of Old Pet Supplies. Glory, a fascinating look at Special exhibits through- the origins and history of Serving Dinner Daily out the Village will include our nation’s fl ag. a vast collection of an- The Friends of Historic From 4pm tique and modern farming Cold Spring Village are equipment and hand tools. hosting a traditional South ß Veal Visitors can tour of the his- Jersey corn and potato toric Gandy Barn, c. 1880, roast. Visitors can also pur- ß Wood Fired Steaks which is now home to Levi chase Village-grown organ- the horse! In the morning, ic produce at the Country Levi and the Village farm- Store. Seafood ers will demonstrate horse- Historic Cold Spring Vil- Monday & driven farming techniques. ß Pasta Thursday A demonstration of traditional farming methods. (Page A22 Please) Prime Rib Night Come and get your Chile fi x! 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