The Mt Crested Butte Town Center Community Association is proud to present Live! From Mt Crested Butte, a new summer concert series. Each Wednesday, starting July 2 and ending August 20, there will be free music at the new Red Lady stage adjacent to the Red Lady Express. We will be bringing you some of the best in Country, Bluegrass and Rock music with bands travelling to us from as far as Nashville, TN and New Orleans. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and come enjoy fresh new sounds from 9375ft.
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Red Lady Stage adjacent to the Red Lady Express
Cost: FREE!
Note: Outside alchohol is not allowed at the Red Lady Stage venue, however vendors will be on hand selling both beer and wine.
Concert Schedule
July 2WhiteWater Ramble
WhiteWater Ramble's high-octane DanceGrass/Jamgrass is deeply rooted in bluegrass, funk, jazz, swing, rock, reggae, country and blues while exploring the musical boundaries of these genres. The quintet's makeup of mandolin, acoustic guitar, fiddle, upright bass, vocals and drums fuel it's tightly improvised material. As much as the band creates its own style, the style creates itself. The music is dependent on the moment, honest, and respectful to the road behind.
www.whitewaterramble.com
July 9
The Lucky Bucks
Hailing from Nashville, TN, the Lucky Bucks are going to bring us some of the best in new Country. The band’s line-up includes brothers, Andy Thompson on lead guitar, and Matt Thompson playing bass and drums, and longtime friend Jay Clemeniti on acoustic guitar and vocals. The Bucks recently played for both Warner Brothers and SONY, and their unique blend of harmonies and instrumentation prompted record deals from both companies on the spot. The boys have been busy writing songs in preparation for their debut album due out sometime next year.
www.theluckybucks.com
July 16
Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks
Singer-songwriter Dan Hicks is truly an American original. Since the early 1960s, Hicks has deftly blended elements of Swing, Jazz, Folk and Country music to create the appealing sound he sometimes calls "Folk Jazz." With lyrics ranging from seriously sublime to the ridiculous, his music has earned Hicks the attention and affection of a new generation of music lovers.
www.danhicks.net
July 23
Nina Storey
Nina Storey's musical style incorporates blues, funk, alternative rock, jazz, soul and pop. Her powerful, yet sultry vocals have recently been described as “half Janis and half Alanis, and whose arresting delivery is three parts Virgin Mary and one part Dirty Harry...". Nina describes her new album, “So Many Ways from me to you" as 21st Century Soul — mashing Old-School Soul with an Indie Singer/Songwriter edge.
www.ninastorey.com
July 30
The Clumsy Lovers
The Clumsy Lovers are a Hard-touring, fun-loving, roots-minded, acoustic rock band from Vancouver, BC whose live show is not to be missed. The band’s line-up consists of Jason Homey on banjo and mandolin, Chris Jonat on bass guitar and vocals, Andrea Lewis on fiddle and vocals, Gord Robert on drums, and Trevor Rogers on vocals, guitar, harmonica, and percussion.
www.clumsylovers.com
August 6
FEAST
FEAST is an instrumental Celtic band that is pushing the frontiers of excitement in Irish music. With the unusual combination of fiddle, cello, keyboard and drum set, they deliver a rocking show that connects deeply to their audiences. Their powerful, emotionally driven performances have been greeted with wild enthusiasm and standing ovations.
FEAST offers a program of delightful variety: brilliant and virtuoso group numbers are interspersed with soulful duos, solos, and trios. The emotional palette ranges from haunting versions of “Star of the County Down”, to humorous versions of timeless songs, and all-out rockin’ interpretations of hot Irish fiddle tunes. The result: a stunning and unforgettable musical banquet. FEAST completed their first European tour in January 2008, with concerts in Germany. Fall of 2008 will see them performing in Germany, Switzerland, and Holland, as well as managing a busy schedule in the States.
www.musicbyfeast.com
August 13
Hot Buttered Rum
Often described as a rock band playing bluegrass instruments, Hot Buttered Rum melds blues, folk, bluegrass, jazz, and rock, and the members’ varying degrees of classical training lead them to invest heavily in group composition. The widespread appeal of HBR’s music stems not only from the band’s musical versatility and prolific songwriting, but also from the magnetic chemistry the group creates onstage together. It is this chemistry that is propelling the band to even greater success, and the band’s recent release, Live in the Northeast, was recently nominated for the "Best Live Album of the Year" Jammy award.
www.hotbutteredrum.net
August 20
Papa Grows Funk
Papa Grows Funk will be joining us all the way from New Orleans to close out the season. PGF’s grooves re-define the funk-jam band, and the band has been heavily influenced by The Meters, Dr. John and The Neville Brothers, PGF parcels it out New Orleans-style, paying homage to the tradition of sparse but rhythmic style offset by blazing guitar. One is treated to a booty shaking set of Mardi Gras funk, original material, improvised jams and fresh interpretations of New Orleans classics.
www.papagrowsfunk.com
Note: Outside alchohol is not allowed at the Red Lady Stage venue, however vendors will be on hand selling both beer and wine.
