The first show and CD with the Brown County gang, the Liars’ Bench in 1998. photo by Cindy Steele SLATS KLUG continued from 17

would come home late from working and Harry [ Slats ] would be at the desk writing. We constantly complained, asking him to turn out the light so we could get some sleep. So, he moved his desk into the only closet we had in the place and that was where we would find him most nights.”

Along with the continuous writing was perceptive listening— to syntax, accents, and content of the jumble of language and sounds that bombard us every day. Dan Withered remembers,“[ Slats ] listened carefully to music and words, analyzing what they meant, how they sounded, how they could be better. He could read a song lyric and

know instantly which lines were weak, or irrelevant, or could be improved.”

Slats Klug will be remembered for bringing to life stories from long ago. As WFHB“ Brown County Hour” Dave Seastrom claimed,“ Slats and his collaborators became the voice of Brown County.” With the death of Slats, we’ ve lost not only a great song writer and musician but an empathetic and thoughtful listener. That we could all follow his example and be so attentive when others speak.

CD’ s by Slats Klug and Friends can be purchased Weed Patch Music Company in downtown Nashville and at the Brown County Antique Mall on State Road 46 between Nashville and Columbus. •

Buyers are looking! We need listings! Call us TODAY!

812-988-2227 • 158 N. Jefferson St., Nashville, IN • callcarpenter. com 20 Our Brown County • Nov./ Dec. 2021