A View From The Audience

Photos by Greg K.
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All images from the New York Dolly tribute are © 2001 Greg K. Used with permission.


Abbe River sings "Old Black Kettle"


Chal Pivik sings "Daddy's Working Boots"


Kathena Bryant and her backup singer sing "Coat of Many Colors"


Jonona impersonates an early 70s Dolly Parton


Neill C. Furio sings and performs "Fight and Scratch" backed by the Chelsea Mtn. Boys finger snapping and harmonies


Steve Hasley sings "Joshua"


Brenda Daiuta sings "Down from Dover"


Brenda Bergman and the Bodacious Tatas sing "Endless Stream of Tears"


Brenda Bergman and her 8-year-old daughter Natasha sing "I Will Always Love You"


Lianne Smith sings "The Grass is Blue"


Mary Battiata and Brian McGuire of D.C. sing "Those Memories of You"


Lisa DeSimone and John Conte sing "Better Move It on Home"


Elena Skye, left, and Mary Birdsong, right, sing "9 to 5"


Elena Skye performs with the band in the finale


Mary Birdsong sings in the finale with Chal Pivik, at right

The Chelsea Mountain Boys (seen performing behind each singer in the photos) are:

  • Chal Pivik (guitar)
  • Ethan Hein (harmonica, mandola)
  • Roland Satterwhite (fiddle)
  • Bob Desjardins (bass)
  • Douglas C. Clark (drums)
    With Special Guests:
  • Bob Hoffner (pedal steel guitar)
  • Rob Meador (guitar mandolin)
  • Buddy Woodward (banjo, mandolin, guitar)