08/15/2026
SCATV2 IN THE NEWS! : MARSHALS VIDEO CELEBRATES EDC HISTORY! Mt. Democrat 8/14/2026
Sierra Community Access Television has released an original music video titled “The Hangtown Marshals: Bringing History Alive in El Dorado County, CA.” The video is airing on Comcast Channel 2 and streaming online via the SCATV2 YouTube channel.
More than a month in development, the project represents a deep dive into local heritage. Producer George Sabato conducted extensive historical research on the Hangtown Marshals and the Ladies of Hangtown, crafting custom lyrics and arranging the musical track with Lyrics Into Song, an AI music creation platform, to tell the story of the volunteer ambassadors who keep El Dorado County’s Gold Rush-era history alive.
To visually anchor the music, Sabato partnered with prominent local photographer Ron Harris, who serves as the official photographer for the Hangtown Marshals. Fresh off earning five Best of Show ribbons for his photography at the California State Fair, Harris made his extensive collection available for the project. Sabato spent weeks reviewing hundreds of images taken across El Dorado County, pairing select shots from Harris’ archive with his own photography to match the narrative rhythm of the song.
“They’re no lawmen sworn by a badge or decree, but ambassadors keeping our past running free,” the song’s lyrics explain, capturing the spirit of the group founded in 1988 by Buck Kohlstedt and Alias Stirling.
The video highlights the Marshals and the Ladies of Hangtown participating in iconic regional traditions, from summer stagecoach rides and the historic Highway 50 Wagon Train to the Placerville Christmas Parade, Main Street festivities and events spanning Apple Hill and Georgetown.
The video can be seen on Comcast Cable Channel 2 where it is broadcast daily.
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