New West

Two years ago the audiences of Wet Mountain Western Days were awed by the incredible songwriting, instrumental pyrotechnics and outstanding stage performance that made up a New West show. We were honored to have them as our headliner that year and the next. Shortly after the 2005 festival, we were greatly saddened to learn that New West would no longer be touring together; their days as an active band were almost over. The boys had one more farewell concert scheduled and then that was it. Well...almost. The guys had so much fun at their last concert they decided to do it more often. When we got that news, we hurried to the phone to be the first to book New West on their First Annual Farewell Tour 2007!!! We are so thrilled to welcom back the incredible songwriting of Michael Fleming, the virtuoso instrumental work of Raul Reynoso and the veteran showmanship of entertainer extraordinaire David Jackson to WMWD 2007. Don't miss New West!!!

Dave Stamey

Dave Stamey has been bucked off and stomped by many horses, stepped on by mules and dragged around branding pens by angry cattle of various sizes. He's ridden in the rain, in the snow, in the rain some more, in pretty nasty heat, and in feedlot pens where the air was thick and decidedly fragrant. He's even wrangled dudes. He's an entertainer now. He finds he prefers this. He's been awarded the Male Performer of the Year by the Western Music Association, is a three time nominee for Songwriter of the Year, and is rapidly becoming one of the most popular Western entertainers working today. Dave performed in the Wet Mountain Valley for the first time in August of 2005 at the first of the renowned Hillside Concerts. After that concert, the board for WMWD was flooded with requests to bring Dave to Western Days. We are honored to be able to get that to happen this year. Help us welcome Dave Stamey back to Westcliffe!!!

Bill Barwick and the Sons of the Tumbleweed

Winner of the 2005 Will Rogers Cowboy Award for Western Music "Male Vocalist of the Year" from the Academy of Western Artists , listening to Bill Barwick weave his tales can transport you right back down the trail. You can almost hear the leather of his saddle creak. Hailed as a cowboy's cowboy-song singer and accompanied by superb guitar work, Bill's singing, songwriting and storytelling are a performance not to be missed! Not surprisingly, he's one of modern media's most recognized voices. He can be heard (and occasionally even seen) worldwide via satellite and cable TV, on Starz/Encore's Westerns Channel . As an industrial narrator, he has a corporate client list that reads like a "Who's Who" of American business. Then, there are all those local television and radio commercials he's done. No matter where you're from, you've heard Bill Barwick. Along with the awesome fiddle work of Johnny Neil and the driving bass of Steve “Mac” McCartney, Bill Barwick and the Sons of the Tumbleweed present a fresh version of western music that should not be missed!!! Be there!

Sons and Brothers

Jean Prescott

A native of West Texas , Jean Prescott is known as the songbird of the prairie. Her grandfather, a cowboy for the famous JA ranch and the other ranches in the panhandle of Texas had a direct influence on Jean and the direction her life would take. She wears her western heritage as comfortably as a well broken in pair of boots. From the warm glow of a campfire to the birth light to the concert stage, Jean delights her audiences with songs about the west, the people who made it what it is today and those who are dedicated to preserving the western lifestyle. A multiple award winning artist, Jean's latest CD, An Inspirational Tapestry Of The West , was selected at the Western Album of the Year by the prestigious Academy of Western Artists . In 1998 she was honored by the State of Texas for her musical contributing to preservation of Texas Music and history. We are honored to present Jean to the WMWD audiences as she makes her Western Days debut in 2007!!! Enjoy!

Yvonne Hollenbeck

A rising star in the world of cowboy poetry, Yvonne Hollenbeck performs throughout the upper Midwest , captivating audiences in her wake.  She is fast becoming one of the most published cowgirl poets in the West. A 3-generations-old family ranch is home to Yvonne and her husband Glen.  Together, they raise cattle and quarter horses near Clearfield , S.D. She is the daughter of a National Champion Old-Time Fiddler and is herself a professional musician.  She reins her talents towards spoiling her grandchildren, writing poetry and creating award winning heirloom-quality quilts. Her poetry reflects everyday experiences that arise on the range.  Mostly humorous in nature her poems sometimes take a turn toward the serious side.  From homesteading to the present Yvonne writes about women on the ranches of the Great Plains. We are excited and honored to have Yvonne Hollenbeck bring her poems, stories, and quilts to WMWD 2007!

Sweethearts in Carhartts

Liz Masterson

Sugarfoot

Whoever has spent any amount of time in or around the Wet Mountain Valley is sure to know what style of musical ambrosia awaits anyone who attends a performance by the acclaimed duo Sugarfoot. Local heroes Jerry and Sandy Brown are sure to deliver anytime they pick up their instruments. Mixing incredible guitar work from Jerry-Wizard of the Double Neck with heart wrenching vocal pieces from the closest thing to Patsy Cline we'll ever hear (that being Sandy), these two are always a pleasure to hear and see. And joining Sugarfoot for WMWD 2007 for another special guest appearance will be master musician Skip Avery from Keene, New Hampshire. Skip has performed with Jerry and Sandy numerous times and also helped produce their last album. Don't miss it. Sugarfoot is always a staple at WMWD and we could not hardly imagine having the festival without them.

The Lady and the Law, Kathleen Wells, and The Wagonmasters

Returning to WMWD 2007 by popular demand will be the Sunday morning Gospel music Round Robin from 10:30 am to 12 noon. Featured in the Round Robin will be three local performers: The Lady and the Law, Kathleen Wells, and The Wagonmasters. The Lady and the Law is Custer County Sheriff Fred Jobe and Iris Supan. They are known for their great vocals and heartfelt songs and have been performing together for many years. Kathleen Wells is another Custer County resident and has traveled all around bringing her gift of music to audiences' delight everywhere. The Wagonmasters are Ken and Fran Hudson. With years of experience in performing in different musical and theatrical groups, Ken and Fran always bring a pleasing mixture of cowboy, gospel and folk music everywhere they play. Be sure not to miss this wonderful repeat event at WMWD 2007.