George Uptmor
- George is a fiddle player with extensive
experience in various styles of music such as
country, Cajun and western swing. George’s
musical history starts at the age of thirteen, so
obviously, all of his credits cannot be listed here,
however here are a few; George worked his early
years with Charlie Adams, who recorded for
both Columbia and Decca Records. While with
Charlie’s band, they worked with Hank
Williams Sr. on his last tour in Texas. George
has backed up artists such as Ernest Tubb, Webb
Pierce and many more. He also played on a
large number of recording sessions with top
artists like Marty Robbins and others. He made
several European tours with the Grand Ole
Opry shows, Hank Thompson and “Box Car”
Willie and did a three year stint playing the
theaters in Branson, MO. George has worked
with Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys as well
as the famous Rowe Brothers western swing
band.
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Ginny Mac
- Ginny Mac is a singer/songwriter/musician
from Fort Worth, Texas. She is gaining
popularity for her vocal style and natural
ability to entertain, and her musicianship and
melodic improvisation skills are just as
impressive. Ginny Mac is a versatile artist
that loves Country and Western music, Jazz,
and Big Band classics, but enjoys playing all
kinds of music.
Ronny Dale Shultz
Ronny Dale Shultz has shared his talents all
over the globe with such luminaries as; Bob
Will's Texas Playboys, David "Fathead"
Newman, Claude Gray, Red Stegall, Leroy Van
Dyke, Lynn Anderson, Johnny Bush, Frenchie
Burke, Johnny Gimble, Hank Thompson, and
too many others to list. His ability to play many
different musical styles on several instruments
keeps him highly in demand as a session player
and performer. Ronny Dale is currently the
owner/operator of World Records Recording
Studio based in historic Crowell, Texas.
Wendell Sollis
an accomplished, 5-string and tenor banjo player. Wendell has spent much of his life sharing talents between Texas Public Schools and playing music. After 32 years with public schools he decided to change careers, leaving his position as Superintendent of Schools and pursuing his love of music. He began performing in the early 70’s and is a veteran of Western Swing music. He has appeared in performances throughout Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, playing Western Swing, Cajun, Country & Western, and Big Band Classics. Wendell’s shows have taken him from Quartz Mountain Resort, Oklahoma, Six Flags over Texas, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico and many concerts and dances in between. He has performed with many well-known Western Swing Bands, some of which include the legendary performers from Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys. |
Bob Baker
Terry comes from a large family of musicians
being the son of the late Billy Thompson. By the
time he was 11, Terry had started his musical
career playing regularly for his father. Having
started at such a young age enabled him to play
for some of the greatest western swing musicians of
their time such as Tag Lambert, Merle David,
Troy Jordan, Hoyle Nix and many others who
have passed on. Terry can still be found playing
regularly with groups around the Texas area such
as the Sidekicks, Lariat, Tommy Allsup and many
others. When Terry is not playing music he can be
found teaching Industrial Technology at Hawley
High School or raising cattle on their small ranch
with his wife Karri, and their three children
Tanner, Logan and Karlee. Any one interested in
booking Terry can reach him in Hawley, Texas or
email at tertho@hawley.esc14.net.
being the son of the late Billy Thompson. By the
time he was 11, Terry had started his musical
career playing regularly for his father. Having
started at such a young age enabled him to play
for some of the greatest western swing musicians of
their time such as Tag Lambert, Merle David,
Troy Jordan, Hoyle Nix and many others who
have passed on. Terry can still be found playing
regularly with groups around the Texas area such
as the Sidekicks, Lariat, Tommy Allsup and many
others. When Terry is not playing music he can be
found teaching Industrial Technology at Hawley
High School or raising cattle on their small ranch
with his wife Karri, and their three children
Tanner, Logan and Karlee. Any one interested in
booking Terry can reach him in Hawley, Texas or
email at tertho@hawley.esc14.net.
Terry Thompson
A member of the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, Bob
Baker is one of an elite group of non-pedal steel
players. Also fluent on guitar, fiddle and bass,
Bob honed his steel guitar chops while working as
a bandmate of the great Leon McAuliffe. His
swingin' style is highly in demand, and he can
often be found wherever great western swing
music is being played.
Baker is one of an elite group of non-pedal steel
players. Also fluent on guitar, fiddle and bass,
Bob honed his steel guitar chops while working as
a bandmate of the great Leon McAuliffe. His
swingin' style is highly in demand, and he can
often be found wherever great western swing
music is being played.