Playlist from 5-15-13 The Real West from the Old West

The Real West from the Old West – AM 1230 KOTS
5-15-13
The Real West – Rod Taylor
The Ledge – Jake Hooker – One Man World
I’d Like To Be In Texas… – Riders In The Sky/Wilford Brimley – Home On The Range
It Don’t Mean A Thing… – Carolyn Martin – Tennessee Local
Farm Girl – Eli Barsi – Portrait Of A Cowgirl
It’s A Good Day – AATW/Leon Rausch – It’s A Good Day
Shortgrass – R.W. Hampton – Austin To Boston
Cowboy Poetry In Motion – Paul Bliss – Pure Bliss
Somewhere Out In Texas – Tony Smith – It’s A Swing Thing
The Dawn And The Dusk – Mary Kaye – The Dawn And The Dusk
Here Comes Country – Joni Harms – Harm’s Way
He Wore A Blue Bandana – J Parson – The Eyes Of A Cowboy
Let Me Ride Down The Rocky Canyon – Kristyn Harris – Let Me Ride
Rustler’s Moon – Jim Jones – Borrowed Time
Cowboy Décor – Mike Moutoux – Headin’ Home
Navajo Trail – Stephanie Davis – Western Bliss
Mustang – Jared Rogerson – Dirt
Piston Packin’ Mama – Miss Devon & The Outlaw
Keep The Campfire A Burnin’ – R.J. Vandygriff – The Cowboy Ain’t Dead Yet Vol. 3
It’s Written All Over Your Face – Ann J. Morton – The Swing Of Things
It’s A Cowboy Thang – Terry Brown – It’s A Cowboy Thang
My Shoein’ Rig – Andy Nelson – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 5
Pretty Words – Jody Nix – Twin Fiddles Turn Me On
Livin’ The Cowboy Way – Brenda Libby – On The Outskirts Of Crazy
I’m Through Wastin’ Time On You – Billy Mata – This Is Tommy Duncan Vol. 2
Fillinic – Juni Fisher – Listen
Man In The Moon – Chuck Cusimano – I Wrote This
Horses And Cattle – Mike Moutoux – Spirits Still Remain
Rainy Day Prayer – Jay Snider – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 5
Fast Company – Bobby Flores – Fast Company
Sweet Grass County Line – Dave Stamey – Twelve Mile Road
A Few More Rocks – Bill Barwick – The Usual Suspects

Playlist – Real West from the Old West 5-8-13

The Real West from the Old West – AM 1230 KOTS
5-8-13 Mother’s Day Show and Carolyn Martin promo
The Real West – Rod Taylor
Tennessee Local – Carolyn Martin – Tennessee Local
Back Home – RW Hampton – Austin To Boston
Scat Yodel – LeeLee Robert – MP3
Cattle Call – Liz Masterson – Ranch Life 101
Mockingbird Yodel – Kristyn Harris – Let Me Ride
Listen – Juni Fisher – Listen
Mom’s Hands – Keith McKim – MP3
It’s A Good Day – AATW/Leon Rausch – It’s A Good Day
Communicate – Kevin Davis – Every Horse I Ever Rode
Swingin’ With Me – The Ball Family – Cowboy’s Last Words
Train To Chama – Jim Jones – Borrowed Time
Winds Of The West – Miss Devon And The Outlaw – Where In The Dickens R U
The Bounty Hunter – Bill Barwick – The Usual Suspects
Half The Hand – Diane Tribitt – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 4
Blue Berry Hill – Ann J. Morton – The Swing Of Things
Buckskin Horse – Dave Stamey – Twelve Mile Road
Twin Fiddles Turn Me On – Jody Nix – Twin Fiddles Turn Me On
Mustang – Jared Rogerson – Dirt
In The Corner Of My Mind – Bobby Flores – Fast Company
Wyoming Woman, Montana Man – Mary Kaye – The Dawn And The Dusk
Spirits Still Remain – Mike Moutoux – Spirits Still Remain
I Wrote This – Chuck Cusimano – I Wrote This
Adios Colorado – Peggy Malone – Singin’ A Cowoby Song
Excuse Me, I Gotta Go – Billy Mata – This Is Tommy Duncan Vol. 2
J Bar H Rodeo – Brenda Libby – On The Outskirts Of Crazy More Or Less
Ride Cowboy Ride – Red Hot Rhythm Rustlers – Breakin’ Out
Harm’s Way – Joni Harms – Harms Way
Average Girl – Doris Daley – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 4
I Don’t Want To Be A Cowboy Anymore – Tumbleweed Rob – A Fork In The Road
It Don’t Mean A Thing – Carolyn Martin – Tennessee Local
Walkin’ After Midnight – Carolyn Martin – Songs Of Patsy Cline

