With the cancellation of WMO events through June 30, 2020, we are sending your way some of the TAW talent you are missing.
Saturday, May 23, 2020, the Wheatland Music will be streaming a two hour free concert, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, featuring 4 performers/groups that we had to cancel for TAW 2020. The Palooka Brothers will start off the concert, followed by Rollie Tussing, The Family Business and Creole du Nord. Each performer/group will perform a 25-30 minute set. The concert will be emceed by everyone’s favorite announcer; 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗻.

The concert will be streamed right here on Wheatland’s Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wheatlandmusicorganization/
It will also be available on YouTube (link to come) and Wheatland’s website: https://www.wheatlandmusic.org

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 have been called a State of the Art, pre-modern “All-timey’ String Band. They play tunes and songs from the 18th century, the 19th century, and, if you remember, the last century. For a contemporary touch, programs include Bracken & Gartner originals. Band members are Jon Cotton, Bruce Gartner, Dan Bracken and Bruce Bauman.
𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 has played music in concert halls, major music festivals (including Wheatland!) and sidewalks all over the United States and in Europe. His “raggedy folk” style is informed by the era of 78 RPM records, juke joints, and street performers
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, an offshoot of Rhythm In Shoes is Sharon Leahy, Rick Good, Abby Ladin, Sam Bartlett, Ben Cooper and special guests Emma Good & Linzay Young.
𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝘂 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗱 – authentic Cajun & Zydeco music meant for the best of times. Led by Mark Palms who traced his family roots to St. Martinville, Louisiana along with Carol Palms on bass, Billy King on guitar, Geoff Kinde on drums, and Zach Fusilier from Scott Louisiana on fiddle.