Performers by Name

As a second-generation farrier, Andy Nelson has the experience and the talents and humor to bring authenticity and entertainment to an audience. In 2006, Andy Nelson was named the Western Music Association's "Male Poet of the Year." He performs frequently throughout the U.S. and has been a featured performer at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and other gatherings. He is a popular emcee as well, at shows across the West.

Barbara had an earlier career playing guitar and singing in Alaska, Nevada and other states. This former rodeo queen is enjoying performing now at Hamley's in Pendleton, Spirit of the West in Ellensburg, Pendleton Round-Up events and other venues. She and her family have horses and live on a ranch outside Pendleton.

Nevada Slim and Cimarron Sue, “Minstrels of the Old West,” deliver a spirited interpretation of traditional western music, honoring working cowboys and cowgirls, as well as those who rode their ranges in the movies.  They draw from a large repertoire of songs and cowboy poetry to provide glimpses of the people who built the American west, blending music with storytelling to lend historic perspective.  The popular duo performs an average of 200 shows per year.

Gene Butts, Alan Meyer, Paul Denton, Ken Butts, Leon Butts This mostly family group closely emulates the great sounds of the original Sons of the Pioneers with their wonderful harmony singing and yodeling, their characteristic instrumental accompaniment, and their extensive repertoire.

Tim Nolting, western and cowboy poet, currently resides in Bushnell, Nebraska.  Tim’s roots go deep in the family homestead in northeastern Kansas where he was the fourth generation to farm and ranch the home place.  Tim has been a regular performer in the cowboy poetry circles for over 20 years and has become well known for his traditional cowboy poetry.  His  ‘almost classic’ poem “The Old Brass Rivet” has become a favorite of many and is often requested. Tim’s poetry ranges from the wildly humorous to the quiet contemplations of a cowboy and his life. He has been a featured poet at gatherings throughout the west in Nevada, Wyoming, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Arizona and Colorado.  Tim has been honored as the 2004 Colorado State Fair Champion Cowboy Poet and as the 2005 All-Around Cowboy Entertainer in Estes Park, Colorado.