Cowboy Poetry and Music

Cowboy poet legend Waddie Mitchell puts it this way..."Michael "Boots" Robinson is one of the freshest, signature, new talents I've had the opportunity to see perform" Over the last decade, Michael "Boots" Robinson has become a recognized name in cowboy poetry and western/folk/country music. His word-smithing and music have garnered awards from a variety of literary and musical organizations, and his outstanding showmanship has made him a sought-after performer. Known for his down-home philosophy, humor and wisdom, his work is upliftin' and motivatin', as well as entertainin'. So, welcome to the home ranch of Michael "Boots" Robinson.

A veteran of over 1,800 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada, "Boots" has warmed the hearts and tickled the innards of thousands of fans. As a solo show for the Utah Performing Arts Tour, he's spent six years as one of Utah's official cowboy poet/songwriters, bringing his solo show--and performances with "Sidekicks"--to many Utah communities . Dubbed by contemporaries as a "Wordsworth of Cowboy Poetry," his meticulous attention to rhyme and meter make him great listenin'. An outstanding voice and guitar, his renditions of old western favorites and his own original songs are a high-point of any event. Father of five "kids," aged 31 to 41, and grandfather to 14, he's committed to providin' good-taste entertainment for all audiences.

He's available for charity shows, corporate parties, family reunions, church parties, chuckwagon barbecues, restaurants, and after-dinner shows, for any size group.

You may contact Michael "Boots" Robinson at (801) 403-6450, P.O. Box 592, Draper, UT 84020

Pull up a chair, by the fire, and enjoy the music and poetry of Michael "Boots" Robinson.

NEW CD...

Michael's newest CD, recorded live, is a 70-minute performance of traditional cowboy songs, his own music, and both humorous and serious poetry. "Along the Trail" is available only through direct ordering. Just call to place an order.

Playlist: Ghost Riders, Mr. Suzy, Don't Fence Me In, Fences, Home on the Range, I Don't Wanna Go Home with You, Just a Little Ranch House, Nights Like This (Brenn Hill), Red River Valley, Breakfast with My Horse, Lord It Has Been a Bad Day, Colorado Sky, Hobos of the Sky, Prairie Memories, The Old Stock Trailer, When the Coyotes are a Howlin', T' Hell You Ride, Tumblin' Tumbleweeds, The Darlin' of Eastland, Last Request, I Know I'll Get Over You Soon, Ridin' Down the Canyon. Click the album cover for a sample of this live program. Price of 70-minute album is $15.00

News Flashes....Michael "Boots" Robinson has been named, for the third time, to the Utah Arts Council's "Performing Arts Tour" and will be doing a show called "Sidekicks," with two other Utah, top cowboy poets. This show is subsidized by a State/community partnership, to bring quality entertainment to smaller communities. ("Sidekicks" is also available for non-subsidized venues, at a cost of $1,200.) For more information on this performance opportunity, click here

2006 marked the fourth time Michael "Boots" Robinson has won the Silver Buckle in the prestigious Western Legends Roundup Cowboy Poetry Rodeo, in which top cowboy poets from the U.S. and abroad compete for honors and big-purse winnings.

"Boots" has made his debut at Showtime Utah this year, and will be a regular Dinner Theatre solo performance for the 2008/2009 season. Reservations may be made at www.showtimeutah.com.

Most of the poems and songs in this webpage, listed under "Poems" and "Song Lyrics" pages have complete audio recordings, or you may click any album cover below to hear partial clips of each song on the album.

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