Joe Bonsall. Photo: Jon Mir
Joe Bonsall, the high-energy tenor singer of The Oak Ridge Boys, died yesterday (July 9).
As a member of the group, he is a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Bonsall was a key vocalist on such Oak Ridge Boys hits as “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue” and “American Made.”
Bonsall was raised on the rough streets of North Philadelphia. He entered a talent contest as a singer at age four and appeared on local television. But he joined a street gang at age 12 and turned his back on music and religion. After a severe beating at age 14, he turned his life around. He was fascinated by vocal harmonies, particularly by those in gospel quartets.
The Oak Ridge Boys. Photo: Alan Messer
He joined a local group called The Faith Four Quartet. Singing in New Jersey, he heard a truly professional ensemble named The Eastman Quartet. It featured bass singer Richard Sterban, who became a friend. After Sterban joined The Keystone Quartet, the group invited Joe Bonsall to join when he was 19.
The Keystones admired and imitated The Oak Ridge Boys, a quartet founded in 1943. William Lee Golden and Duane Allen had already become members of the Oaks by that time. The veteran group was known for modernizing the gospel sound. Steban joined The Oak Ridge Boys in 1972. Bonsall completed the Oaks’ modern lineup in 1973.
He moved to Nashville to join the rest of the group. The Oaks signed with Columbia Records and became even bigger gospel stars. But they were also known as “gospel rebels” for including secular songs in their repertoire and playing Las Vegas. They also jettisoned the matching-suits, gospel-quartet uniforms and grew their hair long. In addition, Bonsall and the Oaks began drifting into country music.
In 1974, they started singing with Johnny Cash. A year later, they issued “Rhythm Guitar” (“Nobody wants to play rhythm guitar behind Jesus”) and won a gospel Grammy Award for their version of Johnny Russell’s country hit “The Baptism of Jesse Taylor.” The Oaks became one of the first American acts to tour the Soviet Union when they travelled there with Roy Clark in 1976.
They repeated their Grammy-winning feat in 1977 and 1978 with “Where the Soul Never Dies” and “Just a Little Taik With Jesus.” Paul Simon featured the group singing harmonies on his 1977 pop hit “Slip Slidin’ Away.”
By then, The Oak Ridge Boys had stopped taking gospel bookings. The group signed with ABC/Dot Records and issued “Y’all Come Back Saloon” in the summer of 1977. It inaugurated a string of 34 top 10 country hits of 1977-1991, including 17 No. 1 smashes.
On stage, Joe Bonsall became the group’s “spark plug,” energetically bouncing along and cheer-leading its performances. Duane Allen usually sang lead, but Bonsall’s high vocals were often just as ear catching. William Lee Golden handled the tricky baritone harmonies and provided a striking visual presence with his “mountain man”/“Biblical-prophet” look. Richard Sterban dressed in dapper designer suits and captivated crowds with his ultra-low bass-vocal dips.
The Oak Ridge Boys. Photo: Brandon Wood
The Oak Ridge Boys were the first country act to incorporate lighting effects and innovative staging into its concerts. Their 1979 trek with Kenny Rogers and Dottie Wast is considered to be country’s first arena tour. The Oaks were named both the CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year in 1978.
The four moved to MCA Records just in time for 1980’s chart-topping “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight.” The following year, The Oak Ridge Boys became top 10 pop stars with the Platinum-selling “Elvira.” It was named the CMA and ACM Single of the Year and won a Grammy Award.
Among the additional No. 1 country hits that followed were “Fancy Free” (1981), “Bobbie Sue” (1982), “I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes” (1984), “Touch a Hand, Make a Friend” (1985) and the Grammy nominated “Gonna Take a Lot of River” (1988).
“American Made” (1983) became a commercial jingle for Miller Beer. “When You Get to the Heart” 1986) was a collaboration with Barbara Mandrell. On “Broken Trust” (1980), the Oaks memorably harmonized behind Brenda Lee. The group’s rendition of “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” (1990) was included on the movie soundtrack of My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.
