FERST Readers Concert with Sons of the Pioneers

Join us for a great evening of Western-Country music for the whole family!

The Sons of the Pioneers, formed in 1934, forever transformed cowboy music with their thrilling harmonies and poetic images of the West, and they still shoulder the standard for western music to this day. Founded by Roy Rogers (then known as Leonard Slye), Bob Nolan, and Tim Spencer, the group has remained together continuously since then, rotating through 47 members over the years. This award-winning, legendary organization continues to gain fans young and old, playing original favorites like “Cool Water” and “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and others rooted deeply in western lore. These five accomplished musicians bring fresh energy to this classic genre, taking audiences time-traveling into the great American West with them.

The Pioneers are the most decorated group in Western music, winning honors such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Western Music Association Hall of Fame, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Texas Swing Hall of Fame, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, to name a few. The group’s renditions of “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and “Cool Water” have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and the Smithsonian Institution has named the group one of America’s “National Treasures.”

The concert will take place on October 27, 2024 at the Union County Schools Fine Arts Center. Tickets are available on Eventbrite, on Facebook at "FERST Readers' Concert for Literacy", at the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, Young Harris Ph*rm*cy, Carter Williams Insurance & Investments, Union County Historical Society, L&M Furniture and at Pat's Hallmark in Blairsville.

100% of all proceeds will go to the Union County FERST Readers Childhood Literacy Program, which furnishes free books every month to any child ages birth to five years old to promote literacy through early childhood reading.

Tucked into the North Georgia mountains, Blairsville offers many places to stay and restaurants to enjoy during your visit!

Chatuge Lodge, Hiawassee GA (706) 896-5253

Brasstown Valley Resort, Young Harris GA (706) 379-9900

Comfort Inn, Blairsville GA (706) 745-6844

Holiday Inn Express, Blairsville GA (706) 746-6844

Comfort Inn, Blue Ridge GA (706) 946-3333

Best Western, Milton Inn, Blairsville GA (706) 745-6995

Seasons Inn, Blairsville GA (706) 745-1631

The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge, Hiawassee GA (706) 896-2262

Host or Publisher FERST Readers of Union County