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About Us
Who is the Orange Town Revival?
We are a musical act based in Southern California, featuring Brother Tom and Sister Dee -- occasionally joined by other musicians -- performing classic American folk and popular songs.
As historians and entertainers, we can provide authentic, 19th Century or early 20th Century musical entertainment for your historical-themed event.
See us perform and hear our music on our Videos page, including "Lulu's Back in Town," winner of five awards at the Eighth Annual Wild Bunch Film Festival 2023!
Upcoming Engagements
27th Annual Rancho Days Fiesta
Sat. May 4, 2024, 11am - 3pm
Heritage Hill Historical Park | 25151 Serrano Rd | Lake Forest, CA 92630
Come explore the rich history of Orange County’s rancho era through hands-on activities, crafts, music, dance and more! Activities and performances include:
• Native American and Folklorico dancing
• Early California ranching hands-on activities and exhibitors
• Music, piñata breaking and crafts for children* (*while supplies last)
• Charro horse riding and roping demonstrations
• Historic buildings open, courtesy of the Amigos de la Colina docents
Free event and parking.
Pets are welcome outdoors only on leashes no longer than 6 feet.
We will perform old-time music in
St. George's Episcopal Mission
12 noon, 1pm, 2pm
For more information, email heritagehill@ocparks.com or call 949-923-2230.
Event information and flyer: https://www.ocparks.com/events/annual-rancho-days-fiesta
Location map, park map, brochure: https://www.ocparks.com/historic-sites/heritage-hill-historical-park#geofield-map-node-location-66-field-lat-long
Annual Spring Open House at Arden
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10 am - 4 pm
Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens | 29042 Modjeska Canyon Rd | Silverado, CA 92676
Join OC Parks at the annual Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens Spring open house. Tucked away amidst a live oak grove on the banks of Santiago Creek lies the century-old home of one of the most famous Shakespearean actresses of the late Victorian era: Madame Helena Modjeska. Designed in 1888 by renowned New York architect Stanford White, it’s one of two National Historic Landmarks in Orange County. Enjoy:
• Shakespearean performances by the Modjeska Shakespeare Players
• Live music performances by The Orange Town Revival
• Docent-led tours of the iconic home and grounds
• Famous caramel and marshmallow Modjeska candy (one per person)
We will perform old-time music on Arden grounds.
Performance times to come!
Free event and parking, but with limited onsite parking on-site, reservations are required for these timeslots: 10am - 12pm, 12pm - 2pm, 2pm - 4pm
Location map, park map, brochure, reservation links: https://www.ocparks.com/modjeska#geofield-map-node-location-2296-field-lat-long
For more information, email heritagehill@ocparks.com or call 949-923-2230.
Event flyer: https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2025-03/ARMO_SpringOpenHouse_2025_Flyer.pdf
Recent Engagements
Private Party
The Calico Ghost Town "California Days Festival" (4th Annual)
The Calico Ghost Town "California Days Festival" (4th Annual)
Sat 4/19/25, 11am - 4pm
Live Oak County Park
Fallbrook, CA
The Calico Ghost Town "California Days Festival" (4th Annual)
The Calico Ghost Town "California Days Festival" (4th Annual)
The Calico Ghost Town "California Days Festival" (4th Annual)
Sat 2/15/25 - Sun 2/16/25, 9am - 5pm
Silver Rush Burger patio
Calico Ghost Town | 36600 Ghost Town Rd | Yermo, CA 92398
"Old West Days" at Victor Valley Museum
Sat. 1/18/25 - Sun. 1/19/25, 10am - 3pm
Victor Valley Museum | 11873 Apple Valley Rd | Apple Valley, CA 92308
"Old West Days" at San Bernardino County Museum
Sat. 1/18/25 - Sun. 1/19/25, 10am - 3pm
San Bernardino County Museum | 2024 Orange Tree Ln | Redlands, CA 92374
(photo courtesy Patricia Huff)
2024 Engagements
The Calico Ghost Town "Calico Days Festival" (58th Annual)
The Calico Ghost Town "Calico Days Festival" (58th Annual)
The Calico Ghost Town "Calico Days Festival" (58th Annual)
Sat. 9/28/24 - Sun. 9/29/24, 9am - 5pm
Lil's Saloon Pizza / Beer Garden | Calico Ghost Town | 36600 Ghost Town Rd | Yermo, CA 92398
Summer Citrus Harvest at Key Ranch
The Calico Ghost Town "Calico Days Festival" (58th Annual)
The Calico Ghost Town "Calico Days Festival" (58th Annual)
Sat. August 3, 2024, 10am - 2pm
Main lawn
George Key Ranch Historic Park | 625 W Bastanchury Rd | Placentia, CA 92870
Boots & Bustles: A Victorian Experience
The Calico Ghost Town "Calico Days Festival" (58th Annual)
Boots & Bustles: A Victorian Experience
Sat. July 13, 2024, 10am - 6pm
Gazebo north of orange orchard
Heritage Museum of Orange County | 3101 W Harvard St | Santa Ana, CA 92704
Private Party - Southern California
Private Party - Southern California
Boots & Bustles: A Victorian Experience
Sat. June 15, 2024, 5pm - 10pm
Apple Valley, CA
(photo courtesy Jerry Nichols)
Modjeska's Spring Open House
Private Party - Southern California
26th Annual Rancho Days Fiesta
Sat. May 18, 2024, 10am - 4pm
Arden grounds
Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens | 29042 Modjeska Canyon Rd | Silverado, CA 92676
26th Annual Rancho Days Fiesta
Private Party - Southern California
26th Annual Rancho Days Fiesta
Sat. May 4, 2024, 11am - 3pm
St. George's Episcopal Mission
Heritage Hill Historical Park | 25151 Serrano Rd | Lake Forest, CA 92630
Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion and Festival
Performances: Sat. 3/23/24 (2pm-3pm), Sun. 3/24/24 (11am-12pm)
Celebration Stage
Rancho Santa Susana Community Center & Park | 5005 E Los Angeles Ave | Simi Valley, CA 93063
The Calico Ghost Town "California Days Festival" (3rd Annual)
Sat. 2/17/24 - Sun. 2/18/24, 9am - 5pm
Lil's Saloon Beer Garden | Calico Ghost Town | 36600 Ghost Town Rd | Yermo, CA 92398
Muzeo Train Days 2024
Muzeo Train Days 2024
Saturday 1/13/24, 1pm - 3pm
Carnegie | Anaheim Public Library building | Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center | 241 S Anaheim Blvd | Anaheim CA 92805
2022 Engagements and Events
93rd Annual Helldorado Days
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 10:30am - 4pm
The Orange Town Revival met with Brother Ray of the Slackjaw Bros. to play music before Code of the West (Old West Repertory Company) performed their first two sets of skits on the Allen Street stage, Day 2 of the 93rd Annual Helldorado Days in Tombstone, Arizona.
Helldorado, Inc. | P.O. Box 297 | Tombstone, AZ 85638
See the three of us performing on Allen Street in the Desert Sky Adventures "HELLDORADO Days in Tombstone | Recap and a little History" YouTube video posted on October 24, 2022: https://youtu.be/LqiC857V2kI?t=295
2nd Annual Orange County Jamboree
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10am - 2pm
Irvine Ranch Historic Park
13042 Old Myford Rd
Irvine, CA 92602
See photos in the April 15, 2019 online edition of the OC Register at: https://www.ocregister.com/2019/04/15/orange-county-jamboree-remembers-the-areas-farming-heritage/