Cowboy Culture
Library and Archives Canada
Friday, April 29, 2005
at 8:00PM
Bryn Thiessen
Bryn Thiessen is a rancher, preacher, poet, and philosopher who operates a ranch southwest of Sundre, Alberta. He preaches at cowboy churches, performs at cowboy poetry festivals, and distributes his work on CDs and in books. Talk about COWBOY CULTURE—what a great fit for what promises to be a great evening!
Doris Daley
Born and raised in southern Alberta ranch country, Doris Daley writes cowboy poetry that celebrates the humour, history, and way of life of the west. She’s been an emcee and featured performer at every cowboy festival in Canada as well as several in the United States. Daley was recently named Best Cowboy Poet in North America—the first Canadian and the first woman ever to receive this honour.
Tammy Gislason and Western Skies
You’re in for a treat when you hear Tammy Gislason along with band mates Allen Christie and Riley Tubbs combine their musical talents! The trio, Western Skies, is blazing new trails in Canadian roots music by captivating audiences of all ages with their fresh, high calibre performances. Their repertoire will take you on a journey through western swing, honky tonk, traditional cowboy, yodeling, and bluegrass. You'll hear rich vocals, guitar, mandolin, banjo, auto-harp, bass and fiddle. They’ve wowed crowds at concerts, rodeos, fairs, exhibitions, jamborees, and conventions throughout North America.
Tim Hus
Tim Hus is being hailed as the next Stompin' Tom with his distinct brand of down-to-earth country and roots music.
