Only a Day's Ride Away
35th Gathering
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4m 25s
Brigid reminds us that wherever we go, we remain close to all that we love. Brigid Reedy, accompanied by her father John and her brother Johnny sings "Only a Day's Ride Away" during the "Family Ties" show at the 35th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Brigid Reedy
Whitehall, MT
Brigid Reedy is a singular young voice representing her beloved home state of Montana. A charismatic performer since the age of two when she first yodeled at the Pioneer Saloon, she has traveled widely, carrying with her boundless enthusiasm, grace, passion, and soul. An accomplished singer and fiddler, Brigid's musical repertoire runs the full gamut of the American West, from traditional cowboy tunes to new and original songs. She also recites and writes poetry that reflects her life and experience as a young woman growing up in the contemporary rural West.
"Only a Day's Ride Away"
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Filmed in front of a live audience at the Elko Convention Center’s Laurena Moren Theater on Jan. 31, 2019.
Brought to you by the Western Folklife Center, using story and cultural expression to connect the American West to the world.
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