Sunrise Side of the Sierra
40th Gathering
•
3m 23s
Richard celebrates the beauty of the desert. Richard Elloyan sings "Sunrise Side of the Sierra" during the "Nevada on My Mind" show at the 40th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Richard Elloyan
Virginia City, NV
Singer, songwriter, and poet Richard Elloyan grew up in the historic mining town of Virginia City. His love of the state, its rich history, and its magnificent vistas serves as a constant source of inspiration for his work (and his unique wit). Richard has performed at major western music festivals throughout the West and has traveled to perform as far away as China. Many of Richard’s songs have been recorded by other artists. A lifelong learner, he was awarded his master’s degree in creative writing in 2024.
"Sunrise Side of the Sierra"
.....
Filmed in front of a live audience with help from the E. L. Wiegand Foundation at the Western Folklife Center’s G Three Bar Theater in Elko, NV, on Jan. 28, 2025.
Made possible by Thunderbird Motel and by the multitude of staff, artists, volunteers, and community members working behind the scenes to make this show happen.
Brought to you by the Western Folklife Center, using story and cultural expression to connect the American West to the world.
www.westernfolklife.org
.....
Up Next in 40th Gathering
-
School Boys' Lament
R.P. laments that he and his boy never rode a horse to school. R.P. Smith recites "School Boys' Lament" during the "Bellyaches + Heartbreaks" show at the 40th National Cowboy Poetry.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
R.P. Smith
Broken Bow, NE
R.P. Smith is the fourth generation of his family to have the privile... -
Charlotte S. Bigham Cow Kids Stampede...
FEATURING: Jessie Veeder
Jessie shares her love of ranching and all things cowboy and cowgirl. Jessie Veeder, along with her father Gene Veeder on guitar and harmonica, and Mike Enrud on dobro and guitar, entertain with song and story.
From the 40th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
.....
P...
-
A Rope 'n' Tail
Jake explains why you need to know that there are always exceptions to the rule. Jake Riley performs "A Rope 'n' Tail" during the "Bellyaches + Heartbreaks" show at the 40th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jake Riley
Riverdale, NE
Jake Riley grew up, for the most part, in the...
