Monday, February 6, 2012

The Puffers - The Video Interview - The Article


I get invited to lots of events on any given day.  Sometimes to report, other times just to be a guest, sometimes both.  Friday night was one of those times when I decided to do both.  I was invited to the West Park Baptist Church in Delray Beach for a little potluck dinner get together and to hear a two-piece ensemble after. 

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

2 comments:

  1. 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.

    Check out their website to see when they are performng near you! the love the Lord and put on a great show!

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  2. 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
    Debbie Miller

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