Riders In the Sky

Riders in the Sky is a wonderful group of talented musicians who have preserved the old west music for over 40 years. Their concert was entertaining, informative, and fun! The venue is perfect for this type of show, we love Scherr Forum theater!

What a wonderful evening. Riders in the Sky's voices were as pleasing in concert as on any CD of theirs I have ever heard over the past 35 years...A wonderful mix of favorites and Christmas Holiday tunes delivered with a mix of tradition and up-to-date humor. I am glad I did not miss this concert and would, again, drive 150 miles to see them....Don't wait so long to come back to our area...and to those of you who did not make it this time, don't miss them when the next chance arises.

Riders In The Sky have been doing it "The Cowboy Way" for 34 years. Their shows never grow old. They put on a awesome show. Great cowboy music, harmony is unbelievable and comedy that is absolutely side splitting. They give you your money's worth that is for sure. They play to the crowd and include the audience in choices of songs. They are true entertainers. Plus after the concert they sign autographs and take pictures with the fans. Very friendly and personable gentlemen. They do what they do for their fans, cause it is The Cowboy Way!

WE really enjoyed their concert at the Oregon Zoo. We just wished we would have got there sooner, to get up front to see them better. Oh Well, next time we will know better.

Wonderful venue to view these artists. Their show is entertaining and refreshing!

We met nice people, danced with strangers, and hope they come back again! Thanks

I have been fortunate to have followed Riders in the Sky for 35 years. I loved them when I first saw them, and never tire of their incredible musicianship, down-home entertainment, hilarious comedy, and wholesome keepers-of-the-flame for western/cowboy music. Truly entertaining for all ages, from little kids to folks in their 80s and 90s, and everyone in between. Find THAT in any other sort of entertainment! Good guys too... they come out after the show and stay until everyone has had a chance to shake their hand, say hello, and get posters signed. Riders in the Sky just warms the heart and makes you smile, glad to be alive.

never can get enough. olway a great show. their singing and playing is beyond compare.

We had a fabulous time at the concert, enjoying both the old classics and a few we didn't know. The boys threw in plenty of comedy and we particularly enjoyed the timely and local humor. It was clear that the audience knew them since we were all able to sing along (when appropriate). Why? Because that's the "cowboy way!"

Amazing . Wonderful. Wish I could go to more. Great entertainment. Smiled the whole time. Felt appreciated as an audience. Just so fun. Sad when over. These guys are amazing. They made my son's day..no year... No life! What fun!

What a great evening of music and comedy. A definite must see!

The group was entertaining and talented, but there was something about the way they sang together that wasn't as pleasant as I expected. I like this type of music and I like hearing groups sing together. However, this group did not blend well and they did very little harmonizing, with almost no base input. It seemed like they always blasted their words into the microphone, and most of the time it seemed like they all sang the same notes....that's not harmonizing. Maybe it was an off night or maybe someone wasn't feeling well, but I certainly have heard much better quartets singing together.

We saw this group 25 years ago in Portland Oregon when we were newlyweds. Saw them again at the King County Fair, and were thrilled to find that they are still entertaining. Thank you Riders in the Sky for a delightful evening. All four of you are amazingly talented. Thanks for sharing that with us.

I have seen Riders in the Sky perform many times before, but this was the first Christmas the Cowboy Way concert. The guys seemed to be a little more inspired by the more intimate and acoustically wonderful University Auditorium, making this event one of the best I have attended.

What a fantastic date night with my fiance & a group that has you singing one moment & cracking up the next! We wish them many long years of happiness.

If you have any passion at all for the old cowboy tunes, then you have to see these guys. In addition to the fun, foot tapping music, they offer good, clean (ok, sometimes corny) comedy. I have now seen them four times in concert spanning over twenty five years and each time I've left the concert knowing they gave it their all and felt like their main goal was to have all the concertgoers leave with a huge smile on their face. Lastly, you will never be embarrassed to take a youngster along with you to the concert since there is absolutely zero profanity.

