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And a BIG Howdy-Do, bon jour to all of you
out there in cowboy-land.
From Wickenburg, AZ, to Des Moines, Iowa... from New York City to the Suwanee River, Cowboy
Envy is doing its part to keep western music from being lost in the shuffle.
Letter from Frenchy:
May 5, 2010
Dear Former Cowheads,
What happens when you take 2/3s of Cowboy Envy, Frenchy and Buffalo K, add the
fabulous bassist/singer L.A."Darn" Tuten and fiddler extraordinaire, Al "Arizona" Pieper,
and let Frenchy loose on the ukulele? You get the all new "Rhythm Ranch!" (And
please, don't forget the "h" in Rhythm.)
Please come to our debut concert at The Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore Street,
Decatur, GA 30030, on Thursday May 13th, from 7:00 PM till 8:00 PM. It's in the heart
of downtown Decatur and the number is 404-370-3070.
Details
here
You can also get driving directions and directions for Marta.
There's plenty of parking behind the library, in both upper and lower decks. Come
on in and take the elevator down to the 1st floor. Its free and you can bring anyone,
from 0 to 120. Hey, if you're 120, Frenchy will give you a lifetime pass to all future
Rhythm Ranch shows!!!
About Rhythm Ranch:
Rhythm Ranch is a new group anchored by two members of the beloved all female
western band, Cowboy Envy. Berné Poliakoff (aka Frenchy) and Kathleen Hatfield (aka
Buffalo K) were the lead singers of this hugely popular band. Their work has garnered
much praise and multiple awards, including the "Best Harmony" award from
the Western Music Association (twice). Their vocals have been described as "heavenly...with
harmonies to die for" (Atlanta Journal Constitution). Together, Frenchy and
Buffalo K have performed at festivals and concerts from Alaska to South Carolina.
Their history has been highlighted by appearances at Spoleto Festival, Detroit Arts
Festival, Music Midtown and two concerts at the Kennedy Center. They have toured
with The Indigo Girls and performed with numerous acts including Riders in the Sky,
Shelby Lynn, Confederate Railroad and Sweethearts Of The Rodeo.
With Rhythm Ranch, the girls have joined up with an amazing fiddler (Al Pieper) and
an extraordinary bassist (L.A. Tuten). Together they deliver dynamic performances,
filled with wonderful music and great humor, delighting audiences of all ages.
With a healthy respect for the traditional and the familiar, these folks give
cowboy music their own special touch — or should we say brand. They are all solo singers,
songwriters and musicians in their own right and bring a variety of influences to this music... recreating
the old and creating the new in the western style. The members of Cowboy Envy are:
- Frenchy (Berne
Poliakoff) on vocals, whip cracks, dinner bell, train whistle and stampedes;
- Too Short (DeDe
Vogt) on vocals, bass, harmonica and mandolin; and
- Buffalo K (Kathleen
Hatfield) on vocals and guitar.
Always in full cowperson regalia, Cowboy Envy is at its best in live
performance. The humor is unbridled, the tales are spirited and it's always fun. But you'll get the
idea if you listen to their CDs, "Real Cowboy Girl" or "Wagons
Ho". Who else has a cowboy tribute to Tony Bennett?
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