Carolyn will be at Luna Rossa Winery Wed. evening May 8!!!

Juni Fisher – “Listen….to the horse”

As one would expect from Juni Fisher…this is an incredible CD! LISTEN is produced by Dave Martin and Juni Fisher so we know it’s going to be a class act. From “Listen” to “Ride with Your Heart Open” you will be thoroughly entertained…either laughing or crying…sometimes at the same time. Juni has a way of singing from the heart as only Juni Fisher can. Three of the songs were co-written with well known Cowboy Poets…”Still There” and “Who They Are” with Waddie Mitchell and “Song of the Nighthawk” with Diane Tribitt. I never play a song on the radio that is 7 minutes long…but I will certainly play “Song of the Nighthawk!” “Patrick” was written by Mick Beck and “Stewball” is traditional…all the rest are Juni Fisher originals…and they are all great!

The musicians are excellent: Dave Martin on the upright bass; Rory Hoffman on guitar, mandolin and recorder; Tom Britt on guitar; harmonies on “Listen” by Carolyn Martin (Juni Fisher and Carolyn Martin together…you can’t get better than that!) And the album cover was designed by the talented Jeri Dobrowski! What else could you ask for??? And you don’t have to ask for it…you just have to buy it! You can do that by logging onto http://junifisher.com. There is even a special going on now…you can buy 3 CDs for $40! What a deal! Do it now so you can start listening to great Juni Fisher music!!!

Playlist from May 1 – The Real West from the Old West

The Real West from the Old West – AM 1230 KOTS
5-1-13
The Real West – Rod Taylor
Cowboy Shuffle – Mountain Saddle Band – The Heart Of A Cowboy
Change Your Made Up Mind – Carolyn Martin – Tennessee Local
Prairie Moon – Prairie Rose Rangers – Tales From The Trail
All Right Okay You Win – AATW/Leon Rausch – It’s A Good Day
Misfit Drifter – Jerry Robinson – Palomino And The Misfit Drifter
Two Steppin’ – Chuck Cusiman0 – I Wrote This
Rules For Attending Our Branding – Andy Nelson – Full Nelson Shoeing
When It Rains – Judy Coder – Songcatcher
There’s Not A Cow In Texas – Billy Mata – This Is Tommy Duncan Vol. 2
Dance With The Horses – Janice Deardorff
She’s Killin’ Me – Jody Nix – Twin Fiddles Turn Me On
A Cowboy’s What I’ll Be – Kevin Davis – Every Horse I Ever Rode
If You Have A Heart – Joni Harms – Harms Way
The Countess And Clementine – Terry Nash – Calf Pullin’ Made Simple
Ninety Or Nothin’ – Jared Rogerson – Dirt
Arizona Saturday Night – Open Range – Swingtime In The Rockies
I Wanna Lead ‘Em – Brenda Libby – On The Outskirts Of Crazy
My Happiness – Les Gilliam – Oklahoma-1955
Cuttin’ Horse Pen – Juni Fisher – Listen
I Guess I Had It Coming – Bobby Flores – Fast Company
Our Time – John Dofflemyer – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 7
Saddle Tramp – Rod Taylor – Here, There Or Anywhere
It’s Written All Over Your Face – Ann J. Morton – The Swing Of Things
Cattle Rest Easy – Jim Jones & Randy Huston – Borrowed Time
Roll Along Prairie Moon – Kristyn Harris – Let Me Ride
Blue Stem Grass – Bill Barwick – The Usual Suspects
Leanin’ On The Old Top Rail – Stephanie Davis – Western Bliss
100 Years From Now – Doris Daley – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 7
Navajo Rug – Ian Tyson – Cowboyography
Miles And Miles Of Texas – Red Hot Rhythm Rustlers – Breakin’ Out
The Next Think Smokin’ – Tom Russell – Borderland
Jesse Polka – Rich O’Brien – Southwestern Seranades

