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Cactus Country
- San Antonio, TX
- Country Band
- Travels up to 500 miles
- $900-$3000
Overview
Cactus Country was established over 25 years ago, and through the years has matured into one of the most requested bands for weddings, conventions, corporate events, rodeos, & festivals. Performing country hits, classic country, Texas Country & Variety music from classic rock to oldies to cumbias, they can satisfy a wide range of audiences. During their career they have performed for over 1000 weddings, and have performed for hundreds of convention and corporate clients.
Featured in Cactus Country is one of the finest female vocalists around, Brenda Dlugosh and versatile male vocalist, Jim Patterson who performed on cruise ships for 5 years and toured the USA with a tribute band!
5 Reviews
They arrived on time
Friendly
Music and voices fabulous
They even learned a child hood song for my daughter as a surprise
That was one of the best highlights of the night
To see her little face light up and they sang it perfectly
Thank you thank you
Thank you Gig salad for putting us together
Robin Gibson
Villarreal wedding 😘
This groups was great! Just what we needed to make the celebration a real party.
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Response from Cactus Country:
Listi, Thanks so much for your kind note. We had a great time. Such a neat setting. And your family was a lot of fun. Have a safe trip back to DC
tony
Great band that is professional and very easy to communicate with.
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Response from Cactus Country:
Hi Kasey, Thanks for the nice note. We had a good time. Saw several old friends.
thanks again for having us!
tony
Great time. Lots of compliments!
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Response from Cactus Country:
Thanks Beca, we had a great time. Super crowd, and food was very good!
tony
Booking Info
Price Range: $900-$3000
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $1,000,000 - commercial liability
What to Expect
Cactus Country is a full service 5 piece professional band with highly experienced musicians. We provide all our own sound and lighting. We can provide a variety of music styles, and will be happy to work with you to customize our playlist for your event. For weddings, we offer to plays CDs an hour prior to start time so you have music during your dinner, at no extra charge. For all events, we play music during breaks so you have continuous music. Most times we play popular dance hits that keeps the dancefloor hopping during our breaks.
For any event I'm happy to also MC the evening and make announcements as you would wish. We have a wireless mic that you can use at any time for anyone in your group that may need to talk.
For convention and corporate groups, many like to get their guests to participate, and Brenda can teach several line dances to get the guests out on the dancefloor. We also work with independent line dancers, it's a great way to have a memorable evening.
We perform over 110 events a year, and most are on a referral basis which lets you know how well our clients enjoy our performance.
About
Cactus Country was established over 25 years ago, and through the years has ma-tured into one of the most requested bands for weddings, conventions, corporate events, rodeos, trailrides & festivals. Performing country hits, classic country, Texas Country & variety music from classic rock to oldies, they can satisfy a wide range of audiences.
. Featured in Cactus Country is one of the finest female vocalists around, Bren-da Dlugosh and versatile male vocalist, Jim Patterson who performed on cruise ships for 5 years and toured the USA with a tribute band! Regina won 9 Junior Texas Fiddle Championships as a teen. With three vocalists, their songs include the harmonies so popular in music today. Members are:
Brenda Dlugosh - vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar,
Jim Patterson - vocals, bass
Tony Franckowiak - vocals, pedal steel, guitar
Adam Arevalos - drums, percussion
Regina Matthews– champion fiddler, percussion
Cactus Country typically performs for over 120 engagements per year. They perform for many large events such as: SA Stock Show & Rodeo, Quihi Gun Club, Fiesta Oyster Bake, Crider’s Rodeo, Utopia Ranch Rodeo, 11th Street Cowboy Bar, large Galas, County Fairs, and several annual Trail Rides. They have even performed on the Main-stage at the Texas State Fair in Dallas & Billy Bob’s Texas in both 2013 and 2014. They performed again at the State Fair of Texas in Oct 2015
Over the years Cactus Country has been featured with many Nashville stars, including Midland, John Conlee, Steve Wariner, Restless Heart, Clint Black, Gary Allan, Jana Kramer, Wade Bowan, Tracy Byrd, Johnny Lee, Rex Allen Jr., Tracy Lawrence, Rick Trevino, Aaron Tippin, Doug Supernaw, Perfect Stranger, Paulette Carlson, Sylvia, Moe Bandy, Chris LeDoux, LeeRoy Parnell & even the Dixie Chicks (before they were famous!). They opened for Charlie Daniels Band at the Go Rodeo Gala, & RESTLESS HEART at Oyster Bake. They have backed Western Artist Rex Allen Jr. on several occasions, including 2 shows in Waco a few years ago. They are so versatile that they have also opened for a number of Tejano Stars including David Lee Garza, Ram Herrera several times, Jay Perez, Ruben Ramos, Roberto Pulido, and Raulito Navaira.
