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Thank You Jane Kaczmarek

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Jane, I just discovered that you recited my poem “Chopin’s Minute Waltz” at the Paderewski Music Society Program celebrating Chopin’s 200th Birthday in Los Angeles on February 27th.

I wanted to thank you directly but I was unable to find your address.

So, I thank you here publicly. I am tremendously pleased that you selected the poem to be used in opening the show that evening, especially since the book Chopin With Cherries edited by Maja Trochimczyk contained so many wonderful tributes to Chopin and his work.

Thank you again,

Clark

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Columbia River Gathering

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

I’ve just been confirmed for appearances at the 7th Annual Columbia River Cowboy Gathering & Music Festival in Kennewick, WA on April 9 through 11.

There’s quite a lineup of other talent: Stonewall Jackson, Jimmy Fortune, Sourdough Slim, Sage Keifer, Smoke Wade, B. J. Smith, Sam Deleeuw, Zac Grooms, Joshua Crosby, Shiloh Sharrard, Rod Erikson, Bodie Dominguez, and Coyote Joe Sarton.

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Real Poetry for Real People

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Entertaining western and cowboy poetry readings are available to Northwestern organizations…guaranteed entertainment even for folks who say they don’t like poetry! We especially welcome the opportunity to appear at nursing and retirement homes.

Although honoraria are welcome, there is no charge except for reimbursement of actual expenses.

Information about recent appearances is posted on my website.

» Latest poem: Prairie Land
» Latest book: Views from the Saddle
» Chapbook: Eight Viewpoints: western poetry

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Wyoming Gig

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

We recently returned from a tour in Wyoming. The highlight was a Cowboy Dinner Show sponsored by Open Range Magazine in Glenrock, WY on September 24.

It was my pleasure to be on stage with Michael Martin Murphey, the top western and country singer in the U.S. Other performers at the event were cowboy poets Mason Tibbs, DJ and ranch manager, and Dave P. Fisher, award-winning author and poet.

Photographs taken at the show by Amanda Smith, internationally renowned western photographer,are posted in my Photo Album.

Other events were appearances for Senior Associations in Glenrock and Torrington, WY. Seniors are always a great audience!

» Latest poem: The Lonely Asterisk
» Latest book: Views from the Saddle
» Chapbook: Eight Viewpoints: western poetry

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WMA Awards

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Update 8/21/09: The number of cowboy poetry books now under consideration for the 2009 WMA award has been reduced to four, one of which is my book, Western Images.

The Western Music Association (WMA) is now balloting for a variety of awards one of which is for the best cowboy poetry book of the year. My book, Western Images, which won the 2008 Will Rogers Medallion Award, is one of the six top cowboy poetry books nominated for this year’s WMA award. The winner is expected to be announced in November.

» Latest poem: My Hero, Earl
» Latest book: Views from the Saddle now available!
» Chapbook: Eight Viewpoints: western poetry, now available!

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Performance Schedule

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Coming up on Wednesday, June 3rd, is a gig for the Northshore Men’s Breakfast Group which meets at the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell, Washington. Then on Thursday, July 2, I’ll be a featured poet at the Second Annual Cowboy Poetry Dinner Show sponsored by Open Range Magazine in Glenrock, Wyoming. Finally, on Wednesday, August 5th, I’ll be reading at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, Washington, to promote Views from the Saddle. New engagements are posted on my website as they are confirmed.

» Latest poem: Waiting for Dawn
» Latest book: Views from the Saddle now available!
» Chapbook: Eight Viewpoints: western poetry, featuring eight western poets, coming soon!

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Poetry Postcard Fest

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

There is an interesting postcard exchange which takes place annually. Individuals sign up and agree to mail a postcard containing an original poem each week, moving down the list of registrants.

I’ve received cards from South Africa and Japan as well as from individuals throughout the United States. Poems are, more or less, short and “spur of the moment” creations. More information is available by clicking here.

» Latest poem: Calamity Jane
» Latest book: Views from the Saddle now in-press!

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Poets West

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Poets West is both an organization and a promoter of traditional and modern poetry. Two of my poems, In Lieu of War and Penguins appear now on their web site. As a member of that organization, I have worked to promote traditional poetry, that which is valued and appreciated by general audiences, not just those composed of academicians and contemporary poets. They have not cast me and my views aside and I sincerely appreciate that!

J. Glenn Evans, the founder of Poets West,  and his wife, Barbara, have been most gracious in accepting me and my radical views. Everyone who enjoys poetry, in whatever form, will enjoy visiting the Poets West website

» Latest poem: Pickin’ Bugs
» Latest book: Views from the Saddle now in-press!

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Cowboy Poetry Week

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

April is National Poetry Month and the third full week of April is National Cowboy Poetry Week. If you’re interested, swing on by CowboyPoetry.com and have a peek at what’s going on. My gig with the Monroe Toastmasters (click here for earlier post) is in the middle of that week. It promises to be an exciting evening.

» Latest poem: The Great Buffalo
» Latest book: Views from the Saddle scheduled for June release

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Toastmasters Gig

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

At 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22, I am scheduled to perform for the Monroe Toastmasters Club which meets at Alfy’s Pizza in Monroe, Washington. I was there about a year ago for a western themed meeting and it was a great event.

It is always a pleasure to meet with Toastmasters as I was a member of the organization for twenty-six years and served for two years on their International Board of Directors. I owe any presentation skills that I might have to that organization.

» Latest poem: Gettin’ Educated
» Latest book: Views from the Saddle scheduled for June release

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