Joe Bonsall. Photo: Jarret Gaza
Shooter Jennings promoted the group and arranged for the quartet to record The Boys Are Back as a comeback album in 2009. It contained their version of The White Stripes rock favorite “Seven Nation Army.” In 2013, The Oak Ridge Boys celebrated the 40th anniversary of their modern lineup with a special tour, a commemorative CD, an Oaks-themed cruise and a TV special.
In addition to his contributions to The Oak Ridge Boys, Bonsall became a prolific author. He wrote 11 books including his upcoming memoir I See Myself, which is scheduled for publication in November.
The Oak Ridge Boys were inducted into the cast of the Grand Ole Opry in 2011. In 2000, the group was elected to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Hall of Fame followed suit in 2015.
Joe Bonsall announced in January that he was retiring from touring with the group. This was because he was suffering from the neuromuscular affliction Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Bonsall passed away at age 76 due to complications from the disease.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, daughters Jennifer and Sabrina, granddaughter Breanne, grandson Luke, two great grandsons, Chance and Grey, and a sister, Nancy. At Bonsall’s request, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association or to the Vanderbilt Medical Center ALS and Neuroscience Research Center.
Matt Musacchio’s Champ Management Partners With Red Light
/by John Nix ArledgeMatt Musacchio. Photo: Alan Poizner
Artist manager Matt Musacchio has unveiled a partnership between his company, Champ Management, and Red Light Management. This collaboration brings artists Vincent Mason, Jessie James Decker and Dawson Anderson to Red Light’s roster. Alongside these artists, Kyle Marsh has joined the team as a day-to-day manager.
“I have always looked up to what Coran Capshaw has built, and after getting the opportunity to sit with him and talk about joining the Red Light Management family, I knew it was the right next step for Champ Management and my clients,” shares Musacchio. “I’m excited to get to work with such an incredible team with endless opportunities.”
“We’re excited about our partnership with Matt Musacchio,” adds Capshaw. “He has a great roster of artists and we look forward to working to help enhance all aspects of their business.”
Mason, discovered by Musacchio in 2022, has recently gained attention with his viral hit “Hell is a Dance Floor” which scored him a record deal with Interscope Records/UMG Nashville/Music Soup. Decker, managed by Musacchio since 2015, has achieved significant success, including her album, Southern Girl City Lights, reaching No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart. Anderson, formerly part of the band Temecula Road, is now pursuing a solo career with new music set to release via Empire.
Reach Musacchio at matt.musacchio@redlightmanagement.com and Marsh at kyle.marsh@redlightmanagement.com.
Inaugural U.S. ‘Red Bull Jukebox’ To Take Place At Ascend Amphitheater This Fall
/by Lorie HollabaughRed Bull has announced that its inaugural U.S. “Red Bull Jukebox” will take place at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Oct. 2. “Red Bull Jukebox” is a new live music experience that allows fans to determine what songs are performed and how.
Brothers Osborne, Shaboozey, Priscilla Block, Tucker Wetmore, Muscadine Bloodline, Breland, The Castellows and some surprise guests will step onstage to perform setlists created entirely by their fans during the special show. Hosted by Whiskey Jam’s Ward Guenther, the event will also feature the “Red Bull Jukebox” house band, curated by guitarist and producer Derek Wells. Tickets go on sale this Friday (July 12) at 10 a.m. CT. For more information, click here.
Leading up to the event, fans can visit the “Red Bull Jukebox” the website to vote across multiple categories and shape the performances they want to see. The first vote is now open to the public, and attendees will be able to vote on more unique categories on artists’ socials throughout the summer as well as in person at the show. Each attendee will receive a light-up wristband upon entry, giving them the option to choose “red” or “blue” to vote for each live pick.
“‘Red Bull Jukebox’ has created a brand new way to experience a concert–letting the fans vote on our setlists,” says Shaboozey. “I can’t wait to see what y’all pick!”
