Daily Press file photo Bill LaVallie, who introduced himself as “Lawrence Welk,” led the Escanaba Senior Citizens Center Humdingers band in a number of selections at the Monday, Aug. 1, media banquet, put on by the U.P. State Fair Board of Managers. Giving the band members a rest, “Lawrence” also took to the stage for a song, accompanying himself with the ukulele.

Daily Press file photo

Bill LaVallie, who introduced himself as “Lawrence Welk,” led the Escanaba Senior Citizens Center Humdingers band in a number of selections at the Monday, Aug. 1, media banquet, put on by the U.P. State Fair Board of Managers. Giving the band members a rest, “Lawrence” also took to the stage for a song, accompanying himself with the ukulele.