Get ready to tap your toes and laugh as the Louisiana Hayride rolls into town Nov. 20, bringing the music of Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Roy Orbison and Tammy Wynette back to life.
Established in 1948, the Louisiana Hayride was a musical variety show performed at the Shreveport, Louisiana Municipal Auditorium and broadcast live over KWKH Radio.
It was best known for giving unknown artists a chance to perform; artists such as Hank Williams, Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, Kitty Wells, Faron Young and even Elvis Presley.
“That show comes back to life with the extraordinary vocal ability and superb musicianship of the cast of this Louisiana Hayride Tribute Show,” says creator and producer Lori Risling, who offers a behind-the-scenes look at the artists being portrayed.
“You’ll be taken back in time and experience what was one of the most influential shows in music history.”
The cast of multi-talented musicians includes William Brookfield on double keyboard, guitar and banjo, and vocals in songs by Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Waylon Jennings.
Mike Melnichuk adds stand-up bass, electric guitar and smooth-as-silk vocals in songs by Faron Young, Red Foley and Merle Haggard. Gil Risling adds electric and acoustic guitar and vocals as Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison. Back to reprise his role as Hank Williams is Patrick Ryley.
New to this show will be a tribute to Glen Campbell.
The show takes place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 at the SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets are available at Touch A Texas, Wearabouts or www.ticketseller.ca.