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Tex Ferguson and his Drifting Pioneers Michigan Barn Dance KFEQ St. Joseph, MO KFH Wichita, KS

About The Artist Tex Ferguson and his Drifing Pioneers were hits in Bay City, Michigan back in 1954-1955. They were said to have a long history in radio and television and recording. Every Thursday, they had a show on WNEM-TV, Channel 5, in Bay city from 10:30 to 11:00pm. Every Saturday night, there was "The Country Crossroads Jamboree Show" from 8:00pm to 8:30pm. They wrote that the group was just getting ready to record some of the compositions of Tex. Credits & Sources Cowboy Songs No. 39 (February 1955); American Folk Publications, Inc.; Derby, CT.

Recordings (78rpm/45rpm)   4 Star Rec. No. Side Song Title   1449 A Kentucky Saturday Night   1449 B Girl On The Matchbox Cover   Conqueror Rec. No. Side Song Title   8158 A It's Just a Tumble Down Shack   8158 B Across The Blue Ridge   8159 A I Hear The Voice Of An Angel   8159 B When Flowers Are Blooming In The Springtime