Cowboy poetry show next weekend

By Medicine Hat News on September 20, 2019.

The inaugural Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry and Western Music show is just eight days away.

The event is the brainchild of Medicine Hat’s Jen Zollner. With cowboy poetry gatherings taking place in other locations such as Calgary and Maple Creek, Zollner wanted to bring the experience to Medicine Hat.

It will take place at Redcliff’s Harmony Hall beginning at 7 p.m. on Sept. 28.

Zollner said when she talks to people about the event she’s often asked what cowboy poetry is.

In an email to the News she explains, “When cowboys rode the open range they told stories around the campfire at night. Remembering those stories was easier if they had rhythm and rhyme. Cowboy poetry was born! Put those stories/poems to music and Voila! Western music! (or cowboy music, not to be confused with country music!).

Poets Phyllis Rathwell of Elkwater and BJ Smith, and singer-songwriter Larry Krause are among the scheduled performers. Zollner and co-organizer Shelley Goldbeck, both singer-songwriters, will also perform.

The show and souvenir program will include fun facts about livestock brands in general and will feature a number of local ranchers who’ve shared their stories and supported the event.

Tickets are available at Ticketor.com. Search “Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry.”

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