Fall Works Poem
40th Gathering Featured Artists
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2m 48s
Amy gives us a glimpse into her life on the land where love and hard work equal joy. Amy Hale performs "Fall Works Poem" during the "Family Ties" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Amy Hale
Prescott, AZ
Amy Hale is an award-winning author who lives and works on Spider Ranch, a 50,000-acre cattle operation in the rough terrain of central Arizona where the goal is to raise food in a sustainable manner while working in tandem with government agencies. Amy and her husband, Gail Steiger, who cowboy together on the ranch, are sought-after presenters of story, spoken word, and music in venues all over the country. While Amy writes about the specific places she inhabits, she inspires readers to find and inhabit their place in the world. Her distinct voice is infused by flash and slam, and her innate ability to distill ideas appeals to readers who are aspiring to dwell in the sacred everyday, or longing to leave behind that which is safe, but small.
"Fall Works Poem"
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Filmed in front of a live audience at the Elko Convention Center’s Laurena Moren Theater on Jan. 30, 2019.
Made possible by the multitude of staff, artists, volunteers, and community members working behind the scenes to make this show happen.
Brought to you by the Western Folklife Center, using story and cultural expression to connect the American West to the world.
www.westernfolklife.org
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