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Western Folklife Center
United States
Registrace 9. 01. 2007
A regional nonprofit organization based in Elko, Nevada, the Western Folklife Center works to expand our uses story and cultural expression to connect the American West to the world. Our exhibitions, educational programs, national radio and television programs, research and preservation projects, and our premier event, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, explore and give voice to traditional and dynamic cultures of the American West.
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We are rated 4-Star on Charity Navigator: www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=9746
Come to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 2024
Not your average road trip, not your average event. Experience the original Nevada arts and culture festival.
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Don't Miss the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 2024
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It’s like Coachella but with Picon Punch and Wranglers instead of White Claw and Birkenstocks.
Making Snowbanks, by Linda & Carolyn Dufurrena: 2004 Ranch Communications video
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We're going through the Archives, preparing for the 2021 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Rodear Year online event, and found a 2004 Ranch Communications video that we missed sharing!! Enjoy this ranch video from Linda Dufurrena (photography) and Carolyn Dufurrena (spoken word) as they follow the winter season from their ranches in northwest Nevada. The Ranch Communications program became the D...
Have A Superior Day, by Peter Church - a Ranch Communications Video
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In 2004, rancher Peter Church filmed this cattle shipping day portrait of Allie Bear, a Superior Livestock representative, for the Western Folklife Center. Ranch Communications, now the Deep West Video program, features simple stories, told by rural Western filmmakers.
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: DW Groethe is "Leavin' It All Behind"
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Dedicated to the ones that came before, settling the West, DW's song strikes a chord in our world today..."this land is always startin' over...." From the Western Folklife Center Archives, filmed live at the 2011 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko.
Tris Munsick in the 2020 Gathering Sheep Camp - on Perserverance
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Tris Munsick, in Elko with The Munsick Boys band, stopped by the Sheep Camp during the January 2020 Gathering to chat about perservering during challenging times. At theGathering, we invited the performers and audience members that make up the Gathering Community to reflect on the creativity of rural-based artists, nurturing their crafts, and paving the way for a new generation.
1994 Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Elizabeth Ebert and "An Ordinary Morning"
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This video of cowboy poet Elizabeth Ebert reciting her "An Ordinary Morning" at the 1994 Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko is from the Western Folklife Center Archives, and is a part of the Folklife Center's Arts Digitization Project, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and other supporters.
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Brenn Hill and "Buckaroo Tattoo"
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At the 2019 Gathering, singer/songwriter Brenn Hill performed an amusing original rodeo song, "Buckaroo Tattoo." Listening appreciatively on the Western Folklife Center's G Three Bar Theater stage in Elko are (left to right) Yvonne Hollenbeck, Rodney Nelson, DW Groethe and Dave Stamey.
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: John Dofflemyer and "The Dreamt Land"
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For many years, fifth-generation California cattleman John Dofflemeyer has eloquently documented ranch life of the cow/calf operation he and his wife, Robbin, run in the southern Sierra Nevada. Filmed in the "Home" session of the 36th Gathering. We invite you to become a member of the Western Folklife Center and watch the whole show! www.westernfolklife.org/join And you can read more from John ...
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Matt Robertson sings "James Shoshone"
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Canadian singer/songwriter/cowboy Matt Robertson sings a tribute song to Nevada artist and buckaroo, James Shoshone, in this performance from the 2018 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Ryan & Hoss Fritz "The Old Bronco Mare"
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Ryan Fritz and son Hoss journeyed from their ranch on the prairie grasslands of Alberta, Canada, for the 2019 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. Here, they perform an original piece, "The Old Bronco Mare" for the Ranch Family Show.
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Giselle Ruiz performs "Greed"
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Giselle Ruiz of Elko participated in the 36th Gathering's Teen Poetry & Open Mic sessions, winning a spot in the Highlights of the Open Mic Show on Saturday, February 1, 2020! She chose "Greed," a poem about justice for workers, written by Pulitzer winning poet Philip Schultz in 2013, for this performance. Become a member of the Western Folkife Center and watch the whole show! www.westernfolkli...
2020 Gathering Sheep Camp interviews: "We Are Still Here," with Cat Clifford
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Cat Clifford grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation surrounded by inspiring artists, musicians and rodeo cowboy legends. A rodeo bareback rider, singer/songwriter and creator of western leather gear, Cat's message is short and to the point in this COViD-19 pandemic. We asked artists and attendees of the 36th Gathering in Elko to share their perspectives on community and creative expressio...
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Ava Nielson Performs "Rabbits and Fire"
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Ava Nielson Performs "Rabbits and Fire"
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Paul Zarzyski and "The Whale in my Wallet"
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Paul Zarzyski and "The Whale in my Wallet"
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Olivia Romo and "Roadrunner, the Chosen Prophet"
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Olivia Romo and "Roadrunner, the Chosen Prophet"
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Hot Club of Cowtown Performs "My Window Faces the South"
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Hot Club of Cowtown Performs "My Window Faces the South"
R.W. Hampton Performs "The Master's Call" at the 2020 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
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R.W. Hampton Performs "The Master's Call" at the 2020 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: 3hattrio performs "Texas Traveler"
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: 3hattrio performs "Texas Traveler"
2020 Gathering Sheep Camp interviews: the Creative Process
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2020 Gathering Sheep Camp interviews: the Creative Process
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: the Community
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: the Community
Waddie Mitchell on where stories come from
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Waddie Mitchell on where stories come from
"Riding With Dayton" - Pipp Gilette & Lloyd Wright
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"Riding With Dayton" - Pipp Gilette & Lloyd Wright
Waddie Mitchell Performs an original poem: "Christmas Letter"
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Waddie Mitchell Performs an original poem: "Christmas Letter"
Marinna Mori and Ken Harriman Perform "Mary, Did You Know?" at the Western Folklife Center
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Marinna Mori and Ken Harriman Perform "Mary, Did You Know?" at the Western Folklife Center
Waddie Mitchell Performs "Night Before Christmas on the West Texas Plains"
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Waddie Mitchell Performs "Night Before Christmas on the West Texas Plains"
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Henry Real Bird
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Henry Real Bird
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Mike Beck, "In Old California"
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Mike Beck, "In Old California"
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Dom Flemons and Brian Farrow with "John Henry"
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Dom Flemons and Brian Farrow with "John Henry"
Cowboy Poet Jake Riley recites "Thanksgiving Argument," by S. Omar Barker
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Cowboy Poet Jake Riley recites "Thanksgiving Argument," by S. Omar Barker
Big like from me!
