April 25, 2008 - 7:00 PM

OPEN ATTENDENCE

NO CHARGE - Donations Accepted

PERFORMING ARTIST

A working ranch cowboy starting at age 18, Gary has been a resident of Oklahoma since 1975 and has called Madill home for the past nine years. As the owner of a small hose ranch east of Madill, he has been involved in breeding and ranch horse training of Quarter and Paint Horses. gary spent years working on different ranches in his home state of Oklahoma. He has also spent time in the saddle around northeast New Mexico day working with friends on ranches and feedlots.

Patriotic, Gary has received two Honorable Discharges, one from the United States Coast Gaurd andone form the United States Army.

In 2002 Gary began to devote considerable time to writing and performing his own original cowboy music. He completed his first commercial album project, "The Family Ranch", December 2002 and began touring January 2003, performing traditional western and original cowboy songs. Good fortune soon found Gary with and endorsement and sponsorship from Purina Mills, St Louis, Missouri. Additional sponsors follwed, each with a passion to help bring Gary's cowboy and wetern music to audiences of all ages.

In January 2003 the Oklahoma Arts Counsil acknowledged Gary's musical talents, and he was accepted and certified for the Oklahoma Touring Program. This prestigious program provides high quality, artistic performance and workshops across the state.

For more information you can access his website at
Gary S Pratt The Family Ranch