Senior Musicians Bring ‘Down-Home Tunes’ to Assisted Living Residents
The Bar None Wranglers, a band of musicians aged 82 and older, perform "down-home tunes" for residents at the Abingdon Assisted Living Center in St. George, Utah. The band plays vintage Western songs from the 1940s and 1950s, encouraging sing-alongs…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 3, 2026 —
In St. George, Utah, a group of seasoned musicians, all 82 years or older, are bringing the sounds of vintage Western music to audiences at the Abingdon Assisted Living Center. Known as the Bar None Wranglers, the band dedicates their performances to playing “down-home tunes,” primarily vintage Western songs from the 1940s and 1950s.
The performances at Abingdon Assisted Living Center often encourage audience participation, with residents, many of whom are also seniors, joining in for sing-alongs. This interaction adds a communal and nostalgic element to the musical gatherings.
The members of the Bar None Wranglers are retired individuals who have pursued various careers throughout their lives. For them, music offers a continued source of joy and fulfillment, both in the act of performing and in sharing their talents with others. The band maintains a busy schedule, reportedly playing over 150 shows annually across a range of venues.
The ensemble’s commitment to performing demonstrates the enduring passion for music within its members and highlights the positive impact such activities can have on both the performers and their listeners, particularly within senior communities.
Story summarized from the original created by Norman Hill on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
