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ENTERTAINMENT
Las Vegas, Nevada - December 4-7, 2008 |
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Entertainment |
• Convention
Stage
• Sky Box Receptions
• Cattle Baron's Ball
• Exhibitions
...And More!
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In addition to the exhibition hall, the convention provides
a daily schedule of Western entertainment.
Some of the nation's most recognized Western Performers
will grace the Royale Pavilion Stage daily. Relax in the
stage courtyard and have a cool drink while you listen
to traditional Western music and witness some of the top
performers in the industry.
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DEVON DAWSON
Devon Dawson, known as “Miss Devon” (SASS #49096)
of Fort Worth, Texas, has garnered top nominations nationally
as “Female Performer of the Year” and “ Songwriter
of the year” by The Western Music Association and The
Academy of Western Artists. A founding member of the award winning
cowboy swing group, “The Texas Trailhands”, Miss
Devon’s vocals and lively guitar strumming brings to mind
‘swing time cowgirls’ like Patsy Montana, Rosalie
Allen, and Dale Evans. She is also known as the singin’,
yodelin’, voice of “Jessie the Yodelin’ Cowgirl”,
of Toy Story 2 fame, as heard on the Grammy–winning CD,
Woody’s Roundup featuring Riders in the Sky, released
by Walt Disney Records. In the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Devon
makes personal appearances as “Jessie” from Radio
Disney, Imagination Celebration, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame,
and occasionally joins Riders In the Sky onstage, as she did
in March 2001, when she appeared on the Grand Old Opry in Nashville,
Tennessee. |
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 Joe
Bowman
What do Hollywood legends and Kings and Queens from around the
world have in common with real-life heroes like astronauts,
cosmonauts, Texas Rangers, S.W.A.T. Teams and the U.S. Marines?
. . They have all crossed paths with JOE BOWMAN . .
JOE BOWMAN is a slice of the ‘OLD WEST’ come to
life . . . a fast drawing, Straight Shootin’ larger-than-life
TEXAN, who is one of the best men anywhere with a gun.
“When the “Legend” is bigger than the man,
print the “Legend;” when the “Legend and the
Man” parallel, it’s all the same.
Twice nominated for “The American Outstanding Handgunner
Award”–Combat Infantry Badge–Four Battle Stars–Bronze
Stars–Purple Heart–carries a special Texas Ranger
Badge presented by a Governor of Texas and appointed “Ambassador
of Goodwill” for the State of Texas by four different
Governors.
. . . . The List Goes On . . . .
Joe has been on longhorn cattle drives and served as gun coach
for movie and TV westerns. Roy Rogers commissioned him to make
two different pairs of his famous “BOOTS of ROSES”
with sterling silver and gold trim; he’s made gun leather
for Johnny Mack Brown, Jock Mahoney (a famous actor and stuntman)
and Sammy Davis, Jr. Sammy bought two pair of Joe’s famous
customized RUGER single action pistols. Robert Duval engaged
Joe’s shooting and western knowledge for his renown role
as “Gus” in LONESOME DOVE.
. . . . The List Goes On . . . .
Mr. Bill Ruger, Sr. had his son, Tom, contact Joe to request
that he do the Highly Acclaimed National Safety T.V. an-nouncement
for the RUGER SINGLE ACTION SIX SHOO-TER. Joe has found the
RUGER pistols to be the stron-gest, sa-fest and the most reli-able
pistol in the mar-ket place.
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RIVER CROSSING, INC.
Miss Tabitha and Mad Mountain Mike have 43 years of combined
experience in historical research and re-enactment. Mad Mountain
Mike’s work has been featured in museums, movies and
galleries across the country and in Europe, while Miss Tabitha
has focused on historic dance and fashion. Their partnership
enables them to cover many eras and topics, ranging from the
Revolutionary War to modern day, with a special focus on the
American Old West. Mad Mountain Mike and Miss Tabitha enjoy
presenting history in an entertaining as well as educational
style.
Thursday and Friday morning, enjoy a unique presentation
as Miss Tabitha demonstrates for you how a Victorian lady
would have dressed from the “inside out”. Beginning
with chemise and bloomers, she adds corset, petticoat, bustle,
and on and on until at last she is attired in her final outfit
-- “properly and decently” dressed to appear in
public, not forgetting her headpiece and correct accessories.
As each piece is added, she shares entertaining and historical
anecdotes about the clothing of the Victorian era. This is
a delightfully educational program you won’t want to
miss!
In preparation for Saturday night’s Cattle Baron's
Ball, on Thursday and Friday afternoon Miss Tabitha will present
a lesson on dances of the Victorian era, such as the Grand
March, Virginia Reel, and Quadrilles. Topics such as fan flirtations,
bows and curtsies, escorting your lady and managing the train
of a gown will also be covered. Miss Tabitha has been researching
and teaching old-time dance for over 15 years, and she specializes
in adapting historic dances for modern-day folks. All dances
will be taught, and no previous experience is necessary. Not
a stuffy class, you will be pleasantly surprised at the simplicity
of many of these elegant dances. Ladies attending are encouraged
to bring their trained or bustled petticoat or skirt in which
to practice.
On Saturday only, Miss Tabitha and Mad Mountain Mike are
pleased to once again present their Old West & Victorian
Fashion Show tailored especially for SASS shooters! Practical,
beautiful, historical, fanciful – you’ll find
it all featured here in a wide range of Wild West, Native
American, Victorian and B-Western styles. Miss Tabitha and
Mad Mountain Mike provide a historical and humorous commentary
with each outfit, giving “inside information”
of value to costume buffs and SASS members alike. Don’t
miss it!
