Although the Civil War was primarily fought east of the Mississippi River, a number of battles did take place in the West. This is also true of...
Boots and Saddles
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Art, Guns and Culture
No Bull(s)
Big hats ... big boots ... big mustaches ... big silver engraved lids for Copenhagen and Skoal cans ... big spit cups ... And not one big, bad...
Rocket Ball Effect
A pair of Volcanic pistols from the collection of King Farouk of Egypt rightfully sets a new record at Greg Martin Auctions’ November 15-17, 2004,...
Y’all Don’t Tell My Mama I Was Here
Much about these North Carolina boys and their music defies description, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t fun! Exploring the space between ’50s Rock...
Big Time
Rob Ickes (which rhymes with “bikes”) has become one of the most renowned and respected dobro players in Bluegrass. He is a founding member of Blue...
Cowboy Cool
Somewhere between Pop Country and Cowboy Western you’ll find the music of Royal Wade Kimes, a Nashville pro whose sound is soulful, sexy and...
Sincerely
Guitarist and vocalist Josh Crowe has a solid reputation for performing traditional Bluegrass music built upon a strong guitar rhythm. On this...
Great High Mountain
Take a stroll through Bluegrass and Gospel memories with Ralph Stanley and friends. This reissue of early favorites with one new is a terrific...
Shootin’ Shot
More than any six-gun or rifle, the shotgun could easily be called the “gun that won the West!” Despite the acclaim given to the six-guns and rifles...
The Other Six-Gun
In sheer numbers alone, the Remington 1861 New Model Army revolver’s record of service is impressive. The U.S. Ordnance Department purchased 115,563...
The Little Darlin’ Sound of Bobby Helms
The year 1957 was big for Bobby Helms, who was basically a three-hit wonder in what might be called the genre of “Popabilly.” As a backup singer for...
Putting the Western Back in the Country
Joni Harms can toss a 100-pound hay bale with almost the same ease she cradles her guitar. Her new hit CD might just as well be called “Let’s Put...