Songs that conjure up images of tumbleweeds, horses, prairies and canyons 91裸聊视频� simply put cowboy music.

It is what the are synonymous with, having spent decades as a western singing music group whose songs are entwined into the lore and mystique of the American West. And, they are bringing that nostalgia to the Okanagan region.

91裸聊视频淧eople in the audience light up because they remember all these songs like Tumbling Tumbleweeds and Cool Water. They remember them from when they were a child watching western movies and hearing the Pioneers songs that were in over 100 movies,91裸聊视频� said Tommy Nallie, member of the Sons of Pioneers who are performing in Oliver, Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops among other places in B.C.

The group was first started 84 years ago by Roy Rogers and the gifted songwriters of Canadian Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer. They garnered national and international fans through appearances in western films during the 30s to 50s. As well, numerous albums were recorded with songs like Ghost Riders in the Sky and others that were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Nallie, who resides in Branson and is the trail boss of the group, takes on the role of curator of the famous pioneer sound and archivist of the group owning a copy of almost every recording they have ever made. It was a duty passed along to him from his brother, who served as trail boss before him.

91裸聊视频淚 feel fortunate that I was given this opportunity. I want to do my best to keep the legacy going because we don91裸聊视频檛 want to see it die. It is just good music and the Pioneers have a great history. I feel like it is a great responsibility we all have. It would be easy to say, 91裸聊视频極K, lets stop.91裸聊视频� But, this is a legacy that is 84 years old and as members retire or leave us, we make sure the new people coming in do things properly. They learn all the original arrangements and the group evolves slowly without abrupt change to make sure the history remains,91裸聊视频� said Nallie.

Sons of the Pioneers provided several songs for John Ford westerns, including the soundtrack for The Searchers starring John Wayne. When TV came along, they regularly appeared on the Roy Rogers Show and had guest appearances on such programs as the Barbara Mandrell Show. Walt Disney called upon the Pioneers to supply the soundtrack for the film Pecos Bill. They were the first cowboy musical group to perform at Carnegie Hall and the first to headline in Las Vegas casinos.

The current configuration of Sons of the Pioneers is part of a continuous and uninterrupted 84-year existence in which they have accumulated more coveted honours and awards than anyone in western music. The group has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Western Music Association Hall of Fame and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame among others. The Smithsonian Institute named them as 91裸聊视频渘ational treasures.91裸聊视频�

The Pioneers are known around the world for their unique three and four part harmonies. According to the trail boss, who joined the group in the 198091裸聊视频檚.

91裸聊视频淲e are honoured to be returning to Canada. We had western Canadian tours in 2015, in 2016 and we were parade marshalls for the Calgary Stampede in the 199091裸聊视频檚.91裸聊视频� Nallie said. 91裸聊视频淓very concert is pure cowboy music packed with our timeless hits, solid western swing and a good measure of comedy and banter. Each of the five members share the vocals and instrumentals.91裸聊视频�

Part of the hallmark sound comes from acoustic fiddles, mandolin, upright bass, and lead and rhythm guitars.

Sons of the Pioneers are performing at the Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver on June 24 at 7 p.m. Oliver tickets are available through or by phone 1-250-498-1626.

The group is playing at the Kelowna Community Theatre at 7 p.m. on June 21. Food bank donations are being accepted at the door. For tickets visit . They then will be playing at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre on June 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at . Their final show in B.C. will be at the Kamloops Calvary Community Church on June 28. Tickets can be purchased at .