Aug. 9, 2026
Featured Members: Matt Robertson and Sheila Carlson
Matt Robertson, musician
Matt Robertson has been writing and playing music for over 20 years, inspired by his life as a cowboy and horseman. His music tells stories of the American West and the people who live there. He has released several albums: Too Pretty for the Wagon (2026), Arizona (2024), Bronc Scholar (2022), The Dusty Ones (2022), Bronc Star (2019), Just Cowboyin' (2018), Makin' History (2017), and The Voice (2017).
Arizona was named 2024 Western/Cowboy Album by the Academy of Western Artists, and "The Letter" was named 2024 Western/Cowboy Song. Matt was also awarded 2024 Western/Cowboy Male Vocalist by the Academy. He has been a featured artist at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada; played the Ahern Hotel in Las Vegas as part of the Ahern Goes Country event; performed at the 2026 and 2025 Dusty Vaquero Days; performed at the 2026 Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Alpine, Texas; and travels extensively performing in the Mountain West.
To understand his appeal, check out his Dusty Vaquero YouTube performances of "Arizona," "Charlie Gould," and "Shipping Silence."
Sheila Carlson, photographer
Sheila Carlson is a Arizona-based photographer that showcases ranching, ranch rodeos, junior rodeos, and other western events that highlight the western lifestyle.
A working cowgal, she has cowboyed for over 20 years on ranches in Northern California, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Utah, Montana, South Dakota, and Arizona.
She is also the founder of Cowfolks Care, a nonprofit organization providing charitable services and financial assistance to those in the American ranching and agricultural communities in times of major medical illnesses, accidents, job loss, or weather related issues.