“This being Nashville, the potential for surprises around Whiskey Jam and knowing Red Bull’s tendency to surprise—this event has great potential. You never know. Somebody’s always here,” notes Guenther. “Overall, the uniqueness of this event, this being the first ‘Red Bull Jukebox’ in America, coming to Nashville, Whiskey Jam being involved, is one of the biggest honors we’ve ever had. Nashville has never seen a show like this.”
Additionally, songwriters from Music City and beyond have submitted songs to the “Red Bull Jukebox” songwriting competition over the past few months. Applicants were narrowed down to the five that fans can now vote on. The winner will be announced during the event in October, and awarded an all-expenses paid trip to record at Red Bull Music Studios in Los Angeles. They will also receive one-on-one coaching sessions with a professional songwriter and BMI.
Oak Ridge Boy Joe Bonsall Passes At Age 76 [Full Obituary]
/by Robert K OermannJoe Bonsall. Photo: Jon Mir
Joe Bonsall, the high-energy tenor singer of The Oak Ridge Boys, died yesterday (July 9).
As a member of the group, he is a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Bonsall was a key vocalist on such Oak Ridge Boys hits as “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue” and “American Made.”
Bonsall was raised on the rough streets of North Philadelphia. He entered a talent contest as a singer at age four and appeared on local television. But he joined a street gang at age 12 and turned his back on music and religion. After a severe beating at age 14, he turned his life around. He was fascinated by vocal harmonies, particularly by those in gospel quartets.
The Oak Ridge Boys. Photo: Alan Messer
He joined a local group called The Faith Four Quartet. Singing in New Jersey, he heard a truly professional ensemble named The Eastman Quartet. It featured bass singer Richard Sterban, who became a friend. After Sterban joined The Keystone Quartet, the group invited Joe Bonsall to join when he was 19.
The Keystones admired and imitated The Oak Ridge Boys, a quartet founded in 1943. William Lee Golden and Duane Allen had already become members of the Oaks by that time. The veteran group was known for modernizing the gospel sound. Steban joined The Oak Ridge Boys in 1972. Bonsall completed the Oaks’ modern lineup in 1973.
He moved to Nashville to join the rest of the group. The Oaks signed with Columbia Records and became even bigger gospel stars. But they were also known as “gospel rebels” for including secular songs in their repertoire and playing Las Vegas. They also jettisoned the matching-suits, gospel-quartet uniforms and grew their hair long. In addition, Bonsall and the Oaks began drifting into country music.
In 1974, they started singing with Johnny Cash. A year later, they issued “Rhythm Guitar” (“Nobody wants to play rhythm guitar behind Jesus”) and won a gospel Grammy Award for their version of Johnny Russell’s country hit “The Baptism of Jesse Taylor.” The Oaks became one of the first American acts to tour the Soviet Union when they travelled there with Roy Clark in 1976.
They repeated their Grammy-winning feat in 1977 and 1978 with “Where the Soul Never Dies” and “Just a Little Taik With Jesus.” Paul Simon featured the group singing harmonies on his 1977 pop hit “Slip Slidin’ Away.”
By then, The Oak Ridge Boys had stopped taking gospel bookings. The group signed with ABC/Dot Records and issued “Y’all Come Back Saloon” in the summer of 1977. It inaugurated a string of 34 top 10 country hits of 1977-1991, including 17 No. 1 smashes.
On stage, Joe Bonsall became the group’s “spark plug,” energetically bouncing along and cheer-leading its performances. Duane Allen usually sang lead, but Bonsall’s high vocals were often just as ear catching. William Lee Golden handled the tricky baritone harmonies and provided a striking visual presence with his “mountain man”/“Biblical-prophet” look. Richard Sterban dressed in dapper designer suits and captivated crowds with his ultra-low bass-vocal dips.
The Oak Ridge Boys. Photo: Brandon Wood
The Oak Ridge Boys were the first country act to incorporate lighting effects and innovative staging into its concerts. Their 1979 trek with Kenny Rogers and Dottie Wast is considered to be country’s first arena tour. The Oaks were named both the CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year in 1978.
