OutWest Scout

OutWest Scout writer, Abraham Hatfield, muses on the annual family celebration of his Grandad's birthday celebration. Born on the 5th of July, his Grandad was affectionatley referred to as a "leftover firecracker."

Abraham Hatfield, reporter for the OutWest Scout, shares his thoughts on the Fourth of July. He writes, "Today, we honor and celebrate the very start of our nation with pomp and circumstance including parades, fireworks, and family gatherings. John Adams predicted as much."

OutWest Scout reporter, Mary Etta Morse, comments on the whimsical handcarved work of Navajo artists Edith Herbert John and her husband Guy. Mary Etta chats about the Folk Art Collection posted in OutWest Shop's Home Decor section.

OutWest introduces a new line of Ladies' Apparel, Original Cowgirl Clothing, featuring four unique, vintage inspired designs by Rockin' B designer Jess Snell. Shop the Original Cowgirl Clothing Collection.

You may be experiencing the cold temperatures of the season, along with snow or rain. Or you are in the those parts of the country that are warm and sunny year-round. No matter where you "hang your hat" you may be eager to refresh your wardrobe with something new: fanciful, eye catching, whimsical, or boho. Something with a touch of glamour...or humor...a nod to the West...or to Route 66. Whatever grabs your attention - color, detail, bling accents, cutting edge details, fabrication...Liberty Wear has it!

We love this line! Made in the USA. Offered in Ladies' sizes Small-3XL, and some designs to 4XL. Easy care, comfortable fit. See the whole collection here.

Meet The Denali® Home Collection
"Cadillac" of Throws
Made in the USA
Shop the Collection Here

This month, our Purveyors Picks highlights the The Denali® Home Collection. Ideal for the fall and winter months ahead, to add a new seasonal decorative touch to your home, and always a welcome gift.

There's nothing like the feel of a Denali® blanket or throw! It's like a hug and a kiss for your whole body. Gorgeous patterns designed for every home style - drape on a chair or sofa for a punch of style and color. Many offer an 18" square matching pillow. Made in the USA and shipped directly to you! Pictured is Roaming Buffalo.

The Denali® Home Collection is a division of Monterey Mills, a major manufacturer of pile or fleece product with over 60 years producing quality products.

The Denali® Home Collection was launched in 1998 and was instantly recognized as a distinctive gift item due to its plush feel and large size. Denali® double-sided throws bring the consumer a new level of warmth and softness. Softer and warmer than fleece, these unique throws ae made from an innovative fabric twenty years in the making. called Microplush, this hi-tech pile fabric is knitted with a very fine denier acrylic fiber making it light, soft and comfortable to the touch.

Denali® Microplush double-sided throws are fondly mentioned as the "Cadillac" of throws due to its luxury and comfort. Machine washable and dryable.

Launched in 2012, Denali® single-sided and loop knit throws offer the consumer a lighter weight throw in elegant and fun patterns.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series:
An Evening with Almeda Bradshaw
The MAIN, 24266 Main St, Newhall, CA 91321
Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Concert 8:00 p.m.
General Admission $25.00   WMA, FOHP, SCVHS $20.00
Tell us you saw it here - $20.00
Reservations -661.347.9700

ALMEDA BRADSHAW is one of Montana’s talented Western singer songwriters. Her love and appreciation for the western way of life is expressed in heartfelt songs that give voice to the westerner: cowboys, cowgirls, ranchers, farmers and more. A lifetime of writing and playing stringed instruments places her work above the ordinary. Clear vocals, a compelling stage presence and accomplished musicianship guarantee Almeda to be an audience favorite.

"Almeda Bradshaw’s focus and passion show through in all of her projects.  Add in her songwriting, vocal, and musical talents, and her albums stand far above the ordinary. Her latest effort, “Lovers, Wives & Mothers:  A Western Woman’s Voice” takes a deep look into Western life, and it shines.  Painstaking  production care is evident throughout.  Love, hurt, history, and truth are represented in this fine collection.
----Margo Metegrano, BAR D RANCH, www.cowboypoetry.com

SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series is made possible by SCVTV, OutWest, Western Music Association California Chapter, The Magazine of Santa Clarita, and a special "thank you" to FM Q101.5 Q Country.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017
SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series:
An Evening with John Zipperer

A former TV actor and stuntman, JOHN ZIPPERER'S second chance came rolling down the highway of life, not on a carefully controlled movie or commercial set, but while changing a tire for a friend along the 285 freeway in Atlanta, GA. John was hit by a 10-wheel oil truck. After flying 40 feet and landing in the hospital, John was told by the critical care doctor, "You should be dead!" To John this seemed like a clear sign that life is, or could be, too short. He packed everything he owned into his 1976 Camaro and headed out to Los Angeles to pursue a life in music. It was ZipTime!

