Fables Of The West (formerly known as Wild West Express) is a 'strolling interactive grounds act', for which we guarantee a minimum of three hours on the grounds daily.  However, we don't stop there. In addition to that, we welcome the opportunity to do all, or some, of the following:

• Mainstage concert audience warm up/emceeing... We have opened shows for many of the nation’s major country acts including Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark, Lonestar, Diamond Rio, Rascal Flatts, Chris Le Deaux, Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt, Sugarland, etc. as well as mainstream acts such as Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, and Pat Benatar.

• Mutton Bustin'... We haze the sheep, help the kids up (and off, if need be), keep them from crying, keep the sheep from running in to or along the fence, and inspire the kids and help boost their confidence while relinquishing the 'fear factor.' We try to make it fun and safe for them and not an ordeal. We also provide your guests with an outrageous ongoing visual no matter their distance from the arena. (We have  also announced/emceed this event from the arena floor itself) 

• Calf Scramble...We will assist you and the participants (without favoritism) in the arena. All of our performers are real cowboys and know how to help and not hinder. 

• VIP Director's/Sponsors meetings and/or luncheons...

• School Tours...

• Special Friends Days/Rodeos/Events...

• Charity Tie-ins... (both on site and off)

• Media Broadcasts/Promotions On Site... We pride ourselves on our live TV/radio sensibilities. We promote the fair and generate excitement and enthusiasm within the community and area to help bolster attendance and revenues. (We did over  100 live broadcasts in 2004 and 2005)

• TV/Radio Broadcasts/Interviews Offsite...  Even with your Marketing Dept. busy, we can take the initiative and generate local country radio station or television station off site interviews and promotions. Just turn us loose!

• Parades...

• Hosting/Judging/Emceeing... any or all of your special events

• Grand Openings/Ceremonies...Let us get the folks smiling before they even get through the gate...

• Unusual requests...We have done some wild things at the request of fair management, from hosting the Pig Races in Alaska, to announcing the Rodeo when the MIA announcer didn't show, to a surprise roasting of an important Board Of Director's President, to helping keep a State Senator's speech short, to posing as Strawberry Industry experts (when a speaker failed to show for his seminar), to team penning sheep and attempting a team roping demonstration with our 'faux' horses (but real steers), to appearing onstage with Lonestar, Jerry Jeff Walker, Little Joe & La Familia, to helping country star Kevin Sharp as back up vocalists, to hosting awards presentations, to working as 'crossing guards' and directing traffic in the parking lot or on the streets in front of the fair (just to get the attention of the locals) . We are proud of our ability to cause trouble at the drop of a cowboy hat, and welcome the chance to leave 'em talking and scratching their heads!

Check out our website (built and maintained in house),  at http://www.wildwestexpress.net  You can access our videos through the "Fables Cinema" link on the directory on the homepage, or visit our Media Center with all press material, business needs, and cast information, using the "Media Center" linked directory. Our website is updated almost daily...

You may book Fables of the West for 2007 dates by contacting me directly at 818-206-5873 or by emailing me at fablesofthewest@yahoo.com If you prefer working through an agency, you can contact Jerry Ross or Adrienne Crane at Harmony Artists at 323-655-5007.

Though we are represented by Harmony Artists, we are available for events that are produced by other agencies. We currently have arrangements with Tom Sailor, Wilson Events, Viking Agency, TEC, and Talent Buyer’s Network. When working through outside agencies, it is sometimes appropriate to have our agency’s involvement, as well, or through direct contact with me, if preferred.

You may contact me, Ken McMeans (aka 'Curly Bill'), at 818-206-5873 or by mobile at 818-749-7843.   if you have any additional questions or concerns. It is sometimes quicker to reach me by email at fablesofthewest@yahoo.com. Feel free to call or email me at anytime, seven days a week.

Our Events Coordinator is Eric Holmquist. Should you choose to bring us to your event, he will be handling all of the details for our participation and arrival prior and during your event, as well as the logistics and travel arrangements of our cast members. His email address is dustybottoms@netscape.com and he can be reached 24/7 at 951-288-2470. 

Thank you for your interest in

Fables Of The West…