- 2008 SCHEDULE - 2008 marks the anniversary of the birth of two original 'Sons of the Pioneers'; Bob Nolan (April 13) and Tim Spencer (July 13). Throughout the year Lonesome Ron will be doing several tributes to these two musical greats. Keep checking back. Details will be posted.

"We appreciate your historical background as well as your easy going nature
and genuine love for the old-time music. Working with you is always a pleasure."
- Anna Larson, Blue Earth County Historical Society.

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History Fest Friday, October 10 Noon - 4:00 Mankato, MN With Dozens of re-enactors

Oct 11 Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Oct 12 Sunday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Durava Ranch WESTERN CELEBRATION Lonsdale, Minnesota With The Shadows of the Old West

Friday, October 17 - 2:00 pm Private New Ulm, Minnesota Friday, October 17 - 5:00 pm Saturday, October 18 - 5:00 pm Blue Earth County Historical Society Ghosts of the Past Mankato, Minnesota

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Sunday, October 19 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Misfit Acres 5th Annual Meet up Horse Sanctuary Benefit Good Thunder, Minnesota. With The Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders and MC Express DJ Show

Sunday, October 19            1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lonesome Ron's Roundup & Folk Music Jam Harkins Historic General Store West Newton, Minnesota Directions: From New Ulm: take 15 north to Nicollet County Road 21 and turn left, go 9 miles From Mankato: take 14 east to Nicollet County Road 21 and go 9 miles

Friday, October 24 - 2:00 pm Private Waterville, Minnesota

With the Mary Guentzel Jazz Quintet Sunday Oct 26. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm / Pub 500 - Mankato, MN

With the Mary Guentzel Jazz Quintet Saturday Nov 22. Christmas Party - Mankato, MN Wednesday Dec 10. 6:00 pm Private Party - Mankato, MN Sunday Dec 22. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm / Pub 500 - Mankato, MN

"Lonesome Ron's performance at the Deep Valley Book Festival was very entertaining,
authentic and professional! What a wonderful addition to our event."
- Julie Schrader, Deep Valley Book Festival Co-ordinator.

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Keep Your Eye On The Trail For Lonesome Ron's Western Music Educational Exhibition

Lonesome Ron, the Riverboat Cowboy, tickles your American Roots with music based on the very essence of our culture - music that springs from our diversity, our pride in America's history, our pioneer spirit, and our stories. His music is as traditional and as unique as America itself.

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- MINNESOTA CELEBRATES! - In 2008 Minnesota, the 32nd state of the Union, will be celebrating 150 years of statehood! Watch here for celebration details.

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