Podcasts about National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

KVMR News correspondent April Glaser took off for Elko, Nevada this year to attend the 40th anniversary of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, where people from ranches and lovers of cowboy culture from across the country gather every year to keep this rich oral tradition of cowboy poetry and song alive. Drawing from original interviews with some of the greatest living cowboy poets and archival audio from the gathering, April produced a KVMR Public Affairs special radio documentary.--The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is a production of the Western Folklife Center in Elko, Nevada. Thank you to the Western Folklife Center Archives for the audio of works by Andy Hedges', Buffalo Kin, Amy Hale and Dom Flemons.To learn more about the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, visit nationalcowboypoetrygathering.org.The recording of Gail Steiger's song My Son was from a 1987 PBS documentary made by the Steiger Bros called Ranch Album. Works used:“Goodbye Old Paint” by Charlie Willis. Performed by Jess Morris in 1942“From Town” by Charles Badger Clark. Performed by Andy Hedges in 2025“Tennessee Stud” performed by Buffalo Kin in 2025“The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry. Performed by Amy Hale in 2016 at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering“My Son” written and performed by Gail Steiger for the 1987 PBS documentary Ranch Alum“Lone Ranger” written and performed by Dom Flemons in 2017 at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

R.P. readies for the road and shares a little verbal visual before heading to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko Nevada, with one he calls "The Gathering".

The history and culture of the West is alive and well. There has been a resurgence over the last few decades of artists throughout the West celebrating Cowboy Culture. It is much more diverse and fascinating than many people think. Poetry, music, storytelling, saddle making, it's incredible what there is to see. The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is a place where artists of the West gather each year to share this diverse culture, and that's where I became familiar with Andy and Brenn. I got to sit down with them before a show in Reno last year to chat with them about this topic and I bring it to you this week! 

Maria Eastman is the founder of Rainhorse Equine Assisted Services right here in Southern Arizona. Rainhorse provides counseling for groups who work with horses who have fallen on hard times. Maria started her horse journey at the age of six and it was love at first sight! Maria is a certified practitioner of the Masterson Method which is a gentle technique that helps horses release tension and improve their overall health and well-being. Maria is also a contributor at the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada

To most of America, October 31 is synonymous with Halloween, but in Nevada, it signifies statehood and one of the greatest parades ever. Nevada became a state on October 31, 1864, at the height of the Civil War, hence its status as the “Battleborn State”. On this Nevada Day, we sit down with the authoritative expert on all things Nevada, @sydneymmartinez . For more than a decade, Sydney and her husband have explored every square mile of Nevada, using her writing and photography skills to document a vibrant and ecologically diverse state most mistake as nothing but desert. Her website, findingnevadawild.com, is loaded with history and interesting stories, all about Nevada. She's also a rock hound, and has started her own jewelry business called Song Dog Silver. This episode covers a lot of topics including ghost towns, hot springs, geology, the Clampers, cowboy poetry, Mark Twain, UFOs and Bob Lazar. 2:00 – Happy Nevada Day! October 31.4:15 – October, 31 1864 – Nevada became a state.6:00 – Nevada Day Parade is the last Saturday of October.11:15 – Sound bites from Carson City locals: “What does Nevada Day mean to you?”18:40 – Introducing Sydney Martinez – A resident expert on Nevada.22:15 – Who is Bob Lazar? Area 51 – Reverse Engineering alien spacecraft25:00 – Timber Caldera – super volcano inside Area 51.24:35 – Pow Bot's UFO sighting in Nevada after seeing the Grateful Dead.30:00 – Rock hounding turned into Song Dog Silver – Sydney's jewelry brand. Coyotes and Nevada are universally misunderstood.35:00 – Exploring interior Nevada in a pickup truck. Hotel accommodations in rural Nevada like Hotel Nevada, Mizpah Hotel.38:30 – Goldfield, about 20 minutes south of Tonopah. It was one of the biggest gold booms in the west, and it was once Nevada's biggest town. Vanishing Point the movie featured the Goldfield Hotel. Nevada is one of the biggest gold producers in the world. 47:00 – Highway 50 and Highway 93 are favorite roads with Great Basin National Park, Ward Charcoal Ovens, Pioche and more.49:30 – Sydney worked for a decade at Travel Nevada, and became a location expert, helping film crews and photographers find cool parts of the state to film.51:20 – What are the three most frequented places Sydney returns to? Central Nevada – Toiyabe Range, Toquima Range and Monitor Valley. Northwest Nevada – Denio – and Jarbidge.57:15 – Sydney's adventures exploring all the hot springs in Nevada and the steam geysers that remain.1:02:20 – The etiquette of visiting and using hot springs and the brain eating amoeba.1:07:30 – What kinds of things do you pack in your truck going out into the middle of nowhere?1:10:45 – Lucky Boy Pass road from Hawthorne to Bridgeport, Walker River, Barron Hilton and Steve Fossett.1:14:00 – Mark Twain, Roughing It and Virginia City.1:19:30 – All about the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV.1:28:30 – Nevada Day Parade –1:31:30 – All about E Clampus Vitus – ECV.1:37:00 – The feud over the state of Nevada, Nevada City and Nevada County, California.

