The World-Famous Flying W Wranglers

A History of Delighting Nightly Crowds

Creating the Memories of a Lifetime

The world-renowned Flying W Wranglers are the second-oldest Western performance band in the world.  Their stunning three-part harmonies, superb instrumentation, and clean bunkhouse humor have delighted over seven million people since 1953. There have been over 60 individuals that have been a part of the Flying W Wranglers, with several of them performing for the Ranch for more than 30 years. The Flying W Wranglers have performed in many parts of the world, including USO tours in Vietnam during the war; at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee; in London, England; at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and Carnegie Hall in New York City.  The Flying W Wranglers have been featured in local and national television commercials, performed with world-class symphonies, sung at major sporting events, and won a wide variety of musical awards.

Troubadours of The West – The Flying W Wranglers

From 1953 to 1957, the performers at the Flying W Ranch ranged from college students and folk singers to the Sons of the Pioneers. In 1957, the Flying W Wranglers were officially unveiled. Through the years, over 60 individuals have been a part of the Flying W Wranglers, with several of them performing for the Ranch for well over 30 years.

The Flying W Wranglers are now the second-oldest Western performance band in the world.  Their three-part-harmonies of time-honored tunes of the open range, high-quality instrumentation, and clean bunkhouse humor have delighted over seven million people from around the world.

In addition to performing at the Ranch, they performed in USO tours in Vietnam during the war; at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee; in London, England; at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and at Carnegie Hall in New York City.  The Flying W Wranglers have been featured in local and national television commercials, performed with several world-class symphonies, sung in major sporting events, and won a wide variety of musical awards.

Given the deep legacy for the re-birth of the Ranch post-Waldo Canyon fire, over 300 musicians and entertainers were auditioned.

Introducing the Flying W Wranglers

MICHAEL AMIDEI

Michael Amidei is a musician, author, poet, and podcaster based in Denver, Colorado. Originally joining The Flying W Wranglers in their 2006 season, he is thrilled to once again be able to sing the music that evokes the open range and the mythic landscape of the West.

BOBBY EDWARDS

Bobby Edwards is a musician from Wichita, Kansas. Growing up he was surrounded by a musical family. His father plays the keys and his mother sings. You’ll typically find him sitting behind his drums on stage where he’ll occasionally sing harmonies and sometimes he might even sing in tune.

DAVE YOUNG

“Doghouse” Dave is a professional musician with over 20 years of experience playing the upright bass, electric bass, tuba, and guitar. He has performed with a variety of American roots acts. Since 2003, he has also performed as Johnny Cash’s iconic guitar player, Luther Perkins, for various Johnny Cash tribute acts.

JASON LEE

Jason is a Colorado native who has lived a life full of travels. He began self-learning guitar and singing when he was in his late teenage years, doing mostly Johnny Cash and Elvis songs. Jason built on his passion for music through his journey and experiences and has even entertained thousands of his fellow Armed Service Members during his time in the United States military.

LUKE TRIPP

Luke Tripp started playing the violin when he was only 10. Growing up in a missionary family, he spent most of his youth in Brazil, where, under the influence of his father, he learned to play bluegrass and country music.  Luke works as Orchestra director and teacher in an award-winning school in District 11 that offers strings instruction for K-5 students, the only public program in Southern Colorado to do so.