Whispering Pines Promotions & Driftwood Records Presents*

The Cowboy & Hobo Show

 featuring Wil Kelley on Bass--Boxcar Bob on Guitar and Mandolin--Cactus Willie on Guitar

All members of the group sing as well. 

Featured performing group in Branson, Missouri and entertained thousands from Minnesota to Texas

Voted    FAME AWARDS DUET OF THE YEAR 2008:

Boxcar Bob & Cactus Willie

You have reached the home of the musical group known as

The Cowboy and Hobo Show featuring Cactus Willie, Boxcar Bob and

The Drifter.

The music is acoustical with vocal leads and harmonies.  It is a combination of Country, Folk, Bluegrass & Lite Rock n' Roll. The sound is a wonderful blending of all those styles. Very similar to the Kingston Trio and acoustic folk groups of the 1950's and  1960's. Songs you will remember and a stage presence that is truly professional.

Live performances are full of energy, humor and wonderful vocals.

Be sure and check out our Cowboy and Hobo Days Music Festival being held at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, Brainerd, Minnesota yearly the weekend after Labor Day. Also, our Cowboy and Hobo Country Shows down in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. 

*Whispering Pines Promotions & Driftwood Records are promoters of quality musical entertainment. The Cowboy and Hobo Show is a non exclusive act of this agency located in Branson, Missouri.

Meet the members of the group

Cactus Willie


CACTUS WILLIE has performed as opening act for many well known stars over the years. Some include Ray Price, Billy Walker, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Bill Anderson. Known for his wonderful vocals and picking style simular to his famous uncle bluegrass performer

Lester Flatt.
Cactus Willie is a true professional with many years of experience performing onstage. It has been said he can sing a Willie Nelson song that will make you wonder if the real one is there. But he does not limit himself to just that kind of sound and likes to mix it up with numerous different styles of music. Part of the FAME AWARDS DUET OF THE YEAR 2008.

The Drifter 

THE DRIFTER is the acoustic upright bass player for the group. A well seasoned musican with the right sense of humor and stage presence for any performance. Wil Kelley has a background in peforming bluegrass, folk and many other styles of music. He is an exceptionally talented bass player and fits vocals when needed. Known for his humor onstage and songs that make you laugh. 

Boxcar Bob
 Boxcar Bob is a professional performer with a stage presence that makes everyone smile. An exceptional vocal with great guitar skill and looks very much like Boxcar Willie. A seasoned talent that has graced many stages and opened for numerous famous acts. Voted vocal of the year 1999 at the South Texas Music Festival. Also part of the FAME AWARDS DUET OF THE YEAR 2008.

*FAME AWARD (Families Advocating Moral Entertainment) was given at the Pharr Convention Center, Pharr, Texas. Entertainers are voted on by this national organization yearly and awards are given to musical/entertainment acts that get the most votes  and reflect great positive family values to the public.

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Be sure and check out Cowboy and Hobo Days Music Festival