FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2003

CONTACT: Dana Westover, Johnny D’s (617) 776-7450
Leland Stein, Regent Theatre (781) 643-4488

GRAMMY-WINNING WESTERN QUARTET RIDERS IN THE SKY
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN
TO PERFORM AT ARLINGTON'S REGENT THEATRE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT 7:00 PM
Boston Stop On Silver Jubilee Tour Co-Presented By Johnny D's and The Regent Theatre

A Great Big Western Howdy from the kings of the trail drive as they travel around the country celebrating their Silver Anniversary, as always playing the great songs from the golden age of cowboy music in their tuneful and hilariously entertaining shows. Of late, Ranger Doug, Too Slim, Woody Paul, and recently added Joey the Cowpolka King have received a lot of well deserved attention as a result of their musical participation in Disney’s TOY STORY movies, including a performance after the conclusion of TOY STORY 2. Now, they find themselves signed to Disney Records, and going stronger than ever after 25 years! They’ll be joined on this date by the incendiary trio from Austin, Texas, Hot Club Of Cowtown, that successfully combines the musical stylings of Bob Wills with that of gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt in a delightfully swinging brew that is utterly unique and at the same time familiar. The two bands together on the same bill make up a special night tying together the past and the future of western swing and cowboy music that is sure to be one of the concert highlights of the New Year.

Johnny D’s, located in Somerville’s Davis Square—winner of The Blues Foundation’s coveted “Keeping the Blues Alive” award—is a Boston roots-music institution, owned and operated by the DeLellis family for over 30 years.

The historic Regent Theatre, Arlington’s Show Place of Entertainment since 1916, is currently presenting its second full season of performances under new ownership. Located at 7 Medford St. (just off Mass. Ave.) in Arlington Center, a few short miles from Cambridge and Boston, the theatre is wheelchair accessible with plenty of free parking across the street. Reserved seats for the Saturday, February 8, 7:00pm Riders in the Sky Silver Jubilee Concert are $30 and $22 for adults / $15 for children 12 and under. For further information call (781) 646-4TIX (4849) or click here Riders in the Sky