The featured musicians for the Backhoe Hoedown at Lopez Center on September 29 are JP and the OK Rhythm Boys.

JP and the OK Rhythm Boys play “mostly swing, generously salted with jazz standards, waltzes, polkas, 60’s rockers, and originals, all done in fun fiddling style.”

They are all members of the Olga Symphony and have played together casually for several years before starting their touring career as a trio. This will be their second appearance on Lopez.

The Hoedown is  presented by Solid Waste Alternatives Program as the finale to their campaign to buy a backhoe for the Lopez Dump. The celebration, 5:30-8:30 p.m., will include a chili feed with cornbread, slaw, and apple crisp.

“We’re thrilled to be introducing Lopez to this Orcas group who are generously contributing their time and talent to this event,” said SWAP board member Sarah Eppenbach. “We invite everyone to pull on their boots and share in the celebration.”

There will be no admission charge, but donations will be accepted at the door.