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International Western Music Association - New Mexico Chapter

The New Mexico Chapter of the Western Music Association

04/08/2026

The International Western Music Association (IWMA), New Mexico Chapter, invites you to join us for our Song and Poetry Corral.

We meet on the third Monday of each month at the Wild Avocado/Cork & Tap Restaurant at the Best Western Inn, 1015 Rio Grande Boulevard NW, Albuquerque.
Join us for dinner at 6:00PM with excellent food and drinks available from the venue. Live music and poetry begin at 6:30PM. The Corral ends at 9:00PM.
We have 12 performance slots at this event. Eight slots may be reserved in advance by members of IWMA (any chapter). Four slots are open to all at the start of the event, along with unclaimed member slots. You may sign up for an open slot or unclaimed member slot beginning at 6:00PM at the venue. Members may reply to [email protected]
All performance slots are a maximum of 12 minutes long. Please come prepared and instruments tuned. A timer will be visible to help performers stay within the allocated time.
Poetry and music genres are: Western, Western Swing, Americana/Folk, Country, and Bluegrass. Covers and originals are welcome.
Come join us! Hone your performance skills. Meet a friendly and appreciative audience!

02/17/2026

Found at the Best Western Rio Grande Albuquerque after the Cowboy Way Farewell Concert.
If its yours please send an email to [email protected]

02/15/2026

The International Western Music Association (IWMA), New Mexico Chapter, invites you to join us for our Song and Poetry Corral.

We meet on the third Monday of each month at the Wild Avocado/Cork & Tap Restaurant at the Best Western Inn, 1015 Rio Grande Boulevard NW, Albuquerque.

Join us for dinner at 6:00PM with excellent food and drinks available from the venue. Live music and poetry begins at 6:30PM. The Corral ends at 9:00PM.

We have 12 performance slots at this event. Eight slots may be reserved in advance by members of IWMA (any chapter). Four slots are open to all at the start of the event, along with unclaimed member slots. You may sign up for an open slot or unclaimed member slot beginning at 6:00PM at the venue. Members may reply to this message to sign up.

NOTE: All 8 reserved performance slots for this month have been claimed. There are four open slots remaining. Sign up on site starting at 6:00.

All performance slots are a maximum of 12 minutes long. Please come prepared and instruments tuned. A timer will be visible to help performers stay within the allocated time.

Poetry and music genres are: Western, Western Swing, Americana/Folk, Country, and Bluegrass. Covers and originals are welcome.

Come join us! Hone your performance skills. Meet a friendly and appreciative audience!

01/23/2026

Our first Song and Poetry Corral/Open Mic of 2026 did not disappoint! Wonderful music !

01/21/2026

Save the Date - February 7th!

01/17/2026

IWMA-NM CHAPTER Song and Poetry Corral.
Join us Monday! January 19th. 6:30pm to 9 pm. Best Western Rio Grande Wild Avocado Cork & Tap Restaurant. 1015 Rio Grande Blvd., Albuquerque
Sign ups 6pm

01/10/2026

The International Western Music Association (IWMA), New Mexico Chapter, invites you to join us for our Song and Poetry Corral.

We meet on the third Monday of each month at the Wild Avocado/Cork & Tap Restaurant at the Best Western Inn, 1015 Rio Grande Boulevard NW, Albuquerque.

Join us for dinner at 6:00PM with excellent food and drinks available from the venue. Live music and poetry begins at 6:30PM. The Corral ends at 9:00PM.

We have 12 performance slots at this event. Eight slots may be reserved in advance by members of IWMA (any chapter). Four slots are open to all at the start of the event, along with unclaimed member slots. You may sign up for an open slot or unclaimed member slot beginning at 6:00PM at the venue. Members may sign up at [email protected].
All performance slots are a maximum of 12 minutes long. Please come prepared and instruments tuned. A timer will be visible to help performers stay within the allocated time.

Poetry and music genres are: Western, Western Swing, Americana/Folk, Country, and Bluegrass. Covers and originals are welcome.

Come join us! Hone your performance skills. Meet a friendly and appreciative audience!

01/08/2026

Our hearts are broken to have to tell you this sad news.
Our Beloved IWMA member Mary Ryland passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026
Please keep her partner, Rick Huff and nephew, Patrick Ryland in your thoughts and prayers.
The arrangements are as follows:
Dress in your western best in honor of Mary.
Visitation and Rosary
Tuesday, January 13,2026
French's Funeral Home
1111 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque ,NM 87102
Times:
Visitation 1pm
Rosary 2pm
Funeral Services
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Our Lady Of Assumption Catholic Church
811 Guaymas Place NE
Albuquerque,, NM 87108
Times:
Visitation 10am
Presentation of Mary's Favorite Songs 10:30am
Funeral Mass 11am
Burial
Rosario Cemetery
499 North Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Time:
2pm

Celebration of Life
TBD location and time
Sometime in February

01/06/2026

Posted By Syd Masters
Mary Ryland is my friend. She played an important part in the early years of my musical career. My first shows on stage with the following legends of western music were the result of Mary booking my band with these top shelf performers. Bob Wills' Texas Playboys. Riders in the Sky. Ian Tyson. Sons of the Pioneers. Don Edwards. Michael Martin Murphey. Lynn Anderson. Sons of the San Joaquin, and others. I have since become friends with all these people and performed many more concerts with them through the years. Together with Rick Huff, their work in our industry is a key reason why traditional western music is still so popular today. This morning Mary crossed the great divide and now rests up yonder in the tall country. People like me get handed all the accolades, but it's those such as Mary Ryland who deserve them most. Journey well, my friend. I'll see you down the trail.

12/08/2025

It's UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER NIGHT Contest at this months Song and Poetry Corral!
Here you thought you'd never find a use for that ugly sweater someone gave you. Well, wear it Monday night at the Best Western - you could be this year's winner!

We will meet on Monday December 15th at the Wild Avocado/Cork & Tap Restaurant at the Best Western Inn, 1015 Rio Grande Boulevard NW, Albuquerque.
Join us for dinner at 6:00PM with excellent food and drinks available from the venue. Live music and poetry begins at 6:30PM. The Corral ends at 9:00PM.

We have 12 performance slots at this event. Eight slots may be reserved in advance by members of IWMA (any chapter). Four slots are open to all at the start of the event, along with unclaimed member slots. You may sign up for an open slot or unclaimed member slot beginning at 6:00PM at the venue. Members may reply to this message to sign up.

All performance slots are a maximum of 12 minutes long. Please come prepared and instruments tuned. A timer will be visible to help performers stay within the allocated time.

Poetry and music genres are: Western, Western Swing, Americana/Folk, Country, and Bluegrass. Covers and originals are welcome.

Come join us! Hone your performance skills. Meet a friendly and appreciative audience!

Address

1015 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM
87104

Website

http://www.westernmusicnm.com/

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