But over much of his involvement in this type of writing, nearly 50 years, he had never heard it referred to as Cowboy Poetry.
All seats are general admission.
The evening includes poetry recitations of Sweeten, Don Kennington and JoAnn Ward and the music of Blue Sage, in addition to Ogden-based singer Brenn Hill. Hosts will be Barre Toelken and Hal Cannon. A similar Utah Public Radio-sponsored event in 1998 was successful enough that the decision was made to become involved again. We want to highlight how the traditions of ranching life are still part of the culture in Utah and the West. Sweeten, born and raised in Idaho and now living in Springville, Utah, became active in writing and reciting cowboy poetry in 1985 when the Western Folklife Center initiated the revival of cowboy poetry.