About this episode

JM Cates shares his experiences as an old-time cowboy and fiddler in this interview recorded shortly before his passing.

Old-time cowboy and fiddler JM Cates was born in 1936. This interview was recorded on August 22nd, just 8 days before his 89th birthday and a little over a month before he passed away on October 2nd. On this episode, JM talks about learning how to work from his father, his early cowboyin' jobs, playing music on ranches and at the Western Cowpunchers Association, and shares cowboy stories and wisdom from a lifetime of experience. This episode was sponsored by Flint Custom Hats. Check them out online at www.flinthat.com Thank you to my friends at the Western Cowpunchers Association for arranging this interview. Check them out online at www.westerncowpunchers.com Learn more about Cowboy Crossroads at www.andyhedges.com Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/cowboycrossroads

People in this episode

Host: Andy Hedges

Guest: JM Cates

Sponsors

Flint Custom Hats

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Western Cowpunchers Association

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