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DALE PAGE
Dale E. Page was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While attending Oklahoma State University, he worked as a horseshoer, bull rider, stable manager, dude wrangler, and on the movie set of “The Cheyenne Social Club.” Page majored in English, but after graduation in 1970, worked as the farm and ranch reporter for the Amarillo Globe News. Combining his learned appreciation of poetry with his horseback experiences, he began writing cowboy poetry in the mid 1970’s. His performances include trail rides, charity events, private parties, church classes, cowboy church services, Friends of the Library, and the Indiana State Museum. In 2008, he was named Best Performer at the Oklahoma State University library's Cowboy Poetry and Songs event. That same year, he was a runner-up in the Lariat Laureate contest at the Center for Western and Cowboy Poetry.
Susan Parker
Born with a cowboy soul, Susan grew up with a love for horses, cowboys, rodeos and all things Western. Susan began writing contemporary poetry and prose in 1995. Her passion for cowboy poetry was sparked in 2003 after attending the Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival. It burst into full flame shortly thereafter. Intrigued by pioneering women of the West, Susan has become a student of their writings.
J Parson
If you like authentic Cowboy and old time Country music, then J Parson is the man. He grew up in Bakersfield, California and has worked in the ranching business for most of his life. At various times he has run cattle from the Carrizzo Plains to the Mojave Desert. He also raises quality ranch horses and has been involved in the farming business in the San Joaquin Valley. J splits his time now between his ranch in California and his farm in southeast Kansas.
Jay Kyle Petersen, MMED, MA, BA
Songwriter and visual artist; born and raised on a farm in the Midwest; Masters Degree in Music Education from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, 1978, Masters in Philosophy/Religion and Bachelors in Studio Art; received Top 25 Award for Lyrics “Christmas Angel” Nashville Music City Song Festival and Honorable Mention Award New York Pro/Am Song Jubilee “Country Christmas”; loves older style western songs especially sung by Hank Williams and Patsy Cline; lives in Tucson since 1991.
Donnie Poindexter
Donnie has lived in Oklahoma his whole life and has never been far away from the cowboy influence. Accompanied by his two older brothers as well as his son and grandson, the group "Steeldust" was formed. A combination of traditional cowboy tunes mixed with more current and original songs gives Steeldust a blend that has been well accepted in the area. Whether they're singing around the campfire or on stage, they are always entertaining.
Prairie Moon
Prairie Moon began playing and performing together in the mid-1990's, when long-time friends Tim Callaway (acoustic guitar) and Will Sullivan (bass) joined up with Tim's brother, Ron Callaway (acoustic guitar) to play and sing cowboy music. Before long a third Callaway brother, Michael, became the fourth "Quarter-Moon", as he added harmonica and high harmony vocals to round out the group's sound with sweet, campfire melodies. All of Prairie Moon's CD's consist of a combination of classic cowboy songs, best of contemporary cowboy compositions, and songs written by the band members.
Prairie Rose Rangers
The Prairie Rose Rangers are the house band at the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper near Wichita, Kansas. Members include Kim Coslett: guitar, Jolynn MacIntyre: fiddle, Kris Johnson: percussion, Jesse Friesen: guitar, resonator guitar & banjo, and Orin Friesen: bass fiddle. All of the Rangers sing. They have performed with such stars as Michael Martin Murphey, Rex Allen, Jr., Les Gilliam and Johnny Western. The Rangers perform cowboy music, from the old trail songs to songs fom the silver screen cowboy era or even modern day cowboy songs. And they like to have fun and spread that fun to their audiences.
Prickly Pair and the Cactus Chorale
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Gary Prescott
Virtually raised on horseback, Gary Prescott, writes from the heart and from experience about the American Cowboy of the past and present. His songs take you down to the brush country of South Texas and through the mountains of New Mexico.
Jean Prescott
Multiple award winner Jean Prescott is widely known for her rich melodious voice and vivacious personality. This Texas born singer/songwriter uses her music to weave tales of the cowboy way of life that come from the heart and linger forever in your memory. WMA Award: 1997 Entertainer of the Year
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