‘Freshwater Frank’ Gets Surprise 60th Birthday Party

March 11, 2013

"Freshwater Frank" Russell, Cape Charles' beloved musician, at his surprise birthday party, with Frank Wendell. (Wave photos)

“Freshwater Frank” Russell, Cape Charles’ beloved musician, at his surprise birthday party, with Frank Wendell. (Wave photos)

"Pottsy" and Jenny Potts hosted Frankie's party in their back yard Saturday night.

“Pottsy” and Jenny Potts hosted Frankie’s party in their backyard Saturday night.

Frankie's sisters surprised him at the party.

Frankie’s sisters surprised him at the party.

Heather & Nathan and Scott mounted the stage in the Potts’ backyard to pay tribute to Frankie Russell. “He taught me everything I know,” said Nathan. Watch the 5-minute video below.

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3 Responses to “‘Freshwater Frank’ Gets Surprise 60th Birthday Party”

  1. Nathan Travis on March 11th, 2013 9:36 am

    Great shooting! Nice capture of a special little moment from a great night in our town. Thanks to everyone involved! We had a blast and I know Frankie did too!

    Nathan & Heather

    Thanks to Mom for babysitting……. : )

  2. Robert Lambertson on March 11th, 2013 12:30 pm

    Thank you so much “Pottsy” and Jenny Potts for one of the best times I have had in a long time, and it couldn’t have been for a more loved person; we all love Freshwater Frank Russell for sure. I have learned so much from him and probably have forgotten as much too. Keep on keeping on Frankie, Cape Charles wouldn’t be the same without you!

  3. David Stiles on March 11th, 2013 2:51 pm

    Happy birthday Frankie. It’s been a long time since the “Dock Parties” at Kings Creek. Fresh Water Frank and the Tackle Box Band would headline the night. Those were the good ol’ days.

    I haven’t heard Nathan and Heather play in a long time and it was good to see this video of them and that they are doing fine. I saw a lot of faces that I have not seen in a long time as well.

    Thank you,
    David Stiles