Best concert of the year. Very entertaining. I sang almost every song

Riders in the Sky was one of the best shows I have been to in a long time. Like a trip down memory lane. They don't make good clean entertainment that the entire family can enjoy like that any more.

Really enjoyed the show. I wanted to see the show to hear a lost art. The western and cowboy songs were great. Well worth the money.

The concert far exceeded my expectations. the performers were able to entertain the crowd throughout the entire presentation. I was pleased that they were professional enough to start on time different than other performers that start 10 minutes late.

A great blend of humor, entertainment, and excellent musicianship. I've been a fan for over 20 years and they still put on a fun show for all ages. Thanks to their contribution to Toy Story 2, their talent and real western music will continue to be introduced to new generations. That's the Cowboy Way!

As always; good music, good humor, great audience raport. And, as usual, they staid afterward for autographs and meeting the people.

Great music! Sorry there were not more people there to take advantage of two great musical performances. Only negatives came from two men who brought five or six young children to this event. These children were way too young to know how to be quiet and to not kick the seats of those in front of them. When various audience members gave them meaningful looks the men acted like nothing was amiss...such poor and unrespectful behaviors! Finally they did leave during the main set but not before they had irritated a good number of folks and ruined many a good moments of potential listening enjoyment from two fabulous groups. IMHO, Management should have intervened but did not. BTW, I work with children and love them all, but these needed more lessons/maturity before undertaking this type of outing. I was unfamiliar with opening act but I am now a fan!

the Riders In The Sky was a very fun night.If you like cowboy songs &great comdy act.The only bad thing about the show was my seats they was right at stage in front of speaker.do not get a ticket in aa;bb rows.You can't see all that going on stage.next i make sure A row or back.

We took our 12 year old daughter with us to see Riders in the Sky and we all loved the show. The quartet is not only visually entertaining and very funny, but also musically talented. It was a great evening and we would highly recommend RitS to all. After 30 years of touring they can't possibly keep this up for very much longer. See them while you can!

a fine show all the way around. the only problem? a noticeably meager audience turnout. someone at the opera house said attendance was somewhere around 360. and in a facility seating around 1,110, that can't help but stand out. in all honesty, i went as much to see the opening set by chris hillman and herb pedersen as riders in the sky. seemed i was in the minority on that, though. the crowd received the duo politely but responded more vocally to a cover of the buck owens hit "together again" than they did byrds hits like "turn, turn, turn" and "eight miles high." regardless, it was a fine 40 minute set that covered a lot of ground, from pedersen's bluegrass hit "wait a minute" to hillman solo works like "desert rose." the aforementioned byrds tunes took on a fresh western sound within the mandolin/guitar setting, too. vocally, both sounded great with solid, rich tones and terrific harmonzing. the riders were fine as well. the program offered essentially the same set list and jokes that have made up their shows for years. despite that familiarity, it was pretty hard not to get drawn into their cowboy campfire world. songs like "cool water," "texas plains" and even "rawhide" boasted clean, cherry harmonies and joey the cowpolka king's instrumental take on the les paul hit "how high the moon" underscored the light, lyrical nature of group's arrangements. though pretty choreographed in many ways, the riders still possess a sharp wit. when a bat dove down from the vast heights of the opera house stage during the otherwise graceful "the arms of my love," joey added in a bit of the instrumental "batman" tv show theme from the '60s on accordion. all in all, a wonderful evening. wish more folks checked it out, though.

Riders in the Sky put smiles on the faces of young and old alike at the Lexington Opera House with faithful renditions of cowboy classics and funny asides -- all related to their philosophy that straight shooters with a sense of humor are the bedrock of "The Cowboy Way." When was the last time you heard good cowboy yodeling? Ranger Doug Green still hits the high notes. Green, Too Slim, Woody Paul and Joe 'Cowpolka King' were thoroughly entertaining mixing reverence and frivolity. Mention must also be made of the opening act, Chris Hillman and Herb Pederson, longtime collaborators, who played a stirring acoustic set with just mandolin and guitar. I had a smile on my face all night, thanks to all these veteran musicians.

