Jim Hamilton - Rancher / Poet

Jim and his wife Marge are lifelong ranchers on the east slope of the Wolf Mountains in Montana, where they try to preserve the old cowboy ways, doing the ranching on horseback. Jim’s poetry reflects ranching life and the the cowboy way of life. He strives for authenticity and is highly flattered when a real cowboy or rancher tells him “I could sure see that happening when you told about it’.

Jim has written and recited his humourous poetry for over 30 years. He has performed in venues throughout Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and more recently in Alberta and Saskatchewan. In April 2016, Jim placed first in the poetry division at the Cowboy Idol competition at the Columbia River Cowboy Gathering in Kennewick, WA. He currently has 3 CD’s.

Jim Hamilton

Decker, Montana - 406-757-2215

E-mail LazyT3ranch@gmail.com

Tom Hogarth - Poet / Singer / Musician

Tom comes from the Stettler, AB area where he was raised in the western lifestyle. Tom as been singing and playing the guitar since his early years. He is a lifetime member of ACPA and singing at some of the first Pincher Creek gatherings are a vital part of his performance experience. He has also played rodeos, gatherings and various venues throughout the province. One highlight was being part of the production ‘Sagebrush in my Heart’.

Tom writes and performs poetry but his favourites are ballads that paint vivid pictures. This has permitted him to adapt many poems to song lyrics and write accompanying music.

Tom Hogarth

E-mail Albertatom_hogarth@hotmail.com