Educating Children and Adults with Story and Song
In schools, libraries, and museums throughout the Southwest,
Tony weaves together bits of history, profiles of fascinating
individuals, and humorous and informative stories with traditional
and modern folk music and poetry. His interpretations are
characterized by insight, humor, compelling imagery and solid
scholarship.
 “Tony
offers up stories, poems, historical accounts, tall tales,
and songs in a tantalizing blend of education and entertainment.
It holds my interest in a way that a presentation of any one
form can’t match. If you close your eyes while listening
to Tony’s account of the prized camp cook, you can hear
the clanging of the old dutch oven, smell the cook fire, and
taste the beans, beefsteak, and biscuits, along with the occasional
pie or cobbler. With sure strokes, he places each song or
poem into historical context.”
— Phil Heikkinen, Director, Show Low Public Library
2004
– 2005 School Appearances ››
Elderhostels
After a long day hiking the Grand Canyon or exploring Indian
ruins, Tony’s humorous and historical stories and mellow
songs provide a perfect close to the evening. He is a favorite
at elderhostel programs conducted through Northern Arizona
University and Yavapai College in Prescott.
Telling your Story of the Land Workshops
As past folklorist for Northern Arizona University’s
Center for Sustainable Environments, he performed concerts
throughout the Colorado Plateau and led workshops with author
Gary Paul Nabhan which involved ranchers and farmers in telling
their “Stories of the Land.” Venues include the
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV, “Sheep
is Life” Conference in Ketchum, Idaho, and at the University
of North Texas.
Overland and Waterways Programs
Along with New Mexican entertainer and songwriter, Sid Hausman,
Tony presents a musical historical overview of the transportation
and trails of the Old West. The program has been featured
by Glendale Public Library, AZ; Henderson Parks and Recreation,
NV; Yuma Territorial Days, AZ.
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