May 22, 2012 It's long been known that touring with Brad Paisley makes you fair game for some hilarious pranks. Wild West Frogfest and Rodeo co-headliner (with Josh Thompson) Easton Corbin found this out recently when he was pelted with bread rolls while performing on stage. According to Parade.com Easton is plotting his revenge. Check out the video and Easton's response.
May 17, 2012 It seems every time a country artist or rodeo participant makes their first trip to Central New York, they're amazed that it's not a part of New York City. So a few days ago we began the search for CNY cowboys and found Mark Hoffman of Durhamville. Today we get to spend a few minutes with Kev Smith of Verona.
May 14, 2012 One of this years Frogfest special guests Easton Corbin will be joining a number of other country stars including Kellie Pickler and Brantley Gilbert in the "Road to the Ram Jam" series, a fund raising sweepstakes that will give fans a chance to win various prizes including a trip for two to the invitation only 2012 Ram Jam concert in Nashville December 29. According to his website, Easton will be driving a 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck for the remainder of the year after which it will auctioned off for charity.
May 8, 2012 Are there cowboys in Central New York? You bet, meet Durhamville's Mark Hoffman. A married father of two, Mark was born in Elmira but moved to a horse farm in Durhamville when he was about 10. He'll be one of the bull riders at Wild West Frogfest and Rodeo, June 9th at The Herkimer County Fairgrounds. Check out Tad Pole's interview with Mark. He talks about the misconceptions of CNY Cowboys, his worst injury and the support of family and friends.
May 4, 2012 The Fulton Chain Gang will be rockin' the crowd at this years Wild West Frogfest and Painted Pony Rodeo, June 9, at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds. If you like what you hear--and we know you will--you can check them out again at a Saranac Thursday party August 16. Check out the guys doing their take on Blake Shelton's "Honey Bee".
April 30, 2012 Easton Corbin is not only gearing up to headline this year's Wild West FrogFest & Rodeo, he's preparing to release a new album. His new song, 'Lovin' You is Fun,' is the first tune of the CD expected to be out this summer or fall. The video for the song premiered on CMT this weekend.
April 26, 2012 One of Central New York's most popular bands, the Fulton Chain Gang's slogan is "...Decades Strong." For nearly 20 years they've been touring throughout the Empire State and opening for acts from Toby Keith to Lynrd Skynrd. This year they're back at Wild West Frogfest and Rodeo, June 9 at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds.
April 20, 2012 The "boys" are well represented at our upcoming Wild West Frogfest 2012 with the Custom Taylor Band, the Fulton Chain Gang and headliners Josh Thompson and Easton Corbin. Now there is female voice added to the mix compliments of The Nancy Kenyon Band. Nancy and the band had the crowd rockin' at last years Frogfest but in case you weren't there here's what to expect.
March 27, 2012 Big Frog 104's "Wild West Frogfest 2012" is promising to be bigger and better than ever with headliners Josh Thompson and Easton Corbin, great local bands and--to kick it all off-- an expanded "Painted Pony Rodeo", Saturday June 9 at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds. The grandstands were packed for last years rodeo featuring bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling and more. Check out the clips from last years event.
March 15, 2012 Easton Corbin and Josh Thompson will headline this year's Bigger Wild West FrogFest. We’re once again teaming up with the Painted Pony Rodeo, the oldest weekly rodeo in the US and we're expanding the arena this year.
Thank you again for attending the Mardi Gras Party last Saturday at Hotel Utica. Congratulations to the following winners from the night:
Our Mardi Gras party took place Saturday, February 25 at the Hotel Utica. We had a great time and it looks like you guys did too!
