WintershowoverviewValley City (CSi) The Country Hoedown at the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City features Dakota Drifters, Raw Sugar and Judge Mike Cummins on Tuesday, March 8th from 10 – a.m. to 5- p.m. at the Valley City Eagles Club.

The admission is $10.

Acts include The “Dakota Drifters” with Dick and Brenda Johnson, from the Turtle Mountains, Carl Kannianen from the Stanley area and Toby Nelson from Minot. All four band members are self-taught musicians, who enjoy playing a variety of music, including country, gospel, rock-a-billy and even some rock and roll. Dick plays guitar, handles most of the vocals and even includes a few Norwegian jokes in the performance.

Brenda plays the stand-up bass and is always looking for new “old” material. Toby is the newest member of the Dakota Drifters and is excited to help them keep traditional country western music alive. He plays the drums and, in addition to the Dakota Drifters, has been performing with the band Tin Star, for the past 20 years. Carl plays guitar as well, sings harmony on several songs and also does vocals. The music is in the tradition of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Chet Atkins and other similar old time country music.

The Raw Sugar a two piece band, comprised of Doug Adam and Brian Kramvik takes the stage. They formed in 2000 and play a variety of music, from old country, like Johnny Cash, Waylon and Willie, to Elvis and classic rock and roll. They perform in the tri-state area for weddings, fairs, anniversaries and other events and, depending on the venue, may hire other musicians to make a three or four piece band. If you love to dance, you will enjoy this band.

Classic Country Troubadour: Judge Mike Cummins entertains, a former judge, retired from the Superior Court of California. After spending years as a top-rate attorney and ultimately becoming a highly respected jurist, Mike decided at age 60 that he wanted to follow his dream and spend the rest of his time singing and bringing joy to audiences. So his life now is music – the songs of the great Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Kris Kristofferson and many other classic country stars, plus a good dose of Mike’s own original brand of music.

A Chuck Wagon Lunch will be available for purchase from 11:45 am to 1 pm, during the 2016 Country Hoedown inside the Valley City Eagles Club.

Senior Dance Day is Wednesday, March 9th from 10 am to 3 pm in the Valley City Eagles Club featuring “Marv and the Moonlighters” back to provide some great dancing music. Lunch will be available for sale and complimentary cookies and coffee will be served from 9:30 am to 11 am. $5 Admission.

Tasting Bee is Wednesday, March 9th from 11 am – 1:30 pm inside the National Guard Armory. A variety of tasty samples will be available for 50 cents each, so come meet some friends and enjoy the assortment of goodies! No admission fee.