The four moved to MCA Records just in time for 1980’s chart-topping “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight.” The following year, The Oak Ridge Boys became top 10 pop stars with the Platinum-selling “Elvira.” It was named the CMA and ACM Single of the Year and won a Grammy Award.
Among the additional No. 1 country hits that followed were “Fancy Free” (1981), “Bobbie Sue” (1982), “I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes” (1984), “Touch a Hand, Make a Friend” (1985) and the Grammy nominated “Gonna Take a Lot of River” (1988).
“American Made” (1983) became a commercial jingle for Miller Beer. “When You Get to the Heart” 1986) was a collaboration with Barbara Mandrell. On “Broken Trust” (1980), the Oaks memorably harmonized behind Brenda Lee. The group’s rendition of “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” (1990) was included on the movie soundtrack of My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.
Joe Bonsall. Photo: Jarret Gaza
Shooter Jennings promoted the group and arranged for the quartet to record The Boys Are Back as a comeback album in 2009. It contained their version of The White Stripes rock favorite “Seven Nation Army.” In 2013, The Oak Ridge Boys celebrated the 40th anniversary of their modern lineup with a special tour, a commemorative CD, an Oaks-themed cruise and a TV special.
In addition to his contributions to The Oak Ridge Boys, Bonsall became a prolific author. He wrote 11 books including his upcoming memoir I See Myself, which is scheduled for publication in November.
The Oak Ridge Boys were inducted into the cast of the Grand Ole Opry in 2011. In 2000, the group was elected to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Hall of Fame followed suit in 2015.
Joe Bonsall announced in January that he was retiring from touring with the group. This was because he was suffering from the neuromuscular affliction Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Bonsall passed away at age 76 due to complications from the disease.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, daughters Jennifer and Sabrina, granddaughter Breanne, grandson Luke, two great grandsons, Chance and Grey, and a sister, Nancy. At Bonsall’s request, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association or to the Vanderbilt Medical Center ALS and Neuroscience Research Center.
Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi To Release Solo Project
/by LB CantrellBrad Tursi of the multi-Platinum, award-winning country band Old Dominion is releasing his first ever solo album next Friday (July 19). The project, titled Parallel Love, will arrive via Sony Music Nashville.
Tursi’s 10-song collection has been written over the past decade, and reflects where the accomplished artist, guitarist and songwriter is in the present moment. Parallel Love was created and released with the band’s full support, and was produced entirely by Tursi, with Ben West and Marc Scibilia co-producing select tracks. Stephen Wilson Jr., Dan Isbell, Jessi Alexander and Matt Jenkins are featured as co-writers on the album.
“This process was purely creative. I wasn’t even sure I’d release a project, but when I played it for my team, they all reacted really positively,” Tursi shares. “It felt like everything aligned to finally share it.”
In addition to Tursi’s role in CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year, he is a prominent songwriter on Music Row. The Grammy nominee has earned multiple CMA Triple Play Awards for writing three No. 1 songs in a 12-month period, been named AIMP Artist Writer of the Year and co-written hits for Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Tyler Hubbard, Josh Turner, Darius Rucker and Cole Swindell, among others.
Parallel Love Tracklist:
