A Unique Wild West Musical Comedy

(left) Mike Blakely, author of 12 western novels, past president of Western Writers Assn of America, directs the "Swing Rider Texas Show", a musical -comedy, old-west style. He is joined by Doc Blakely's "blazing fiddle", also (if budget permits) additional musicians and a trick roper.  Mike also does a great solo performance. Book the "Swing Riders Texas Package" and get Doc as a solo performer and Mike as a solo act  free! A very cost effective booking, because you get three acts for the price of one!

During the trail drives of the Old West, the most respected positions were those of the Swing Riders.  They turned the herd in the right directions, crossed obstacles, and reached destinations others dared not even imagine.  Doc and Mike Blakely team up to produce a memorable show full of inspirational tales of leadership in their food-stompin’, barn-burnin’ style.  Their old trail drive songs and fiddle tunes have earned them the official designation of The Swing Riders Texas nationwide.  Called everything from “Motivational Musicians” to “Inspirational Historians” to “Corporate Cowboys,” The Swing Riders Texas  are every bit as much fun as they are inspiring.

Mike, an accomplished musician/guitarist under contract to Tor Publishers, conceived the idea of The Swing Riders Texas and enlisted the services of his father, Doc, who learned the skills and music of working cowboys from growing up around the real thing in South Texas.  A multi-instrument musician, Doc specializes in the mandolin and fiddle, though he plays other instruments as well.  Doc and Mike team up to take listeners on a figurative trail ride, telling tales with humor, songs and tunes that characterized the trail drive era – 1866 – 1885 – when 3 million longhorns were driven up the Chisolm and Goodnight-Loving trails.  Their world premiere in 1992 drew over 600 fans and raised $30,000 for charity.  Don’t miss these new pioneers as they honor our legendary ones!

 The Swing Riders Texas Package is a one of a kind 3-program show for the price of one!  Doc and Mike are always available on their own – Mike with his one-man show and Doc with his humorous and inspiring keynotes – but the real value added is with The Swing Riders Texas Package.  Along with the foot stompin’ fun of their Old West review – Doc and Mike include their own inspiring and motivating programs.