The Brutal Boss
41st Gathering Featured Artists
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Dick laments working for this gol danged ranch boss. Dick Warwick recites "The Brutal Boss" from his barn.
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Dick Warwick
Oakesdale, WA
Dick Warwick lives with his wife Sue on the old home place amid the rolling hills of the Palouse country of eastern Washington state. Together, they raise horses, cattle, and grain crops. Dick writes about the foibles and follies of his own life, the land, relationships with nature, and issues regarding the West and rural lifestyles. In addition to his own works, Dick recites classic cowboy and Australian bush poetry, a rich tradition he was introduced to during a seasonal job in Western Australia. He has published two books, Fence Lines and Out West to Outback and Beyond, and has recorded several albums. In recognition of his talent, Dick served as cultural ambassador to Western Australia in 2006.
"The Brutal Boss" by Dick Warwick.
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