Playlist for Cowboy Poetry Week

The Real West from the Old West – AM 1230 KOTS
4-24-2013 Cowboy Poetry Week
The Real West – Rod Taylor
Man In The Moon – Mike Puhallo – Bar-D Roundup
It’s A Good Day – AATW/Leon Rausch – It’s A Good Day
Campfire – Jared Rogerson – Dirt
Houston’s Just Another Name For Blue – Chuck Cusimano – Swing Me A Song
Colorado Moon – Jim Jones – Borrowed Time
Texas Blues – Stephanie Davis – Western Bliss
We Were Cowboys – RJ Vandygriff – The Cowboy Ain’t Dead Yet Vol. III
Headin’ Out – Diane Tribitt – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 5
Fascinatin’ Rhythm – Carolyn Martin – Tennessee Local
Still There – Juni Fisher/Waddie Mitchell – Listen
Fast Company – Bobby Flores – Fast Company
Strychnine – Mary Kaye – No Wilder Place
Twin Fiddles Turn Me On – Jody Nix – Twin Fiddles Turn Me On
Beyond The Divide – James Michael – Beyond The Divide
An Old Western Town – Randy Rieman – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 4
Western Star – Joni Harms – Harms Way
Border Affair – RW Hampton – My Old Friends
Oklahoma-1955 – Les Gilliam – Oklahoma-1955
Too Many Irons – Jean Prescott – Ranch Life 101
Yodel Western Swing – Kristyn Harris – Let Me Ride
Never Gonna Rain – Dave Stamey – Twelve Mile Road
Four Little Words – Jay Snider – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 7
I Recon I’m A Texas – Billy Mata – This Is Tommy Duncan Vol. 2
Fire Dances ‘Cross The Skies – Brenda Libby – On The Outskirts Of Crazy
Blue And Lonesome – Open Range – Swingtime In The Rockies
Fork In The Road – Tumbleweed Rob – A Fork In The Road
I Love You So Much It Hurts Me – Ann J. Morton – The Swing Of Things
Don’t Take Your Guns To Town – Bill Barwick – The Usual Suspects
Grandpa – Ken Cook – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 2
Arizona Waltz – Rex Allen Jr. – Other Voices
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Tony Smith – It’s A Swing Thing

Cowboy Poetry Week April 21-27, 2013

Proclamation from Gov. Susana Martinez, State of New Mexico

SAINT HELENA, CA—The twelfth annual Cowboy Poetry Week (April 21-27, 2013) sponsored by the Center for Western and Cowboy Poetry (www.CowboyPoetry.com), celebrates a venerable and popular folk form. Cowboy poetry records the voices of the working West, a tradition—stories of cowboys, ranchers, and Western writers—that spans three centuries. The Cowboy Poetry Week celebration includes many events taking place in communities, libraries, and elsewhere.
Center Director and CowboyPoetry.com managing editor Margo Metegrano comments, “Cowboy poetry preserves a history as it tells the stories of our working West. As importantly, it conveys compelling modern accounts of an endangered way of life to those who may have little information about this important segment of our population. Cowboy poets are great ambassadors from the rural world.”
Inaugurated in 2002, Cowboy Poetry Week was officially recognized by unanimous resolution of the United States Senate. The celebration, with a special focus on rural libraries with its Rural Library Program, is held during the third week of April each year, in conjunction with National Poetry Month in the United States and Canada.

