Bryce Burnett, Cowboy Poet

Growing up “in ranching ways” on the Prairies of southwest Saskatchewan, Bryce Burnett has put his pen to paper to proudly celebrate his heritage and the lifestyle he loves. Burnett’s cowboy poetry recollects his memories of homesteaders and characters in his region, as well as the animals and natural wonders that have affected him daily. Community events , family meals, trips to town , Sunday worship services, cattle encounters , the beauty of the fields, births and deaths, rodeos, cattle shows, and fishing trips all play a role in the life of a rancher. Burnett captures them all in his own style, often with a dash of humour.

Bryce Burnett

Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Phone: 306-773-7065

Email: wburnett@xplornet.ca

URL: www.bryceburnett.com

Ed Brown, Cowboy Poet, Singer, Songwriter, Wildlife Artist and Sculptor

With a diverse background including rodeo cowboy, community pasture rider, trapper, wildlife artist and musician, Ed Brown has collected a vast backlog of experiences populated by colourful characters and situations which he mines to bring to life his various narratives. Poems laced with raw humour, irony and comments on the state of just about everything blend seamlessly with songs that range from poignant reflections on days gone by, to uplifting celebrations of modern cowboy life. All original and a unique approach to storytelling.

From his home base on a small ranch in Southwestern Manitoba, Ed performs regularly at countless private functions and has been a headliner at all the major cowboy gatherings and festivals in Western Canada. He has also made regular radio and television appearances and has been featured in several magazine articles and documentaries. An accomplished musician, he is often found performing as a side man for other performers.

Ed is in the Manitoba Rodeo Cowboy’s Hall of Fame and is currently serving on the executive of the Alberta Cowboy Poetry Association. He has produced three CDs of his work and has been awarded the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western Artists. His songs and poems have been performed by several other artists in Canada and the US.

Ed Brown

Box 241 Oak Lake, Manitoba

R0M 1P0

Phone: 204-512-2498

Email: edbrownbal@hotmail.com

Web: www.edbrowncowboypoet.com

Jim Beaudoin, Singer

My Dad was not only my biggest fan, but was also my musical influence and idol. Anywhere you could find him: the house, barn, truck or tractor, he would be singing a song. At a young age my parents bought me my first guitar at a filling station in our home town of Maymont.

Both my Dad and I liked singers like Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Hank Snow and Elvis, as well as the lively Southern Gospel. I got married to Pat, had three daughters and moved to Spruce Grove, Alberta where I continued to sing to myself and around family campfires. As a shy guy, I was not too much into singing in front of people. Matter of fact, the only time you may have heard me sing was while I was welding!

Then several years ago, Pat pushed me on the stage at Garden Valley Jamboree. My wife knows what is best, because since then, we have traveled all around to Jamborees, having the time of our life. So I thank her for the push. She is my biggest promoter and supporter. I hope you all enjoy our music as much as we enjoy singing it.

I’m now retired from welding and enjoy volunteering at senior centers around Spruce Grove and Stony Plain, performing cowboy music!

Jim Beaudoin

Spruce Grove, Alberta

Phone: 780-962-5811

Email: jimbeaudoinhp@gmail.com

Noel Burles, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Cowboy Poet

Noel grew up on a large cattle ranch near Cowley, Alberta.  As a result, Noel learned his ”cowboy” skills at an early age; they were further honed working at other ranches.

Noel has worked for lumber companies, driven truck, washed cars, worked as a prep cook and dishwasher. He is also a licensed mechanic and millwright.

“Been there, done that!”

Noel plays numerous instruments including rhythm guitar, base guitar, mandolin and most recently, fiddle.

Noel has travelled all across Canada, the USA, Mexico, and performed in England and Australia. He continues to travel the world, sharing his talents.

He has two poetry books and one CD of original songs.

Noel Burles

Email: noel.burles@outlook.com

Phone: 403-315-2355

The Wardens - Bradley Bischoff, Scott Ward & Ray Schmidt - Singers & Musicians

Reflecting over 65 years of mountain adventure, The Wardens - share original songs and stories about the history and traditions of Canada’s National Park Wardens Service.

Superb musicianship, haunting vocals and chilling tales from three men who spent their careers in the most rugged of all places. The Wardens bring it… Blood, sweat and tears of bygone years of Banff and Jasper.

The Wardens perform throughout Western Canada and the US. They were nominated for the 2017 Album of the Year for ‘Sleeping Buffalo’ by the Association of Country Music in Alberta and the 2017 Touring Artist of the Year Award by the BC Touring Council.

‘Their performance will leave you with a taste of the danger, adventure and cowboy ruggedness of life as a park warden’ - Banff Crag and Canyon

The Wardens

URL www.banffwardens.com

Facebook www.facebook.com/thewardensmusic

Email banffwardens@outlook.com