1. Oh Darlin’ (Intro) (Brad Tursi)
2. Church Bells and Train Whistles (Brad Tursi/Ben West/Stephen Wilson Jr.)
3. Question the Universe (Brad Tursi)
4. Where You Been (Brad Tursi)
5. Parallel Love (Brad Tursi/Dan Isbell)
6. Oh Darlin’ (Interlude) (Brad Tursi)
7. Crazy Life (Brad Tursi)
8. Lover and a Fried (Brad Tursi)
9. Afraid to Love (Brad Tursi/Jessi Alexander/Matt Jenkins)
10. Oh Darlin’ (Outro) (Brad Tursi)
Produced by Brad Tursi
Track 2 Produced by Brad Tursi & Ben West
Tracks 3, 9 Produced by Brad Tursi & Marc Scibilia
Shaboozey Notches First No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100 Chart
/by Liza AndersonShaboozey. Photo: Daniel Prakopcyk
Shaboozey has notched his first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and top 10 breakthrough on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, with double-Platinum hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”
This week marks the tune’s ninth week in the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 and its 12th week overall. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” peaked at the top of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, and debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Songs Of The Summer chart, upon release earlier this year. Shaboozey and Beyoncé also made history as the first two Black artists to lead the chart with back-to-back No. 1 songs on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart.
The track has amassed more than 700 million streams and landed in the top 10 in several countries, including Australia, where it became the first independent single to top the Australian Recording Industry Association charts this year, as well as Canada, Sweden, Denmark and the U.K.’s Big 40.
The rising star recently performed “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards last month, with a surprise appearance by J-Kwon, and during Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special this past weekend. Additionally, he plans to kick off his “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Fall Tour” in September, and join Jelly Roll on the “Beautifully Broken Tour 2024” later this fall.
Kashus Culpepper Inks With CAA
/by John Nix ArledgePictured (L-R): Jeff Krones, Chris Burrus, Kashus Culpepper, Jacob Lapidus and Jay Harren. Photo: Jessie Addleman
Rising artist Kashus Culpepper has signed with CAA.
The Alabama native found his voice at a young age while singing in church, but it was not until 2020’s global pandemic that Culpepper went from listener to performer. He began learning cover songs to perform at barrack bonfires in Rota, Spain during his deployment with the U.S. Navy. Once Culpepper returned home, he began playing dive bars along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and making a name for himself.
Culpepper caught the attention of Big Loud Records, who signed him to a record deal. He recently released his first career single “After Me?”
The country crooner has already sold out headlining club shows throughout the south and is opening shows nationwide for artists such as Charles Wesley Godwin, Charley Crockett and NeedToBreathe.
Avery Anna Drops New Track From Debut Album ‘Breakup Over Breakfast’
/by John Nix ArledgeAvery Anna. Photo: John Shearer
Featured on her upcoming debut album, Breakup Over Breakfast, rising singer-songwriter Avery Anna has released the new track “Girl Next Door.”
In the song, Anna details a personal experience growing up alongside her own “Girl Next Door.” She was inspired to pen the track while sitting in her kitchen one night reading a poignant fan letter that reminded her of her childhood neighbor.
“I wrote this song by myself while I was in between shows,” Anna shares. “I was thinking about my childhood best friend, and everything she has overcome in her life, and the way that we were able to lean on each other growing up. I’ve recently been very grateful for the female friendships in my life, especially when I am on the road and you guys show up to hear me sing my songs and pour my heart out. I see that same friendship in you guys that I did in her. I hope that this song brings you that same peace and closure.”
Anna’s Breakup Over Breakfast album is due out July 19 via Warner Music Nashville.
Her impressive lyricism and piano-forward sound has earned Anna recognition as an Artist to Watch by the likes of Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify and YouTube. Her debut EP, Mood Swings, featured the Gold-certified hit, “Narcissist,” the track she performed at the 2023 CMT Music Awards as a first-time nominee.
