Sonoran musicans Don Beto Cruz and Jesus Garcia share a Mexican corrido about a racehorse, who lost the race but kept his fame and following, at the 2008 Gathering in Elko.
Yodeling with Wylie: Experience Wylie Gustafson, king of the yodeling cowhands, as he teaches his craft in this 24th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering workshop.
The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is an annual celebration of life in the rural West through poetry, music, film, art, conversation and camaraderie. The 23rd National Cowboy Poetry Gathering takes place January 27 to February 3. Watch for film coverage on YouTube, February 1-3.
"Little Joe The Wrangler" - Don Edwards at the 24th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering; this song was a part of Don's "The Ghost of Jack Thorp" performance and recorded live January 31, 2008 on the Western Folklife Center 2008 Cybercast.
"Rose of San Antonio" - Hot swing and jazz group Cowbop performed at the 24th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Recorded live on the Western Folklife Center 2008 cybercast
How a series of practical jokes escalated to the point of all out war between Whit Deschner and a neighbor who lives up the road in rural eastern Oregon. An Old West New West Video by Whit Deschner, Sparta OR. Whit is also the originator of "The Great Salt Lick Contest," a charity benefit which can be seen at www.saltlickcity.com .
From the 2008 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Red Steagall introduces young Texas cowboy poet, Oscar Auker, to recite fellow Texas poet, Larry McWhorter's "Cowboy Count Your Blessings."
While reflecting on the "outlaw" reputation of the small town where she grew up, our filmmaker tells why she's decided to leave the city and move back home in this Old West, New West video. Filmmaker: Kristin Windbigler, Blocksburg CA. Length: 7:15
Mustaches: handlebars or horseshoes, they were all to be seen at the 24th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering! The last weekend in January in Elko, Nevada was, as always, a great time to greet old friends and meet new!
This film profiles the relationship between two brothers, and how the older one serves as an inspiration for the younger. Filmmaker: Cindi Nash, Spring Creek, NV (Length: 5:03)
An unruly cow finds a friend in the filmmaker's son. The cow becomes a loveable, if not feisty, part of the family. Filmmaker: Cheryl Turner, Spring Creek NV (Length: 4:10
Tuda Libby Crews and her neighbors in Harding County, New Mexico, take their region's failing economy into their own homes. An Old West, New West Video by Tuda Libby Crews, Bueyeros NM
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