38th Gathering
Enjoy this playlist from the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
Poster artwork by Eric Bowman
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Santa Ana Wind
The Munsick Boys perform a song written by Tris Munsick. The Munsick Boys sing "Santa Ana Wind" by Tris Munsick during the "Ranch Truck Radio Show" at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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The Munsick Boys
Dayton, WY
The Munsick Boys (Dave, Sam, and Tris) have a natural a... -
Equilibrium, in Memory of Eric Levi Big Leggins
M.L. shares a memorial poem of grief. M.L. Smoker performs "Equilibrium, in Memory of Eric Levi Big Leggins" during the "Living Nations, Living Words" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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M.L. Smoker
Helena, MT
M.L. Smoker, a member of the Assiniboine and Sioux Nat... -
You're Still Gonna Die
Gail invites you to sing along. Gail Steiger sings "You're Still Gonna Die" by Shel Silverstein during the Ranch Family Show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Gail Steiger
Prescott, AZ
Gail Steiger is a songwriter, filmmaker, and cowboy, and since 1995, foreman of t... -
The Coffee Song
DW warbles an ode to java. DW Groethe sings "The Coffee Song" during the "Wild Abandon" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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DW Groethe
Bainville, MT
DW Groethe is the son of a son of pioneers. He was born and raised in the west of Dakota and has lived the past 25... -
Yellow Roses
Jessie tells the history of the ranch her ancestors homesteaded. Jessie Veeder sings "Yellow Roses" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jessie Veeder
Watford City, ND
Jessie Veeder writes and sings about the Badlands of western North Da... -
Somewhere West of Laramie
Dave illustrates the journey of self discovery in song. Dave Stamey sings "Somewhere West of Laramie" during the "Ranch Truck Radio" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dave Stamey
Orange Cove, CA
Dave Stamey has been a cowboy, a mule packer, and a dude wrangler.... -
1922
A Charlie Russell painting inspires this song. The Munsick Boys sing "1922" during the "Ranch Truck Radio" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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The Munsick Boys
Dayton, WY
The Munsick Boys (Dave, Sam, and Tris) have a natural appeal to enthusiasts of western cul... -
Nothing's Forever
Jessie sings about returning to the family ranch to raise her family. Jessie Veeder performs "Nothing's Forever" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jessie Veeder
Watford City, ND
Jessie Veeder writes and sings about the Badlands of west... -
The Bunny Poem
DW shares a true encounter with a herd of rabbits. DW Groethe recites "The Bunny Poem" during the "Wild Abandon" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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DW Groethe
Bainville, MT
DW Groethe is the son of a son of pioneers. He was born and raised in the west of Dakota ... -
My Daughter-In-Law
Yvonne shares an "affectionate" little poem. Yvonne Hollenbeck recites "My Daughter-In-Law" during the "Wild Abandon" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Yvonne Hollenbeck
Clearfield, SD
Yvonne Hollenbeck is a South Dakota cattleman’s wife who writes poetry about... -
Cowboys and Cowpony Poems
Gail puts a tune to lyrics written by Paul Zarzyski. Gail Steiger performs "Cowboys and Cowpony Poems" during the Ranch Family Show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Gail Steiger
Prescott, AZ
Gail Steiger is a songwriter, filmmaker, and cowboy, and since 1995, forem... -
Second Cutting
Bill expounds upon life in the Badlands. Bill Lowman recites "Second Cutting" during the "Wild Abandon" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Bill Lowman
Sentinel Butte, ND
Bill Lowman, a multi-talented visual, literary, and performing artist, is a charter member o... -
Elko Blues
Corb croons a bluesy tune. Corb Lund performs "Elko Blues - The Roan Mare" during the "Ranch Truck Radio" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Corb Lund
Southern AB, Canada
Hailing from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Corb Lund grew up in rural Alberta chasi... -
Jolly Cowboys
Sourdough + Robert double down with humor and song. Sourdough Slim + Robert Armstrong perform "Jolly Cowboys" during the "Wild Abandon" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Sourdough Slim
Paradise, CA
Sourdough Slim, aka Rick Crowder, is a hoot to say the least.... -
Steelhead Trout
Margo sings a lively tune with a catchy hook. Margo Cilker performs "Steelhead Trout" by Ben Walden during the "Wish Upon a Western Star" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Margo Cilker
Goldendale, WA
Originally from California, singer-songwriter Margo Cilker ha... -
Daddy Would Play
The Munsick Boys share a song written in 1993 by patriarch Dave Munsick. They perform "Daddy Would Play" during the "Ranch Truck Radio" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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The Munsick Boys
Dayton, WY
The Munsick Boys (Dave, Sam, and Tris) have a natural appeal t... -
The Funeral
DW describes a confounded funeral experience. DW Groethe performs "The Funeral" during "That Seventies Show" at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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DW Groethe
Bainville, MT
DW Groethe is the son of a son of pioneers. He was born and raised in the west of Dakota and has l... -
Chime Bells
If you love yodeling, this one is for you. Sourdough Slim and Robert Armstrong perform "Chime Bells" by Elton Britt and Bob Miller during the "Wild Abandon" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Sourdough Slim
Paradise, CA
Sourdough Slim, aka Rick Crowder, is a hoo... -
Friday Morning Brew
FEATURING: Margo Cilker, Wylie Gustafson, Jonathan Odermann, Jessie Veeder, and Special Guests.
It takes a bit of java to get perking on a Friday morning at the Gathering. These poets and musicians will caffeinate you with their performances. Guest poets George Wallace and Karen Stockett open th...
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From Force to Feel
Tom shares what colts taught him about the relationship of horse and rider. Tom Sharpe performs "From Force to Feel" during the "Opening Lines" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Tom Sharpe
Loma, CO
Born and raised in south central Colorado, Tom Sharpe grew up w... -
The Quebe Sisters
FEATURING: Grace Quebe, Hulda Quebe, Sophina Quebe, with Daniel Parr and Simon Stipp.
The Quebe Sisters return to Elko with their authentic triple-fiddle and three-part-harmony sound.
Hosted by Trinity Seely.
From the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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It Ain't Easy
We often give more value to the things in our lives that don't come easy. Jessie Veeder sings "It Ain't Easy" during the "Lesson Poems, Songs + Stories" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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essie Veeder
Watford City, ND
Jessie Veeder writes and sings about the bad... -
Road to Las Cruces
Corb shares an Ian Tyson tune. Corb Lund performs "Road to Las Cruces" by Ian Tyson during the "Poetry, Song, and Beyond" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Corb Lund
Southern AB, Canada
Hailing from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Corb Lund grew up in rur... -
That Little Blue Roan
Dick shares a classic horse poem. Dick Gibford recites "That Little Blue Roan" by Bruce Kiskaddon during the "Horse Tails" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dick Gibford
New Cuyama, CA
Dick Gibford was raised on a small cow outfit on the central coast of Califo...
