38th Gathering
Enjoy this playlist from the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
Poster artwork by Eric Bowman
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Close to the Land (America's Heartland)
Murph shares a tune about the hard working people who live close to the land. Michael Martin Murphey + the Rio Grande Band perform "Close to the Land (America's Heartland)" during the "Poetry, Song and Beyond" show during the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Michael Marti...
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Experience of Life
Waddie shares some sage advice. Waddie Mitchell recites "Experience of Life" during "Poetry, Song, and Beyond" at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Waddie Mitchell
Jiggs, NV
Waddie Mitchell was immersed in the cowboy way of entertaining as a boy on the Nevada ranches w... -
Lowland Trail
When the going gets tough Margo looks for a lowland trail. Margo Cilker performs "Lowland Trail" 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 has s... -
Opening Lines
FEATURING: Floyd Beard, Straw Berry, Tom Sharpe.
Three cowboys walk into the Pioneer Saloon. . . Which one has the best opening line? Floyd Beard, Straw Berry, and Tom Sharpe take the stage with poems from classic to "cowboy poultry."
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Suits Me Fine
Kristyn shares a song about married life in 400 square feet. Kristyn Harris performs "Suits Me Fine" during the "Rosin the Bow" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Kristyn Harris
Burleson, TX
Kristyn Harris is a multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and enterta... -
Big Sky Cadences
FEATURING: Mike Beck, DW Groethe, Wylie Gustafson, Brigid + Johnny Reedy.
Who knew there was so much talent in the state of Montana? These four acts are sure to entertain. Mike Beck, DW Groethe, Wylie Gustafson and Brigid and Johnny sing, play music and perform poetry from the heart.
From the 3...
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Different Strings for Different Folks
FEATURING: Pipp Gillette, Marley's Ghost, Sourdough Slim + Robert Armstrong, Denise Withnell + Keri Lynn Zwicker.
How many stringed instruments will you see on this stage? Add a couple without strings for more fun. Texas's Pipp Gillette, the West Coast's Marley's Ghost, California's Sourdough Sl...
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Close the Gate Behind You
FEATURING: Maria Lisa Eastman, Dick Gibford, Dave Stamey.
Poets Dick Gibford and Maria Lisa Eastman join singer/songwriter Dave Stamey onstage to entertain and educate. They will take you on a journey through time and place on foot and horseback. Always remember to close the gate behind you.
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Poetry, Song, and Beyond
FEATURING: Corb Lund, Waddie Mitchell, Michael Martin Murphey + the Rio Grande Band,.
What happens when you combine a talented Texan, an accomplished Albertan and a novel Nevadan on stage? A stellar show you don't want to miss. Michael Martin Murphey + the Rio Grande Band's cosmic cowboy sound w...
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Laughter–It's What's for Dinner
FEATURING: Chris Isaacs, Jake Riley, Kent Rollins, Sourdough Slim + Robert Armstrong.
No matter who you are, or what you do, chances are your favorite shows have one thing in common–laughter. Bring your insatiable hunger for a good joke and a slick story. The perfectly-seared comedy of Arizona'...
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Jugs
R.P. explains that some "ranchy" terms can easily be misunderstood. R.P. Smith recites "Jugs" during the "Wild Abandon" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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R.P. Smith
Broken Bow, NE
R.P. Smith is a fourth-generation rancher from Broken Bow, Nebraska. In the ranch... -
Barbed Wire
Margo sings for all of us who have fought barbed wire. Margo Cilker performs "Barbed Wire" 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 has spent th... -
Pulling the Caking Truck Blues
In Yvonne's years as a ranch wife, she has learned that helping hubby can be a chore. Yvonne Hollenbeck recites "Pulling the Caking Truck Blues" during the "Wild Abandon" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Yvonne Hollenbeck
Clearfield, SD
Yvonne Hollenbeck is a ... -
Rosin the Bow
Featuring: Kristyn Harris, Hot Club of Cowtown, The Quebe Sisters
Rosin up the bow and watch the strings fly. These three female-fronted acts put the swing in western music. Kristyn Harris handles all the tricky syncopations with her guitar. Hot Club of Cowtown whizzes along with frontwoman Elan...
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Over the Mountain
Carin sings a song of hope. Carin Mari performs "Over the Mountain" during the "Songs for a New West" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Carin Mari
Buena Vista, CO
Inspired by the mountains of Colorado where she was born and raised, Carin Mari is passionate abou... -
A Camp Cook Story
Renowned camp cook and storyteller Kent shares a story about a beagle and some mushrooms. Kent Rollins tells this story during the "Laughter-It's What's for Dinner" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Kent Rollins
Hollis, OK
Kent Rollins was born and raised alon... -
Harley's Last Parade
Floyd shares a tale of two brothers. Floyd Beard performs
"Harley's Last Parade" during the "Highlights of the Open Mic" at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.ABOUT THE ARTIST
Floyd Beard
Kim, CO
Floyd Beard is a livestock producer who traces a ranching heritage back five generations o... -
Pierce the Blue
The Quebe Sisters share a melancholy tune written by Grace and Sophia. The Quebe Sisters perform "Pierce the Blue" during "The Quebe Sisters" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
"This song has two parallel themes running through it. It’s about a difficult season of our lives we we...
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Song of the Cistern
R.P. asks what can go wrong when fixing a cistern? R.P. Smith performs "Song of the Cistern" during the "Wild Abandon" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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R.P. Smith
Broken Bow, NE
R.P. Smith is a fourth-generation rancher from Broken Bow, Nebraska. In the ranchi... -
All O'er the West
Featuring: Andy Hedges, Corb Lund, Jake Riley
From the northern reaches of Alberta to the plains of Nebraska and all the way down to the Texas Panhandle, these three troubadours are all about going the distance. Corb Lund shares songs from growing up ranching in the foothills of the Canadian Roc...
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Last Horse in Dad's String
Deanna shares the story of a good horse being moved to pasture. Deanna Dickinson McCall recites "Last Horse in Dad's String" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Deanna Dickinson McCall
Piñon, NM
Deanna Dickinson McCall writes about both ... -
Cowboy and the Vet
Bill shares an experience with hauling a sick cow. Bill Lowman recites "Cowboy and the Vet" 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 ch... -
Lights of Town
Matt shares a song about how the landscape of the American West is changing. Matt Robertson and Gail Steiger perform "Lights of Town" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Matt Robertson
Prescott, AZ
Raised in Wheatland, Wyoming, Matt Rob... -
His Queen
Deanna shares a poem about living in a cow camp. Deanna Dickinson McCall recites "His Queen" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Deanna Dickinson McCall
Piñon, NM
Deanna Dickinson McCall writes about both the past and current-day West. C...
