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Todd Kieffer’s Black Dog single artwork.
New Music From the Trail

The Festival Ends. The Music Keeps Going.

New releases from Todd Kieffer, Sam Tomes, and Brandon Logston give fans fresh music to take home.

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The Trails of Tales team: Caleb Kenner, DJ Bridwell, Alex Kucera, and Dean Shaffer.
The Trails of Tales App

Put the Festival in Your Pocket

Dean Shaffer connects the people, performances, and places along the trail through the official Trails of Tales app.

Explore the app story →
HEROSTOCK — Providing support for a stronger tomorrow
Press Release · Sponsorship Spotlight

Supporting the Music. Strengthening the Community.

Trails of Tales thanks HEROSTOCK and Jason Steiner for two years of support for the Deadwood Songwriter Festival.

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Olivia Faith holding a microphone at the October 22 event in North Platte.
Artist Milestones

From the Trail to the National Anthem

Three-time Trails of Tales performer Olivia Faith celebrates a special hometown honor in North Platte.

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