Cowboy Poets Walk The Talk

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By Todd Curran
Alberta Cowboy Poetry Association held their Trail's End gathering over the September 24th to 26th weekend, lending a lyrical element to honouring the best in the west.
Creative cowpokes of musical, written and visual arts disciplines delivered their own brand of celebrating western history and tradition. By way of music, poem, or tales tall and true, Highwood Memorial Centre audiences doted on every twangy word.
Traveling to Cowboy Poetry Gatherings across Western Canada, performers had books, CDs, tapes and videos for sale, and can also be booked for events. The Association was established in 1987 to preserve and promote western heritage and members continue to regale audiences at a variety of events.
Trail's End received a tall turnout of folks sharing a belly laugh, tear or nod of connection indicating, “Yup, that's happened to me before.” These entertainers know their audience, relate to their audience and have a talent for revering western culture and heritage with a few amusing words about hobos and rodeos, ranching and dancing, tough times, small crimes and steep climbs.
For more information on events and performers, visit: www.albertacowboy
poetry.com.