Over their career they have been finalists in the Marlboro Country Music Talent Roundup and the Miller Battle of the Bands. In 2000, they won the local stage of the Colgate Country Music Showdown & later placed 2nd in the State. Since that contest, the Nashville office of the Showdown for 15 years regularly books the group to be the back-up band for state finalist contests throughout Texas. They also played an international booking, performing at the grand opening of a new restaurant in Costa Rica, Central America.
The newest member to the group is quite a fiddling sensation. Regina is always a favorite at the many different types of venues and diverse audiences Cactus Country plays performs for. Her showmanship and great stage presence complements her great fiddle talents. She routinely gets special ovations when she showcases her favorite Charley Daniels hits , the fiddle classic Orange Blossom Special, and the Alabama hit If You’re Gonna Play in Texas……(you’ve gotta have a fiddle in the band!
Regina started taking fiddle lessons when she was 5 years old, and for 5 years she trained with Texas State, National and World Fiddle champion Jimmie Don Bates. At age 8, she played on stage at the famed Floore’s Country Store with Fiddle Legend Johnny Gimble. At ages 10 to 15 she won 4 Texas Old Time Fiddlers Junior Championships, 5 times winner of the Crockett Junior World Championship, and she competed at the Grand Nationals Fiddle Contest at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. She recorded her first “Fiddlin Frenzy” CD at age 12. In 1997 she appeared on the nationally televised Crook and Chase show, and in 1998 she appeared in the movie The Newton Boys as an orphan fiddler. The movie starred Matthew McConaughey and Dwight Yoakum.
She won the Texas State Contest of the Colgate Country Showdown in 2002, She then spent 11 years with the outstanding house band for the huge Cowboy’s Dancehall, where she opened for countess Nashville and Texas Country Artists. Some of her favorite artists she opened for including Moe Bandy, John Conlee, Mark O'Connor, Branson star fiddler Shoji Tabuchi, Johnny Lee, Frenchie Burke, Johnny Duncan, Sonny Throckmorton, Rock Killough, Craig Dillingham, Vassar Clements, Texas Shorty, Johnny Gimble, Doc Watson, & Tony Douglas.
Cactus Country released their first album, "By Request" in 1990, their first CD in 1996, and “Jukebox” in 2003. Due to the band’s extensive experience & popularity, they work with local radio station Y-100 FM to do promotional events. The band is also sponsored by SAM ASH music.
In order to satisfy the widely different age groups and likes of audiences typical of convention events & private parties, Cactus Country plays a variety of the latest in country music, Texas Music, country "classics", vintage rock n' roll, dance music, & even some Latin hits. They are one of the few bands who truly remains up-to-date with current music such as George Strait, Lady Antebellum, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Billy Currington, Kacey Musgraves, Gary Allan, Brooks & Dunn, Taylor Swift, and popular Texas Artists like Randy Rogers, Cody Johnson, Pat Green, Josh Abbott, Stoney Larue, Wade Bowen & Ely Young. Their music also includes country standards & variety (such as the Eagles), 50's and 60's (such as Elvis, Righteous Bros, Bill Haley, Drifters), and rock-'n roll favorites (like YMCA, Shout, Funky Music) by various groups (ZZ Top, Joan Jett, Rolling Stones). & even Selena’s cumbia hits. This diversity surprises many and allows them to please a wide range of audiences.
Listen to the Sound bytes on the website, and we’re sure you’ll agree.
Additional Booking Notes
We provide our own sound and lighting. For most events, 2 standard 20 amp 120volt circuits are fine. If it happens to be a large outdoor event, we will set up extra sound and then 3 - 20 amp 120 volt circuits are best.
