Rudy Gonzales
"Idaho's Official Cowboy Entertainer,
Cowboy Poet, & Western Humorist"
So much more than just cowboy poetry! We are in the Cowboy Entertainment Business! We love to make folks laugh. You will enjoy a fast pace, high energy, organized programming, of real cowboy entertainment unlike any other. We entertain and inform. We preserve the integrity of the real American Cowboy!
If you enjoy cowboy humor that is not vulgar, cowboy poetry, stories and songs sung by a real working cowboy? You will enjoy "The Cowboy Rudy Show." You will join the hundreds of other events who have hired him back repeatedly.
Check them out at 
http://www.cowboyrudy.com/appear.htm You may very well want to join them.
Rudy has been taking the American Cowboy in entertainment to the world for over twenty two years!
Here is cowboy entertainment that will make your event long remembered as a FUN AND AUTHENTIC cowboy experience!
This Cowboy Entertainer can and will travel!
And yes! He does travel the entire United States. He also travels out of country.
"His shows are always fun, funny
and never foul!"
"Idaho's Official Cowboy Entertainer
Poet & Western Humorist"
The Governor of Idaho Dirk Kepthorne presents the Commendation and Recognition to Rudy.
Commendation's Small Print
"As the Governor of Idaho, and on behalf of the people of Idaho, I extend to you thanks and deep appreciation of a grateful state. Done at Boise, the Capitol of Idaho, This second day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand." Dirk Kempthorne Governor
Idaho Senator Michael D. Crapo nominated Rudy Gonzales to represent the great state of Idaho with his cowboy humor, cowboy poetry and cowboy songs at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC for Idaho State Day on Thursday, October 5, 2000.
"Idaho is unique and so is Rudy Gonzales, Crapo said of the nomination. He has been described as going from a working cowboy to cowboy entertainer.' We are excited about the unique brand of family entertainment which will no doubt leave it's mark on the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He will represent Idaho well."
Idaho Senator Michael D. Crapo
According to the Kennedy Center, . . .
Rudy is the first Cowboy in history to Entertain at the Kennedy Center.
"It is indeed a great honor, a privilege, and a responsibility to again represent the American Cowboy and the great state of Idaho."
Rudy Gonzales
Rudy entertains the audience with his cowboy songs on the Kennedy Center Stage in Washington D.C.
Rudy's performance is archived forever at The Kennedy Center and the Library of Congress.
Rudy is a recipient of the World's Largest Cowboy Entertainment Event's highest recognition. On September 3, 2003 he was awarded
The National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration's
"American Cowboy Culture Award" in Lubbock, Texas.
You can reach him at the ranch in Idaho at (208) 888-9838
When Rudy is on the road, you can reach him on his Cell Phone at (208) 890-6869
Calls from anywhere in Idaho to this cell number is always a local call.
Winner of the American Heritage Award
Rudy was honored to part of the "race around the world" Australian Television Program. Film maker Tony Wilson spent ten days filming this American Cowboy Entertainer for this exciting Australian television special was aired nationwide in Australia in July of 1998.
By Popular Request you can now order Rudy's most requested performance on cd.
Rudy Gonzales "Live in Concert"
Click here to order. Rudy Gonzales Recorded Live This is real cowboy poetry and cowboy humor.
If you like it Cowboy,
"You will love "Rudy Live in Concert!"
From working cowboy to Cowboy Entertainer
Photo on the right is courtesy of the National Cowboy Symposium in Lubbock, Texas.
Now Booking 2004
You can reach him at the ranch in Idaho at (208) 888-9838
When Rudy is on the road, you can reach him on his Cell Phone at (208) 890-6869
Calls from anywhere in Idaho to this cell number is always a local call.
Rudy Gonzales Cowboy Poetry America's Favorite Cowboy Poet
Still Selling Strong. You may wish to order both.
Check out this wonderful article written by Jo Anne C. Heen a staff writer for our friends at Festivals.com.
You will also be able to hear two selections;
"What does A Real cowboy Look Like?" and "Rudy's Handlebar Moustache"
Both from Rudy's Album shown above.
Both are questions you have always wanted ask.
Click Here http://festivals.com/01-02-february/cowboypoetry/
Not just another entertainer with a cowboy hat. Here is a real working cowboy turned cowboy entertainer. Rudy was born into the cattle business in Ragged Mountain, Colorado. He learned his father's skills at an early age. He spent a lifetime developing those farrier skills, and horse training. Just as his father was sought out for training horses. Rudy has spent many years earning his living as a farrier and trainer. He and his wife Rose still operate a small cattle and horse ranch west of Boise, Idaho.
