Aug 16, 2023
Regarded as one of the “most historically significant acts in
the history of American music” by Billboard magazine, the GRAMMY
award-winning quartet of Ranger Doug, Woody Paul, Too Slim, and
Joey the Cowpolka King, have kept the heritage of Western music
alive as they have entertained audiences across the world for more
than 40 years. Riders In The Sky kick
off each performance with their trademark greeting, “Mighty fine
and a great big Western ‘Howdy,’ all you buckaroos and
buckarettes,” their live shows showcase each player’s masterful
musicianship with an added dose of broad, quick-witted humor as
they pay tribute to the classic cowboy songs of the 1930s and
‘40s.
Since their start in 1977, Riders In The Sky have released more
than 40 albums, starred in the anthology television series
“Tumbleweed Theater,” wrote and starred in their NPR syndicated
radio program “Riders Radio Theater,” hosted their own children’s
program on CBS, and have made more than 7,000 appearances all over
the world. The Grand Ole Opry and Western Music Hall of Fame
inductees have become well-known to new generations for their work
with Disney & Pixar, notably their tune “Woody’s Roundup” from Toy
Story 2 and the full-length GRAMMY award-winning companion albums
for Toy Story 2 and Monsters, Inc.
This episode features recordings from their September 2022
performance under the tent.
First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.
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Michael Perry - Host
Phillip Anich - Announcer
Jaime Hansen - Engineer &
Producer
Gina Nagro - Marketing
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