Twenty-three states’ governors and other officials have issued Cowboy Poetry Week proclamations. Texas Governor Rick Perry has commented, “…cowboy poets have played a large part in preserving western heritage and culture through oral and written poetry. While history books inform us of the past, cowboy poetry has allowed us to truly experience the past. Through cowboy poetry, we have been allowed into the emotions and thoughts of those making history. We can feel the excitement, sympathize through hardships and hear their hopes and dreams. Cowboy poets have inspired and informed, bringing to their many fans education, art, and the best of our heritage and history.” Past Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer has commented, “In the tradition of written and oral history, cowboy poets preserve our rich cultural history, opening the door for the generations to come to discover the heritage of the years past….we are proud of our numerous well-respected contemporary cowboy poets and look forward to the next generation of storytellers…”

“Making Adjustments,” a painting by noted Western artist, poet, and fourth-generation Arizona rancher Shawn Cameron was selected as this year’s Cowboy Poetry Week poster art. She comments on the painting, “I have spent my life watching cowboys work and noted the horses, equipment and attitudes they possess. The best ones are alert to what is ahead and prepare themselves accordingly. ‘Making Adjustments’ is a painting of a good hand, Toby Foote, checking his cinch before roping calves to be branded.” Posters are sent to libraries as a part of the Center’s Rural Library Program and are available to Center supporters.

The BAR-D Roundup, the Center’s annual compilation recording of the best in classic and current cowboy poetry is also offered to libraries. The seven editions to date include classic recordings of poets reciting their own works and recitations by contemporary cowboy poets. The recordings include the works of three National Endowment for the Arts Fellows (the late Buck Ramsey of Texas, Wallace McRae of Montana, and Joel Nelson of Texas); two recipients of the Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Andy Wilkinson of Texas and John Dofflemyer of California; and past Montana Poet Laureate, Crow elder Henry Real Bird. There are vintage selections, including the voice of American man of letters, Pulitzer Prize winning poet Stephen Vincent Benét (1898-1943) in a recording from the Library of Congress; Wyoming cowboy and artist Harry Jackson; Canadian bard Robert Service; and South Dakota poet Charles Badger Clark, Jr. There are many fine selections of original works by cowboys, horseman, ranch people, and writers and recitations of classic cowboy poetry by today’s top reciters. The forthcoming 2013 volume (October) is a special collection of Christmas cowboy poetry.

CowboyPoetry.com is a central resource for cowboy poetry and associated Western arts, a program of the non-profit Center for Western and Cowboy Poetry. Cowboy poetry’s enduring popularity is celebrated year round at CowboyPoetry.com, in a growing number of publications and recordings, and at hundreds of regional gatherings, most notably the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, which marked its 29th year in 2013.

“Dirt” by Jared Rogerson

“Dirt” by Jared Rogerson is best described by his own line “Cowboy Music from the New West!”. It’s young, fresh, modern and REAL! Jared Rogerson has lived the life and put it to music. I have listened to the title song 4 times now and every time I get something new out of it. He has 14 songs, all written or co-written by Jared…all about life in the West and all come from the heart! The CD is professionally produced, has talented musicians and you can by it at http://www.jaredrogerson.com. You’ll love it!

