Baxter Black
Baxter Black is synonymous with contemporary cowboy poetry in the mainstream consciousness, reaching an audience larger than most cowboy poets with his newspaper column, weekly radio commentaries, and repeat appearances on the Tonight Show. And, for those “in the know,” he remains hands-down one of the kindest, funniest, most talented, most prolific of modern-day cowboy poets. And, he was a former large animal veterinarian to boot. Take a look back with this tribute to much-known and much-loved cowboy bard, Baxter Black.
Photo by Jessica Brandi Lifland.
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The First Gathering, Part 1-Horse Sense, Baxter Black, Gwen Petersen
FEATURING: Baxter Black, Gwen Petersen, Horse Sense.
A few poetic and musical highlights from mainstage shows at the very first Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Kicking things off is musical duo, Horse Sense, who traveled to northeastern Nevada to bring their old-time cowboy song repertoire to Elko Coun...
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Legacy of a Rodeo Man
Baxter with a long one 'for the boys in the rodeo.' Baxter Black performs his "Legacy of a Rodeo Man" during the "Colorado Poets" session at the first Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 1985 (in 2000, the event was renamed the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering by an official act of Congress).
This projec...
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Prolapse From the Black Lagoon
Baxter on the challenges of putting things back where they belong. Baxter Black performs "Prolapse From the Black Lagoon" during the "Saturday Special" show at the 27th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Baxter Black
Benson, AZ
Baxter Black is a cowboy poet and former large-ani... -
All I Want for Christmas
Baxter submits a modest request for the greatest gift of all. Baxter Black performs "All I Want for Christmas" during the "Saturday Special" show at the 26th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Baxter Black
Benson, AZ
Baxter Black is a cowboy poet and former large-animal veterin... -
All Ranch Rodeo
Baxter tells of a matchup pitting Texans versus Buckaroos, and the chaos that ensues. Baxter Black performs "All Ranch Rodeo" during the "Saturday Special" show at the 27th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Baxter Black
Benson, AZ
Baxter Black is a cowboy poet and former large... -
The Vegetarian's Nightmare (or A Dissertation on Plants' Rights)
Baxter puts forth his notorious piece on plants' rights. Baxter Black performs "The Vegetarian's Nightmare (or A Dissertation on Plants' Rights)" during the first evening "concert" at the first Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 1985 (in 2000, the event was renamed the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering by...
