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Where Myth and Legend Make Music
Range Riders.
A fresh new look at American Music's iconic band.
For decades Range Riders have been performing across the U.S., bringing their unique family-style music and humor to audiences of all ages.
Range Riders have been around almost as long as there has been a range. The musical group Range Riders emerged from the Western Music and Singing Cowboy era of the early 1930’s.
The original Range Riders’ music was more Western Swing and not so much the traditional Western sound.
Roland Fraser who passed away December 9, 2015 retired from the group in 2011. He sang originally with an earlier version of this group in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s.
It wasn‘t until August 18, 1981 when the Range Riders punched out a blend of Western harmony coupled with a Country music band, that their sound began to emerge. From Gospel music, to the Son’s of the Pioneers, to top 40 Country music and everything in between, they were widely received. This sound quickly became known as Cowboy Music. “Not totally Western and not quite Country, just as nice blend of everything that goes good together, like a good Cowboy stew cooked over an open fire,” says Jesse Hanna, (musician and lead singer). “You’re not quite sure what’s in there, and you don’t want to know, but it sure tastes good” replies David Hanna, (brother, singer and drummer).
The early years found them playing their music at any venue that would invite them. But, as the miles passed beneath the old tour bus and the years began to go, they found themselves doing TV and radio shows, fairs and large concert venues, some seating thousands.
Range Riders have shared the stage with many top name performers including Country Star, David Frizzell, Roy Clark, Steel Guitarist Al Petty, Max Crook, (CO-writer of the 1960's Del Shannon hit Runaway) legendary Gospel Greats, The Weatherfords, James Blackwood and the Blackwood Brothers, Vern Jackson, and a host of celebrity entertainment from across the nation and around the world.
Their family ties and Gospel music roots keep them focused on “Family Entertainment.”
Range Riders, the featured artists in Silver West Entertainment’s Cowboy Dinner Theater.
They are well known for their unique blend of Country / Gospel music and have enjoyed much success. Their recordings are heard around the world.
Music available through Silverwest Records on Pandora, Spotify, iTunes and more.
For more information go to: http://www.RangeRiders.com or http://www.CowboyDinners.com
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