Best Western singer in my opinion
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Feaos videos maltratando animles
Sourdough Slim is one of the most talented cowboy entertainer !
He also recites this on Michael Martin Murphey's first Cowboy Christmas album.
Ponoka here we come
Sounded like a good idea at the time 😅
Sounded like a good idea at the time 😅
Beautiful.
I heard this the first time when I was 9 or 10, and it’s stuck with me for years and years (probably 15 or so - shh!) - today I finally looked it up, and it’s just as funny as I remember
This is cool man. First I've ever heard.
I had a Trigger as a child. But my favorite Saturday afternoon movie cowboy was Lash LaRue. That 15 or 20 ft whip he used could do everything but cook!
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Beautiful ❤
One of the best ever,
Not one of the audience members understood the weight of the line "OH I could pen her, but then could I sleep?" Nothing funny about that line. The Man that wrote this poem was in tears when thinking it up, dreading the moment he brought that Ole cow into the lot to end her hard earned freedom and see that look of defeat in her eyes. Like he said, she was one of the last of her kind, and I , like him, hope that Ole gal never did see the inside of a pen
On Snook Moores ranch!
Outstanding
@kyleoleary3017 YT,removed my reply 26 times. A terrible monopoly. Good luck with your replies people.🤞👍
There have been "pure country" legends like Don Williams who never compromised on the "country". But Don Edwards is a league apart. I haven't yet come across a singer quite like him. His voice will live on forever.
that's not how the song goes.
Oh my God! This is so precious... Love her music!
I know of this poem because I came by it in a song, vocalized by a brilliant female voice. I cannot find the song, but it has country feels. It is lovely, bitter, sweet and true.
Another great written by Martha.
That was awesome. Well done. Thank you.
Thanks Don for passing old cowbow songs on. With love you are remembered.
Once we were as close as nay brothers ever,, I miss my old pard,, tons of memories in the saddles. I would love for you to do a version of "The Gringo Pistolero",,
This is my wonderful Ckusin Stephnie . Wonder Artist
He does a great rendition of Marty Robbins classic song
The days of Little Joe the wrangler were Americas greatest times.
We miss you Don and the songs you sang of the old cowboys.
That's my homeboy Danny boy his brother Dion's June cat his sister Gigi did daddy was a Reverend George Washington
No Marty is he? Very atmospheric and thanks, but no Marty beater here.
Please tour soon Martha! You are the American West we need you to sing to us that are stuck in the east!
RIP Don, we miss you.
That is great!
What are they burning?
Perfection.
Wonderful voice
What is this mans name?
Here's yet another take on this wonderful poem, from a message by a beautiful Brother-in-Christ, Chuck Missler, on the dangers of celebrating pagan idolatries in today's wicked world, such as Halloween and its precursor holidays: czcams.com/video/1ucUbr93SpA/video.htmlsi=9vueZ3iBTtdnmM6v&t=4614
Sun Set That sun still sets in the west But that old trail is asphalt now Baked by the sun hot and dry The sounds of hoofs have passed Herds of buffalo graze no more Barbwire strung along The fence post passed like a picket fence As the truck tires whine on The sweetgrass has all but gone The mesquite is tall and thick Prickly Pear covers the prairie The Longhorns have gone A saddle all covered in dust The moth-riddled blanket flaps Riding quirt amiss Old spurs hung on a wall On a post hangs a leather belt With a holster cracked and rotting That old hogleg turned brown Brass all green The lassoing cowboy is no more That broad hat tipped back His shirt sleeves rolled high Jeans rolled double His hair thinned and gray High cheekbones darken Bull hide tough Hand scars a many With eyes squinting A straw chair leaned back Daydreaming No more round ups That last ride was long ago With a rolled cigarette on his lip His words in a low key That sun still sets in the west Barry 4/3/2023
LOL well done!
A wise old fellow said it is best For ambitious young fellers to head out west Where the coyotes deer and buffalo are And the eye of the man can see far far far.
Please make a new album! I love your music.
not only does he sing magnificently but his guitar playing is immaculate.
I have heard mama use that expression many, many times.
I was blessed to attend six Cowboy Poetry Gatherings in Elko, NV. Made some mighty good friends during those visits. I'm eighty years old now and a bit long in the tooth to drive from North Carolina as I used to do. I sure do miss yall, though. All of you still reside in my soul and heart. Thank you for the joy of your friendship.
If worked on and with cattle ranchers off and on my whole life. Some of have told I would make a good brand inspector I have good eye for detail and good at setting disputes logically and peacefully. Mostly these days I days I do predator and varmint control.