The Western Flyers

THE WESTERN FLYERS are one of the most exciting new bands to glide on to the music scene in years. Their unique brand of music is a cross section of the Great American Songbook — from classic western swing to toe-tapping cowboy songs, hot jazz standards to electrifying old-time fiddle tunes.

This is the latest musical adventure for award-winning, multi-instrumentalist and archtop guitar slinger Joey McKenzie, who toured for ten years as guitarist for The Quebe Sisters Band and was also the fiddle and vocal teacher and musical arranger for that popular group. Joey brings his signature style and archtop rhythm guitar expertise to the The Western Flyers. Joining him to blend traditional tunes with musical innovation are two-time National Fiddle Champion and vintage-style singer Katie Glassman and the incomparable, world-class, upright bass player Gavin Kelso.

ACCOLADES

“Every once in a while a new musical group comes along that absolutely blows your ears back. It’s been a long time since I have seen a group as exciting as The Western Flyers. While the trio is new, the musicians are seasoned pros, combining the incredible rhythm guitar playing of Joey McKenzie with the flaming fiddle of Katie Glassman and the upright bass of Gavin Kelso. With Joey and Katie also sharing vocal duties they deliver everything from western swing and jazz to cowboy and country with an infectious energy and virtuosity that will leave you knowing you have just seen and heard the best of the real deal.”

–Charlie Seemann
Executive Director Emeritus, Western Folklife Center, Elko NV

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