Last weekend a group of us were in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for "Saddle Up". An annual event, "Saddle Up" is a gathering of Cowboys (and some Cowgirls, too) There were Poets, Musicians and Chuck Wagon Cooks. Cloggers and Two- Steppers enjoyed themselves at the Dance...it was just great. The proceeds of "Saddle Up" benefit the Cal Farley Boy's Ranch in the panhandle of Texas. Cal Farley's is one of America's largest privately funded child and family service providers.
We stayed at Sharon's house, piled in and and threatened to never go home! Didn't bother her in the least..she has many generations of southern hospitality in her genetic make up!!
A highlight of the trip was the "Riders in the Sky" show. These cowboys have been performing together for thirty years, still the original band members. The show combined comedy, music and even cartoons. Ranger Doug(arch top guitar), Woody Paul, (fiddle), Too Slim (bunkhouse bass) and Joey, the Cowpolka King,(accordian)... all performed beautifully and with enthusiasm. The old style Cowboy Music was refreshing to hear. The surprise was a bit of Cowboy Rap thrown in...lots of fun!
Can't wait to go back next year! Saddle up, we will be riding out Feb 2011!
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