‘Harmonica John’ memorial concert set

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“Harmonica John” Wistner and Nancy Whitaker performed for many years at the Old Fashioned Farmers Days in Van Wert. In later years were joined by bass player Glenn Fackler of Convoy. Harmonica John passed away in April.

At 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Nancy Whitaker, Don Bowdle, and Glenn Fackler will perform a memorial concert dedicated to Harmonica John Wistner.

Singer and guitarist Don Bowdle lives in Edgerton and has been performing for over 30 years. He previously fronted the band called The Highway Men out of Lima, Clean Sweep based in Piqua, and other bands playing nightclubs, bars, and clubs. He is currently performing with The Memory Lane Band, a five-piece band that has been together for about three years playing country and old-time rock.

Whitaker of the former “Harmonica John and Nancy Show” will be playing keyboards. She loves doing the old style of country Honky Tonk and she always has fun doing what she likes best. Her favorite musician is Jerry Lee Lewis.

Fackler was the bass player in the Harmonica John Show, joining the group approximately three years ago. Fackler has played in numerous bands and is also a gifted steel guitar player.