In the first part of our interview with Sean Sexton, we covered his family's cattle history and many other ancillary contributions to Indian River County. This week in Part 2 we get an intimate look into his daily life as he shares excerpts from his personal journals, we share our thoughts on poetry and painting and how those pursuits are intertwined with our ranching lifestyle. It's an earnest exchange that ranges from simple reminiscences of events we've shared together like the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering to deeper reflections on the importance of using our skills and talents to share the story of Florida ranching.

In the first part of our interview with Sean Sexton, we covered his family's cattle history and many other ancillary contributions to Indian River County. This week in Part 2 we get an intimate look into his daily life as he shares excerpts from his personal journals, we share our thoughts on poetry and painting and how those pursuits are intertwined with our ranching lifestyle. It's an earnest exchange that ranges from simple reminiscences of events we've shared together like the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering to deeper reflections on the importance of using our skills and talents with pen and brush to share the story of Florida ranching.

REMBERING TAMMY PATE on EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO.... Wife, mother, friend, cowgirl and founder of Art of the Cowgirl.  Tammy will be missed. From January 2019 we visit with Trinity Seely at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada and we visit with Tammy Pate about the Inaugural ART OF THE COWGIRL. With host Gary Holt and Bobbi Bell. Heard on our Website at Equestrianlegacy.net and on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Spotify and most streaming platforms...Just search for Equestrian Legacy Radio!  

A glimpse into the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, an effort to better the environment for antelope and an update from our D.C. reporter. This week, host Joey Lovato talks to Avery Hellman (aka Ismay), a performer from the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko. After that, reporter Richie Bednarski has a piece on … Continue reading "State of the West" The post State of the West appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A glimpse into the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, an effort to better the environment for antelope and an update from our D.C. reporter. This week, host Joey Lovato talks to Avery Hellman (aka Ismay), a performer from the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko. After that, reporter Richie Bednarski has a piece on … Continue reading "State of the West" The post State of the West appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This is Episode 17 of Season Three and it's time for another Coaches' Corner with Jec and Amy Skinner. They answer a listener question from Lisa, who asks about proper lunging practices. It's a great back and forth, short and to the point. Or I should say points, because there are several.  Before I get to sponsor mentions, I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about a few things I've been up to and pondering. Last week, I traveled to Elko, Nevada, as I've been doing for each year for over a decade. I attended the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, met up with a bunch of horse folks, checked out the great gear shows – where they sell everything from wild rags to ropes to four thousand dollar saddles. This year, a group called the Outside Circle Show held a panel discussion around mental health and substance abuse in the cowboy community. As far as I know, it's the first time this community has done something like this. Panelists told their stories of addiction and pain and the struggle to get help. It's a topic that's dear to me and something I've written about, so it was great to see the conversation get started. So, maybe you are saying, wwaaiitt a minute, Maddy, this sounds like the very warm and fuzzy kind of topic you disdain. What's up with that?  Warm and fuzzies, as we mentioned in Episode 10 of this season, are strategies, practices, ideas, methods, marketing, and proclamations that may indeed serve the human and her need to feel connected and in a relationship, but, in fact, don't serve the horse one bit. Or, even worse, they confuse or neglect the horse. Mental health and substance abuse challenges matter because unwell owners and riders affect their horses in myriad ways. And not everyone is able to leave their stuff, their bad mojo, their violent tendancies, their pain, their reactivity in a handy paddock mailbox before they get with their horse. (My reference is to a fun video that Best Horse Practices Summit presenter Daniel Dauphin shared, in case you're wondering.) If we can become a more supportive, a more listening, a more resourceful community, I think the horses would be better off. So hats off to those starting the conversation. It's overdue, for sure. One more little item -- just a vernacular clarification regarding the use of the term ‘motorcycling' that Amy and Jec mention. That's when a horse falls through a turn. The horse is out of balance and dropping the inside shoulder. Direction and speed become difficult when a horse is motorcycling, Amy described to me.   How to fix it? That's a topic for another upcoming Coaches' Corner and not addressed here. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds.  Forage is chopped, packaged hay. Sometimes it's alfalfa, sometimes timothy, sometimes blended, and sometimes with a touch of molasses. Always scrumptious. After hay and grass, it's pretty much the best alternative and a great way to supplement your winter feeding. Check them out at Lucerne Farms.com or at your local feed store. Big thanks to Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe's aloe pellets and Redmond's Rock on a Rope. We think your horses will love them.  We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. And this just in – Redmond Equine is sending a complimentary syringe of Daily Gold Stress Relief to everyone who drops a tip in our donation jar. Pretty cool and a $15 value. If you get something of value from our podcast, please consider making a donation. We sure would appreciate it.   That's it. Another episode in the can and out of the barn. Thanks for listening, y'all!

