36th Gathering

36th Gathering

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36th Gathering
  • Bragging

    We either know or are someone like Jarle describes in this poem. Jarle Kvale recites "Bragging" during the "I Just Wanna Be a Comic Cowboy" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT T HE ARTIST

    Jarle Kvale
    Dunseith, ND
    Jarle turns his experiences with horses, rodeo, and North Dakota r...

  • Sundown

    Jessie and her dad Gene perform a wistful tune they co-wrote. Jessie Veeder sings "Sundown" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Jessie Veeder
    Watford City, ND
    Jessie Veeder writes and sings about the Badlands of western North Dakota wher...

  • Born to Be a Cowboy

    R.W. croons a tune about his life. R.W. Hampton sings "Born to Be a Cowboy" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    R.W. Hampton
    Cimarron, NM
    R.W. Hampton has lived and worked on ranches throughout the West. Whether driving ...

  • Western Skies

    Ned sings what he considers his dad's signature song. Ned LeDoux performs "Western Skies" by Chris LeDoux during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show during the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Ned LeDoux
    Northeastern KS
    Ned LeDoux is a musician and the son of singer-...

  • My Partner and Me

    Marinna sings about her relationship with her horses. Marinna Mori
    performs "My Partner and Me" during the "Family, Friends + Community" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Marinna Mori
    Tuscarora, NV
    Marinna Mori is an 11-year-old singer, guitarist, and poet who...

  • Horses and Home

    Jessie sings about how the back of a horse has always felt like home. Jessie Veeder performs "Horses and Home" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Jessie Veeder
    Watford City, ND
    Jessie Veeder writes and sings about the badlands of wester...

  • Living Free

    R.W. extols the freedom of youth in a song written by his son. R.W. Hampton sings "Living Free" by Colter Hampton during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    R.W. Hampton
    Cimarron, NM
    R.W. Hampton has lived and worked on ranches...

  • Waterskiing Poem

    A cowboy on water skis? Jake explains why this may not have been a prudent choice. Jake Riley performs his "Waterskiing Poem" during the "Better Part of Living" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Jake Riley
    Riverdale, NE
    Jake Riley grew up, for the most part, in...

  • The Son My Daddy Never Had

    Miko sings a lively song that she says describes her best. Miko Marks sings "The Son My Daddy Never Had" during the "California Dreaming" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Miko Marks
    Oakland, CA
    Originally from Flint, Michigan, this graduate of Louisiana’s fame...

  • The Cowboy's Dream

    Waddie will sleep easier knowing you’ve heard a Kiskaddon poem today. Waddie Mitchell recites "The Cowboy's Dream" by Bruce Kiskaddon during "That Seventies Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST
    Waddie Mitchell
    Twin Bridges, NV
    Waddie Mitchell was immersed in the ...

  • Old Folks Rodeo

    Yvonne says she saw some things at a Senior Pro Rodeo in Burwell, Nebraska. Yvonne shares her "Old Folks Rodeo" during the "I Just Wanna Be a Comic Cowboy" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Yvonne Hollenbeck
    Clearfield, SD
    Yvonne Hollenbeck is a South Dakota c...

  • Feather in the Grass

    Cat shares a song inspired by a feather he found in the Badlands. Cat Clifford sings "Feather in the Grass" during the "Blazing Trails" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Cat Clifford
    Porcupine, SD
    Cat Clifford, born and reared on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservati...

  • Higher Than Chokecherries (In Elk Country)

    Cat shares his love song about elk hunting. Cat Clifford performs "Higher Than Chokecherries (In Elk Country) during the "Blazing Trails" show during the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Cat Clifford
    Porcupine, SD
    Cat Clifford, born and reared on the Pine Ridge Indian Res...

  • Singin' the Blues

    Pipp Gillette and Lloyd Wright serenade us with a popular 1950s song. Pipp and Lloyd perform Singin' the Blues" during the "Blues on the Range" show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTISTS

    Pipp Gillette
    Crockett, TX
    Pipp Gillette lives and works on the family ranch near ...

  • Black Snake Moan

    Andy performs his version of this Blind Lemon Jefferson tune. Andy Nelson sings "Black Snake Moan" during "Blues on the Range" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Andy Hedges
    Lubbock, TX
    Andy Hedges is a songster, reciter, storyteller, guitarist, and collector of...

  • Painted Horse Honor Song

    Painted Horse drum group honor the spirit of the horse to welcome in the keynote address, "Horses at Work in Contemporary Society," at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTISTS

    Painted Horse
    Owyhee, NV
    Shoshone, Paiute and Pit River tribal members make up Painted Horse – a d...

  • Blazing Trails

    FEATURING: An American Forrest, Cat Clifford, Dylan Clough.

    This is a show so full of musical grit, the grains will be stuck in your ears for weeks (metaphorically, of course). Forrest VanTuyl spends his summers with a pack string in Eastern Oregon and his winters unpacking poetic Western music ...

  • This Cowboy's Hat

    Genetics can be very strong. Ned shares a song made famous by his father, Chris. Ned LeDoux performs "This Cowboy's Hat" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Ned LeDoux
    Northeastern KS
    Ned LeDoux is a musician and the son...

  • Streets of Laredo

    R.W. shares an old traditional cowboy song. R.W. Hampton sings "Streets of Laredo" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    R.W. Hampton
    Cimarron, NM
    R.W. Hampton has lived and worked on ranches throughout the West. Whether d...

  • Indian Head Penny

    Vess takes us on a journey from the perspective of a penny. Vess Quinlan recites "Indian Head Penny" during "That Seventies Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Vess Quinlan
    Florence, CO
    Vess Quinlan began writing poetry and prose when he was confined with polio ...

  • Fly

    Carol shares a poem based on a true story. Carol Heuchan recites "Fly" during the "That Seventies Show" at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Carol Heuchan
    Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
    Carol Heuchan has lived ‘on the land’ in rural Australia most of her life—previously o...

  • Ornery Old Woman

    Dave shares a tune about an older couple still in love. Dave Stamey performs "Ornery Old Woman" during the "Family, Friends + Community" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Dave Stamey
    Orange Cove, CA
    Dave Stamey has made it his life's work to celebrate the rural...

  • Steel Pony Blues

    Dom blends folk mastery, blues prowess and country dexterity into a compound beyond compare. Dom Flemons performs "Steel Pony Blues" during the "Stay a Little Longer" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    Dom Flemons
    Silver Springs, MD
    Dom Flemons is an award-winni...

  • Amarillo by Morning

    R.W. sings a familiar song that was co-written and recorded by Terry Stafford in 1973. R.W. Hampton performs "Amarillo by Morning" during the "Cowboy Caffeine, Extra Strong" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

    ABOUT THE ARTIST

    R.W. Hampton
    Cimarron, NM
    R.W. Hampton has lived and...