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 Apr 26th, 2019Fri, 04/26/2019 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg“Transcontinental Railroad-150th Anniversary.” This special episode of “Cowboy Tracks” commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first Transcontinental Railroad. On May 10, 1869 the Golden Spike was driven into the rail track at Promontory Summit, Utah signaling the completion of the first American transcontinental railroad. This is considered the single most significant engineering achievement of the entire 19th century and it forever altered the development of the West. Hear about the railway’s history through words and music on the April 26 “Cowboy Tracks.” (Photo: Heritage Rail Alliance)
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Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Apr 19th, 2019Fri, 04/19/2019 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg“Western Heritage Awards.” The 2019 recipients of the prestigious Western Heritage Awards have been named. On today’s “Cowboy Tracks” we’ll recognize, through music and poetry, the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame. Hint: Kevin Costner is among them! |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Apr 12th, 2019Fri, 04/12/2019 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg“Songs of the Cowboy.” This episode was inspired by a songbook called “Songs of the Cowboys” by Ron Middlebrook. You’ll hear traditional cowboy songs sung by performers of the past and present. Many of the songs have been voted as Top 100 Western Songs of All Time. Gold nuggets, every one! (Cover art by Eddie Young) |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Apr 5th, 2019Fri, 04/05/2019 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg“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. |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Mar 29th, 2019Fri, 03/29/2019 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg“Cow Mooo-sings." Today's show is a light, fun episode. When you think about cowboys, what is it that they have in common? Well, lots of things, but how about the source of their name: "Cows". Cows or Cattle are the underpinning of cowboy culture but they don't get enough individual attention. So, today's show is called "Cow Mooo-sings" and is an ode to called our bovine partners. All the songs and cowboy poetry will be about these critters and I hope that you'll find it "A-mooo-sing!" |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Mar 22nd, 2019Fri, 03/22/2019 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg“Academy of Western Artists Winners, 2018.” Every year, the Academy of Western Artists gives awards to the best Western musicians, poets and artisans. The winners from 2018 were just announced in March 2019. You’ll hear works from many of them on this episode of “Cowboy Tracks.” |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Mar 15th, 2019Fri, 03/15/2019 - 2:10pm | Nancy FlaggAn encore performance of the Feb 15, 2018 episode: “Strong Western Winds.” |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Mar 8th, 2019Fri, 03/08/2019 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg“Western Ways.” This episode features songs and poetry about the western and cowboy way of life. Brenn Hill, Trinity Seely, AK Moss, Rusted Spurs West and many more artists. |
Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Mar 1st, 2019Fri, 03/01/2019 - 2:40pm | Nancy Flagg“Cowboy Moon.” When you think of cowboys from the old west, do you see them sitting around the campfire? It’s a dark night, the fire is crackling, perhaps coyotes are howling and the moon shines its bright light over the land. You can see why so many cowboy songs back then and today are inspired by the quiet and powerful presence of the moon. Today’s episode is dedicated to songs about the moon.
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Cowboy Tracks for 1:00pm on Feb 22nd, 2019Fri, 02/22/2019 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg“Bluesy and Jazzy." Western music has lots of musical influences, including blues and jazz. For example, western swing is a jazz form. Today's show will be all western songs that have strong blues or jazz elements, drawing on form, instrumentation (we'll hear sax, trumpet, clarinets), improvisation, chord progressions and rhythms. Enjoy this melange of musical sounds. |
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.
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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!
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...
Wow, thank you! This was the first time I've done an all-western swing show. Now, I'm encouraged to do more!
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.
Thanks for listening and for your positive comments!
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