Oregon Valley Boys

The Oregon Valley Boys perform original and cover Western Swing Tunes. What's Western swing? It's the music that Bob Wills made famous in Texas back in the early 1900's. It's a mix of jazz, blues, hillbilly, classic country and big band. The band dresses the part and the music performance includes tight instrumental and vocal harmonies. Here is what some folks are saying...

"Oregon Valley Boys, Calapooia Brewing, 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 8 p.m. Free

Oh yes, Oregon Valley Boys. Yes. A thousand times yes. I would go see these guys play on the top floor of a building engulfed in flames, so getting to see them at a very flame retardant ‘Pooia with a cold drink is just a dream. These cowboys are fantastic at what they do. And what they do is Western swing. Or is it pronounced “swang?” I have no idea. But whatever these unpretentious and fun-loving country Cowboys are doing, they should not change a thing. Warning: Only go to this show if you love smooth twangy guitars, gorgeous harmonies, and smiling faces. I’m working on liking smiles just so I won’t get kicked out. It’s hard, though, because I have such a black heart, you see…
-Corvallis Advocate

About The Oregon Valley Boys

Together since 2006, The Oregon Valley Boys has nurtured a passionate following in the Pacific Northwest. Western swing was once a vital component of the region’s music scene, and national touring acts barnstormed grange and dance halls, such as Portland’s “The Drum” (later “The Flower Drum”) and “Division Street Corral.”

The Oregon Valley Boys similarly performs at venues as diverse as the region itself: country and swing bars such as Portland’s Landmark Saloon and The Secret Society; many pubs within the McMenamins chain; Grange halls throughout the Willamette Valley; county fairs and festivals; major farmers’ markets and the occasional rodeo ring.

Awards
3-time nominees for the Academy of Western Artists, "Best Western Swing Album," "Best Western Swing Band."
2017 nomination for best "Pure Country Song" by the Academy of Western Artists for an original tune "Don't Look Now, But It's a Teardrop" (Hill/Depping)
Bandleader Randy "Tex" Hill; 2016 Cowtown Western Music Society DJ of the Year & Hero of Western Swing
Randy "Tex" Hill "2015 Top 10 DJ's" Academy of Western Artists
Randy "Tex" Hill; 2014 inductee into the Pacific Northwest Western Swing Music Hall of Fame

The Oregon Valley Boys generally play from 1-4 hours depending on the event. The band has six members: Lead guitar, acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, fiddle, bass and drums. We can provide the sound system if needed.