Next Generation
Enjoy the fresh faces and fresh sounds of these future-bound western poets and musicians. The performers in this showcase are up-and-coming, next-generation voices speaking for the future of the rural West. Sounds to us like the future is in good hands.
Photo by Jessica Brandi Lifland.
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Western Swing + Waltzes
Colter sings a punchy tune about western life in his corner of the world. Colter Wall performs "Western Swing + Waltzes" during the "Bridging the 49th" show during the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Colter Wall
Swift Current, SK, Canada
After two years of relentless tou... -
My Home's In Montana + Cattle Call
Trinity shares a medley of two familiar songs. Trinity Seely sings "My Home's In Montana" and "Cattle Call" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Trinity Seely
Ojai, CA
Trinity Seely grew up in the heart of cow country in ... -
Eagle Island Blues + Caribou Reel
Jamie Fox & Philip Aaberg perform "Eagle Island Blues" + "Caribou Reel" during the "Bridging the 49th" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jamie Fox
Harlem, MT
Jamie Fox is a fiddler of the Métis tradition, which grew out of a mixture of Celtic, French, and Nat... -
Aint Been Tamed Yet
Forrest writes songs about riding and living in Northeast Oregon’s Wallowa Mountains. Forrest Van Tuyl performs "Ain't Been Tames Yet" during "A Cavvy of Horse Poems + Songs" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Forrest Van Tuyl
Enterprise, OR
Forrest Van Tuyl so... -
Skinny
Jake explains "it ain't all roses being slight." Jake Riley performs his poem "Skinny" during the "Big Skies" show at the The Wild Ride 2022.
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Jake Riley
Riverdale, NE
Jake Riley grew up, for the most part, in the upper Arkansas Valley of the Colorado mountains and graduated fro... -
Jackson's Hired Man
Sam Platts and the Plainsmen sing an honest song about working hard on the land. They perform "Jackson's Hired Man" during "The Real Deal" show at the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Sam Platts and the Plainsmen
Silver Star, MT
Sam Platts & the Plainsmen is an energetic Americana band that br... -
Dog Tired
Annie shares a lesson about getting an early start. Annie Mackenzie recites "Dog Tired" during the "Big Skies" show at the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Annie Mackenzie
Jordan Valley, OR
While known as the family rambler, Annie Mackenzie has her roots planted firmly at the fourth-generation ... -
Ol' Nevada
Hunter sings about Nevada from his point of view. Hunter Ostler performs his song, "Ol' Nevada" during the "New Visions" show at the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Hunter Ostler sings about Nevada from his point of view.
Hunter Ostler
Battle Mountain, NV
Hunter comes from a family farm in rura... -
My Sweet Laura
Jade sings about a horse who is good, sometimes. Jade Brodie performs "My Sweet Laura" during the "New Visions" show at the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Jade Brodie
Winnemucca, NV
Jade Brodie is a railroading songstress from northern Nevada. Drawing inspiration from the Blue Collar Hero and... -
The Four Sacred Mountains
Dachuneeh shares a Diné (Navajo) song. Dachuneeh Martin performs "The Four Sacred Mountains" during the "Big Skies" show at "The Wild Ride" 2022.
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Dachuneeh Martin
Montezuma Creek, UT
Singer-songwriter Dachuneeh "Rising Sun" Martin is a member of the Diné (Navajo) and Dakota Sio... -
Roadrunner
Olivia shares a tale of a magical journey in the desert. Olivia Romo recites "Roadrunner: the Chosen Prophet," during the "Gimme Open Roads + Fresh Air" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Olivia Romo
Santa Fe, NM
Olivia Romo is a farmer, poet and water rights ac... -
Where I'm From
Annie reminisces about her connections to her past and present. Annie Mackenzie performs her poem "Where I'm From" during the "Big Skies" show at the "The Wild Ride" 2020.
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Annie Mackenzie
Jordan Valley, OR
While known as the family rambler, Annie Mackenzie has her roots planted... -
Buster
Sam Platts and the Plainsmen share a song about a real character of a cattle hauler. They perform "Buster" during "The Real Deal" show from "The Wild Ride" in 2022.
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Sam Platts and the Plainsmen is an energetic Americana band from Montana, focused on bringing traditional country... -
Lights of Town
Matt sings about the wild places that are disappearing. Matt Robertson sings "Lights of Town" during "The New Wave" show from "The Wild Ride" 2022.
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Matt Robertson
Bruneau, ID
Raised in Wheatland, Wyoming, Matt Robertson roams the West cowboying and training horses. Since the ag... -
Buckaroo Man
Marinna loves to sing cowboy songs and she does it so well. Ranch kid Marinna Mori sings "Buckaroo Man" during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Marinna Mori
Tuscarora, NV
Marinna Mori is an 10-year-old singer, guitarist, and poet... -
A Cowboy Is All
Proud big brother Ned, sings about his little brother Beau in this catchy tune from 2020. Ned LeDoux performs "A Cowboy Is All" during "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Ned LeDoux
Northeastern KS
Ned LeDoux is a musician and the son o... -
Low Maintenance Girl
Trinity says her husband thought he was marrying a low maintenance girl, but horses and all the gear are very expensive. Trinity Seely performs, "Low Maintenance Girl" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Trinity Seely
Oj... -
Seasons Come and Go
Cat keeps the rodeo songs coming with this selection from his stockpile. Cat Clifford performs "Reason" during the "Straight Chutin' Champions" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Cat Clifford
Porcupine, SD
Cat Clifford, born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian... -
Cowboy's Lament
Dylan brings out the blues in his take on this cowboy standard. Dylan Clough performs "Cowboy's Lament" during the "Blazing Trails" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dylan Clough
Spanish Fork, UT
Dylan Clough is a horseman, rambler, folklore enthusiast, and s... -
Old Poly Rope
Trinity shares a true cowboy love song and the difference between "complete" and "finish." Trinity Seely performs "Old Poly Rope" accompanied by Butch Hause during the "Anchoring the Tradition" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Butch Hause
Berthoud, CO
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Let Nature Speak
Annie reminds us of the power of listening. Annie Mackenzie performs "Let Nature Speak" during the 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering "Rodear Year."
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Annie Mackenzie
Jordan Valley, OR
While known as the family rambler, Annie Mackenzie has her roots planted firmly at the four... -
Handmade
Brigid performs her poetic ode to quilting across the generations of women in her family. Brigid Reedy recites "Handmade" during the "Family Ties" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Brigid Reedy
Whitehall, MT
Brigid Reedy has become a singular young voice repr... -
Rawhide
Forrest does a goofy little love song he wrote. Forrest VanTuyl (An American Forrest) performs "Rawhide" during "The Rambling Boys" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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An American Forrest
Goldendale, WA
Forrest VanTuyl paid for his songwriting and wandering add... -
Sierry Petes
Jack performs a poem that's been with him a while (and with some of you a bit longer). Jack George performs the classic "Sierry Petes" during the "Highlights of the Open Mic" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jack George
Quemado, NM
Jack George works on many ...
