Picture of the day - December 31, 2006

"Riders In The Sky"

(L-R) Joey: the CowPolka King - Woody Paul: King of the Cowboy Fiddlers - Ranger Doug: Idol of American Youth - Too Slim: "a Righteous Tater"  The year 2006 marked the Sesquicentennial of the beautiful and historic twin cities of Bristol, TN-VA, and a year-long series of concerts and special events celebrating the illustrious occasion was capped off last evening by a wonderful performance by the multi-Grammy award winning group Riders In The Sky. Riders In The Sky began delighting audiences with their unique blend of western music and comedy in 1977, and since then they have been working virtually non-stop with over 5,200 performances under their famous cowboy belts. These very talented performers have managed to successfully revitalize the musical genre made famous by western legends such as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and the Sons of the Pioneers, a genre that all but died right along with the popularity of the western-style movies that spawned it. Last night, Riders In The Sky added yet another notch to their belts by bringing their highly entertaining act to the stage of Bristol's Paramount Center For The Arts. For the better part of two hours they strolled around among cacti and armadillos while delighting the audience with their perfect harmonies and side-splitting comedy. It was a great night of entertainment and laughter that reminded everyone in attendance of Bristol's own proud musical heritage. It was a fitting end to a great year of celebration, and a wonderful time was had by all!   Submit a photo of your own! Picture of the day archives