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Recent Engagements
The Calico Ghost Town "Calico Days Festival" (57th Annual)
Saturday 9/23/23 - Sunday 9/24/23, 9am - 5pm
We joined in this family-friendly event for our fourth consecutive appearance at the annual Calico Days Festival! Attendees had the opportunity to participate in the Burro Run, Bucket Brigade, Miner's Triathlon, Egg Toss, Costume Contest; learn old-time card games at Pico's Silverlode; catch a skit or two at Town Hall; watch Gunfighter Shows and live musical performances, and enjoy train rides, mine tours, shopping and eating, and more!
We performed:
Saturday, 9/23:
- Lil's Beer Garden: 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- See event schedule: https://parks.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2023/09/Calico-Days-2023-Saturday-Final-Schedule-9.12.23.png
Sunday, 9/24:
- Lil's Beer Garden: 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
- See event schedule: https://parks.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2023/09/Calico-Days-2023-Sunday-Final-Schedule-9.12.23.png
Information: https://parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park/
Town Map: https://parks.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/09/New-Calico-Map-Web-091222.png
Ragtime Revival
Saturday, 9/16/23, 11am - 4pm
We enjoyed performing at this new, free event hosted by Simi Valley Historical Society at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum which included exhibits on the Suffragettes, classic cars, vintage fashions, music, dance lessons, and tours of historic buildings from the early 1900s.
The Orange Town Revival played old-time music near the front of the park at:
- 11:15am - 11:45am
- 1:15pm - 1:45pm
- 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Strathearn Historical Park | 137 Strathearn Place | Simi Valley, CA 93065
For more information, visit:
Rooster Roundup Birthday Party
Saturday 8/26/23
Private Party
Apple Valley, CA
Summer Citrus Harvest at Key Ranch
Saturday, 8/5/23, 10am - 2pm
We were pleased to join OC Parks and OC Historical Commission at George Key Ranch Historic Park for the inaugural Summer Citrus Harvest event. Tucked away in the city of Placentia, Key Ranch offers an authentic glimpse into Orange County’s agricultural past.
Activities included:
• Hands-on craft activities for kids
• Local educational partners and exhibitors
• Blacksmith demonstrations
• Docent led tours of the Key Ranch home
We performed live music at:
- 10:30am
- 11:30am
- 1:00pm
This free event required reservations due to the limited parking onsite at Sierra Vista Elementary School, 1811 N. Placentia Ave. Sign-ups were available for two timeslots:
- 10am - 12pm https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2023/08/05/summer-citrus-harvest-at-key-ranch-2/
- 12 - 2pm https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2023/08/05/summer-citrus-harvest-at-key-ranch-12-to-2p-m/
George Key Ranch Historic Park | 625 W. Bastanchury Road | Placentia, CA 92870
- George Key Ranch Historic Park website: https://www.ocparks.com/keyranch
- Park brochure: https://ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2023-03/KERA_1%20pg%20Brochure_11.05.21_v2.pdf
OC Register article about the event: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/08/08/tucked-away-park-remembers-placentias-citrus-history/
Old Reb Saloon Party 2023
Saturday 6/10/23
Private Party
Hesperia, CA
Spring Open House at Arden
Saturday 5/20/23, 10am - 4pm
We enjoyed delivering live music during the open house event at Arden which featured performances by the Modjeska Shakespeare Players, docent-led tours of the 1888-designed historic canyon home of the legendary Shakespearean actress and artist Madame Modjeska, and the opportunity to explore the gardens and rock-lined pathways of the grounds she fondly called the Forest of Arden.
Due to limited parking at the small lot on Santiago Canyon Road at Modjeska Canyon Road, reservations were required for one of three time-slots:
- 10:00am - 12:00 noon: https://ocparks.com/events/modjeskas-spring-open-house-1000am-1200pm
- 12:00 noon - 2:00pm: https://ocparks.com/events/modjeskas-spring-open-house-1200pm-200pm
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm: https://ocparks.com/events/modjeskas-spring-open-house-200pm-400pm
Arden | Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens | 29042 Modjeska Canyon Road | Silverado, CA 92676
- Event flier: https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2023-04/ARMO_SpringOpenHouse_2023_Flyer_FINAL.pdf
- Map: https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2021-04/Modjeska_Park_Map.pdf
- Park Brochure: https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2021-04/Modjeska_Park_Brochure.pdf
See videos of the event and Orange Town Revival on the ZawStudiosInc YouTube channel -- https://www.youtube.com/@ZawStudiosInc
- "The Modjeska's Spring Open House" Behind the Scenes with Adrian Zaw: https://youtu.be/XjGOtv54_XE
- Adrian Zaw Introduces "The Orange Town Revival": https://youtu.be/JxpFlxCYelA
25th Annual Rancho Days Fiesta
Saturday 5/6/23, 11am - 3pm
We were thrilled to participate in our fifth consecutive performance at this family-friendly event that celebrates Orange County's rancho era. The event featured Native American and Folklorico dancing, Charro horse riding and roping demonstrations, piñata breaking, crafts for children, early California ranching hands-on activities, music, dance and more. Historic buildings were open, courtesy of the Amigos de la Colina docents.
We performed in the St. George's Mission (1891) building:
- 12:00 noon
- 1:00pm
- 2:00pm
Heritage Hill Historical Park | 25151 Serrano Road | Lake Forest, CA 92630
- Event flier: https://ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2023-02/HEHI_RanchoDaysFiesta_2023_Flyer_Final_1.pdf
- Map: https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2021-04/Heritage%20Hill%20Park%20Map.pdf
- Park Brochure: https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2021-04/Heritage%20Hill%20Park%20Brochure.pdf
The Calico Ghost Town "California Days Festival" (2nd Annual)
Saturday 2/18/23 - Sunday 2/19/23, 9am - 5pm
We were pleased to be invited for our second consecutive year at Calico Ghost Town's California Days event celebrating National California Day and our state's history.
We performed at the Old Miner's Cafe:
- Saturday 2/18 - 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm
- Sunday 2/19 - 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm
Calico Ghost Town | 36600 Ghost Town Road | Yermo, CA 92398
See Calico Ghost Town's video recapping this event; we can be seen in a photo at the 40 second mark: https://www.facebook.com/CalicoGhostTownOfficial/videos/3455462804729344/
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.
- Skit show times: 12:30, 2:35, and dusk.
This three-day event (Friday 10/21 - Sunday 10/23) which dates back to 1929 featured a lot of Old West fun for the entire family.
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
Irvine Regional Park 125th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 1, 2022, 10am - 4pm
Orange Town Revival performed music in the old bandshell as part of the 125th Anniversary of Irvine Regional Park, Orange County's oldest county park, and California’s oldest regional park. This large event included live music (on both stages in the park), dance, Shakespearean performances, crafts, historical demonstrations, interpretive programs, and more activities for the whole family.
- Non-public, private ceremony performances: 8:00-8:30am, 9:00-9:30am
- Public, old bandshell stage performance: 11:30am to noon
Irvine Regional Park | 1 Irvine Park Road | Orange, CA 92869
See photos of us performing on stage in the October 3, 2022 OC Register article online: https://www.ocregister.com/2022/10/03/irvine-regional-park-has-entertained-for-125-years/
The Calico Ghost Town "Calico Days Festival" (56th Annual)
Saturday 9/24/22 - Sunday 9/25/22, 9am - 5pm
We were pleased to perform music at the Old Miner's Cafe in our third consecutive appearance at this family-friendly festival celebrating the old silver mining town's hey day from the 1880s to 1890s. This annual event featured the popular Burro Run, Miner's Triathlon, Bucket Brigade, Old West gunfight shows, Faro and other old-time games at Pico's Silverlode, skits at Town Hall, musical entertainment, and activities for the whole family.
Performance times:
- Sat 9/24: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm
- Sun 9/25: 1:00pm, 3:30pm
Calico Ghost Town | 36600 Ghost Town Road | Yermo, CA 92398
28th Annual Huntington Beach Civil War Days
Saturday, September 3, 2022, 10am - 11:30am
We enjoyed playing music impromptu style outside The Iron Pear Tree Inn on Day 1 of this annual two-day event which is free to the public.
Huntington Beach Central Park
Gothard St and Slater Ave | 18000 Goldenwest Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Summer Shakespeare at Arden
Saturday, July 23, 2022, 10am - 3:30pm
We were honored to perform music before each act of the Modjeska Shakespeare Players' live performances at Arden -- home of the world-renowned Shakespearean actress Helena Modjeska from 1888 to 1906.
Orange Town Revival performance times:
- 9:45 - 10:15, 11:45 - 12:15, 1:45 - 2:15
Modjeska Shakespeare Players performance times:
- 10:15 - 10:45, 12:15 - 12:45, 2:15 - 2:45
Arden
Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens
29042 Modjeska Canyon Road
Silverado, CA 92676
24th Annual Rancho Days Fiesta
Saturday, May 7, 2022, 11am - 3pm
We were thrilled to participate in this family friendly event celebrating Orange County's rancho era. In our fourth consecutive performance, we played live music throughout the day in the park and on the Peppertree stage at:
- 12 noon
- 2:30pm
Heritage Hill Historical Park | 25151 Serrano Road | Lake Forest, CA 92630
See photos of us performing on stage in the May 10, 2022 OC Register article online: https://www.ocregister.com/2022/05/10/rancho-days-festival-celebrates-the-regions-heritage/
10th Annual Civil War Days at Strathearn Historical Park & Museum
Saturday 4/2/22 - Sunday 4/3/22
We were excited to attend this family friendly event educating the public about many aspects of the American Civil War. We played live music inside St. Rose of Lima Church on Saturday at 2pm, and on the grounds throughout the weekend:
- Saturday 4/2 - 10am - 4pm
- Sunday 4/3 - 10am - 3pm
Strathearn Historical Park | 137 Strathearn Place | Simi Valley, CA 93065
The Calico Ghost Town "California Days Festival” (1st Annual)
Saturday 2/19/22 - Sunday 2/20/22
We were delighted to attend Calico Ghost Town's inaugural event celebrating National California Day and California history. We performed live music at the Old Miner's Cafe:
- Saturday 2/19 - 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm
- Sunday 2/20 - 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm
Calico Ghost Town | 36600 Ghost Town Road | Yermo, CA 92398
See us performing at the Old Miner's Cafe in San Bernardino County's "Regional Parks California Days NACo Award" video celebrating the achievement of their award-winning event at Calico Ghost Town: https://youtu.be/Zh3D5JuLY5g?t=64
2nd Annual Orange County Jamboree
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10am - 2pm
Irvine Ranch Historic Park
13042 Old Myford Road
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/