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Bob Tallman

Returning to Chief Joseph Days this year is Texas Cowboy Bob Tallman.  He has been selected as announcer for the National Finals Rodeo 16 times.  And, he has been awarded the Pro Rodeo Cowboy's Association "Announcer of the Year" award six times.  His trademark voice will guide you through the fun and thrills of the 63st annual Chief Joseph Days Rodeo.  

McKenzie River Band - Thunder Room - Friday & Saturday Nights

Originally formed in 1985, The McKenzie River Band performed throughout the Western United States, and was widely regarded as the top regional country band for more than 20 years.  Now, after a four year vacation, (retirement), they have chosen to Re-Unite at this year’s Chief Joseph Days.  They have gathered the “best of the best” from all the past members of the band.  The line up includes the three original founding members of the band. Steve Talus, vocals and acoustic guitar, Joe Garland, vocals and bass guitar, and John Mannenbach, vocals and acoustic/lead guitar.  Joining the reunion are long time members, Michael McIntosh, vocals and lead guitar/fiddle and Robin Suskind, pedal steel guitar, dobro/lap steel guitar, and returning members, Dave Lee, keyboards and Lou Chavez, drums and percussion.

At the height of their success, The McKenzie River Band recorded and released two albums and they were the opening band for numerous national acts, including Alabama, George Strait, The Judds, Garth Brooks, Billy Dean and Patty Lovelace.  In addition, the band performed throughout the west at concerts, rodeos and fairs.

This will be The McKenzie River Bands 18th appearance at Chief Joseph Days and they would like to invite everyone to the Thunder Room after Friday and Saturday nights rodeo performances to share in the reunion with the Northwest’s premier band of the last 2 ½ decades.

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