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We are a musical act based in Southern California, featuring Brother Tom and Sister Dee -- occasionally joined by other musicians -- who perform 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.
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Arden | Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens | 29042 Modjeska Canyon Road | Silverado, CA 92676
We are honored to be invited to perform music at this OC Parks sponsored event which will commemorate the birthday of legendary Shakespearea...
Arden | Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens | 29042 Modjeska Canyon Road | Silverado, CA 92676
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:
Sunday, 9/24:
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
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:
Strathearn Historical Park | 137 Strathearn Place | Simi Valley, CA 93065
For more information, visit:
Saturday 8/26/23
Private Party
Apple Valley, CA
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:
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:
George Key Ranch Historic Park | 625 W. Bastanchury Road | Placentia, CA 92870
OC Register article about the event: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/08/08/tucked-away-park-remembers-placentias-citrus-history/
Saturday 6/10/23
Private Party
Hesperia, CA
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:
Arden | Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens | 29042 Modjeska Canyon Road | Silverado, CA 92676
See videos of the event and Orange Town Revival on the ZawStudiosInc YouTube channel -- https://www.youtube.com/@ZawStudiosInc
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:
Heritage Hill Historical Park | 25151 Serrano Road | Lake Forest, CA 92630
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:
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/
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.
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
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.
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/
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:
Calico Ghost Town | 36600 Ghost Town Road | Yermo, CA 92398
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
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:
Modjeska Shakespeare Players performance times:
Arden
Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens
29042 Modjeska Canyon Road
Silverado, CA 92676
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:
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/
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:
Strathearn Historical Park | 137 Strathearn Place | Simi Valley, CA 93065
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:
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
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Private Party
Corona, CA
Saturday 9/25/21 - Sunday 9/26/21
In our second Calico Days Festival, we performed live music each day at the Old Miner's Cafe:
Calico Ghost Town
36600 Ghost Town Road
Yermo, CA 92398
Saturday 2/15/20 - Sunday 2/16/20
In our first performance at the Old Miner's Cafe, we performed live music each day at:
Calico Ghost Town
36600 Ghost Town Road
Yermo, CA 92398
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Dr. Howe-Waffle House & Medical Museum
120 W Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Saturday 9/28/19 - Sunday 9/29/19
Calico Ghost Town (Pico's Silverlode)
36600 Ghost Town Road
Yermo, CA 92398
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Dr. Howe-Waffle House & Medical Museum
120 W Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Private Party
Hesperia, CA
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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/
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Private Party
Hesperia, CA
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road
Lake Forest, CA
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Irvine Ranch Historic Park
13042 Old Myford Road
Irvine, CA
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Simi Valley Civic Center Park
3855 Alamo Street
Simi Valley, CA
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Private Party
Hesperia, CA
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road
Lake Forest, CA
The Orange Town Revival performs 1920s music
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