Barbara Barleen
Show Emcee, Vocals, Guitar and Fiddle
Barb is a gifted producer, instrumentalist, and vocalist, who also leads the kitchen operation for the Lazy B. Her roots in Colorado run deep as she performed in the Barleen Family Country Music Show that originated in Estes Park in 1979 and that operated here until 2014. You’re going to love Barbara’s versatility and her rendition of ‘Colorado’, an all-time guest favorite at the Lazy B. Over the winter, Barb can be found performing with her twin sister, Brenda, at the Barleens Dinner Show in Apache Junction, AZ.
Jeff Olson
Musical Director, Piano, and Vocalist
As soon as Jeff graduated from high school in St. Cloud, Minnesota, he was off showcasing his keyboard talents, touring with a variety of bands. Eventually, he landed in Branson, MO where he built an impressive reputation as the musical director for Bobby Vinton and Ray Stevens. Jeff has also performed with Fabian, Brian Hyland, Ben E King, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers and many more. In 2015, he was nominated in the Branson Terry Music Awards as Keyboard Player of the Year.
Michael J.
Vocalist, Comedian
Michael J is an impersonator as well as a renown vocalist with one of the world’s largest vocal ranges. From singing with the Denver Symphony Orchestra to performing with George Strait’s band, Michael’s vast career includes opening for Tommy Rowe, Marty Haggard and even Nadine from Larry’s Country Diner, just to name a few. Fresh from Branson’s 2014 Comedy Show of the Year, Barney Fife Fully Loaded Comedy Tribute, he’ll get you laughing as he impersonates Don Knotts as Barney Fife’s cowboy cousin, Tan Bart. Michael brings down the house with both laughter and song every night. His version of ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky’ will connect you to the old west like never before!!
Tony Douglas
Fiddle, Guitar, Steel Guitar, Vocals
Tony is a country and western music musician, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who is respected for his talents as a lead guitarist, steel guitar picker and fiddle player. He began his career at the age of 8 when he joined the symphony orchestra as a second chair violinist. He has played with musicians such as The Ventures, The Charlie Daniels’ Band, Hank Thompson, and toured with Mark Chestnut and many others. Tony holds the the first place instrumental award for The Arizona Country Music Association and has been inducted into The Arizona Country Music Hall of Fame
Quentin & Roxanne Wedan
Owners, Lazy B Chuckwagon & Show
The Lazy B is a family owned business where three generations living in Colorado are all contributing to help keep this unique, western, summertime tradition in Estes Park.
Quentin grew up in Estes Park and worked for Tom Justin at the original Lazy B for over ten years. He used the money he earned each summer to pay his way through college at CU in Boulder, where he met his wife Roxanne. They have been married over 25 years, have one son, and continue to call Colorado home.