Juni Fisher

Western Music Association 2006 Female Vocalist of the Year, AWA 2005 Female Western Performer of the Year, and WMA 2005 Crescendo Award winner Juni Fisher has been likened to movie director John Ford for her sweeping, epic story songs, to Stanley Kubrick for her stark, raw edged vignettes of the history of the American West, and to Folk Music icons Ian Tyson and Tom Russell for hard hitting, soulful lyrics. Her straightforward, on the mark vocals give voice to the soul of this remarkable songwriter.

Traditional folk music blends seamlessly with her songs of the American West, and many a listener has been moved by her unmistakably original music. Captivating performances, filled with essential marriage of crystalline guitar passages, and heart wrenching delivery are what Juni Fisher does best. It has been said that "Juni's music is part angelic, part devilish, and inspired from deep within her soul. Her voice is simply pure and beautiful, with no gimmicks. However, her best God-given talent is the ability to tell a poignant story that moves you down to your inner core.”

Syd Masters & The Swing Riders
Syd Masters & The Swing Riders are a talented and humorous musical group specializing in what Syd refers to as Vintage Western Cowboy Swing! Recently they received the 2004 "Best Humorous Song" award for the track "My Dog," as well as the 2003 "Country Song of the Year" MIC Award for Syd's original tune, "Out In The Country." Other accomplishments include winning the Western Music Association "Best Western Swing Band" international nomination during each of the last three years, as well as wrangling in the New Mexico Music Industry's "Best Vocal Performance" award for singing and yodeling on recorded works. The boys can also be seen on television and on posters throughout the West as the new "Singing Cowboys" for the Powerball Lottery advertising campaign. Alibi Music magazine named "Cowboys on the Moon" one of its top ten best albums for 2003. This CD, which was nominated for best album by The Western Music Association, The Academy of Western Artists, and the New Mexico Music Industry, features all original music and is played on the air in at least 15 countries around the world!

Syd's rich lead vocals and unique brand of unspoiled rhythm guitar are complimented by the accomplished finger picking of multi-instrumentalist Uncle Bob, along with the flamboyant humor and bunkhouse bass stylings of "America's Cowboy Heart Throb," Slim J. The band has been gaining recent notoriety while performing on stage as opening act and band for Country Western Superstar Lynn Anderson.

He's an entertainer now. He finds he prefers this.

He's been awarded the Male Performer of the Year by the Western Music Association, is a three time nominee for Songwriter of the Year, and is rapidly becoming one of the most popular Western entertainers working today.

Some of the folks Dave has played for include:
The Autry Museum of Western Heritage, The Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering, The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, The Live Oak Festival, The Strawberry Folk Festival, Michael Martin Murphy's WestFest, The Nashville Extravaganza, The National Cattleman's Beef Association, and The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

Dave lives in Nipomo California with his wife and partner Melissa, several horses, cats and dogs.

RIVER CROSSING, INC.
Miss Tabitha and Mad Mountain Mike have 43 years of combined experience in historical research and re-enactment. Mad Mountain Mike’s work has been featured in museums, movies and galleries across the country and in Europe, while Miss Tabitha has focused on historic dance and fashion. Their partnership enables them to cover many eras and topics, ranging from the Revolutionary War to modern day, with a special focus on the American Old West. Mad Mountain Mike and Miss Tabitha enjoy presenting history in an entertaining as well as educational style.

Thursday and Friday morning, enjoy a unique presentation as Miss Tabitha demonstrates for you how a Victorian lady would have dressed from the “inside out”. Beginning with chemise and bloomers, she adds corset, petticoat, bustle, and on and on until at last she is attired in her final outfit -- “properly and decently” dressed to appear in public, not forgetting her headpiece and correct accessories. As each piece is added, she shares entertaining and historical anecdotes about the clothing of the Victorian era. This is a delightfully educational program you won’t want to miss!

In preparation for Saturday night’s Cattle Baron's Ball, on Thursday and Friday afternoon Miss Tabitha will present a lesson on dances of the Victorian era, such as the Grand March, Virginia Reel, and Quadrilles. Topics such as fan flirtations, bows and curtsies, escorting your lady and managing the train of a gown will also be covered. Miss Tabitha has been researching and teaching old-time dance for over 15 years, and she specializes in adapting historic dances for modern-day folks. All dances will be taught, and no previous experience is necessary. Not a stuffy class, you will be pleasantly surprised at the simplicity of many of these elegant dances. Ladies attending are encouraged to bring their trained or bustled petticoat or skirt in which to practice.

On Saturday only, Miss Tabitha and Mad Mountain Mike are pleased to once again present their Old West & Victorian Fashion Show tailored especially for SASS shooters! Practical, beautiful, historical, fanciful – you’ll find it all featured here in a wide range of Wild West, Native American, Victorian and B-Western styles. Miss Tabitha and Mad Mountain Mike provide a historical and humorous commentary with each outfit, giving “inside information” of value to costume buffs and SASS members alike. Don’t miss it!