Playlist – The Real West from the Old West 4-17-13

The Real West from the Old West – AM 1230 KOTS
4-17-13
The Real West – Rod Taylor
Dirt – Jared Rogerson – Dirt
Swing On – Carolyn Martin – Tennessee Local
Luckiest Cowgirl – Mary Kaye – No Wilder Place
Where In The Dickens Are You? – Miss Devon & The Outlaw – Where In The Dickens Are You?
Ridin’ With Red – Jon Chandler – The Gang
It’s A Good Day – AATW/Leon Rausch – It’s A Good Day
The Bunny Poem – DW Groethe – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 2
Old Pelloncios – Call Of The West – You Are The Rose Of My Heart
I Just Can’t Take It Anymore – Jody Nix – Twin Fiddles Turn Me On
Rodeo Chasin’ Girl – Susie Knight – Leather Wings
Texas Roots – Terry Smith – Texas Roots
Song Of The Nighthawk – Juni Fisher – Listen…to the Horse
Your Old Used To Be – Bobby Flores – Fast Company
A Letter To Mr. Russell – Doris Daley – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 2
Cowgirls Make The Rules – Terry Brown – It’s A Cowboy Thang
Here Comes Country – Joni Harms – Harms Way
The Bounty Hunter – Bill Barwick – The Usual Suspects
I Was Just Walking Out The Door – Billy Mata – This Is Tommy Duncan Vol. 2
Train To Chama – Jim Jones – Borrowed Time
My Adobe Hacienda – LeeLee Robert – Western Stars
The Bronco Twister’s Prayer – Jay Snider – Passing It On
Can’t Get Enough Of Texas – River Road Boys – Can’t Get Enough Of Texas
One Man Rodeo – Brenda Libby – Chilled
Leanin’ On The Old Top Rail – Stephanie Davis – Western Bliss
Cowboy Nothin’ More – J Parson – The Outlaw Trail
Please Play Silver Wings Again – Chuck Cusimano – Swing Me A Song
Rides For The Brand – Trinity Seely – Trinity Seely
The Conversation – Ken Cook – Passing It On
Stay A Little Longer – Hot Club Of Cowtown – What Makes Bob Holler
Ruidoso – Rex Allen Jr. – Other Voices
Windmills – Rich O’Brien – Southwestern Souvenirs

Playlist from 3-27-13. Sorry…guess I forgot to post it.

The Real West from the Old West – AM 1230 KOTS
3-27-13
The Real West – Rod Taylor
Clean Outta Luck – Mary Kaye – Clean Outta Luck
Fast Company – Bobby Flores – Fast Company
Desert Motel – Nancy from Katy Creek
See Who’s Sorry Now – Billy Mata – This Is Tommy Duncan Vol. 2
Rustler’s Moon – Jim Jones – Borrowed Time
Tennessee Local – Carolyn Martin – Tennessee Local
Scopin’ The Bosque – Doc Mehl – The Great Divide
Cowboy Nothin’ More – J Parson – The Outlaw Trail
Blue, Blue Feeling – Nancy J Morton – The Swing Of Things
Buckskin Horse – Dave Stamey – Twelve Mile Road
Daddy’s Boots – Joni Harms – Harms Way
Blizzard In The Dakotas – Brenda Libby – Chilled
My Window Faces The South – Krystin Harris – Let Me Ride
Death Of The Last Cowhand – Linda M. Hasselstrom – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 6
You Just Can’t See Him From The Road – Bill Barwick – Sometime
The Devil Ain’t Lazy – Hot Club Of Cowtown – What Makes Bob Holler
Ida Lou/Ida Lee – Tumbleweed Rob – A Fork In The Road
Sugar Moon – AATW/Leon Rausch – It’s A Good Day
Cowboy And The Queen – RW Hampton – My Old Friends
Twin Fiddles Turn Me On – Jody Nix – Twin Fiddles Turn Me On
Lovin’ The Life – Carole Jarvis – Bar-D Roundup Vol. 6
Ride Cowboy Ride – Terry Brown – It’s A Cowboy Thang
Swingtime In The Rockies – Open Range – Swingtime In The Rockies
Wild Rose – Nancy of Katy Creek – Wild Rose
Houston’s Just Another Name For Blue – Chuck Cusimano – Swing Me A Song
Rodeo Cowboy – James Michael – Beyond The Divide
Walkin’ My Baby Back Home – River Road Boys – Can’t Get Enough Of Texas
Hard Boiled Eggs – Hal Swift – Holiday Poems
You Don’t Know Me – Tony Smith – It’s A Swing Thing
Last Cowboy Song – Rex Allen Jr. – Other Voices
Wild Colts And Wild Hearts – Nancy – Wild Rose
Blue Skirt Waltz – Rich O’Brien – Southwest Souvenirs