Pavilion Tent
4:30 pm 5:30 pm
The Western Flyers ignite the stage with an electrifying brand of Western Swing—an irresistibly hot, unmistakably Texan sound inspired by the legacy of Bob Wills and brought to life with their own fresh, dynamic flair. Led by archtop guitar slinger Joey McKenzie on rhythm guitar and vocals, the all‑star lineup features 23‑year‑old fiddle phenom Ridge Roberts (the current and two‑time U.S. Grand National Fiddle Champion), “Ace of the Bass” Matthew Mefford. With a blend of feel‑good Western Swing, cowboy classics, timeless swing standards, blazing Texas fiddle tunes, and slow, soulful numbers that show their range, this Ameripolitan Western Swing Group of the Year guarantees a good time—getting even the shyest wallflowers tappin’ their toes or swingin’ across the dance floor.
