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"

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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

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