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Meet
Juni Fisher
2009 WMA Female Perfomer of the Year | | Interview with Gency Brown for The OutWest Scout | |
Juni took time to talk with The Scout this week to give us all a little closer look at this wonderful performer.
Scout: Juni, we are all looking forward to having you here next Tuesday night June 15. After the success of 'Gone For Colorado' I think I can say we're all glad to see you follow it with another CD which seems to be a real story telling project. How did you decide to do 'Let 'er Buck, Let 'er Go, Let 'er Ride?'
Juni: In 2006, Hamley's (a famous and fabulous saddle and western shop in Pendleton, whose owners had hired me for other shows), was having Ian Tyson for a show during the Pendleton Round-up. It sold out in something like three hours, and they called me to see if I wanted to do a show on a consecutive night with Mr. Tyson's show to offer another show for their patrons. Of course, I took the job!
While looking at the wonderful collection of Rodeo photos at Hamley's, and hearing Round-up history, it started a spark in me to do something special about the Pendleton Round-up. A couple months later, the owners contacted me again to see if I might be available to do a couple of shows for the 2010 Round-up, which was their Centennial celebration. I said YES! of course, and then was asked if I might write a special song for the 2010 Round-up. "Song?" I said, "I'll write a whole album." Now, mind you this was in the beginning of 2007, and I had it in my mind at that time to do 'Gone For Colorado' and was still researching and writing that, so placed all my Pendleton notes and ideas in the back of my mind til I got 'Gone For Colorado' done.
This is such a special rodeo, unlike any other, and I wanted to honor the past riders and also the unsung heroes of the early days.
Scout: We know you love horses and fly fishing. What might surprise us about how you spend your down time?
Juni: I tinker with guitars and other instruments, rescuing instruments from garage sales and flea markets when I can, and repair them. Some get played, some hang on walls. I like working with leather, and it's my dream to be able to take a saddle making, and boot making course at some point. Guess none of that is too surprising...I am on the road around 240 days each year, so there is not a lot of down time, but for me, it is a luxury to sit down a read a book. Or watch an old movie. Or ride my bike around the neighborhood.
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The OutWest Scout What's Happenin' NOW and NEXT! |
Greetings!
OutWest invites you to Kick Off Summer with a variety of fun events! Calendar them now so you don't miss out. Meet and mingle with Western Entertainers, Artists, Authors and Car Enthusiasts! We've even got a Parade planned!
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Photographer Tom Mendoza
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He is an award winning photographer with over 20 years of experience working as a staff photographer for the LA Daily News and private clients. His work has appeared in numerous magazines including LIFE, TIME, US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT and NEWSWEEK. He has done real estate photography for top listing agents in the Santa Clarita Valley since 2004. His portfolio includes sports, events, portraits and celebrities including seven presidents.
In June Tom Mendoza brings a selection of his unique photography to OutWest as Featured Artist all month.
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Music OutWest Presents
An Evening with Juni Fisher
Tuesday June 15, 7:00pm
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Meet WMA award winner Juni Fisher and enjoy her special brand of western music. Her latest CD, now available, Let'er Go, "Let'er Buck," Let'er Fly, celebrates 100 years of the historic Pendleton Round-up utilizing her trademark storytelling through song. No other singer/songwriter today can put you right in the action like Juni. She'll be showcasing this new CD and playing your favorites from past releases Gone to Colorado, Tumbleweed Letters, Cowgirlography and Sideshow Romance.
2009 WMA Female Performer of the Year
2009 WMA Album of the Year-'Gone For Colorado'
2008 Cowboy & western Heritage Museum Wrangler Award-
'Gone For Colorado'
Suggested donation $20 includes light refreshments.
Make your Reservations now! - 661.255.7087
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Join our co-sponsors, Western trio
Red River West, for Juni's first visit to OutWest! Enjoy Gency Brown's interview with Juni in the left-hand column. Click Juni's image (above) for more information. |
| Rolling, Rolling, Rolling Along |
Cruise Lyons St.To Main St.
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Wednesday, June 16, 7:00pm
How Many Horses Under Your Hood?California Cruisin' Newhall Style!
Every 3rd Wednesday through October join us on Main Street to witness the sight of rolling wheels, chrome bumpers, chopped and channeled bodies, fins, and the sound of rumbling pipes. Is this a stampede of raging bison? Heck no! But it's every bit as "Western!" Cruise Night features scores of Classics, Muscle Cars, Sports Cars and more. Come on out and bring the kids to witness dream cars on the move! Sponsored by Fly By Knights of Santa Clarita.
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Looking for great information on Car Events in Southern California? The search stops here! Click this image and you'll travel to the SoCalCarCulture Cruise Night web site. If it happens on wheels, it's listed here! |
| Music OutWest Presents Local Singer/Author/Poet |
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Troy Andrew Smith
Alias Smith 'N Dave+Chuck
Saturday, June 26, 7:00pm
Enjoy an evening of live Western music and poetry from local "real" cowboy author Troy Andrew Smith and Friends. Growing up in rural Oklahoma gave Troy his love of the land, horses and being a cowboy. He has spent time on ranches and movie ranch sets while writing screen plays, poetry and his own songs which you will hear in his repertoire while performing for you at OutWest. Troy is joined by friends Dave Mooridigan, also a songwriter, and Chuck Murphy.
Suggested donation of $15 includes OutWest's famous tasty treats. 661.255.7087 to reserve your seats.
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| Rims, Wheels, Grilles on Main |
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Old Town Newhall Car Show
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Sunday, June 27
11:00am -3:00pm
Fun for the whole family! 50's Costume Contest! Classics, Muscles, and Sportscars...oh, my! There's still time to register yours. What a great way to enjoy a Sunday in Old Town Newhall! Make OutWest your home base while you stroll the Walk of Western Stars on Main St. between Market and 6th St. To register your car and more information, 661.253.0730 or OTNA@sbcglobal.net FREE!
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First Thursday Art Walk 5-8pm
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Writers Round-Up 4-8pm
Thursday, July 1
Meet 'n Mingle on Main St.!
Fine Art Photographer Robert Mance
Author Susan A. Compo
Author Deanne Stillman
Shop Old Town Newhall Farmers Market 3-8 pm
Enjoy meeting Artists and Musicians as you stroll along Main Street during First Thursday Art Walk!
July Fourth Parade! Patriotic Fun!
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PPP Sunday, PARADE starts at 9:00am Click Fireworks Image for full details!
Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 5K Run, MORE!
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Stand Up for the Red, White, and Blue!
Click the images for full details
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| Sending a BIG THANK YOU to our 'Pards, Fans, and Family! |
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Bobbi Jean and I want to take a moment to THANK YOU for supporting OutWest, our dream, for nearly a year now. Last year, we met many of you at the July 4th Parade as we gave away bottles of water in front of our door. We weren't open yet but we were "giddy with anticipation!" We look forward to this year's Parade up our favorite boulevard, the Walk of Western Stars and welcoming you back. We enjoyed meeting many of you this April at The Buckaroo Book Shop, the venue we ran as a Community Partner, at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. We will continue to bring the Best of the West to the Santa Clarita Valley through our partnerships with major Western designers, musicians, artisans, and authors. Tell us what you want and we'll do our best to find it for you! Stop by - there's always a fresh pot of Mavericks Coffee,a comfortable chair, and Western music waiting for you!
It's Always a Great Day OutWest,
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Bobbi Jean, Artist
Al Shelton, Jim
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Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell
Your Local Purveyors of Fine Western Goods
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