Dave Stamey Tells His Story | Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering

Описание: In this episode of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast, host Jim Buchanan sits down with the legendary Dave Stamey—often called “the Charlie Russell of Western music.” Dave shares heartfelt stories and songs born from his real-life experiences as a working cowboy, horseman, and storyteller of the American West.

00:00 - Welcome to the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Podcast
01:05 - Introducing Western music legend Dave Stamey
02:10 - Performing at the historic Elks Theatre in Prescott
03:20 - Dave’s cowboy roots and connection to the Gathering
04:25 - Praise from Cowboys & Indians and Western Horseman
06:00 - “Attrition” and longevity in the cowboy music world
07:40 - Song Performance: “Good Dog” 🐶
11:20 - Talking about dogs, travel, and cowboy life
13:15 - Touring across 30 states and discovering cowboy fans in New England
16:10 - The cowboy spirit found all over America
18:30 - Western culture’s reach — from Pennsylvania to Italy
20:10 - Roots in Prescott and stories of old Arizona
23:00 - Family ties to artist George Phippen and Western art connections
25:15 - Cowboy artists and musicians as storytellers of the West
27:00 - On sharing and preserving the Western way of life
28:40 - Story behind “Song for Jake” — a tribute to a true Texas cowboy
30:00 - Song Performance: “Song for Jake” 🤠
34:00 - Writing songs from real-life experiences
35:20 - How Dave’s music career began (thanks to his wife’s idea!)
37:15 - Remembering Baxter Black and his legacy on cowboy poetry
40:10 - Humor and wisdom from Baxter’s time on The Tonight Show
41:45 - Songwriting, storytelling, and authenticity in cowboy art
43:00 - Song Performance: “Sell Me a Pony” 🐎
46:10 - The importance of rural communities and preserving Western culture
47:40 - Song Performance: “It’s the West” 🌄
48:45 - Closing thoughts & how to connect with Dave Stamey
49:00 - Learn more at acowboypoets.org and davestamey.com


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