The Western Development Museum in North Battleford says it is thrilled to host yet another evening of cowboy poetry and music featuring Bryce Burnett and Laura Hayes on Saturday, March 12.
Bryce Burnett, a cowboy poet from south west of Swift Current, shares memories of homesteaders and characters in his region, as well as the animals and natural wonders that have affected him daily. Burnett captures them all in his own style, often with a dash of humour.
Burnett and his wife Wanda and two children Wadena and Wyatt, operate Burnett Tarentaise, raising purebred and commercial Tarentaise and Black Angus cattle. As the family is up and down the road showing and promoting cattle, many of his poems take in the workings of cattle shows, livestock philosophy and down to earth country survival.
Most of his poems hale from true stock, says his website, it's just that some are a little more true than others.
Laura Hayes is a Roots artist – both with her music and her lifestyle. This singer/songwriter, born in rural Saskatchewan, tells honest stories that are brought to life with her unique voice.
She has been making music since she was a kid, and, at her husband's urging, began her career as a musician at the Calgary Stampede, singing and selling home-spun CDs. She has now released two albums.
It will be an evening of tall tales and song. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at wdm.ca/nb/events/cowboypoetry.htm or call 306-445-8033.