Back after a week in Elko, NV for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Jessie catches her husband up on the highlights (and some glitches) of her trip. And he listens, covered in sheet rock from holding the home construction project down and keeping the kids alive and well while she was gone. Grateful to be back, this week's column is about finding refuge in getting out under the sky in Jessie's favorite place. For more stories and pictures about The Veeder Ranch and to learn about Jessie and her books and music visit veederranch.com or jessieveedermusic.com. Email us at jessieveeder@gmail.com. Follow Jessie on Instagram @jessieveeder or on Facebook at @veederranch

This week Jessie's mind is on the music as she works on a new album and packs for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. She sits down with her husband to talk about what it means to her to still be recording and creating music at 39 and answers a listener's question about the songwriting process. Chad's been busy building the addition, so he gives a little sheetrock-covered update too. PLUS, Jessie shares a rough cut of the song she wrote about her Great Grandpa Eddie at the end of the podcast, so stay to have an exclusive listen. For more stories and pictures about The Veeder Ranch and to learn about Jessie and her books and music visit veederranch.com or jessieveedermusic.com. Email us at jessieveeder@gmail.com. Follow Jessie on Instagram @jessieveeder or on Facebook at @veederranch

Singer, songwriter, poet, and fiddler Brigid Reedy talks about growing up in Montana, the influence of her parents, playing music with her brother, attending the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, reciting poetry with Wallace McRae, playing music with Glenn Ohrlin, building gear with George Holt, and her future with music, poetry, and horses.    You can find out more about Brigid Reedy at www.brigidreedy.com   This episode is sponsored by the Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Alpine, Texas. www.lonestarcowboypoetry.com   Find out more about Cowboy Crossroads at www.andyhedges.com   Become a patron at www.patreon.com/cowboycrossroads 

Sean Sexton reads his poem, "Ars Poetica, Obstetrics, Painting, and the Rough Draft." Sean Sexton of Indian River County, FL, divides his time between managing his family's 700-acre cattle ranch, painting, and writing, and is author of two volumes of poetry: Blood Writing and May Darkness Restore. His third collection, Portals is due out in Autumn, 2022, from Press 53. He has performed at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV, the Miami Book Fair International, and High Road Poetry and Short Fiction Festival in Winston Salem, NC. He was nominated for a 2020 and 2021 Pushcart Prize and received a FL Individual Artist's Fellowship in 2001. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/support

