Doo-Wah Riders

There is no one else like the Doo-Wah Riders. The high energy quintet boasts an impressive 30-year career working with some of country music’s biggest stars, including Garth Brooks, George Strait, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton. Appearing on stages across the country as well as on national television and in major motion pictures, the Doo-Wah Riders are unique for their combination of invaluable decades of experience and youthful musical energy.  Their tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of classic and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go.

The group produced their first, self-titled album in 1993, featuring some of their greatest fan favorites and the track “Glowing in the Ashes,” which was performed in the movie “Basic Instinct” starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone. Their debut CD also featured the remarkable musicianship of former band member and world-renowned fiddler Byron Berline. They would work with the talented international artist again on the album “Fiddle and a Song” which was nominated for a Grammy in 1995. The Doo-Wah Riders didn’t stop there, releasing 6 more albums including two unforgettable, boot-stompin’ live albums. Their latest release, entitled “Obstacles,” took over 2 turbulent years to record and might prove to be their greatest accomplishment yet. 

The Doo-Wah Riders have a long history performing in every aspect of the music industry. The 5-man group has served as backup band for such stars as Lee Ann Womack, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Martina McBride. Apart from being featured in “Basic Instict,” the Riders have appeared on TNN’s Prime Time Country and Dick Clark’s national television production “Will You Marry Me?” Kenny, Lindy, Keith, James, and Perry form an enthusiastic collection of home-grown country enthusiasts and multi-talented musicians who know how to rock the house. They’ll bring their collective skills on a variety of instruments from the fiddle to the harmonica to the Lyric Stage in February.

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