I almost didn’t go, however I’ve been to that church on several
occasions and at the urging of a friend decided why not.
I’m real glad I went because it was a great way to begin the
weekend. The potluck dinner was great
and there were some excellent offerings on the table. Everything from salad, BBQ pork, sausages,
and Chicken Parmesan to a special cream cheese and grape salad, and dessert was
available.
Having finished dinner, we all moved over to the sanctuary for an hour
or so of some great comedy and music provided by ‘The Puffers.’ Bob and Darleen Puffer have been wowing such
gatherings for around 24 years up and down the East Coast. From what I could see, Bob can play anything
that has strings on it. Everything he
picked up, from the smallest guitar and mandolin to the electric guitar and
fiddle, Bob made each of the instruments come alive as if they were an
extension of his arms and heart. Each
instrument also has a special comedic routine attached as well; at one point
when he picked up that ‘smallest guitar’ that couldn’t have been more than two
feet tall, he said, “see what happens when you don’t feed these things?”
Their music ranges from folk to gospel and just plain enjoyably silly,
and they bounce jokes off of each other as you might expect from a couple that
has been around and together as long as they have. Darleen accompanies Bob perfectly on the
organ and there was a saxophone nearby, however she didn’t get a chance to pick
that piece up. Too bad, I really like
saxophones; I guess there’s always next time.
By the end of their set, I was left wanting more and was so thankful
that they gave The Patriots Press a few minutes of time to chat. For more information about this very talented
duo, please visit their website at www.thepuffers.com. You’ll be glad you did.
David DiCrescenzo
Publisher/Editor in Chief
The Patriots Press
The Puffers are great and my wife accepted Christ and was Baptized at West Park Baptist Church (where the video was shot)! We live in St. Cloud, Fl now and the Puffers come to our church every year.
ReplyDeleteCheck out their website to see when they are performng near you! the love the Lord and put on a great show!
Bob and Darlene are an awesome couple and a true testimony for Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ !!!!!! I have known Bob since I started attending Grace Baptist Church in 1986 and not long after that met Darlene.It is always a blessing when they come home and do a concert at our church which is also their home church.We love them. Their music and testimony have helped to lead many to except Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.Bob always has a joke to tell and make you laugh. Thanks to Sharon Smith for sharing this article with everyone on FB
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