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The Spirit of the West is available at no cost to local radio stations. 
For more information send an email to:  
Hugh McLennan
 
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National Day of the Cowboy 
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Watch the Spirit of the West in You Tube 
Listen to the SPIRIT OF THE WEST podcast MP3 here: 
Podcast site to listen, subscribe and/or share. 
Hear podcast Archived Shows here
 
On this week's program: 
#22544 Weekend of November 1st, 2025
  
This week the music and the stories are dedicated to a broadcasting legend who recently retired. 
Pete Hicks spent his long career doing everything he could to promote country music performers.  
You'll hear some his own original songs, and stories along with the rest of the Country music 
legends.  From rodeo to radio, it's a nostalgic ride with some terrific people.
 
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One of Hugh's guests this week is Pete Hicks.
 
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Here's this week's song and poem list: 
- Rodeo Wind (CanCon)								Joyce Smith
 - How I Love Them Old Songs (CanCon)						Bev Munro
 - I Wish I Could See Monty Muse Again (CanCon)				Pete Hicks
 - The Blizzard									Jim Reeves
 - Casey Tibbs								       Rusty Richards
 - Sunset Years of Life (CanCon)							Pete Hicks
 - POEM:  i Ride For The Brand (CanCon)						Pete Hicks
  
 
For more information, including a broadcast schedule, 
and advertising information,  
See the Spirit of the West page.
  
THE SPIRIT OF THE WEST is the best way to use RADIO 
to reach your customers
 
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A Little Past Our Prime - Hugh McLennan and the Western Spirit Band
  
Here's the latest project for Cole Country productons, a collection of original songs and a 
bunch of our favoriites. Great musicians and great songs!  The latest from this fun loving group. 
Pure Western, with geat players and a collection of our latest original songs and some real classics.
  
Released August 6, 2024 ... Hugh McLennan vocals; Jim McLennan Lead Guitar, Mike Dygert Bass, 
and a bunch great guest players, mixed and mastered by Tom Cole.
  
$20.00 for the digital CD and only $1 per track! 
Order Now!
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These products can be ordered on-line on 
Hugh's BandCamp page! 
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If you'd like to hear the Spirit of the West in your area, and it's not there now, tell 
your favorite radio station. 
Find out about the Annual Spirit of the West Cruise! 
See the Cruise Face Book page for more information and regular updates and videos of past cruises! 
The 22nd Annual (2025) Spirit of the West Cruise was awesome! See the photo diary here
  
The 23rd Annual (2026) Spirit of the West Cruise is a MUST BOOK NOW cruise as 
it's on a small luxury ship and cabins are very limited.  Definitely a bucket list cruise! See the details on the 
Cruise page or call 1-800-530-0131.
 
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Spirit of the West is a syndicated weekly radio program featuring: 
- Contemporary and traditional music of the west. 
 - Real working cowboys, ranchers, horse trainers, vets & others. 
 - Horse training advice. 
 - Cowboy poetry 
 - News from the rangeland.
  
For more information, including a broadcast schedule, 
and advertising information, 
See the Spirit of the West page. 
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Hugh McLennan, the voice behind the Spirit of the West, 
is also available for the following: 
- Horse training clinics and demos
 - Key note speaker 
 - Voice-over work
 - On stage entertainment
 - EMCEE for all occasions
  
See the Hugh McLennan page for details. 
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