| The 2003 Tumbleweed Festival is happy to announce Wylie Gustafson is this year's Friday Evening Entertainment | ![]() |
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Wylie is the best singing
cowboy alive today. Enough said. One of the consistently
fine cowboy singers of his generation. Wylie brings the rich
tradition of quality western music to life. I think he's one of the great
young singers who will continue to bring that tradition to an audience.
I'm really taken by his singing. There is absolutely no break in his voice
when he yodels; it's just like silk. Wylie's ability to cut
loose sets him apart from country's self conscious male stars. Gustafson is the coolest
cowpoke around these parts. Forget everything you hate about modern
country, this guy is all old school cool without being a tired period
piece. When Wylie performed his
subtle version of "Cattle Call", the cool, mainly young crowd
became instant traditionalists. Obviously Wylie makes
phenomenal music but he’s not just a good recording artist, he’s a
great performing artist. From his performances here, he’s gained a
really solid following. People plan to be here to see him. The best part
of his performance is the reactions of people who don’t know who he is -
they walk by, and he pulls them into the seats. He’s a magnet. Not only
does he draw a crowd, he keeps them there. When Wylie and the Wild
West play, folks get up and dance! No crowd-- no matter how worried,
troubled, or surly-- can resist this lanky cowboy with the big grin.
Guitar in hand, Wylie Gustafson’s energy is an imposing force. While his
chin is bobbing in time to the sprightly western sounds of the Wild West,
his boots fly forward and back in a brisk jig. Atop his gangly form is a
50’s style, rancher-creased cowboy hat that amazingly stays on for the
wild ride. In the midst of all this swaying, dancing, sweating, and
strumming, Wylie somehow manages to open his mouth and sing. And Yodel. Editor: More about Wylie and his photo are available at his website: www.wylieww.com Download this as an Adobe Acrobat file or a text file.
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| Editors Please Note: The Tumbleweed Festival is sponsored by the Tumbleweed Festival Association and is not connected with or directed by any other organization. If you have questions regarding any Tumbleweed Festival Association sponsored event please contact: Al Godinez, President at 843-1925 or Beverly L. Adams-Gordon, Publicity Chairperson at 843-5009. This release is available electronically at www.historicpomeroy.com. | ||