The Cowboy Ain't Dead Yet!

The Cowboy Ain't Dead Yet!

Starring RJ VANDYGRIFF as "JOE TEXAS"
LIVE! and on YOUR STAGE
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A LIVE Stage Show Like No Other!

For over thirty years “The Cowboy Ain’t Dead Yet!” has rode across the stages of this country bringing the true inspiring story of the American cowboy to audiences of all ages from all walks of life. 

The American cowboy is an ICON.  His story is one of individualism, freedom, independence and inspiration.  His story is the hurt he feels leaving his family behind, watching his Mother wipe away tears as she bid her son farewell.  His story is a sweetheart’s love and loss.  His story is one of pushing herds to the northern cow towns, bringing hope to his beloved Texas and beef to those who hungered for it.  His story is knowing around the next bend or over the next hill he could meet death head on.  A horse fall, a rattlesnake lying in wait, a rustler’s bullet, a warrior’s swift arrow, a lightning bolt, stampede or the turbulent murky waters of a river crossing could bring his adventure to a dreadful end, leaving only a solemn grave upon the prairie.   His story is one of friendships made, rank horses, chuckwagon cooks and laughter shared.  His story is long days in the saddle facing nature’s wrath, drought, pouring rain or freezing northers.  His story is of changing times yet refusing to betray the code he lives by or the life he has come to love.  His story is sleeping in a bedroll, a line shack or sod house for thirty dollars a month, dreaming of one day owning his own ranch.  His story is one of hard work, long hours, short pay, saving every penny to make his dream come true.   His story is one of determination, grit and courage. 
His story is the American story…………

What "Lonesome Dove" is to film, "The Cowboy Ain't Dead Yet!" is to live theater!

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Upcoming Events

Checkout where RJ will be and what he's doing...
19Oct
Saturday

The Cowboy Ain't Dead Yet!

Award winning one man musical comedy about the American Cowboy. Yeehaw!

Arts Alliance of the White Mountains
251 N. Penrod Road
Show Low, AZ 85901
20Oct
Sunday

The Cowboy Ain't Dead Yet!

Award winning one man musical comedy about the American Cowboy. YEEHAW!

Community Performance & Art Center
1250 W. Continental Road
Green Valley, AZ 85622
16Nov
Saturday

Private

Private

26Apr
Saturday

Cowboy Concert

Cowboy Classics, New Cowboy Songs, Western Swing, Country & Gospel

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Meet RJ Vandygriff

Almost 35 years into "The Cowboy Ain't Dead Yet" - and a lifetime of experiences in creating award-winning cowboy entertainment, RJ Vandygriff is an entertainer's entertainer. We invite you to learn about the journey of this unique cowboy and troubadour.

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Rjv Singing Into Microphone While Pointing to Crowd January 24th, 2024

Rangeland Fire Relief Benefit Show

It was an honor to join Lyle Lovett, Michael Martin Murphy, Ed Montana & R.W. Hampton in concert in Amarillo, TX for the Wildfire Benefit. Thanks to all of you who came out to support our effort to raise money for those devastated by this fire. It was a wonderful evening,
Charles Front Cover January 23rd, 2024

Climbing The Charts

"We Were Cowboys" is reached # 1 for a while on the indie charts and currently setting #2! A big "THANK YOU" to all the DJ's and to all of you for your support. You can order your CD here or download it from Spotify, Apple, ITunes, Amazon or cdbaby.com
International Wester Music Association Logo January 23rd, 2024

RJ Vandygriff-2023 IWMA Award

Sometimes you do what you love, and people take notice of your work. Thank you to the International Western Music Association for your 2023 Songwriter of the Year Award! 

We Don't Rent Pigs.

But You Can Still Get a Great Entertainer!

RJ is also available for concert performances for festivals & other events. Perfect for singer/songwriter nights, private parties, corporate events, fairs, and much more.

Just CONTACT RJ below, and let's talk about your event!

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Rj Vandygriff Cowboy Aint Albums 2

The Mercantile

From Gospel classics to Cowboy favorites to excerpts from the award-winning stage show, order up your CDs to enjoy anytime!

What People Say...

Candy Moulton

This Texas cowboy takes you from Lipscomb to Dalhart in this tribute to the American Cowboy. The powerful songs come from a one man, one act musical that Vandygriff performs and they are very much a story of ranching, rodeoing, and cowboying. A collection that is an absolute keeper. I can recommend this one without reservation.


American Cowboy Magazine

Charles Moster

Our audience at Theatre Victoria absolutely loved ’The Cowboy Ain’t Dead Yet’." Response was literally 100% positive after the show with the singular question being, "When is the Cowboy coming back?". We’ll make sure that happens next year!


Producing Artistic Director - Theatre Victoria @ The Welder Center Victoria, Texas

Michael Martin Murphy

R.J. Vandygriff portrays the American cowboy with talent and authenticity; he can write, sing and he’s the real thing!


Singer / Songwriter