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The Rainbow Valley Rangers

About the Group About The Group The Rainbow Valley Rangers were a group of entertainers organized in May of 1954 by Bert Orlondo. They entertained fans with radio, television and personal appearances, working out of their hometown of Pittston, Pennsylvania. One goal the group had was to appear on WSM's Grand Ole Opry. Timeline & Trivia Notes Group Members (circa 1957) Bert Orlando, leader, guitar Carl Messina, fiddle Angelo Messina, bass Will Vitale, accordion Credits & Sources Cowboy Songs; No. 52; June 1957; American Folk Publications, Inc.; Derby, CT