NCPG Goes to Las Vegas
We'll be in Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo this Dec. 12-14! That's right! We'll be camped out at the Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel for A Taste of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. We're bringing Waddie Mitchell, Dave Stamey, Trinity Seely, and a whole bunch more from the Elko stage—including gearmaking instructors Doug Groves and Mark Barcus, who will be braiding rawhide, stamping leather, and imparting their cowboy skills and wisdom for workshop attendees and auditors.
With 10 full shows of poetry and music in the Ahern Live Showroom on Friday and Saturday, there will be plenty of fun and camaraderie with the Gathering family. We hope you'll also want to check out the Ahern's Western Gift Show during the day and NFR Watch Party every night.
For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ahern-goes-country-nfr-2024-tickets-993875838387?aff=WesternFolkLife
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Join Us in Las Vegas!
A Taste of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering takes place at the Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 12-14, during the National Finals Rodeo. Featuring Waddie Mitchell, Gary Haleamau and Kāwili, Kristyn Harris, Carson Houser, Annie Mackenzie, Jake Riley, Matt Robertson, Da...
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Just Cowboyin'
Matt gives us a peek into one day in the life of a cowboy. Matt Robertson sings "Just Cowboyin'" during the Ranch Family Show at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Matt Robertson
Wittmann, AZ
Raised in Wyoming, Matt Robertson grew up on the back of a horse, starting col... -
Bet at the Bar
Waddie explains why sometimes you just can't win. Waddie Mitchell performs "Bet at the Bar" during "The Real Deal" show from "The Wild Ride" 2022.
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Waddie Mitchell
Twin Bridges, NVWaddie Mitchell was immersed in the cowboy way of entertaining as a boy on the Nevada ranches whe...
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Get Back on Again and Ride
Trinity lopes through a lyrical lesson about what to do when you fall off a horse. Trinity Seely performs "Get Back on Again and Ride" during "The Sound of Horses" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Trinity Seely
Ojai, CA
Trinity Seely grew up in the heart of ... -
Comfortable Shoes
Dave defends his life-changing choice not to wear cowboy boots. Dave Stamey performs "Comfortable Shoes" during the "Laugh Kills Lonesome" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Dave Stamey
Orange Cove, CA
Dave Stamey has made it his life's work to celebrate the ru... -
Kilakila Na Roughrider
Gary Haleamau + Kāwili perform "Kilakila Na Roughrider" on location during the 37th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering "Rodear Year."
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Gary Haleamau & Kāwili
Las Vegas, NV
Gary Kawiliau Haleamau of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, began his musical career at age 12; first as a solo artist ... -
To Be a Top Hand
Annie learns a lesson from Georgie Sicking. Annie Mackenzie recites "To Be a Top Hand" by Georgie Sicking during the "Paying Tribute" show at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Annie Mackenzie
Jordan Valley, OR
While known as the family rambler, Annie Mackenzie has her ... -
June
R.P. composes himself amidst the fracas as family foreman. Family togetherness, ranch style. R.P. performs "June" during the "I Just Wanna Be a Comic Cowboy" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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R.P. Smith
Broken Bow, NE
R.P. Smith is a fourth-generation rancher... -
Hustle + Hope
Kristyn performs a song dedicated to the legendary resilience of ranchers. Kristyn Harris sings "Hustle + Hope" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 39th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Kristyn Harris
Burleson, TX
Kristyn Harris is a singer, songwriter, and entertainer known... -
Sheep Camp
Jake tells one of those first-person sidesplitters that’s only funny after the fact. In fact, it’s “almost entirely true”—happened to him in Farmington, New Mexico, in 2000. Jake Riley performs his poem "Sheep Camp" during the "Better Part of Living" show at the 36th National Cowboy Poetry Gather...
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Nothing's Forever
Jessie sings about returning to the family ranch to raise her family. Jessie Veeder performs "Nothing's Forever" during the "Ranch Family Show" at the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Jessie Veeder
Watford City, ND
Jessie Veeder writes and sings about the Badlands of west...
