Raining Horseshoes

RAINING HORSESHOES—THE ROCKIN’ COUNTRY BAND!! Ideal for concerts, nightclubs, fairs, rodeos, and country music themed events!

The Norco (Horsetown USA), California-based band, Raining Horseshoes featuring lead singer Anthony Rivera, performs a unique blend of traditional and contemporary Country music. Their high-energy, honky tonk and rodeo rock n’ roll performances entertain crowds of all ages.

“You did it again…! The Saturday Rodeo Dance was packed … judging from the crowds on the dance floor – they were all very pleased with your music. You and your guys do a great job!” – Industry Hills Charity Pro Rodeo

Raining Horseshoes was formed over a decade ago when Anthony put together the band to fulfill his dream of recording and performing original country music. He released his first CD “Wish You Were Loving Me”, in May 1999. Four songs on the debut CD received radio airplay, charted and introduced the power and the sweetness of Anthony’s voice to delighted country music fans. Raining Horseshoes has opened for numerous major artists such as Asleep at the Wheel, Suzy Bogguss, Tanya Tucker, Ricky Skaggs and Ty Herndon, and Freddy Fender and the Texas Tornados.

Beginning in 2000, Raining Horseshoes focused on performing on the California Pro Rodeo circuit. Today, they continue to be a favorite on the rodeo circuit and provide concerts, the national anthem and rodeo dance entertainment for enthusiastic fans. In 2008, they recorded and released the long awaited follow-up CD entitled “Beer Bottle Brown” that has been well received by Internet radio. They have a new website and both CDs are available online.

Throughout the years the band has consisted of many talented studio and stage musicians. Anthony has been privileged and honored to work with producer Marty Rifkin and record songs by established Nashville songwriters. Currently, Raining Horseshoes consists of Anthony Rivera - lead vocals, Art Holland - lead guitar, Ian Francisco - keyboard, Steve Learned - bass, and Owen Goldman - drums. The fun and camaraderie on stage is captured in the music, and their performances always provide a crowd-pleasing show!

Currently, Raining Horseshoes entertains regularly at PRCA rodeos, clubs, private parties, fundraisers, and charity and corporate events. The band continues to look for opportunities to record and perform great country songs, entertain larger audiences, and meet new clients and fans! They are actively promoting the new CD entitled “Beer Bottle Brown”.

Raining Horseshoes performs the best of Country and Western music, from classics to the latest hits by artists like Merle Haggard, Marty Robbins, Chris Ledoux, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, and Brooks and Dunn, including their own radio ready originals. Raining Horseshoes grabs an audience with powerful, heart-felt ballads and entertaining danceable favorites, and keeps them on their feet for hours - always yelling for more. Anthony’s strong lead vocals, tight backup harmonies and the professional musicianship of Raining Horseshoes have kept audiences entertained and dancers on the dance floor throughout the West for a decade!

Raining Horseshoes has performed at:
* California Finals Rodeo (CFR) 2008, 2004, Norco
* Guts and Glory Bull Ride 2008 Norco
* The Gabriel Foundation's Annual Industry Hills Charity Pro Rodeo 2009 - 2002
* Norco HorseWeek IPRA Rodeo 2009 - 2004
* Orange Park Acres (OPA) Annual fundraisers 2009 - 2006
* City of Brea Annual Fourth of July Country Fair 2007 - 2001
* City of Brea "Brea Fest" 2009/2004
* 15th Annual Chino Fair PRCA Rodeo 2004
* 20th Annual Norco Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo 2004
* 57th Annual Norco Valley Fair 2004
* San Bernardino County Sheriff's Rodeo 2003
* San Dimas Western Days Rodeo 2003
* City concerts including Huntington Beach (Bella Terra), Cerritos Town Center and Long Beach Town Center
* Concerts on the Lake, Woodbridge Village, City of Irvine 2006/2003/2001/2000
* Cowboy Palace, Crazy Horse, House of Blues, Coach House, Galaxy Concert Theatre
* "Concerts-in-the-Park" City of Brea 2002, City of La Habra 2001, City of Placentia 2000/1999
* City of Whittier Uptown Festival 2001/2000
* City of Placentia Street Fair 2000
* City of Carson Country & Western Fair 2002/1999
* Orange County Social Services Agency & Orangewood Children's
Foundation 6th Annual 2001 Foster Parent Appreciation Banquet
Western BBQ
* Cowboys / Cowgirls for a Cure Foundation and the 43rd Annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show to benefit the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles