Riding Rodeo is an adrenaline-fueled collection of cowboy songs that drops you right into the dust and drama of the arena. This album is a gritty, heartfelt tribute to the toughest eight seconds in sports, capturing the raw courage and defiant spirit of the rodeo cowboy.

From the starting gate to the final bell, these tracks tell the story of the ride: the fear, the faith, and the pure electric moment of control. Feel the tension in "Hold Tight and Ride," face the elements in "Against the Wind and the Fire" and "Fighting the Wind," and taste the freedom in "Barefoot in the Dust."

With driving rhythms, soaring fiddles, and lyrics etched with trail dust, this album is the essential soundtrack for anyone who lives life wide open and knows that sometimes, the only way forward is on the back of a bronco. It's the sound of the chutes opening and the heart beating wild.

Riding Rodeo

Running Against The Wind

We are Cowboy Cadence—Bruce Jahn, Kathy Trevelyan, Ben Fortescue, and Sarah Fortescue—and for a decade, from 1985 to 1995, we operated as a fiercely independent musical ensemble. Our guiding principle was always authentic self-expression, and that meant we were involved in every single aspect of our creative journey. From the very first note written and the arrangements we crafted, to performing all the instruments and vocals, we handled it all. We even took on the meticulous tasks of recording and mixing right there in our own home setups, completely eschewing external producers, writers, or engineers. This deeply autonomous approach wasn't just a choice; it was essential for us to ensure our unique vision and genuine voice shone through in every piece of music we created.

This commitment to doing things our way truly shaped our diverse repertoire, which spanned heartfelt Country tunes, whimsical Children's songs, and playful Comedic pieces. While our primary focus remained firmly on crafting and perfecting our recordings, we also cherished the opportunities to share our distinctively homespun sound with others. We performed live at local fairs and various community venues, finding joy in those direct connections. However, we deliberately chose to limit our live events, a conscious decision to avoid the kind of intense spotlight and stardom often involved in the music industry. For us, it was always about the music itself, and the freedom to create it on our own terms.

Running Against The Wind

Cowboy Cadence Music