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The Real Deal
FEATURING: Juni Fisher, Pipp Gillette, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Waddie Mitchell.
These seasoned performers take you on a journey through original and classic poetry, original songs, and childhood memories to aging with wild abandon.
Hosted by Kristin Windbigler.
From the 2022 Wild Ride.
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The New Wave
FEATURING: Brenn Hill, Brigid & Johnny Reedy, Matt Robertson, Trinity Seely.
A balance of up-and-coming and solidly established, this wave of western musicians hits the sagebrush sea with rich musical expressions that stay true to their roots while adding some new flair.
From “The New Wave” eve...
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Sam Platts + the Plainsmen
FEATURING: Sam Platts and the Plainsmen.
Guided by classic country music, a life in agriculture, and western swing danceability, Sam Platts and the Plainsmen's style isn’t simply a throwback—it’s modern music played by, and for, modern listeners. They’re old-school. They’re new-school. They’re o...
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Myrtis
Pipp shares a tune about a rodeo legend. Pipp Gillette performs "Myrtis" during the "Real Deal" show from the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Pipp Gillette
Crockett, TX
Pipp Gillette lives and works on the family ranch near Lovelady, Texas, where his grandfather started raising cattle and cott... -
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... -
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... -
Bruneau Canyon
Brenn sings about springtime branding and how some things never change. Brenn Hill sings "Bruneau Canyon" during "The New Wave" show from "The Wild Ride" 2022.
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Brenn Hill
Hooper, UT
Brenn Hill is a singer-songwriter who doesn't just sing about the West, he reveals his heart to... -
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... -
Bet at the Bar
Waddie explains why sometimes you just can't win. Waddie Mitchell performs "Bet at the Bar" during "The Real Deal" show from "The Wild Ride" 2022.
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Waddie Mitchell
Twin Bridges, NVWaddie Mitchell was immersed in the cowboy way of entertaining as a boy on the Nevada ranches whe...
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The Class Reunion
Yvonne shares her surprise at how everyone but her has changed at her class reunion. Yvonne Hollenbeck performs "The Class Reunion" during "The Real Deal" show from "The Wild Ride" 2022.
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Yvonne Hollenbeck
Clearfield, SD
Yvonne Hollenbeck is a South Dakota cattleman’s wife, who w... -
For Woody
There are horses who live large in our memories and for some we have to make the decision to end their suffering. Waddie Mitchell shares this moving poem, "For Woody" during the "Real Deal" show from the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Waddie Mitchell
Twin Bridges, NV
Waddie Mitchell was imme... -
Listen
Juni Fisher sings a song from the perspective of the horse. There is special magic when the horse and rider become one. Juni performs "Listen" during the "The Real Deal" show as part of the 2022 Wild Ride.
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Juni Fisher
Strathmore, CA
Juni played music with her sisters as a child, formed a... -
Still There
Juni Fisher performs "Still There" during "The Real Deal" show as part of the 2022 Wild Ride. Juni's music and Waddie Mitchell's words blend sweetly in this thought-provoking song.
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Strathmore, CA
Juni played music with her sisters as a child, formed a bluegrass band as a teen, t...
