Performers Announced for Feb. 18-20, 2027 in Alpine
Music & poetry
We are excited to announce our lineup of performers for the next Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering, scheduled for Feb. 18-20, 2027 in Alpine, Texas.
It's a great mix of musicians, poets, and storytellers. Doris Daley, Canadian poet, will be back, as will Brigid and Johnny Reedy from Montana. Musician Matt Robertson, whom Alpine audiences enjoyed last year, will be back, as will poet Dakota Robinson, who was seen for the first time in Bastrop. Dick Gibford, a favorite at Elko, will join the Gathering's "Branding Crew" for the first time, as will Colorado horse trainer and musician Jimmy Cantwell. Glenn Moreland, last seen in 2022, will be back on stage telling stories.
New this year: a Thursday night cowboy dance at the Alpine Civic Center, with music from Doug Moreland and dance instruction from Carrie Karleen; and a screening of Cowboy Meditations (documentary film), followed by Q&A with director Gary Milliken and featured poet Dick Gibford.
The full schedule will be out soon. Tickets go on sale to members September 20, and to the public on November 1.
Make hotel, Airbnb, or Vrbo reservations now! Rooms are tight, and we don't want you to miss a great Gathering.
Performing:
Dale Burson - music
Jimmy Cantwell - music
Doris Daley - poetry
Dick Gibford - poetry
Pipp Gillette & Lloyd Wright - music
Amy Hale - poetry & stories
Kristyn Harris - music
Andy Hedges - music & poetry
Maggie Rose Hedges - music
Brenn Hill - music
Ross Knox - poetry
Gary Milliken - discussion of film
John Moore - music
Glenn Moreland - stories
Joel Nelson - poetry
Brigid & Johnny Reedy - music & poetry
Randy Rieman - poetry & music
Jake Riley - poetry
Matt Robertson - music
Dakota Robinson - poetry
Chris Ryden - music
Trinity Seely - music
Gail Steiger - poetry & music
Rod Taylor - music
Andy Wilkinson - poetry & music
Cowboy dance: Doug Moreland (music) and Carrie Karleen (dance instruction)
Spotlight
The Gathering in 4 Minutes
Curious about cowboy poetry and what happens at a cowboy poetry gathering? Our four-minute film by John and Erika Moore will give you some ideas. You'll see snippets of performances, scenes from our chuckwagon breakfasts, and more.
"People are fascinated about stuff that is real . . . When someone is talking about the way they live, and inviting you into their world, and sharing that with you, it's a powerful thing."
"Well, it's not poetry, and it's not music — it's both. But more than that, it's where you came from . . . It comes out of stillness."
NOTE: Use the 4-arrow icon in the bottom right corner of the player to go fullscreen for easier viewing.
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