Allan Chapman and Rodeo Kate

Western music fans are sure to enjoy this weekend’s performances by Allan Chapman and Rodeo Kate.  Both have deep roots in the western music scene.  Kate was instrumentalist of the Year in 2006 for the International Western Music Association (IWMA) and is a past member of The Texas Trailhands, Daughters of the Purple Sage, and KG & the Ranger. Allan is a three-time Grammy nominee, with songwriting credits for performers like Kenny Rodgers, The Oak Ridge Boys, George Jones, and Diana Ross. He has been a multi-time finalist for IWMA and Association of Western Music Song of the Year, IWMA Western Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year …and the list goes on!  Allan and Kate have been working hard to finish their new mini-album CD “Thistles & Thorns” that includes their new single to be released in mid-May “West Texas Blues”.

Together Allan and Kate live in rural Wise County, Texas, where they continue to practice their ranching tradition.

Doors open at 1 p.m., performances begin at 2:00 p.m.  Reservations are preferred; however, walk-ins will be seated if space permits.  The Arizona Folklore Preserve is located at 56 E. Folklore Trail in Hereford.  Make reservations at www.arizonafolklore.com.