If sound is provided by the venue, we can provide a stage plot to the production company so they can prepare in advance. We have worked with most of the major sound companies in the region, and are happy to fit into whatever works best for your event.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
August 17, 2024 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm | Cultural Event |
September 23, 2023 • 5:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 01, 2023 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Holiday Party |
January 21, 2022 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 18, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 10, 2020 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Anniversary Party |
July 04, 2020 • 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Birthday Party |
September 21, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Anniversary Party |
April 08, 2019–April 09, 2019 • 7:30pm - 12:30am | Sporting Event |
January 24, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 03, 2018–November 04, 2018 • 8:30pm - 12:30am | Fundraiser |
September 02, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
Set List
Today's C & W & Texas Artists plus Classic Country
Drowns the Whiskey- Jason Aldean & Miranda Lambert
You Make It Easy – Jason Aldean
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright- Kenny Chesney & David Lee Murphy
Head over Boots—Jon Pardi
She Ain’t In It Jon Pardi
Drinking Problem== Midland
Burn Out—Midland
Tennessee Whiskey- Chris Stapleton
Wild Wild West—Runaway June
Me and My Kind- Cody Johnson
Who I Am – Wade Bowen
Blue Ain’t Your Color—Keith Urban
Tennessee Whiskey- Chris Stapleton
Sangria-- Blake Shelton
Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
She's Got the Boy -- Jana Kramer
Buy Myself a Chance—Randy Rogers
Kiss Me in The Dark - Randy Rogers Band
In My Arms Again -- Randy Rogers Band
One More Goodbye - Randy Rogers Band
Oh, Tonight-- Josh Abbott Band
Getting You Home —Chris Young
Amarillo By Morning - George Strait
The Chair - George Strait
You Look So Good In Love - George Strait
Unwound- George Strait
Love's Gonna Make It Right - George Strait
Here for a Good Time - George Strait
The Fireman—George Strait
Cowboy Rides Away - George Strait
Troubadour - George Strait
All My Exes—George Strait
Fool Hearted Memory- George Strait
Wave On Wave—Pat Green
Take Me Out to the Dancehall - Pat Green
Lord Loves the Drinkin Man—Kevin Fowler
Beer Bait and Ammo—Kevin Fowler
Merry Go Round - Kacey Musgraves
Mean - Taylor Swift
When It Rains - Ely Young Band
As She's Walking Away - Zac Brown Band
Somewhere with You - Kenny Chesney
Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
Dancing Away With My Heart - Lady Antebellum
Good Directions—Billy Currington
People Are Crazy - Billy Currington
Pretty Good At Drinking Beer- Billy Currington
Neon Moon- Brooks and Dunn
Boot Scootin Boogie—Brooks and Dunn
Some Beach – Blake Shelton
Drink On It - Blake Shelton
Honey Bee -- Blake Shelton
Devil Went Down to Georgia-- Charlie Daniels
South's Gonna Do It Again- Charlie Daniels
That’s the Way Love Goes—Johnny Rodriguez
Pass Me By--- Johnny Rodriguez
Pontoon -- Little Big Town
FIshin in the Dark—Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Silver Wings—Merle Haggard
Big City – Merle Haggard
Swingin Doors—Merle Haggard
I Fall To Pieces—Patsy Cline
Crazy -- Patsy Cline
Walkin After Midnight—Patsy Cline
Looking for Love—Johnny Lee
Could I have This Dance—Anne Murray
Empty Glass- Gary Stewart
Drinkin Thing – Gary Stewart
She’s Acting Single – Gary Stewart
Faded Love- Bob Wills
San Antonio Rose- Bob Wills
Pride Ray Price
Crazy Arms—Ray Price
Margartiville—Jimmy Buffet
Gentle On My Mind—Glen Campbell
From A Table Away - Sunny Sweeney
Smoke Rings in the Dark - Gary Allen
Man to Man - Gary Allan
Friends in Low Places- Garth Brooks
Much Too Young—Garth Brooks
Tequila Sunrise—Eagles
That's What I Like About You - Trisha Yearwood
Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash
Jackson – Johnny Cash
Jambalaya
Just Started Loving You - James Otto
The Road Goes On Forever - Robert Earl Keen
Grace Of God - Keith Urban
When You Say Nothing At All - Allison Krauss
Shoulda Been a Cowboy - Toby Keith
Whiskey River- Willie Nelson
Good Hearted Woman – Waylon and Willie
Luckenbach Texas—Waylon and Willie
Is Anybody going to San Antone—Charlie Pride
Never Even Call Me By My Name - David Allen Coe
Family Tradition – Hank Williams Jr.
