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I never had any desire <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> Nashville, or have radio<br />
releases, God had other plans. In 2007 a radio station manager<br />
heard my songs and within a few days I was signed<br />
with a recording company. In 2008 Robert Jason became<br />
my producer and has brought in some of Nashville's best<br />
players for my recordings on CD."<br />
McAlpin and Pony Express strive <strong>to</strong> provide their audience<br />
with a good listening experience while at the same<br />
time getting their message out. "Our music is fun, our stage<br />
show is fun, but the message is our whole purpose," McAlpin<br />
comments.<br />
McAlpin's band and en<strong>to</strong>urage includes Watford City<br />
teacher Valerie Entzi on keyboard and harmonies, Mark<br />
Entzi, sound man and the band's prankster and comedian<br />
who keeps them all upbeat while traveling, Kurt Rockeman<br />
on guitar, Jake and Sam McAlpin, McAlpin's two sons who<br />
are all round helpers and travelling partners, and her husband<br />
Brett McAlpin, her main supporter and source of encouragement.<br />
"This is a family enterprise. I couldn't do this<br />
without help and support from my family," McAlpin states.<br />
She adds, ""Valerie Entzi and Kurt Rockeman have<br />
been incredible blessings as players, friends and Christians.<br />
Mark Entzi became our sound man and we've never been<br />
the same since. Mark is a jokester, prankster, and also a<br />
devout Christian man. It has been one of the greatest blessings<br />
in my life <strong>to</strong> travel with these people and <strong>to</strong> deliver<br />
God's messages and songs with them."<br />
Pony Express performs at County fairs, cowboy<br />
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churches, and other events. "We are mainly a hot weather<br />
group because Valerie and Mark teach school at Watford<br />
City," McAlpin concludes. "We've played at the Watford City<br />
ribfest, county fairs, we've played in Canada, we will do<br />
Cowboy Church events, and we played at the band show in<br />
Dickinson."<br />
Listen for the group's release "God's Always <strong>The</strong>re" on<br />
country stations. Interested people can email Pony Express<br />
at ponyexpressmusic@ndsupernet.com, or request bookings<br />
or the debut CD at 701-863-7064.<br />
This pho<strong>to</strong> was taken in Mani<strong>to</strong>ba, Canada following a<br />
Cowboy Church performance. Top row: Dale Vincent<br />
(host), Mark Entzi, Valerie Entzi, Anne Vincent (host),<br />
Nikki McAlpin, Sam McAlpin on lap. Middle: Kurt<br />
Rockeman. Front: Jake McAlpin