Don't miss a great night of music with local favorites Jake Hooker and Will Banister on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track.
A Ruidoso Downs fan favorite, Jake Hooker & The Outsiders returns to highlight an evening of western swing that remains a traditional summertime sound. Hooker’s musical roots began with his father’s west Texas country band where he began playing bass at the age of 17. Hooker’s band is considered one of the most sought-after in Texas with regular dates—he played the All American CowboyFest at Ruidoso Downs last October and continues to entertain the crowds.
Will Banister is a Portales, New Mexico native who has played western swing music throughout the U.K. and Europe region. His latest album “Everything Burns” which consists of eleven songs, ten of which were written or co-written by Banister, received a 5-star review and was announced as “Album of the Month” in the March edition of the U.K. publication Country Music People Magazine. Will recently has dabbled in the film-making industry by recording the opening song, “Find a New Home” in the 2021 Clint Eastwood-produced film “Cry Macho”. Banister performed last October at the All American CowboyFest at Ruidoso Downs.