The award-winning Brazos Valley Boys (BVB) have a long and rich history. Started by Country Music Association Hall-of-Famer Hank Thompson, it is one of the premier western-swing bands in the country. Kansan Morey Sullivan worked as Hank’s band leader for many years and before Hank passed, requested Morey keep the band performing and adding to the history of western swing music. The Brazos Valley Boys have appeared in countless venues around the globe including Lincoln Center in New York, a tour of Russia, Caesars Palace in Vegas, smaller clubs and concerts across Kansas and the U.S. The BVB were named “Country Music Touring Band of the Year” by Billboard/Cashbox Magazine—14 years in a row. They were chosen Western-Swing Band of the year by the Southwest Western-Swing Association. Morey is a member of five western-swing halls of fame around the U.S. and was elected to the Kansas Music Hall of Fame in 2022. This eight-piece group plays primarily western swing which is comprised of American roots music of blues, jazz, country and swing. It’s an energetic music with many common musical touch points with KC swing/jazz. During the BVB’s history they have released five acclaimed albums and sold thousands of downloads. Their latest album released in 2025 is Turn Us Loose and Let Us Swing is on International Western Music Association’s chart. This group of seasoned professional musicians loves performing and interacting with audiences of all ages.
Morey Sullivan; Kevin Wickliffe; Joel Day; Bill Dye; Rick Palsmeier; Jeff Culver; Gary Adolph; Bob Walzel.

The Brazos Valley Boys concert stage performance can range from 60 minutes to 120 minutes or multiple 60-minute sets (max of 3). All performances include original music and historic selections from a broad catalog of blues, jazz, country and big-band swing. Vocals along with featured instrumental soloists are performed.

Basic fee is $6000 plus 4 sleeping rooms. It is assumed that the presenter/buyer will provide professional sound and lighting. Any production equipment must meet the requirements of the BVB. If we provide sound and lighting add $1500 to the basic fee. Travel more than 100 miles from Lawrence, KS will be charged at the current IRS level. Any educational activity (i.e. master classes) not considered part of the basic fee will be $1000 per day. Any speaking engagements tied to the basic performance is $200 plus mileage from Lawrence, KS.

Morey Sullivan and the Brazos Valley Boys are experienced educators. We have given master classes and workshops to a broad range of age groups. The sessions can also include break-out sessions focused on certain instrumentation. Any educational activity will include a syllabus and outlines.

Sessions can be held with community bands and music groups. Narrative and lectures on the history of roots music that comprise western swing music can be done in the presenter community such as Rotary Clubs, Lion’s Clubs, etc. Youth organizations would be a focus.