The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is an incredible event that has been happening since 1985. This year marks the 37th annual Gathering, albeit virtual. Every year, up until now, Cowboys and lover’s of Western Culture gather in Elko Nevada to celebrate, and learn about the rich and diverse history of the West. I was super bummed to hear that the event wasn’t going to happen this year, however I totally understand. We’ve all missed out on so much live music in the course of this pandemic, and the Elko Gathering was no exception. I wanted to put together a piece for my radio show that reminds people of what a unique and valuable event this is. So I reached out to some of the performers and they recorded some stories and memories they have of Elko. Special thanks to Andy Hedges, Brenn Hill, and Mike Beck for sending in some audio. If you have the chance to attend the Gathering in the future I encourage you to do so. The sense of community is palpable, and it’s a generous and encouraging place to be. You’ll learn a lot, and most likely make some new friends.

The unlikely history of voice breaking in American music, and what it says about us.

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Kate Lichtenstein. We recorded this during the Oly Old Time Festival in February at the home of former guests of the show Ellie and Annie Davis from The Sassafras Sisters. Tunes in this episode: Moonlight Jenny Won’t You Get Some Good Old Cider Johnny Had a Wedding and Phoebe Wouldn’t Go Newport Breakdown Crockett’s Honeymoon Bonus track: Sugar Hill Like and Follow The Piney Gals on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pineygals/ Like and Follow The Barn Owls on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barnowlsoldtimemusic/ Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool Get a Get Up in the Cool t shirt and phone case! https://teespring.com/new-get-up-in-the-cool-swag Sign up at https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/ for my clawhammer instructional series! Check out Cameron’s other podcast, Think Outside the Box Set: https://boxset.fireside.fm/

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering 2020 Piece Dom Flemons: Charmin’ Betsy Dom Flemons: Ol’ Proc Steep Canyon Rangers: Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down  Billy Strings: Taking Water Molly Tuttle: Take The Journey Trampled By Turtles: The Middle Old Crow Medicine Show: Old Hickory Brandi Carlile: Mainstream Kid Evan Felker: Whiskey In Your Water Milk Carton Kids: I’ll Be Gone Yola: Ride Out In The Country Mavis Staples: We Get By

Your favorite power couple takes the show on the road! We discuss the Senate impeachment hearings while on the way to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko. Featured MusicRainbow Stew - Merle Haggard SponsorsLoma Livestock - www.lomalivestock.com  Go Follow Burnin' Daylight - Facebook and Youtube@moveyerass Contact matt@burnin-daylight.com  Playlistshttps://open.spotify.com/user/125818725/playlist/3PkGoRh94yR0bsqlg2DqUW?si=sni2UnqARqqEjNls28C-Bghttps://open.spotify.com/user/125818725/playlist/0FQH3KayqZAlSrilpC6RCu?si=sNNewVTUToSGPU8QLmCARw

One thing Aaron Scott Young is passionate about apart from coaching business owners is the cowboy culture. In this episode, Aaron shares with us a fresh story of visiting Elko, Nevada for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering with his dad, Richard Young. He takes us into the world of spurs and jingle bobs and gives great nuggets of wisdom about delivering products and doing the work with great pride and joy. Allow Aaron to inspire you about being the best and making an art form of what you do. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Unshackled Owner community today:AaronScottYoung.comThe Unshackled Owner TwitterThe Unshackled Owner FacebookAaron Scott Young LinkedIn

I recently had a chance to talk on the phone with Cowboy Songster Andy Hedges. I first became aware of Andy at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko Nevada in 2019. I was impressed with his guitar playing, singing, and general knowledge of Cowboy and Western Culture. He was born in Lubbock Texas in 1980. The son of a school teacher, and a former rodeo Cowboy turned preacher, Andy grew up engrossed in the stories of the West. He currently records music, produces a podcast, gathers and performs Cowboy Poetry, and performs with legendary songwriters like Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Ian Tyson, and Dom Flemmons. We had a great conversation about his work.

This is the third and final installment of my coverage of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Enjoy!

In this second installment of my coverage of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko NV I play audio from Michael Martin Murphy, Waddie Mitchell, and Paul Zarzyski. Enjoy!

In this first part of my coverage of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko Nevada we hear from to incredible musicians, Jamie Fox, and Tish Hinojosa. Enjoy! 