Cowboy Sweetheart—LeAnn Rimes
London Homesick Blues—Gary P Nunn
Before the Next Teardrop Falls—Freddy Fender
Redneck Mother—Ray Wylie Hubbard
Rock 70’s-80’s Classics, 50's & 60's Variety Artist Old Time Rock 'n Roll Bob Seger
Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry
Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett
Rock Around the Clock Bill Haley & the Comets
You’ve Lost That Loving Feelin Righteous Brothers
Unchained Melody Righteous Brothers
I Love RocknRoll Joan Jett
Hit Me With your Best Shot Pat Benatar
Brickhouse The Commodores
My Girl Temptations
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Honky Tonk Woman Rolling Stones
Satisfaction Rolling Stones
Mony, Mony Billy Idol
Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd
Free Bird Lynyrd Skynyrd
Footloose Kenny Loggins
Walk This Way Aerosmith
La Bamba Richie Valens
Under the Boardwalk Drifters
Stand By Me Ben King
That’s What I Like About You Romantics
Pretty Woman Roy Orbison
Purple Rain Prince
Hurts So Good John Cougar Mellencamp
Nothin’ But a Good Time Poison
Your Mama Don’t Dance Poison
Keep Your Hands to Yourself Georgia Satellites
Twist & Shout Beatles
Sharp Dressed Man ZZ Top
La Grange ZZ Top
Shout Otis Day
Proud Mary Creedence Clearwater
Wooly Bully Sam & the Pharoahs
Louie, Louie Kingsmen
Runaround Sue Dion & the Belmonts
YMCA Village People
Pride & Joy Stevie Ray Vaughn
Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton
Cocaine Eric Clapton
ROCK & ROLL & Variety Playlist (continued)
Take it Easy Eagles
Best of My Love Eagles
Tequila Sunrise Eagles
Sweet Child O’ Mine Guns & Roses/Sheryl Crow
You’re the One that I Want Grease
Summer Lovin’ Grease
Knockin on Heaven’s Door Bob Dylan
Can’t Help Falling in Love with You ELVIS
Jailhouse Rock ELVIS
Blue Suede Shoes ELVIS
Hound Dog ELVIS
Great Balls of Fire Jerry Lee Lewis
My Sharona The Knack
Takin' Care of Business BTO
Johnny B. Goode Chuck Berry
The Twist Chubby Checker
Last Kiss
All I Have to Do is Dream Everly Brothers
I Want You to Want Me Cheap Trick
Macarena & Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Slide (on CD for breaks)
Surfin' USA Beach Boys
Barbara Ann Beach Boys
Oh Boy Buddy Holly
Kansas City Standard
Wipeout Safaris
Tejano Hits
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Selena
Como La Flor Selena
La Carcacha Selena
Un Riconsito En El Cielo Ramon Ayala
Solo Un Sueno Mazz
Amedias De La Noche Ramon Ayala
Cowboy Cumbia Javier Molina Y El Dorado
Hey Baby, Que Paso? Texas Tornados
La Bamba Richie Valens
El Rancho Grande Traditional
Jalisco Traditional
Team
Brenda Dlugosh | vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar |
Tony Franckowiak | vocals, pedal steel, lead guitar |
Jim Patterson | vocals, bass guitar |
Randy Carson | vocals, fiddle, lead guitar |
Adam Arevalos | drums, percussion |
Influences & Inspiration
Our members are all highly experienced musicians with a lot of musical influences. We have a lot influence from major artists such as George Strait, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Patsy Cline, and other classic artist. We were also heavily influenced by vocal groups Alabama & Restless Heart, who we have opened for in the past. We also are influenced by top Texas Music artists like Randy Rogers, Josh Abbott, Cody Johnson, & Pat Green. Finally, we also enjoy throwing in a few Tejano songs and have been influenced by Selena, Ramon Ayala, Ram Herrera and David Lee Garza
Setup Requirements
We provide all our own equipment. If you want to provide a stage, a 20'x12' or 24'x12' works best. We can set up in smaller spaces, but that's just a normal stage that size that works well.