North Carolina bluegrass at it's finest - Benefit for Pickin' in the Park, proceeds go towards Paonia's free summer concert series in Paonia Town Park. The show is sponsored by First Colorado National Bank and KVNF Community Radio. More information or to reserve tickets 970-527-4791 or oldtime(at)tds.net
The series kicks off on July 8 with a huge 11 piece band from Austin, Texas - T Bird & the Breaks. Groovy funky stax records sounds (horns, backup singers) that will have the park boogying to begin the series. Then on July 15 we are proud to present Bearfoot. This band was born in Alaska and has been visiting Colorado most summers since they were kids. They're all grown up now and present a modern acoustic sound with a strong bluegrass and oldtime base. And finally, we're bringing for the 3rd and final show this year Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside. If you enjoyed Carrie Rodriguez last year this 4 piece neo-retro rock outfit you're going to love.
KVNF Community Radio will be broadcasting all shows live again this year. There will be lots of activities for the kids. We'll have food vendors and local beer for sale. Come celebrate summer with us in Ridgway - count on a beautiful evening with a great community and a perfect sunset and one heck of a view.
August brings four more FREE CONCERTS to Paonia Town Park in Paonia, CO. We begin on Thursday August 5 with a wonderful new group from North Carolina, Christabel & the Johns. This acoustic quartet brings some sweet jazzy singing together with some good mountain music and lots in between. Next up is a 6 peice band from New York City called the Sweetback Sisters. This groups is full of harmonies, tasty country licks and excellent songs presented with a good dose of danceable fun. The third show is not confirmed yet, so check back soon for that announcement. The final, fourth show in the series will feature all teh way from Portland, OR the Caleb Klauder Country Band. You may recognize Caleb from the mandolin playing singer of the Foghorn String Band, who we brought a few years back for a contra dance in Hotchkiss. He's back now with his classic honky tonk group. He'll likely be mixing some of his acoustic oldtime traditional music with the electric classic country sounds found in today's best Americana musid.
As always, the series is live broadcasted on KVNF Community Radio and is Sponsored by First Colorado National Bank of Paonia.
There is a strong focus on the children during these shows. We will have an area full of games and art projects to keep the kids happy while you watch the show or get up a dance. Feel free to bring a picnic or enjoy some of the local flavors provided by one of our food vendors. No alcoholic beverages are sold at the show. The opening act begins at 6pm, and the headliner starts at 7pm and will usually play 2 sets until dark.