Having spent most of his life with livestock, he always seemed to be found either on top of, or under a horse. He has always enjoyed the sharing of old tales, poems, and songs of cowboy life. While working as a buckaroo in South Western, Idaho, he began to correspond with Dick Spencer, publisher of The Western Horseman Magazine. The Western Horseman reviewed his first book of cowboy poetry "TRADING HORSES WITH RUDY AND ROSE." Almost immediately this review started a stampede of requests for him to appear and entertain, with his cowboy poetry & music.
With well over 250,000 cowboy entertainers and cowboy poets in the world today, Rudy says, . . . "I'm truly blessed to be one of only a few to make a full time living entertaining with my cowboy poetry and cowboy music shows."
entertaining at conventions, rodeo's, banquets, many other special events, and only a few special select gatherings. "The Cowboy Way" is to cut your own trail and not follow the crowd.
Check out Just some of Rudy's Past Appearances listed below in his links. He also produces radio and television commercials in cowboy verse. He has appeared on many national TV. programs.
Rudy was chosen of all of the cowboy poets in the nation to entertain at the World Forum. There he represented the American Cowboy to this International Delegation. Where he entertained former U.S. President Gerald Ford, former Vice President Dan Quayle. There were 250 International Diplomats, and over 500 of the world's top C.E.O.'s at this event.
Former U.S. President Gerald Ford & Rudy
Rudy serves as Master of Ceremonies at many events as well as his entertainment. Rudy also helps in organizing cowboy shows around the nation. He has served on many advisory and publishing boards concerning cowboy life, humor, songs and cowboy poetry
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He wrote and produced with Micron Industries, his first video, "THE LIARS HOUR," in the spring of 1994. His second and most requested video, "COWBOY POETRY Live" was released in the winter of 1994. It enjoyed sales nationwide and in many other countries Both videos are now sold out.
Rudy rides Texas Longhorn Bull around town in Medicine Bow, Wyoming's Bow Days Celebration.
WANTED
"IDAHO COWBOY ENTERTAINER, POET
& Western Humorist"
Rudy Gonzales
Here is a real working cowboy who has earned his living as a full time buckaroo, horse trainer, and farrier. Rudy and his wife Rose operate a small cattle ranch west of Boise, Idaho. They raise beef cattle and honest saddle horses. They still lives the life that he entertains about.
Experience authentic cowboy entertainment that is sure to delight all audiences. Plan now to book his refreshing cowboy show for your next banquet, picnic, convention, or educational program. Here is top notch fun for all ages. The true cowboy lifestyle is more popular than ever.
Rudy has entertained all across the United States where he has delighted many types of audiences. From U.S. Presidents to Prisoners, Lumberjacks to Legislators, Cow punchers to Congressmen, Sheepherders to Senators, International Diplomatic Conferences, Cowboy Poetry Gatherings, Fairs, Rodeos, Big Game Conventions, and hundreds of other settings have been delighted by his shows.
Programming can range from the most popular, which is the single performance by Rudy. He can also arrange to provide additional entertainers for an even wider program variety.
There is a program available for just about every budget.
The entertainment portion of your next event will be a big hit and long talked about when you book one of the nations most requested cowboy entertainer.
Below you will find the International Cowboy Poets Society Booking Agency
In the event that Rudy is previously booked for the date of your event he will serve as a booking agent to find you the cowboy entertainment you need for your event. His replacement all live up to the standards he demands with his shows. Nothing lewd or suggestive, It is cowboy not country western, and it will be certain to please with great entertainment value.
You can reach him at the ranch in Idaho at (208) 888-9838
When Rudy is on the road, you can reach him on his Cell Phone at (208) 890-6869
Calls from anywhere in Idaho to this cell number is always a local call.
It was sure great that you all could pay us a visit. We would like to welcome you back anytime. It would sure be nice if you were to take just a moment and sign our Guest book. Let us know how you found us and if we can ever help you with your entertainment needs. Or maybe just to say "Howdy!"
Check out our favorite links
Just some of Rudy's Past Appearances.
Some of Rudy's Friends Poetry.
More Cowboy Links Places Cowboys like to go.
The year 2002.2.
The Idaho State Cowboy Gathering
International Cowboy Poets Society Booking Agency
Check out Rudy's photo collection
Check out my friend
You can reach him at the ranch in Idaho at (208) 888-9838
When Rudy is on the road, you can reach him on his Cell Phone at (208) 890-6869
Calls from anywhere in Idaho to this cell number is always a local call.
For all your Cowboy Entertainment needs, give us a call. He would love to hear from you. Even if it is just to say howdy or to share your cowboy life. We love to entertain and to make folks laugh!
Do all the good you can.
By all the means you can.
In all the ways you can.
In all the places you can.
At all the times you can.
To all the people you can.
As long as ever you can
Shared from one of BILLY GRAHAM'S books
"Unto the Hills"
