Great nostelgia!
by Sana on 2016-04-23Centennial Concert Hall - WinnipegWonderful to have people wanting to share their talents and carry on a tradition of songs and storytelling in the best venue in town.
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THE SONS OF THE PIONEERS IN CONCERT:
The Sons of the Pioneers have been around for a long time, and they bring a heaping helping of history and tradition to every stage they grace with their time-honored sound. At their nostalgic live shows the dozen or so members conjure up the sounds of the great American West as if not a day had passed, nailing their multi-part harmonies with the effortless ease and style of the legendary cowboys they sing about. Taking the stage in black jeans and Stetson hats, the Sons deliver tried and true classics like “Cool Water” and “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” with the same authentic twang that has been the group’s signature for the past 80 years. From their vintage style to their razor-sharp harmonies, The Sons of the Pioneers treat fans to a bit of wild west time travel every time they perform their extensive catalog of beloved country vocal hits.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
The Sons of the Pioneers was formed by the one and only Roy Rogers, aka Leonard Slye, in the early ‘30s. The group’s old-time sound became popular with radio audiences around the country, and in 1934 they signed to the newly founded Decca label. That same year they recorded “Tumbling Tumbleweeds”, an enduring hit that remains a staple of their live sets today. By the late ‘30s the Sons were regularly appearing in films and TV series, but Roy Rogers’ rising profile as an actor caused him to leave the band soon after. His relationship with the group remained strong, however, and the Sons continued to appear as supporting players in many of Rogers’ highly popular movies. In the early ‘70s, longtime members and primary songwriters Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer were both inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 1976 the Sons of the Pioneers joined the Country Music Hall of Fame. Despite the passing of Nolan and Spencer, the group has maintained an active lineup in the ensuing decades, keeping tradition alive with a rotating lineup of talented musicians who continue to enhance the group’s impressive legacy every time they tour.
Wonderful to have people wanting to share their talents and carry on a tradition of songs and storytelling in the best venue in town.
Not a perfect presentation, but perfect enjoyment. A wonderful relaxing evening enjoying songs with lyrics we know by heart.
Legends in the Cowboy Music world, the Sons of the Pioneers showed why their music has endured over the years. Their musicianship is excellent, their vocal harmonies are to die for, and the arrangements have a sophistication that could possibly be overlooked because they make everything sound so 'easy'. The show moved along without any 'lags' due to the set list being arranged with an excellent mix of up-tempo, slow, humorous, poignant . . . We saw them in 2012 when they were in Winnipeg, and were so impressed that we agreed that should they ever appear in Winnipeg, we're going! Long may they ride!
Brought back great memories of our youth. Saturday afternoons at the western movies
The show was very good--a nice mix of songs and comedy.
Ray was a class A performer did an awesome job opening the show as we could all relate to the local talent , the sound & music was great , sons of the pioneers did some job in bringing forth the great music & songs of the past , a pleasure to listen too. the balcony seats we paid for would have been a completion to the evening.
I had no idea how great this show would be - I went for my elderly parents to have an outing. Now I'm considering a trip to Branson to see this act again.