John's clear voice, infectious melodies and heartfelt lyrics reach fans in places that they didn't know existed. Soon everyone is singing along, swaying, chair dancing, head bobbing, and clapping. Fans remark repeatedly about the joy that is evident when the band is on stage - joy in their playing, joy for their audience, joy from their audience. John Zipperer delivers a unique and refreshing blend of rock, folk, country, and blues.

The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321
Ticket Reservations 661.347.9700
Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Concert 8:00 p.m.
General Admission $25.00  
WMA, SCVHS, FOHP Members $20.00

SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series is made possible by SCVTV, OutWest, Western Music Association California Chapter, The Magazine of Santa Clarita, and a special "thank you" to FM Q101.5 Q Country.

FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2017
SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series:
An Evening with Joyce Woodson

We had so much fun chatting with Joyce Woodson and enjoying her music on Campfire Cafe radio! Click here for the February 9, 2017 podcast.

Award winning singer/songwriter JOYCE WOODSON, is a Grammy-nominated performer and the recipient of the Western Music Association (WMA) 2014 Songwriter of the Year and 2008 Song of the Year. The Academy of Western Artists presented her the 2008 Female Performer of the Year. She has shared the stage with such Western music greats as Belinda Gail and Dave Stamey. She has performed at top folk and western clubs and festivals such as the Elko National Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering, the Cochise Cowboy Gathering, and the Autry Museum. Joyce's lovely voice and striking stage presence have been compared with Mary Chapin Carpenter. With roots in acoustic folk, as well as vintage 1930's cowboy music, her songs are about what she knows - the southern CA farmlands and the ranches that surround it. 

Come prepared to be delighted by her beautiful voice, compelling stories set to music, and her warm and entertaining stage presence.

Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Concert 8:00 p.m.
General Admission $25.00
Tell us you saw this on OutWest Shop and save $5.00!
WMA, SCVHS, FOHP Members $20.00
OutWest Ticket Hotline 661.347.9700

SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series is made possible by SCVTV, OutWest, Western Music Association California Chapter, The Magazine of Santa Clarita, and a special "thank you" to FM Q101.5 Q Country.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017
SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series:
An Evening With The Hot Texas Swing Band
Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Concert 8:00 p.m.
General Admission $25.00  
WMA, SCVHS, FOHP Members $20.00
Tell us you saw this blog post - $20.00

Click here to enjoy a live radio interview with band leader and founder, Alex Dormont, on Campfire Cafe. 

With one boot in Cowboy music and the other in Swing, the HOT TEXAS SWING BAND is continuing the trail previously led by artists such as Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. Backed by a passion for traditional Western Swing, the Hot Texas Swing Band pushes the genre forward with fresh Rockabilly and Latin beats against original material for a new sound and high-energy live shows that have critics and fans raving.

About their new CD, "Ain't Dead Yet"
From the first track’s opening notes, I was aware of a different sound coming from this tight swing assemblage. …. Frequently when trumpet and saxophone elements are used in Western Swing, they don’t go for the big brass blare utilized by the 40s Big Bands….Here the Hot Texas Swing Band flouts it proudly and successfully.  They are also not afraid to stretch, as they do in bandleader Alex Dormont’s track called “Castle Walls.”  ….Some picks include the title track, “Back in My  Texas Home,” “Along the Navajo Trail,” “Bang, Bang,” and “You Don’t Know Me” but it’s all good, as the saying goes.  -----Rick Huff, Western Way Magazine 

SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series is made possible by SCVTV, OutWest, Western Music Association California Chapter, The Magazine of Santa Clarita, and a special "thank you" to FM Q101.5 Q Country.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017    
SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series
An Evening with Walden Dahl  

JOIN us at The MAIN in OLD TOWN NEWHALL!
Bring a friend!

WALDEN DAHL is one of the finest Bluegrass and Country Western musicians around today. He recreates all of your favorite Bluegrass and Old Time Western hits that will have you tappin' and clappin' along. Walden Dahl has written songs for such Bluegrass stars as Ralph Stanley and Alison Krauss and has performed all over the world. His band's song selections range from traditional Americana, 50's Oldies, Bluegrass, and Country. He crafts hits into country-spun hay covered gems. If you are fond of the movie, O' Brother Where Art Thou and you remember Bill Monroe, Sons of the Pioneers, or Gene Autry then you'll love Walden Dahl!

Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Concert 8:00 p.m.
General Admission $25.00  
WMA, SCVHS, FOHP Members $20.00
Purchase Seats Online

SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series is made possible by SCVTV, OutWest, Western Music Association California Chapter, The Magazine of Santa Clarita, and a special "thank you" to FM Q101.5 Q Country.