Cowboy Tracks

Today's episode is titled "Sounds of the West" and features western music and cowboy poetry from Doug figgs, Duane Nelson, the Thick Crust Doughboys,  Dave Stamey, Emmylou Harris, The Western Swing Authority, Cincinnati Pops, Sons of the San Joaquin, Helene Cronin, Chuck Pyle, Sarah Pierce, Bill Staines, LeeLee Robert, Hot Texas Swing Band, Diamond W Wranglers, Patty Clayton. 

“Western Swing Party.”  This episode is filled with newer releases of western swing music; upbeat and danceable. Come on in and join the party.

The California Gold Rush (1848-1855) brought a deluge of people from around the world seeking riches, adventure and new lives. The impact on the soon-to-become State were massive. Naturally, many new songs about the journey and life in the camps and towns were born. The August 4, 2017 episode of "Cowboy Tracks" features western songs inspired by the Gold Rush.

This July 23  episode is called "Echoes of the Trail" and includes music and cowboy poetry from Donnie Poindexter, the Western Flyers, Jim Jones with Kasey and Jenna Thunberg, Kristyn Harris, Hot Club of Cowtown, Barbara Nelson, Mike Beck, LeeLee Robert, Randy Rieman, the Farmer and Adele Phoebe White, Don Edwards, Miska Paget, Sourdough Slim, the Due West Trio with Rena Randall, Squeek Steele, Rick Pickren. 

This episode is called. "Come Along the Trail With Me."  It includes selections from Mark Munzert, A Liitle Farther West, Carin Mari, Dave Stamey, Sarah, Pierce, Flavio Arruda and Fatima, Rodrigues, Hilary  Gardner, Gary Allegretto and Ian Espinoza, Carolyn Sills Combo, the Texas trio, Birdie Nichols, Brenn Hill, Rusted Spurs West, Lori Beth Brooke, Stephanie Davis, Lynn Anderson, West Texas folk band.

  This "Double Takes" episode of Cowboy Tracks include two back-to-back songs for every artist. Here's the playlist:

Song Title    Artist    Album

Theme from Bonanza (instr) Squeek Steele Old West Saloon Piano, Vol. 2

West Texas Rhapsody Sarah Pierce Cowgirls Ride

Sun Falling Down Sarah Pierce Cowgirls Ride

High Country Trail Syd Masters Cabin Songs

Goin' Back to Texas Syd Masters Cabin Songs

Buffalo Gals Micki Fuhrman Westbound

What A Moon Micki Fuhrman Westbound

The Moon Plays Mandolin Paul Kelly Sugarfoot

Socorro (Festival of the Cranes) Paul Kelly Sugarfoot

Long Gone Out West Blues Patty Clayton The Real West 

Astraddle a Saddle Patty Clayton Originals from Astraddle a Saddle

Ten Below Zero Doug Figgs One More Ride

Sacramentos Doug Figgs Yellow Horse

Place to Land Kristyn Harris Place to Land

Texas Plains Kristyn Harris Place to Land

The Lonesome Western Trail John Lowell She's Leaving Cheyenne

Cowboy Moon John Lowell She's Leaving Cheyenne

Back in the Saddle Again Squeek Steele Old West Saloon Piano, Vol. 2

“Freshly Baked."I'm calling today's program "Freshly Baked" because you'll be hearing the freshest western CD releases, just HOT out of the oven! Prepare for the satisfying aroma of great music. It's bread for the soul.

A Baker's Dozen. Imagine sitting back with a steaming cup of coffee and the scent of cinnamon and warm donuts while you enjoy this baker's dozen (more or less) of western tunes.

This episode is called "Living in the West." You'll hear much great music by Trinity Seely, Dave Stamey, Tris Munsick, Sarah Pierce, Doug Figgs, Hot Texas Swing Band, Andy Hedges & Bridget Reedy,Western Swing Authority, Tallgrass Express String Band, Ramblin' Rangers, Suzy Boguss, Hilary Gardner, Sons of the Pioneers.  (Unfortunately, the first minutes of the show were not broadcast, so there is a period  without sound).