Here is a collection of a few of my favorite stories from our time spent in Elko, NV where the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is held. Each year my favorite group of gals and I head the 600 miles south and find the most genuine, open-hearted people we've ever encountered. Here's to reserving our calendars for the next 100 years of gatherings!

The first weekend in February found us the high desert town of Elko Nevada for what proved to be a weekend that will stay etched in our memories forever. We had the distinct pleasure of sitting  down with Ned Ledoux while he was in town performing a couple shows for the 35th annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. From the moment we  sat down to the conclusion of the interview Ned in his own way put us at ease and made the next hour or so fly by with stories of his childhood growing up on the ranch in Wyoming and how he got started in music by playing a set of drums in the basement. We of course talked about what it was like having the legendary Chris Ledoux for a father and honestly we weren't surprised at how close the apple falls from the tree.  Ned is as genuine as they come and lives his life committed to the western way of life, faith in God and family and telling stories through his music. There's no doubt he will " Never Change".  Be sure to watch for Ned's new album coming out this fall! Thank you Ned from the bottom of our hearts for spending some time with us and sharing your stories. We look forward to crossing paths with you again. https://www.instagram.com/nedledoux/ https://nedledoux.com

  Trinity Seely joins host Gary Holt along with Bobbi Jean Bell this Thursday Jan 31st on the CAMPFIRE CAFE from the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko NV! We'll be featuring music from her new CD “Camp to Camp”...it's gonna be a fun show! “Art of the Cowgirl” is a fun, exciting and educational event and it's not just for cowgirls...cowboys welcome! We'll be talking with the creator and founder Tammy Pate on Equestrian Legacy Radio's SADDLE UP AMERICA! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! Listen Live Noon CST or to the Archived Podcast at Equestrianlegacy.net

Thursday January 17th Noon CST on EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO This week's Special Guest on the CAMPFIRE CAFE are Deanna Dickinson McCall, Andy Hedges and Ryan Fritz! We'll be sharing their poetry and music and talking about the upcoming National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko NV.  Join Gary Holt along with co-host Bobbi Jean Bell Live or Listen to the Archived Podcast at Equestrianlegacy.net

In this episode of the World Nomads Podcast we look back at 2018 sharing some of our favourite chats, from sandwiches that make you cry to the ongoing issue of plastic pollution and Kim and Phil's not so polished performances.About World Nomads & The PodcastExplore your boundaries and discover your next adventure with The World Nomads Podcast. Hosted by Podcast Producer Kim Napier and World Nomads Phil Sylvester, each episode will take you around the world with insights into destinations from travelers and experts. They'll share the latest in travel news, answer your travel questions and fill you in on what World Nomads is up to, including the latest scholarships and guides.World Nomads is a fast-growing online travel company that provides inspiration, advice, safety tips and specialized travel insurance for independent, volunteer and student travelers, traveling and studying most anywhere in the world. Our online global travel insurance covers travelers from more than 135 countries and allows you to buy and claim online, 24/7, even while already traveling.The World Nomads Podcast is not your usual travel Podcast. It's everything for the adventurous, independent traveler.

Recorded live from the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV, Riders in the Sky make the 7216th performance of their career on Cowboy Crossroads! Tune in to hear stories about their early days as a band, their worst gigs, and a few classic songs.

Embracing the kitsch in America's South – What are the bees up to in Brooklyn? – The budget travel idea proving a hit - and exploring New York with The Bowery Boys.Go to Episode Webpage for Show Notes.About World Nomads & The PodcastExplore your boundaries and discover your next adventure with The World Nomads Podcast. Hosted by Podcast Producer Kim Napier and World Nomads Phil Sylvester, each episode will take you around the world with insights into destinations from travellers and experts. They'll share the latest in travel news, answer your travel questions and fill you in on what World Nomads is up to, including the latest scholarships and guides.World Nomads is a fast-growing online travel company that provides inspiration, advice, safety tips and specialized travel insurance for independent, volunteer and student travelers traveling and studying most anywhere in the world. Our online global travel insurance covers travelers from more than 135 countries and allows you to buy and claim online, 24/7, even while already traveling.The World Nomads Podcast is not your usual travel Podcast. It's everything for the adventurous, independent traveller. Don't miss out. Subscribe today.​

