‘New Riders’ tribute coming to Milford this weekend

Ronnie Penque’s Panama Dead, a tribute to the music of The New Riders of the Purple Sage (NRPS), will perform at Back Road Brewing Co on Saturday, September 21 as part of the brewery’s 2nd Annual Country Jamboree Day.

“Ronnie Penque, current bassist and vocalist for NRPS, last appeared in Milford with The New Riders as part of the 2006 Milford Music Fest when their performance was cut short due to unforeseen circumstances. Back Road Brewing is extremely excited to invite Ronnie back to Milford to enjoy what our community has to offer,” the organizers stated.

Panama Dead plays all the classic NRPS songs including “Henry,” “Last Lonely Eagle,” “Glendale Train,” “Panama Red,” and more. The band features Ronnie Penque on bass guitar and lead vocals, Mike Flynn on lead guitar and vocals, Wayne Wilson on pedal steel guitar, Kevin Johnson on drums, and Jeff Pearlman on keyboards and vocals.

Back Road Brewing Co’s Country Jamboree promises “a day of fun, food, games, vendors, and of course, music.” The day will feature performances by Kenny Curcio at 1 p.m., Panama Dead – New Riders Tribute at 3:30 p.m., and Whiskey Crossing at 6:30 p.m.

Back Road Brewing Co is located at 248 Old Milford Rd, Milford. Doors open at noon. Admission is free.