Dr. James "Doc" Blakely is winner of the National Speakers Association's highest honors, CSP, CPAE, the Cavett Award, and one of America's funniest and most entertaining speakers. A 20 year veteran of the speaking circuit, he is often joined by his son, Mike Blakely, a nationally published author of western novels, and a gifted musician, in a 2-man musical comedy theater show. This combination gives meeting planners a unique choice of a solo humorist for important speaking occasions, and/or, for only a little extra an entertaining duo featuring cowboy ballads, old trail songs, fiddle tunes, and lots of humor.
Blending tall tales and "hot licks" music, Doc and Mike take you on a figurative journey up the old Chislom trail or tailor the show to your area. They have performed from Austin to Boston, from Daytona Beach to Eugene...and points in between, including a tour of Australia so the material is not only national but international in appeal.
As a solo performer, Doc Blakely is listed among the top 12 humorists in America. Mike also performs solo, handling a variety of assignments; break-out sessions, spouse programs, etc. As the "Swing Riders Theatre Show", Doc and Mike have been called everything from "Motivational Musicians" to "Corporate Cowboys." Meeting planners most often use Doc as a speaker, Mike as a solo performer and Doc and Mike together as the Swing Riders for a three-in-one deal giving three totally different programs plus expenses for only two. This naturally translates to three great, professional programs - each a real bargain. Doc and Mike are also available as solo performers for the smaller, more budget conscious planner.
If you are a fan of western novels, you may order books by Mike Blakely at any bookstore in the US and Canada.
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