THE FLYING J WRANGLERS
JAMES & CINDY HOBBS
Flying J Ranch Founders
A love of music and performing have made James and Cindy longtime guest favorites. James sings lead and tenor, writes songs, and plays the rhythm guitar. He brings dry humor to the show— to the delight of some and the confusion of others. A former national champion yodeler, Cindy is a strong and pure Western music vocalist. She brings a special energy and warmth to the stage and is well known for her funny and quirky skits.
JAYSON JONES
True Cowboy
Jayson plays bass guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and he’s also a stout baritone vocalist. Jayson joined the Wranglers as a young buck in the early nineties, then made a recent return to the band after a full career as a working cowboy, musician, and a world-renouned silversmith. Jayson keeps everyone at the ranch smiling and laughing with his quick wit and easy smile. Look for Jayson in the Fiddle Side Show before supper, and in the infamous Gun Fight on Main Street.
Learn more at jaysonjonesspurs.com
TIM “STINK BUG” McCASLAND
Instrumentalist Extraordinaire
Tim is a rare talent on the guitar, banjo, pedal steel, and dobro. With over 50 years of experience as a professional musician, he can play just about any instrument in any genre, and he’ll play it all well. Stink spent over 20 years as a professor of music at South Plains College in Levelland, TX. Catch Tim out at the Fiddle Side Show before supper! If you hop up and dance, you’re sure to make that ol’ Stink Bug smile.
CORINNA RIPPLE
Fiddle Player
Corinna Ripple hails from the northern California town of San Jose. Besides playing a beautiful and fast fiddle, Corinna helps with the harmonies and has a fine lead voice. She came to the Flying J via the well-known bluegrass and country music program at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, where she studied all types of musical influences. Catch Corinna leading the Fiddle Side Show each evening before supper!
MICKEY BAKAS
Chuckwagoneer
Mickey Bakas does just about everything at the ranch. From baking the cakes and running the kitchen, to performing on stage as a bassist, guitarist, and vocalist- he even hangs every lightbult at Christmas. Mickey is originally from Evergreen CO, and has played music with wife Emily Hobbs (also a Wrangler) since 2011. Mickey joined the Flying J Wranglers in 2019 and has been a most excellent addition!
EMILY HOBBS
Chuckwagoneer
Emily is the daughter of Flying J founders, James and Cindy Hobbs, and is a second generation Wrangler. She’s been singing on the stage in the Old West Opera House since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. Emily plays the drums, sings, and manages the fantastic staff at the ranch. She and husband Mickey also run the ranch’s wedding businessness, Flying J Events.
