The Telegraph
The Premier Blog of the West
July 2012
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07/31/12Western Words: July 31, 2012This week’s new releases include a collection of stories by Claire Vaye Watkins and a few volumes that tackle Indian culture and history. Posted at 09:30 AM | Permalink |
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07/27/12Off The Beaten Trail: Rediscovering A Lost Andy Griffith WesternGriffith stole his scenes in the oft-forgotten 1975 film 'Hearts of the West.' Posted at 12:20 PM | Permalink |
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07/26/12TV Recap: Top 5 Things To Know About 'Dallas' Episode 8As the TNT series nears the end of its 10-episode premiere season, more surprises are sprung on viewers. Posted at 02:49 PM | Permalink |
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07/25/12Willie Nelson On Board For The Railroad RevivalThe Red-Headed Stranger will join Jamey Johnson on the 2012 Railroad Revival Tour. Posted at 03:18 PM | Permalink |
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07/25/12Three Beverages That Help Beat HeatOur thoughts on Shiner Ruby Redbird, Margan Limited Release White Label Semillon, and Stetson Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Posted at 01:03 PM | Permalink |
07/25/12Wednesday Western: 'Stagecoach Run'John Wayne plays a former Pony Express rider who finds new uses for his skills in this 1936 western. Posted at 09:11 AM | Permalink |
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07/24/12New Tunes: July 24, 2012We’ve got new singles from Toby Keith and the late Waylon Jennings, and a chart-bound album from the duo Love and Theft. Posted at 12:47 PM | Permalink |
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07/24/12Western Words: July 24, 2012This week’s new releases include a true into-the-wild story, a Western Harlequin romance, and a photo book celebrating the Golden Gate Bridge. Posted at 11:16 AM | Permalink |
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07/23/12TV Recap: Top 5 Things To Know About 'Longmire' Episode 8Sheriff Walt Longmire and his deputies encounter a cult while investigating a murder. Posted at 12:57 PM | Permalink |
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07/19/12'Hatfields & McCoys' Gets Slew Of Emmy NodsThe acclaimed History miniseries Lands 16 Emmy Award nominations. Posted at 10:58 AM | Permalink |
07/18/12Wednesday Western: 'The Shadow Riders' With Tom SelleckTom Selleck and Sam Elliott star in a 1982 western adventure based on a novel by Louis L'Amour. Posted at 02:34 PM | Permalink |
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07/18/12Ready To Raise 'Hell' AgainA sneak peek at the second season of "Hell on Wheels." Posted at 09:25 AM | Permalink |
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07/17/12New Tunes: July 17, 2012Old Crow Medicine Show, Billy Joe Shaver, Jason Aldean, David Nail, The Farm Inc. Posted at 01:13 PM | Permalink |
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07/17/12Western Words: July 17, 2012New books for foodies, hopeless romantics, comic-book lovers, and pottery collectors. Posted at 11:43 AM | Permalink |
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07/16/12TV Recap: Top 5 Things To Know About 'Longmire' Episode 7Rodeo's at the center of the latest episode, "8 Seconds." Posted at 12:49 PM | Permalink |
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07/16/12Editor's Pick: Chief Joseph Days In OregonRodeo events and tribal traditions are on tap for this July 25-28 festival in the town of Joseph. Posted at 09:32 AM | Permalink |
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07/13/12Woody Guthrie At 100: For The Eyes And EarsWe wrap up our weeklong celebration of the folk hero's 100th birthday with audio and video. Posted at 12:18 PM | Permalink |
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07/13/12Children of Many Colors PowwowThe celebration takes place July 20-22 in Southern California. Posted at 10:57 AM | Permalink |
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07/12/12TV Recap: Top 5 Things To Know About 'Dallas' Episode 6The battle for control of Southfork continues apace. Posted at 12:25 PM | Permalink |
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07/12/12Wishing Kristin Chenoweth A Speedy RecoveryThe actress suffered minor injuries in an on-set accident yesterday. Posted at 10:39 AM | Permalink |
07/11/12Wednesday Western: 'The Great American West of John Ford'The Oscar-winning filmmaker discusses cinema with such icons as James Stewart and John Wayne. Posted at 09:50 AM | Permalink |
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07/10/12Western Words: July 10, 2012This week's new books include a paperback ghost-town guide, a memoir by poet Joy Harjo, and a pun-happy foodie mystery. Posted at 11:10 AM | Permalink |
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07/10/12New Tunes: July 10, 2012Fresh releases from the Zac Brown Band, Hank Williams Jr., Greg Bates, and Rhonda Vincent. Posted at 09:15 AM | Permalink |
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07/09/12R.I.P.: Ernest Borgnine, 1917-2012Screen star leaves behind a legacy for fans of all ages. Posted at 12:04 PM | Permalink |
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07/09/12TV Recap: Top 5 Things To Know About 'Longmire,' Episode 6You'd better not go out in the woods today; there's a killer bear there, and Longmire's on his trail. Posted at 11:26 AM | Permalink |
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07/09/12Editor's Pick: Prescott Indian Art MarketThe central Arizona market will celebrate its 15th anniversary this weekend. Posted at 11:03 AM | Permalink |
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07/07/12Ringo Starr Does Nashville (Again)The former Beatle will celebrate his 72nd birthday with a Nashville performance. Posted at 12:56 AM | Permalink |
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07/06/12He's Got The Golden Touch As A PainterWilliam Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys has earned acclaim for a different sort of artistry. Posted at 12:58 PM | Permalink |
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07/05/12TV Recap: Top 5 Things To Know About 'Dallas' Episode 5J.R. gains control of Southfork ... but for how long? Posted at 12:40 PM | Permalink |
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07/03/12R.I.P.: Andy Griffith (1926-2012)Farewell to Mayberry's favorite son. Posted at 02:26 PM | Permalink |
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07/03/12Western Words: July 3, 2012New works paying tribute to Texas, South Dakota, Mickey Mouse, and trains. Posted at 11:56 AM | Permalink |
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07/03/12New Tunes: Preview The Zac Brown Band Album, 'Uncaged'The Georgia group fills the void on a holiday week with an album stream and a brand new video for "The Wind." Posted at 10:30 AM | Permalink |
07/03/12Wednesday Western: 'Deadwood '76'He's not really Billy the Kid but, unfortunately, a lot of other folks think he is. Posted at 09:57 AM | Permalink |
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07/02/12A&E Set For A Second Season Of 'Longmire'Even before its first season ends, 'Longmire' has been renewed for a second. Posted at 02:09 PM | Permalink |
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07/02/12TV Recap: Top 5 Things To Know About 'Longmire,' Episode 5When Native American children go missing, Longmire must look beyond the most likely suspects. Posted at 10:48 AM | Permalink |
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07/02/12Red Steagall's Ready For More Fun 'In The Bunkhouse'The beloved cowboy poet and Cowboys & Indians contributor is back for a fourth season of his cowboy variety show. Posted at 09:25 AM | Permalink |

