The performance of The Rders In The Sky exceeded my expectations. They performed a fast paced act for 1.5 hours.

My daughters and myself have seen Riders several times and we always have a great time. They always sound fantastic, are funny and are great musicians. Even if you don' t like "cowboy music" you will enjoy the show.

They were great! A friend had seen them a while ago in a different state and she said they did 4 encores. So I was a little disappointed that they didn't sing more songs during the encore.

This was the second time I have been to their show. It is SUCH a good time! The first time was 10+ yrs ago on a date. This time I took my 3 1/2 yr old son and my Mother also. They both loved it. Great energy, timeless music, funny banter, and a family friendly art form that we are losing. Very recommended!

We never miss a Riders in the Sky concert if at all possible. Purchased our tickets last fall before coming to AZ for the winter. But I do wish they would consider updating their show. We've not lucky enough to see them more than about every other year, yet I believe we have seen the same show the last three times. They have so many good songs and they need to put some new one in the show. And as far as I'm concerned, they can leave out the "Woody" part.

Ranger Doug and the Riders In The Sky never fail to entertain - from the youngest to the oldest of fans. The audience, (full attendance), was with them the whole way. Ranger Doug's great singing, yodeling, and impressive rhythm guitar; Too Slim's comedy and solid bass accompanyment; Woody Paul's smooth fiddle work and vocal stylings; with Joey's tasty and spirited accordian playing, made for an afternoon's entertainment, that slid by much too fast. We're already looking forward to their next visit!

This was our first opportunity to see the Riders in person. We loved the music and the humor! It was well worth the ticket price. Given the chance we would go to another Riders concert. They were delightful!!!

Thier blend of music, interaction between each other and the audience was really above average. The ease with which they perform shows the value of 3 decades together, but not a bored with each other or the material interaction. One thing I noticed, however, was they look a lot better on the radio!

The music was terrific! But I was disappointed they didn't do any comedy sketches. That was my favorite part of their radio show.

Riders in the Sky is an amazing group of 30+ years. If you're looking for a fun evening, this is a "must"!! They are individually amazing musicians, and have a ton of humor in their act - very engaging. Jimmy Buffet says "don't try to describe a KISS concert if you've never seen one". Ditto for Riders! Riders should definitely be on your BUCKET LIST!!!

Even after 33 years of performing the Riders In The Sky never disappoint! The intimate atmosphere of the Ark further enhanced the experience. With this being a late December show they performed a nice mix of their classics as well as several Christmas favorites.

Riders in the Sky is a fantastic example of "cowboy music" It is a great combination of blended harmonies and comedy. It is fun for the who family, and the singers interact in a very entertaining way with the audience. The venue (the Oregon Zoo) was perfect for the group.

I have seen them years ago at the Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls and they were great. They were probably even better here. They were funny, they are great musicians, and really play to the crowd. I like how they sign autographs after the show and and visit with their fans.

I was probably the youngest person there, (24), but they were great and my husband really enjoyed the show!

Love them. Will have front row seats next time they are here. Please bring them back to Deadwood again. Love them. Took my 18 year old son, he loved it. The best western music around

The Riders in the Sky are the best! My husband and I have seen their show three times now and we've enjoyed it each and every time. Their cowboy campfire music is great and their jokes and antics are funny. They are so entertaining -- I highly recommend everyone see the show if they get a chance!

The Riders in the Sky(they are 5 star or more) are on their 40 year anniversary tour. I have been a fan since the late 1980s. Have seen shows every couple of years since then. In this performance they seem to have reached a new level. Better than I remember them from past years. Some of the classic bits still seem fresh and the new material, songs, skits, and general comments are right on, but then that is what we expect, "The Cowboy Way." Happy Trails to them and all fans. "May the horse be with you." The Birchmere is a fine music venue but has dropped as a food establishment. Now charging for water, increased the menu prices and offering less appealing dishes. Some of the old favorites are gone. List price of tickets is upped 50% with added fees.

