| Mike is a widely published cowboy poet and is one of the very few Cowboy Poets in the world to actually make a living from his cowboy poetry. He is the only cowboy poet to have his work read into the official record at a NASA launch and in the Canadian House of Commons. Mike "Lives" and believes in the values and traditions passed down by the working cowboy. The hardships and loss, The pleasures and Joys. Cowboy & Ranch life provides for a world of unbelievable wealth in what really matters most in life. Mike is the real thing! He has been a working cowboy, a saddle bronc rider, a packer, and a horse trainer, most all of his life. Mikes work, his poetry and speeches are based on the realities of Cowboy life. Realities of living Today, and through history, reflections of Yesterday. He takes his readers and audiance on real life journey's. A Cowboys life journey, in true Western light. Mike has been instrumental in establishing The BC Cowboy Hall of Fame, and has served four years as President of the BC Cowboy Heritage Society. In addition to everything else, Mike provides his knowledge and assistance for helping the careers of other talented Cowboys or Cowgirls. Allowing them to share their voices. All in the True Spirit of Cowboy Tradition! And Keeping those traditions Alive. Mike is Truly a remarkable and talented man, That this world is a better place for having him here. |
We first met Mike, as well as some of the other Writers and performers who's incredible
talent appear on this site, at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival in Kamloops Canada.
Kamloops is an extremely beautiful and small Cowboy community located in British
Columbian Canada. We had the opportunity and the pleasure to be at the 2003 Festival
with the Love of the West Film Crew and Host Debra Coppinger Hill.
It was a pleasure and great honor to "finally" be able to meet Mike, and to add his work
to this site for you to enjoy!
Mike is living example of everything honest and true in Cowboy Tradition! And through
his work, he is a leader in keeping that tradition alive.
talent appear on this site, at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival in Kamloops Canada.
Kamloops is an extremely beautiful and small Cowboy community located in British
Columbian Canada. We had the opportunity and the pleasure to be at the 2003 Festival
with the Love of the West Film Crew and Host Debra Coppinger Hill.
It was a pleasure and great honor to "finally" be able to meet Mike, and to add his work
to this site for you to enjoy!
Mike is living example of everything honest and true in Cowboy Tradition! And through
his work, he is a leader in keeping that tradition alive.
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| Picured here: Wayne Nelson (American Falls Idaho) , Mike Puhallo (Kamloops BC) , Joni Harms,(Canby Oregon) Matt Johnston (Clearwater BC ) and of course Luke and Olivia Harms in the front .Redmond Oregon |
| Mike Puhallo |
| Biography: Cowboy / Rancher / Writer /Cowboy Poet / Artist / And Western Cultural Historian |
| That's Mike, second from the left, holding his Award certificate! photo was taken in Fort Worth, Texas at the Will Rogers Awards Ceremony, July 9th, 2002. |
Mike's latest book Piled Higher and Deeper on the Cariboo Trail just (April
2002) received the "Will Rogers Medallion A ward" from the Academy of
Western Artists. In 2001 Mike was voted in for the third year in a row as
one of the finalists for Cowboy Poet of the Year at the prestigious Will
Rogers Awards, in Fort Worth, Texas. Mike was also nominated for Best
Cowboy Poetry Book and Best Cowboy Poetry Album at the 2001
awards. In 1998 Mike was nominated for Best Western Song (Cinnamon)
as well as Best Cowboy Poetry Book of the Year.
2002) received the "Will Rogers Medallion A ward" from the Academy of
Western Artists. In 2001 Mike was voted in for the third year in a row as
one of the finalists for Cowboy Poet of the Year at the prestigious Will
Rogers Awards, in Fort Worth, Texas. Mike was also nominated for Best
Cowboy Poetry Book and Best Cowboy Poetry Album at the 2001
awards. In 1998 Mike was nominated for Best Western Song (Cinnamon)
as well as Best Cowboy Poetry Book of the Year.
Mikes Newest CD ""Put Your Hat Back On"
Recorded with Matt Johnston, and features twenty three brand new
poems by Mike, as well as eight of Matt's original songs.
It is a Favorite in our collection! Please Don't miss it -You'll Love it!
Recorded with Matt Johnston, and features twenty three brand new
poems by Mike, as well as eight of Matt's original songs.
It is a Favorite in our collection! Please Don't miss it -You'll Love it!
| Mike's Sound Clips "Put Your Hat Back On" "Keep the West Alive" "Babies" |
| For More CD Sound Clips Visit Matt Johnston's pages |
| Mikes CnC Poetry Pages |
| CD "Put Your Hat Back On" Features 23 of Mike's original poems as well as 8 original Songs by Matt Johnston. A Winning combination that makes this CD just about 1 full hour of original material. Well worth the $20 which also includes shipping and handling. |
| Photo's courtesy of BC COWBOY HERITAGE SOCIETY'S |