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 Jess
Meador Texas Junior Champion Fiddler
Jess Jess (aka Eighter from Decatur) is a 14-year old fiddler
from rural Wise County Texas. He began playing at the age of
7 with world champion fiddler and teacher Dale Morris. At age
9, Jess won the prestigious title of Texas State Junior Fiddle
Champion - the youngest to ever win this competition. Jess has
become one of the popular fiddlers with the area honky-tonk
and dance crowds. In 2005 Jess captured top titles to both the
Junior World Championship and the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering
in Fort Worth. In 2006 after a repeat performance he was again
crowned champion by Red Steagall. He also received the 2006
Rising Star Award from the Cowtown Society of Western Music.
Recent appearances include Six Flags Over Texas, the Texas State
Fair, Billy Bob's of Texas, FM 95.9 The Ranch Radio, and the
Las Vegas’ Riviera Hotel along with numerous other appearances
throughout Texas and beyond. A versatile fiddler, Jess' love
of Bob Wills and Western Swing music shines brightly when he
plays and always WOWS the crowd. |
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daytime ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
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| THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 |
Devon
Dawson
10:00
- 10:45 A.M. Royale Pavilion Stage |
Victorian
Dressing from the Inside Out with Miss Tabitha
10:45
- 11:15 A.M. Royale Pavilion Stage
Enjoy a unique presentation as Miss Tabitha demonstrates for
you how a Victorian lady would have dressed from the "insde
out" |
Joe Bowman
11:15
- 12:00 Noon Royale Pavilion Stage |
Devon
Dawson
1:00
- 1:30 P.M. Royale Pavilion Stage |
Jim Dunham
1:30
- 2:00 P.M. Royale Pavilion Stage |
Victorian
Dance Lesson with Miss Tabitha in the Grande Ballroom
1:30 - 3:00
P.M. Grande Ballroom
In preparation for Saturday night's Centennial Ball,
Miss Tabitha will present a lesson on dances of the Victorian
era, such as the Grand March, Virginia Reel, and Quadrilles. |
Bob
Munden
2:00
- 2:30 P.M. Royale Pavilion Stage |
Joe Bowman
2:30 - 3:15 P.M. Royale Pavilion Stage |
Jim Dunham
3:15 - 3:45 P.M. Royale Pavillion Stage |
Miss
Devon Dawson
4:00
- 4:45 P.M. Royale Pavilion Stage |
Classic
Cowboy Saloon Dance
Top
of The Riv Ballroom 7:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M.
Come in your finist Classic Cowboy Tradition! |
| FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5,
2008 |
Devan
Dawson
10:00 - 10:30
A.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage |
Victorian
Dressing from the Inside Out with Miss Tabitha
10:30 - 11:30
A.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage
Enjoy a unique presentation as Miss Tabitha demonstrates for
you how a Victorian lady would have dresses from the "inside
out." |
Juni
Fisher
11:45 - 12:30
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage |
SASS
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Grande Ballroom
12:30 - 1:30 P.M.
Grande Ballroom
Please join us for a luncheon to honor the 2008 SASS Cowboy
Action Shooting Hall of Fame inductees. There is no charge to
attend and a sumptuous buffet lunch can be purchased in the
ballroom.
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"Hotshot"
Johnny Micks
1:00- 1:30
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage
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Devon
Dawson
1:30
- 2:00 P.M. Royale Pavilion Stage |
Victorian
Dance Lesson with Miss Tabitha in the Grande Ballroom
2:00 - 3:30
P.M. Grande
Ballroom
In preparation
for Saturday night's Centennial Ball, Miss Tabitha will present
a lesson on dances of the Victorian era, such as the Grand March,
Virginia Reel, and Quadrilles. |
Jim
Dunham
2:00 - 2:45
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage |
Joe
Bowman
2:45- 3:30
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage |
Kowboy
Kal
3:30 - 54:15
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage
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Devon Dawson
4:15 - 5:00 P.M. Royale Pavilion Stage |
How
The West Really Was
7:00 - 8:00
P.M. Top Of The Riv
A pannel discussion of how the west really was. With Paul Hutton,
Jim Dunham, and Steve Alexander as General George Custer. |
Cowboy
Karaoke / Pajama Party
8:30 - 12:00
A.M. Top Of
The Riv
Join the Dooley Gang and sing the night away.
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| SATURDAY, DECEMBER
6, 2008 |
Devon
Dawson
10:00 - 10:45
A.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage |
Kowboy
Kal
10:45 - 11:15
A.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage |
Devon
Dawson
11:15 - 12:00
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage
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Joe
Bowman
12:00
- 12:30 P.M. Royale Pavilion Stage |
Western
Victorian Fashion Show with Miss Tabitha & Mad Mountain
Mike
12:30 - 1:30
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage
Miss Tabitha and Mad Mountain Mike are pleased to present their
Old West & Victorian Fashsion Show tailored especially for
SASS shooters.
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Bob
Munden
1:30 - 2:15
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage
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Devon
Dawson
2:15 - 3:00
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage
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Jim
Dunham
3:00 - 3:45
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage
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"Hotshot"
Johnny Mincks
3:45 - 4:30
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage
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Devon
Dawson
4:30 - 5:00
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage |
SASS Centennial Ball
6:30 P.M. Grand Ballroom
The SASS Social Event of the Year includes dinner, dancing,
and special guest. Wear your finest and be ready to dance! |
SUNDAY, DECEMBER
7, 2008 |
Kowboy
Kal
10:30 - 11:00
A.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage |
"Hotshot"
Jonny Mincks
11:00 - 11:45
Royale Pavilion Stage |
Indoor
Match Awards - The Dooley Gang
12:00 - 1:00
Royale Pavilion Stage |
Jim
Dunham
1:00 -1:45
P.M. Royale
Pavilion Stage
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Joe
Bowman
1:45 - 2:30
Royale Pavilion
Stage |
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