Growing up in the silver screen era, Walt Richards and Paula Strong spent many a Saturday at the movies watching Westerns - or sitting near the radio listening to their favorite cowboy shows.

Living in the West, along with this early immersion in the "Cowboy Way", sparked an interest for both of them in all things western. After years of varied musical experiences, they found Western Music and, with their mutual love of history, everything came together.

As interpreters of this music, they feel privileged to have been in contact with some of today's finest Western songwriters. The tradition is alive and well and they feel fortunate to have the opportunity to help carry it on.

Walt and Paula are joined by Bruce Huntington, who adds his song-writing talent as well as harmony and very tasteful bass playing and by excellent instrumentalist Ken Wilcox on guitar and that famous trail instrument - the autoharp - as well as on lead and harmony vocals. Bruce and Ken join Trails & Rails in live performances when they can, as does neuroscientist, Dave Edelman. Everyone loves his spontaneous fiddle surprises.

As you listen you will hear several songs with a southwest flavor. Living right on the border, we have come to appreciate the rich musical contributions of our neighbors to the south.