Keith Springs Mountain - While it is true that, ‘Home is where the heart is’, it’s also true that heaven on this earth is where you find it.
Who knew that only 15 minutes from Winchester was another little slice of heaven!
The Circle E Guest Ranch caters mainly to horse loving folks but can easily accommodate anyone, even those of us that like to ride the steel versions. Located on Hwy. 16 on top of Keith Springs Mountain, Ray Evens has built a ranch from the ground up, just as they did it in the old west. I’ll be talking more about this great place later. Right now I want to tell you about Ray’s latest addition to the Circle E.
All you folks old enough will remember the Starwood Amphitheater once located just south of Nashville. Back in the day there were a lot of great concerts there. The stage and hillside worked together to allow everyone to enjoy a good view of the artists and show.
While the amphitheater at Starwood was a little bigger that the Circle E Amphitheater the concept still provides for the same great time. There’s ample parking, a full restaurant on the grounds and a nice concrete area in front of the stage for awesome VIP seating.
October 14th, 2011, Ray and his ranch hands put his new outdoor amphitheater to use by bringing to the Circle E Guest Ranch, Mustang Sally! While having Mustang Sally to a horse ranch might make you think something different, Mustang Sally is an awesome group of musicians and entertainers that had the place jumping before the night was through.
These ladies never fail to entertain the crowd. In fact, if you don’t have a good time at a Mustang Sally concert, it’s your fault!
Having played with a virtual list of Who’s Who’s, here’s the ‘Who’ in Mustang Sally:
Tobi Lee from North Vernon, IN., is the awesome lead singer with voice and stage presence that are unmatched.
Brenda Zitzman from New Ulm, MN., is the rhythm guitar player with vocal harmonies and wit that will keep you singing along and smiling throughout the show!
Rachel Solomon hails from Austin, TX., and provides background harmonies while keeping things jumpin’ with her keyboard skills and alto sax playing that adds that extra touch.
Sarah Wilfong is a Chicago, IL. native that adds a smokin’ hot fiddle to the mix. Bringing a Celtic mix to the stage provides another piece to the Mustang Sally puzzle.
Lisa Romeo comes from Omaha, NE. and is the one with the vision of Mustang Sally and the one to bring all these talented musicians together. As an accomplished drummer, Lisa keeps the beat of Mustang Sally driving and has been known to step out infront of the drums for some wicked guitar licks!
Whether playing in front of a bunch of rowdy bikers or, as was the case on the 14th, performing to a crowd of all ages, Toby Lee brings to the stage great showmanship. There was just enough innuendo to have the youngsters scratching their heads and mom and dad rolling on the floor laughing. Billed as a country and rhythm and blues band, Mustang Sally will cover most of the musical bases! You can be certain of singing along with these great musicians and at the very least your toes will be tapping while a lot of folks take to the dance floor to make their Mustang Sally experience one of shared memories.
The main reason for going to any concert though is the music. And Mustang Sally makes you glad you were there! Made up of very accomplished musicians capable of getting all the notes in the right places to songs we’ve all known for years. Interspersed through their set are classics from Bob Seger, the movie Footloose, along with great original music. They ended their set with the Bohemian Rhapsody!
They show a lot of range of music and great showmanship and stage presence. This is one group to watch. Visit YouTube and search on Mustang Sally. (Have you guys ever heard Free Bird played with a little fiddle thrown in?) After sampling their music you’ll want to go to their web site and find out where they’ll be playing next.
We look forward to seeing them and recommend them to everyone looking to have a good time. When it comes to Mustang Sally we all “Drop The ‘L’ Bomb”!
For those of you that love to ride horses this is the place to be. You’ll find the Circle E just about 15 minutes out of Winchester on Hwy. 16. Once there you’ll be able to enjoy over 120 miles of trails that will take you into some of the most beautiful areas in the Cumberland Mountains. Tennessee is famous for its four seasons and the trails of the Circle E Guest Ranch will allow you to enjoy each of them as they have been for thousands of years. You’ll encounter beautiful waterfalls, creeks, caves and lots of wildlife. All trails are clearly marked and maps are available at the office so losing your way is not a worry.
Many will schedule trips to the Smokies during the fall of the year to gaze in wonder at the many colors to be found in the mountain trees. The Cumberland Mountains dress in the same colors each fall. The Circle E is a great place to visit that will allow you to view an awesome display of color and majesty. With views of the mountains and valley below offering a glimpse of the grandeur we love from nature.
And when the ride is over the Circle E Guest Ranch has over 200 campsites available with water and electric hook-ups. There are 27 that have water, electric and sewer hook-ups! There are over 400 stalls with shavings to provide your horse’s the accommodations you want them to have! If you’re not the type that enjoys camping they have 4, fully furnished log cabins. Weekends Ray and his hands open the onsite restaurant that seats 200 – 250 folks and can double as a conference hall. The Circle E Guest Ranch is the perfect place for birthday and family celebrations.
*NEW* Spring Kick-Off Ride - April 5th - 8th, 2012 You can call the office for additional information @ 931-962-1790.
Stop by one weekend and you’ll understand why we say The Circle E Guest Ranch is a little slice of heaven here on this earth!
IN TENNESSEE, THE STAGE IS SET FOR YOU!
STATEWIDE - From the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is waiting for you to discover the best of America’s riveting history, exciting outdoors, great musical styles, friendly people and mouthwatering foods! Take a back road or stroll city sidewalks; it’s all here, so come to Tennessee where you’ll be center stage on your next vacation!
Tennessee has endless blockbuster entertainment from Beale Street blues and Elvis’s rock ’n’ roll in Memphis to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and Music Row’s country, gospel, and pop music to the bluegrass of Appalachia. There’s world-famous events including BBQ cook off’s at Memphis in May, Gaylord Opryland, and Jack Daniel Distillery. Tennessee offers eclectic festivals like South Pittsburg’s Cornbread Festival, Bell Buckle’s Moon Pie Festival and Jonesborough’s International Storytelling Festival. And for Tennessee’s fine arts, there are world-class galleries like the Frist in Nashville, the Hunter in Chattanooga and Knoxville’s Museum of Art.
Whether playing in front of a bunch of rowdy bikers or, as was the case on the 14th, performing to a crowd of all ages, Toby Lee brings to the stage great showmanship. There was just enough innuendo to have the youngsters scratching their heads and mom and dad rolling on the floor laughing. Billed as a country and rhythm and blues band, 
Many will schedule trips to the Smokies during the fall of the year to gaze in wonder at the many colors to be found in the mountain trees. The Cumberland Mountains dress in the same colors each fall. 
And when the ride is over 
