Tumbleweed Tex Performances
Raves & Reviews

Anybody can tell you how great they are, but if you really want the truth, check out what others
have to say.  The following reviews have been received by letters to Tumbleweed Tex,  or in print
through out the years.  Scroll down to read reviews, or click the link below to view actual letters
written to Tumbleweed Tex by children that have attended his performances.
"The children really came to life. This is the best assembly we have ever had!!"
Teacher - Sacred Heart Elementary - Red Bluff, California

"He works very well with boys and girls of all ages"
Jason Adams - Mendive Public Library - Sparks, Nevada

"An Extraordinary entertainer"
Gary DeLaune - KENS TV - San Antonio, Texas

"A real fun guy with witty, original songs."
Roland Melton - Reno Gazette Journal - Reno Nevada

"A terrific songwriter"
Wylie Alexander - San Antonio Express News

"This was very well received by ages 3 to 60!  Come back soon"
Teacher - Johnson Elementary - Gerlach, Nevada

"Besides being a terrific singer, Tex is really funny"
Dan Bell - The Western Music Association

"Tex is the Weird Al Yankovic of cowboys"
Aaron Allen - KCTI Radio - Gonzales, Texas

"A combination of Roy Rogers and Will Rogers"
Skip Osborne - Entertainment Department, Harrah's

"A resonant voice and dynamic material."
Rich Cohen, Pres., N.Y. Metro, Country Music Assoc.

"This is a high-quality talent show put on by Tex"
California Country Music News

"Wonderful man.  Wonderful voice!"
Very enjoyable for all ages."
School Concert Reviews

"Very talented.  Good stories."
"This guy is great!"
International Reading Association

"What a fun and appropriate program, yodeling, authentic western songs in both
English and Spanish, rope tricks, and the excellent lesson about gunfighters."
Teacher - Katherine Dunn Elementary - Sparks, Nevada

"A great blend of history and comedy"
Teacher - Hidden Valley Elementary - Reno, Nevada

"This was the first time this year my 6th grade class sat as a captive audience"
Teacher - Stead Elementary - Stead, Nevada

"It was obvious the children enjoyed him and he enjoyed the children"
Teacher - Roy Gomm Elementary - Reno, Nevada

"He gave a good talk about not joining gangs.  He also let them ask questions and he
recommended books to encourage reading.  They really liked him making brands using
their initials"
Teacher - Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary - Sparks, Nevada

"I loved the yodeling and trick roping.  Very enjoyable for all ages"
Teacher - Peavine Elementary - Reno, Nevada

"What a charming and informative program"
Teacher - Sun Valley Elementary - Sun Valley, Nevada

"The children really came to life.  The information presented between songs was very
interesting.  He had an effective way to quiet the students when they got overly excited.
 This was the best assembly program we have ever had!!"
Teacher - Virginia Palmer Elementary - Sun Valley, Nevada