The Green Oak Boys - The Meeting of the Minds Part 1

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The Green Oak Boys is a story of seven teenage boys living in the country in southern Louisiana, not very far from the Texas state line, yet far enough from everything else, to where The Green Oak Boys at an early age become saturated with the ideal of doing something totally different and exciting for a change.

It all begins when they learn that their dear old friend, the preacher's wife, aunt Taunt Duess, was dying. When arriving at her home the following day, she advises them to go out and search for The Fullness of Truth, an advice they take very seriously.

So, after a meeting of the minds the very next morning, the boys jump on a train and began one of the greatest adventures ever read or talked about. The boys would soon pick, sing, and work their way to a record deal as they travel and learn about life, along with all of its ups and downs. This is a story for the young and old and everyone else in-between; it is a spiritual tale that will be enjoyed individually and as a family.


About the author

Born in Louisiana, Herbert Ray Pitre was recognized as a born musician, with music and writing talents that could be seen at an early age. He began with his brother Leonard, (a winner of many contests himself) playing bluegrass at the age of eight, at bandstands across the country, winning numerous awards in the instrumental field as well.




After a few years in bluegrass, Ray went on to start his own country band, never leaving bluegrass; and recorded his first song, The Louisiana Waltz, which made the independent charts, then went on to the majors.




While attending church, his musical talents were perfected by singing and playing with other church bands, who at that time, were much older than he. Ray's mother and father both sang and played and were Christian folks also, who encouraged as well as inspired their children to follow their hearts and dreams, as long as God was at the helm. In years to come, Ray went on to win the state competition on the banjo, and played with many musicians in country, bluegrass, and gospel music.




Ray's life today is spent with his wife and two children, fishing, going to church, singing, and reading. He came from a family of seven children, five boys and two girls, who were all raised deep in the woods of Louisiana, down on the Calcasieu River.




Ray was self-taught in almost everything he pursued. Before music and writing, he spent time in the oil fields. Hardships and shattered dreams were a common way of life for Mr. Pitre, but his writing as well as his faith in God always pulled him through.




Ray planned for this book, the first of several about the Green Oak Boys to make his debut as an author. He is also a member of the Nashville Song Writers Association.

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