Cowboy Tracks

Join Nancy around the campfire to hear authentic Western roots music and cowboy poetry. Something deep in your soul will resonate to stories from the early wranglers, Mexican vaqueros, Old West adventurers, Silver Screen buckaroos, Western Swing bands, contemporary real cowboys, and all who appreciate wide open spaces, freedom, and the western lifestyle.

 

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Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Aug 20th, 2025

This episode is called the "Spirit of the West". We'll bring to you western music and cowboy poetry that give a picture of the spirit and soul of western living. Today's artists that you will hear include Dave Stamey, Doug Figgs, Kristyn Harris, Kenn Lee, Rita Hosking, John Lowell, Doris Daley, Wall-Eyed Moles, Paul Kelly, Tish Hinojosa, Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band, Old West Trio, Riders in the Sky, Tallgrass Express Stringband, Velveteen Labotatory.

Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Aug 13th, 2025

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. 

 

Replay of Cowboy Tracks from Aug 4th, 2017

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.

Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Jul 23rd, 2025

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. 

Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Jul 16th, 2025

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.

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Comments

Hi Nancy,
I enjoyed visiting with you today on "Cowboy Tracks"
I wanted to set the record straight. During your show, I made a comment about recently deceased, Doris Day. In fact, Doris Day starred in "Calamity Jane" not "Annie Oakley"
Sorry, my mistake... Really love your show... Keep keepin' on with the great tracks!
Oh, BTW... John Fremont's guide and messenger was Kit Carson.
Cliff

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 11:15pm

I am really excited about your interview with Dale's former long time manager (Dick Baxter).  Can't wait to hear his stories of the good ole days with Roy and Dale!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 11:11am

Right now I'm listening to your Western Swing show and it's too wonderful, it's beyond super. It's even really swell. Thank you for this Swing salute. More Swing and more...

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 9:53pm

Wow, thank you! This was the first time I've done an all-western swing show. Now, I'm encouraged to do more!

Submitted by Nancy Flagg on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 8:27am

Listened to this varied Cowboy time last Friday. There was Cowboy poetry, music, definitions of terms...yes, so much time has pasted we need to know what used to be common words that relate to Cowboy and The West. Tune in for a good time.

Submitted by Ruth Chambers on Sun, 05/28/2017 - 9:22pm

Thanks for listening and for your positive comments!

Submitted by Nancy Flagg on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 5:05pm

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