Very entertaining! They may have done their show thousands of times but their absolute love for what they do still shines through! Fabulous musicians and great harmonies - excellent song choices. Enjoyed the witty repartee in-between songs. Loved all the fiddle action!!! A show you can take all family members to and have a great time. The venue is FANTASTIC. We enjoyed the evening immensely.

A great walk down Memory Lane for all who love music...good for all ages..I loved watching people enjoy it!

Enjoyed the show very much. Very funny Great Music and entertaining.

Have seen Riders in person three times and numerous times on TV. First saw them in the early 1980's. Excellent talents, enthusiastic performance and clean really funny humor. Drove 150 miles to see them. Will go again when they are available. The only drawback was the sound system was not well adjusted. Listen to them on Sirius radio every chance I get.

My husband wanted to see this and I was skeptical. I have to say this show was DELIGHTFUL! I had such a good time. They are talented muscians with a passion for there craft. I would definately recommend this show to anyone and I would absolutely go again!

The \u2018Riders , minus one due to heart felt family issues, were great. Their show was great for the venue/size of space too ~ so personal!! Their choice for temporary replacement (the Kansan) was a good choice too. I hope y all come back and see us again!!

They still have it! A very entertaining concert and some great old time music.

it was a great show. Venue is always great. Ticketmaster was very good about reminding us we had tickets and making it easy to print them off.

What a treat! My partner and I, both in our 30s, took my parents because they are Roy Rogers fans and we all loved the show so much. We will definitely be going back if they come to town again.

Music and comedy by America's top cowboys. These guys don't tour as much as they did 30 years ago. Catch them whenever you can. They're a vanishing breed.

Outstanding entertainment with no intermission - great music - a tribute to Roy Rogers - family friendly humor. What more could you ask? As always, the Riders deserved their standing ovation from the full house. Great food, quick. efficient service from the Birchmere staff. This was a totally delightful theater experience.

The band was fantastic, good show from the music to the performance. Definitely not their first rodeo. Venue was nice, but would have preferred more intimate seating.

A relaxing evening of old-fashioned fun. The whole audience enjoyed their music, kind humor and enthusiasm.

It was soooo good . When are they coming back? Would have liked to have seen some rope tricks though

Riders in the Sky are amazingly talented and very funny. They just keep getting better. This was our 6th time seeing them perform and was well worth 4 hours in the car to see.

Delightful, nostalgic western swing with a comedic flair. Totally entertaining and reminiscent of good ol' days of cowboy TV. Songs of Gen Autry and Roy Rogers when they were at the top. Great way to spend an evening.

Fantastic show, these guys are outstanding performers who put on an awesome show.

Good singing cowboy harmony and comedy; clean show

Great fun and western music. Old music and some new nice balance. Laughs for all.

Absolutely the best show on this planet! These four gentlemen are truly amazing. Fantastic entertainers they are at the top of their craft. Just delightful. Talented musicians, incredible singers, and brilliant entertainers. Woweeeeee, wish we could afford to go to many many many many more shows. Should be in every hall of fame for music, should win every Grammy award, wish I had the words to express how awesome riders in the sky are! They care about their fans. So thankful we went. Wow. Just wow. Thank you, Ranger Doug, Wood Paul, Joey, and Too Slim: please know you make a positive, wonderful difference in this world!

Riders In the Sky put on a very entertaining show and the Temple Theater was not what I expected but was a nice size venue for this concert.

Riders in the Sky is a classic cowboy music/humor entertainment group. If you enjoy Gene Audry and Roy Rogers music or enjoy cowboy poetry, you'll love this. Best enjoyed with a lively audience.