Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Western Colorado Free Summer Concert Series
Ridgway Town Park 6-9pm
Danny Paisley carries on the tradition of his dad Bob Paisley, bluegrass legend who passed away not long ago. This is one of the most powerful bluegrass bands in the country. They've been called "The Led Zeppelin of Bluegrass" because of their strong delivery, intense harmonies and captivating stage energy. Opening the show is Sweet Sunny South's front man Bill Powers performing with his wife Shelley Gray as Honey Don't.
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Western Colorado Free Summer Concert Series
Ridgway Town Park 6-9pm
The Boulder Acoustic Society is a group of young, creative players experimenting with unique songwriting by combining gypsy, blues, oldtime, honky tonk, and klezmer with a touch of classical - always compelling and tightly arranged. Fiddle, ukuleles, guitar, percussion, doghouse bass and accordion. Opening is Ian Thomas from North Carolina. Just he and his guitar, playing the blues and capturing the hearts of audiences wherever he goes. www.ianthomasmusic.com
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Western Colorado Free Summer Concert Series
Ridgway Town Park
Feast is known around Western Colorado as the band to catch when you can. All classically trained and virtuosos in their own right, this quartet has turned their attention to the music of Ireland. They'll be bringing a new show named Celtic Fire: Second Symphony to the park in Ridgway. Anyone who caught their sold out performances at the Montrose Pavilion, Wright Opera House or Paradise Theater this past year knows this will be a fabulous evening.
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Western Colorado Free Summer Concert Series
Paonia Town Park 6-9pm
Hailing from the cowtown of Austin, TX, this trio has graced some of the finest stages in the world. The band was on hiatus for the past couple of years while fiddler Elana James toured with Bob Dylan and embarked on a successful solo career. We're thrilled to have The Hot Club back together for a rare performance right here in Paonia. Expect high energy Texas swing featuring hot guitar pickin, bass slappin' and Elana's sultry jazzy singing and fiddling. Opening is Mike & Amy Finders - a great bluegrassy duo fresh from Iowa. www.mikeandamyfinders.com This is a night in Paonia you don't want to miss.
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Western Colorado Free Summer Concert Series
Paonia Town Park 6-9pm
Pete "Dr. Banjo" Wernick is a bluegrass icon. He is best known as a founding member of Hot Rize, Colorado's most successful bluegrass band. He is a well respected banjo teacher and has a love for old jazz in the style of Benny Goodman which is at the forefront of this newest project, Flexigrass. His band includes Vibes, Clarinet, Banjo, Bass and Percussion. Pete will be joined by his wife Joan Wernick for some beautiful duets. Opening is Hard Pressed - featuring Sweet Sunny South's fiddler Cory Obert with his wife Andrea playing banjo - great oldtime music.
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Western Colorado Free Summer Concert Series
Paonia Town Park
Americana music is alive and well with this young 6 piece band from New Orleans via Texas. Their acoustic sound includes big band jazz, gypsy swing and rootsy americana originals. Although the band came together and were first established in New Orleans, upon arriving in Texas last year they were named "Best new local act" by the Austin Chronicle. They're playing many fine festivals including Strawberry (CA) and Pagosa's Four Corners. Opening is Kort McCumber - folk, country blues and bluegrass songwriting from Gold Hill, CO. www.kortmusic.com