Diary of a Dayworker

06/11/2026

If you enjoyed Jake Riley - Poet and Storyteller and Matt Robertson Music at the Diary of a Dayworker show, here is your chance to vote for them in the entertainer category of Western Horseman's best of 2026! You can help support cowboy poetry and music by voting for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in the events category as well.

2026 Best of Voting is NOW OPEN!
Cast your vote for your favorites before the polls close on July 1st. Don't wait, every vote counts!

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04/16/2026

This free event includes Refreshments by

Jay will have Books/CDs available for sale. Book and CD is $20, CD only is $15 each. Cash and Checks only.

01/30/2026

The lineup at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada has a few guys you may recognize from the Diary of a Dayworker show!

01/25/2026

A dream come true, album number nine, ‘Too Pretty for the Wagon’ is available on all streaming platforms.

Thank you Tom, Casey & Paige.

12/23/2025

When we think about Christmas, it is easy to get wrapped up in thinking about gifts.

The opportunity to bring cowboy poetry/music to the Coleman Theater felt like a gift to us.

Cowboy poetry/music has not historically been performed in the four-state area at the same level and frequency that it is in other parts of the country. We hope the chance to experience authentic cowboy entertainment felt like a gift to you.

We are thankful for every single sponsor and every one of you that purchased a ticket. You allowed us to give a gift to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Ottawa County. We know they are already putting it to good use in the community.

It's never to early to start thinking about next year, but for now we are enjoying the gift of pictures that carry memories of a wonderful evening of cowboy entertainment!

📸 DuMond Photography

12/16/2025

There were a lot of special moments during the first Diary of a Dayworker show. DuMond Photography caught this picture of Tryan Rieff helping introduce the performers. What was your favorite moment from the show?

12/04/2025

Performers from the 2025 Diary of a Dayworker show brought home awards from the Acadamy of Western Artists awards show in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Matt Robertson was recognized as the Western/Cowboy Male Vocalist of the year, as well as winning awards for his song "Letter" and album "Arizona".

Kye Rieff won the award for Male Cowboy Poet of the year.

Thank you to the Academy of Western Artists for all of your work promoting cowboy poetry and music!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Diary of a Dayworker crew!

We are thankful for the performers that came, the volunteers who donated their time, those of you who bought tickets, the donation we were able to make to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Ottawa County, and the great 2025 sponsors who made it all possible.

Eat your turkey (or better yet, beef), spend time with your family, and listen to some cowboy poetry or some cowboy music. Happy Thanksgiving!

Bethlehem Feed Mill
The 808 Ranch
Crossroads Warehouse
Top Hand Clinics
Coffeyville Stockyards
Oklahoma Arts Council
Tarabull Designs

11/17/2025

We will be posting the official event photos from DuMond Photography in the weeks to come. For now, enjoy this picture and post from Brenn Hill. We had an amazing crowd, wonderful hosts at the Coleman Theatre Beautiful, and took the first steps in growing and promoting cowboy music and poetry in the four-states. Thank you!

Congratulations and many thanks to Kye and Kasey Rieff on a successful first year event; The Diary of a Dayworkin’ Cowboy… at one of the most beautiful theaters I’ve ever seen - The Coleman in Miami, OK.
Honored to be a part of it ! Along with Jay Snider, Matt Robertson, Kye Rieff, and Jake Riley. Most of all thanks to all who attended. Here’s to many more years of Cowboy Culture in NE Oklahoma.

11/14/2025

Two days away!!!

We are very excited to bring authentic cowboy entertainment to My-am-uh Oklahoma! All ticket sales go to support the Children’s Advocacy Center of Ottawa County and the important work they do for the youth of Ottawa County. Great entertainment, an amazing venue, and a wonderful cause. Show starts at 7P.M. We will see you there!

Tickets are available at the door ($20+ taxes and fees) or can be purchased through the link below.

https://us.patronbase.com/_ColemanTheatre/Productions/122/Performances

Bethlehem Feed Mill
The 808 Ranch
Crossroads Warehouse
Coffeyville Stockyards
Top Hand Clinics
Tarabull Designs
Oklahoma Arts Council
Coleman Theatre Beautiful