Sat, June 21, 2008
7:30pmJourney Museum Theatre
$10 members
$12 advance
$15 day of show
$7 children 12 & under
Tickets on sale now at
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Chuck Pyle
In Concert
The
Rapid City Arts Council presents singer/songwriter Chuck Pyle, the Zen
Cowboy at the Journey Museum on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30pm. The
concert is a partnership with the Black Hills Songwriters Week-long
workshop held annually in Western South Dakota.
Chuck Pyle has
won high praise from both fans and peers alike throughout an inspired
performance career of over 40 years. When reviewers first gave him the
"Zen Cowboy" moniker, he decided to, as he says, "Always ride the horse
in the direction it's going.
He blends
infectious melodies with straight-from-the-saddle poetry, quoting bumper
stickers, proverbs, world leaders and old cowboys.
An accomplished
songwriter, Chuck's songs have been recorded by John Denver, The Nitty
Gritty Dirt Band and Suzy Bogguss. Country fans know him best for
writing, "Cadillac Cowboy", recorded by the late Chris LeDoux, and
"Jaded Lover", recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker.
The Chuck Pyle
Finger-Style approach to guitar has distinguished him as a true
original, earning him invitations to teach at such prestigious events as
The Puget Sound Guitar Workshop and The Swannanoa Gathering. His music
has made him a favorite of Bill & Melinda Gates who have had him play at
their home in Seattle.
An excellent
recording artist, he has just released his 10th CD, Higher Ground -
Songs of Colorado.
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