Breakup Over Breakfast Track Listing
1. Breakup Over Breakfast – Avery Anna, David Fanning, Andy Sheridan, Ben Williams
2. Vanilla- Avery Anna, David Fanning, Steph Jones
3. Blame It On My Broken Heart – Avery Anna, David Fanning, KK Johnson, Ben Johnson
4. It’s Just Rainin’ – Avery Anna, Jamie Collazo, Blake Pendergrass, Seth Ennis
5. Lose You Again (Ft. Parmalee) – Avery Anna, David Fanning, Andy Sheridan, Ben Williams
6. Party- Avery Anna, David Fanning, Jamie Collazo, Ben Williams
7. If You Wanna Hurt Somebody – Avery Anna, David Fanning, Andy Sheridan, Ben Williams
8. Honey- Avery Anna, Colin Healy, Emily Landis, Chris McKenna
9. Don’t Be That Guy – Avery Anna, Andy Sheridan, Jared Scott, Seth Ennis
10. Grand Canyon – Avery Anna, Emily Landis, Kat Higgins
11. Make It Look Easy- Avery Anna, David Fanning, Andy Sheridan, Ben Williams
12. Blonde- Avery Anna, David Fanning, Andy Sheridan, Ben Williams
13. Know It All – Avery Anna, Ben Williams, Mark Holman
14. I Will (When You Do) (ft. Dylan Marlowe) – Avery Anna, David Fanning, Abram Dean, Dylan Marlowe, Joe Fox
15. Two Sides Of The Story- Avery Anna, David Fanning, Andy Sheridan, Ben Williams
16. Girl Next Door- Avery Anna
17. The Rest (Ft. The Love Junkies) – Avery Anna, Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey
‘A Band Of Brothers And Friends’ Benefit Show To Raise Money For Music Row Build
/by Madison HahnenHabitat for Humanity’s Music Row Build will host its “A Band Of Brothers And Friends” benefit show this Thursday (July 11) at The Vinyl Lounge in Nashville.
The event will feature performances from Dale Brown, Mark Brown, Amy Harris, Dale Jarvis, Dave Mahanes, John Nichols, Reed Trickett and Makayla Lynn.
“I’ve always been a musician and from time to time enjoy doing a show for a worthwhile cause,” shares Mark Brown. “When we started the Music Row Build fund a few years ago, the band and I decided it would be a good way to have a vanity show and do something good at the same time. We managed to raise $10,000 from each of our first two shows. We always have some people that make extra generous donations and are looking forward to a great show.”
Renee Bell established the Music Row Build in 2003, and teamed up with Ree Guyer in 2005. Mark helped to reinvigorate Music Row Build in 2020. After he built two homes to benefit Habitat For Humanity families, Eclipse Music Group’s Penny Gattis took over as Chair. In 2022, Guyer donated $140,000 to start the Music Row Build Fund, which supports advocacy for affordable housing in Nashville as well as continually funding the build for deserving Nashville families. The next build is scheduled for Oct. 12.
“A Band Of Brothers And Friends” will begin at 7 p.m. A $25 donation is suggested, with all proceeds benefiting this year’s build. For more information, click here.
Ashley Gorley Reclaims Top Spot On This Week’s Top Songwriter Chart
/by Madison HahnenAshley Gorley. Photo: Katie Kauss
Ashley Gorley has moved back into the No. 1 spot on this week’s MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart. “Bulletproof,” “Cowgirls,” “I Am Not Okay,” “I Had Some Help,” “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us,” “Whiskey Whiskey” and “Young Love & Saturday Nights” all pushed the award-winning songwriter to the top.
With “Dirt Cheap” and “The Man He Sees In Me,” Josh Phillips sits at No. 2 this week. Zach Bryan remains at No. 3 with “I Remember Everything,” “Nine Ball” and “Pink Skies.”
Jessi Alexander (No. 4) and Hunter Phelps (No. 5) round out this week’s top five.
The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.
Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.
Chris Young Headlines Star-Studded Music City July Fourth Celebration
/by Lorie HollabaughChris Young Photo: Moncell Allen
Chris Young headlined Nashville’s massive “Let Freedom Sing!” Music City July fourth celebration presented by Dr Pepper last week, playing to a crowd of 355,000 fans.
Young celebrated the holiday with a hit-packed set spanning his career, including his latest top 10 title track single from recently released ninth studio album, Young Love & Saturday Nights.
The downtown event also featured one of the country’s largest July fourth fireworks shows, including drone lights, and was televised as part of CNN’s The Fourth In America special. As part of the show, Young brought out special guest Mitchell Tenpenny for their No. 1 hit, “At The End Of A Bar.”