40th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Whether passed down by compadres around a campfire or grandparents around a record player, cowboy schooling has its roots in all kinds of traditions. Pipp Gillette & Lloyd Wright gain inspiration from the folk heroes of music history. Hot Club of Cowtown repurpose the jazzier roots of country swing. Sourdough Slim & Robert Armstrong take on the image of Hollywood’s “singing cowboys.” And, Doris Daley casts a keen eye on how people and pop culture shape even the most bona fide of buckaroos. They’ll entertain you with lore that reveals even the “real deals” sometimes get their inspiration from TV Westerns.

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