Way back in '89, some fellers got together and started playing music in their free time.  The original trio consisted of Darrel Yarbrough (bass), John Ryberg (rhythm guitar), and Benny Young (fiddle).   Family and friends encouraged them to perform in public, which they did.  They called themselves "Darrel's Friends."

While playing at an open session at the Western Music Association Festival in Tucson, they attracted the attention of Dick Goodman of The Reinsmen.  Dick gave the boys some advice about how to improve their sound, and it wasn't long until they'd developed their own unique blend and harmony style.  They also changed their name to The Desert Sons.

They quickly became popular at cowboy poetry gatherings, traveled to Branson, and even made a trip to Denmark.  In 1994 they added Skelly Boyd, from Safford, Arizona, as lead guitarist.  In 1995, Darrel Yarbrough left the group.  Working cowboy Lance Grey filled in for a few months, until Bisbee's own, Slim Tighe, joined the band.

The current line-up of The Desert Sons includes: John "Buck" Ryberg (lead vocals and rhythm guitar) Benny Young (fiddle and harmony vocals), Bill Ronstadt (vocals and the acoustic bass) and Bill Ganz (lead guitar, lead and harmony vocals).

With a sound as honest as a good horse and as bold as an Arizona sunset, The Desert Sons continue to exemplify the great western music tradition!