FAQ
1. Who is Cowboy Cadence?
Cowboy Cadence Music is an independent country and Americana music project that blends classic Western storytelling with modern production. The focus is on honest lyrics, strong melodies, and songs that feel at home on the open road, around a campfire, or on a late-night playlist
2. What kind of music does Cowboy Cadence make?
The music combines traditional country, outlaw country, Americana, and folk influences. Expect twangy guitars, warm vocals, and lyrics about small towns, big skies, love, loss, and life on the move. Songs range from upbeat, foot-tapping tracks to slow, reflective ballads.
3. Where can the music be heard?
Cowboy Cadence Music is currently available on SoundCloud or this website. They are not currently on major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.
How often is new music released?
New Cowboy Cadence Music is released regularly throughout the year. Some months may feature multiple new tracks, while others focus on restoration. The best way to stay updated on release dates is by following Cowboy Cadence Music on SoundCloud and Discord.
Are there albums or EPs, or just singles?
Cowboy Cadence Music primarily releases singles, allowing each song to stand on its own. From time to time, selected tracks may be grouped into themed EPs or collections. Any available albums or EPs are clearly labeled on SoundCloud.
Are lyrics available for the songs?
Lyrics for all Cowboy Cadence Music songs are available on SoundCloud. They currently are not available on lyric videos or lyric posts or shared on official social media channels.
Can fans get chords or tabs for the songs?
At this time, we are not releasing official sheet music or note-for-note guitar tabs for the Cowboy Cadence archive. I have a free sample of one here.
Because our music is built on an Artist-Led Decision Chain, many of the arrangements were forged in the moment during our original sessions between 1985 and 1995. While the lyrics and compositions are my own, the specific 'voicing' of the instruments involved the unique contributions of the original five members. Out of respect for the estates of those members and the integrity of our 'Contemporary Folk' sound, I have chosen to keep the specific technical arrangements within the private archive for now.
However, I encourage any fellow musicians to 'learn by ear' as they listen to the 24-bit restorations. Part of the spirit of independent folk and western swing is the personal interpretation of the song. If you find a way to play a Cowboy Cadence track that resonates with you, you are honoring the tradition we started on the ranch forty years ago.