THURS NOV 2nd NOON CST ON EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO Gary Holt and Jennifer Denison welcome Thatch Elmer to the CAMPFIRE CAFE'. Thatch is a 14 year old Cowboy Poet residing in Harrisville Utah. He's been reciting Cowboy Poetry since he was old enough to speak a complete sentence. Thatch enjoys writing and reciting originals along with reciting the classics.Thatch has spent his 14 years listening to stories about ranch life as it used to be from his Great Grandpa who was a Working Cowboy all of his 88 years.and is inducted into the Wyoming State Cowboy Hall Of Fame. He enjoys Ranch Work and helping with Brandings in Utah Wyoming and this year in Montana.  Thatch is a Co-Recipient of the First annual “Rod McQueary/Sue Wallis” scholarship award which was presented to him at the 2014 National Cowboy Poetry gathering in Elko Nevada. Thatch was an invited and featured Poet at the 2015 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and again in 2016. Jim Mcgarvy Executive Director of BCHA joins us on SADDLE UP AMERICA! along with his special guest Paul Spitler, Director of Wilderness with the Wilderness Society.  We'll discuss accomplishements from the past year along with challenges facing trail riders and other trail users brought about by the new administration in Washington. EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO IS HEARD AROUND THE WORLD STREAMING LIVE ONLINE AND ONDEMAND at www.equestrianlegacy.ne   our time. Thatch will be returned to Elko in January 2016 as an invited and featured Entertainer. 

Folklorist and musician Hal Cannon talks about growing up in the Salt Lake City folk scene, the founding of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and the influence of tradition.

SUNDAY FEB 6th 9 AM CST "BLESSED TRAILS with BELINDA GAIL" on EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO This week Belinda is joined by her special guest ANDY NELSON. In 2006, 2013, and 2014 Andy Nelson was named the Western Music Association's "Male Poet of the Year" and was also awarded the 2009 "Skinny Roland Humor Award" from the Academy of Western Artists. He performs frequently throughout the U.S. and has been a featured performer at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, the Heber City Cowboy Poetry and Buckaroo Fair, the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and other gatherings. He is a popular emcee as well, at shows across the West. Join BELINDA GAIL every Sunday for an hour that will bless your heart and lift your spirit. Be sure to share "Blessed Trails" with your friends and neighbors. EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO is made possible by the support of our fine sponsors of the LEGACY CLUB and The GENERAL STORE. Visit and shop with them Online on our Website. EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO is Heard Around the World Online 24/7 at www.equestrianlegacy.net *If you miss the Live Show you can listen to the Archived Podcast Anytime*

Grammy Award-winning Dom Flemons teaches us how to play the bones and Texas poet Purly Gates recounts a harrowing experience with an axe in this special dispatch from the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUNDAY AUGUST 2nd on "BLESSED TRAILS with BELINDA GAIL" on Equestrian Legacy Radio This week Belinda is joined by her special guest ANDY NELSON. In 2006, 2013, and 2014 Andy Nelson was named the Western Music Association's "Male Poet of the Year" and was also awarded the 2009 "Skinny Roland Humor Award" from the Academy of Western Artists. He performs frequently throughout the U.S. and has been a featured performer at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, the Heber City Cowboy Poetry and Buckaroo Fair, the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and other gatherings. He is a popular emcee as well, at shows across the West. Join BELINDA GAIL every Sunday for an hour that will bless your heart and lift your spirit. Be sure to share "Blessed Trails" with your friends and neighbors. EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO is made possible by the support of our fine sponsors of the LEGACY CLUB and The GENERAL STORE. Visit and shop with them Online on our Website. EQUESTRIAN LEGACY RADIO is Heard Around the World Online 24/7 at www.equestrianlegacy.net *If you miss the Live Show you can listen to the Archived Podcast Anytime*

Episode #53 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Darcy Minter (communications director of the Western Folklife Center), talking about the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, and Eric Johnson from Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Nevada State Parks.The state park shown below is Washoe Lake State Park, near Carson City. Listen to the show below. Subscribe to the Nevada Magazine Radio Show on iTunes.