In the world of movie making, duplication of important props, such as the firearms of principle characters, is a common practice. This is done so...
Winchester ’73 —Take Two
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Art, Guns and Culture
Spicing Up Your Kitchen
U.S. Army troops have been chowing down on chili since the 1846 war with Mexico. But the army’s official chili recipe was not published until 1896...
Collecting the West Roundup 2005
Not every item offered for sale attracts prospective buyers. Sometimes, a notice of sale awakens the sleuth in people. Richard Johnston, a...
Prices Ride Tall in the Saddle
Saddles were so vital to 19th-century cowboy life that punchers often spent at least two months of pay on serviceable rigs, with more ornate saddles...
One Dime at a Time
Listening to slick, highly produced Bluegrass leaves you stone cold. That’s not how you’ll feel when you slip Steep Canyon Rangers’ One Dime at a...
Playing for Change
Stroll the avenue, pause a moment, savor the music and then toss a few dollars into the busker’s hat. If you’ve never heard a street musician,...
Hacienda Brothers
Western Soul. That’s what the band labels its music, which is a mix of R&B and Country. Frankly, the first time through, I didn’t think it...
The Wild West
Hold onto this wild gallop into the West! This CD celebrates the oral storytelling tradition by sharing literature inspired by the West. Amy...
Crashyertown
This Nashville via Seattle duo has been compared to a twangy Elvis Costello and Linda Ronstadt, and that ain’t half wrong—or half bad. Craig Aspen...
Call Me Lonesome
With great song titles such as “I’m Afraid of Dyin’” and “Cowboy Lullaby,” this CD should be more engaging. Dave Insley’s voice has a great rough...
The Wagon Master
Only one man could be connected with such a tale, and he’s wagon master L.G. McDonald of Waleska, Georgia. The vehicle was the first L.G. restored...
Live at the Parlor
A dash Gospel and a sprinkling of Country and Folk are all wrapped up in Blues on this debut CD. The album highlights a poignant tribute to the Man...