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Calendars on line Concert Calendar KGNU Presents Arts Calendar Events Calendar KGNU Presents   This calendar is a service of KGNU. More info KGNU is not responsible for the accuracy of the information presented here. For additional information on any posting, please use the contact information listed in the posting rather than contacting KGNU.   Show Venue Extra info Friday, May 24 Denver Joe Pug w/Child Ballads, featuring Jefferson Hamer and Anais Mit L2 Arts and Culture Center Its been 4 years since Joe Pug quit his day job as a carpenter, but his remarkable rise in the music world has been driven by the same hard-worn work ethic. His path has been an unusual one, which has often challenged the traditional rulebook of the music industry, but it has always been characterized by one prevailing idea: Find a way. It was in those heady early days that the idea was born for a unique promotional strategy that would launch Pug into the national consciousness. In an increasingly fragmented and disorganized music industry, it was harder and harder for a new artist to break through the white noise. With no publicist and no access to radio, Pug decided to recruit his fans to help spread the word by giving his music away for free. It appears to have worked well for him! Opening the show will be Anais Mitchell, who'll be bringing along her musical companion, and former Coloradoan (now living in Brooklyn) Jefferson Hamer, to share music from their latest collection of duo recordings, entitled Child Ballads. 7pm doors / 8pm show all ages  Tuesday, May 28 Boulder Ludovico Einaudi and his Orchestra Boulder Theater The latest album in Ludovico Einaudi's rather large catalog is titled "In A Time Lapse", and was composed over a period of two years, recorded in October 2012 in a Monastery near Verona, Italy. The 14 pieces that compose the album range between piano, strings, percussion and electronics. As with previous albums, "In A Time Lapse" develops as a suite with a concept that recalls the form of a novel divided in different chapters. Epic and emotional, experimental and adventurous, "In A Time Lapse" moves even further exploring new textures and arrangements that blends different musical worlds in one. Within Ludovico's classical style, you can hear echoes of baroque and Italian folk music, late romantic strings textures, and a wide variety of colors between percussions and electronics, appearing throughout a journey that transports the listener through a deep reflection on the concept of time. For this evening's event, Ludovico and his Orchestra will perform his original repertoire from "In A Time Lapse. The track list is: 1) Corale Time Lapse 2) Life Walk 3) Discovery at Night Run 4) Brothers Orbits 5) Two Trees Newton's Cradle 6) Waterways Experience 7) Underwood Burning Luminous, emotive, effortlessly lyrical and always supremely refined, the music and performance of Ludovico Einaudi have attracted an ever-growing audience over the last two decades whose diversity and devotion are without parallel. He has released a series of chart-topping albums, sells out the most prestigious concert halls worldwide, routinely tops audience polls, has written some eighteen film scores, several of which have won prizes as best soundtracks in Italian, German, and French film festivals as well as the Academy Award nomination for Fuori Dal Mondo(by Giuseppe Piccioni)for Best Soundtrack. His music is regularly used and has often been heard through Hollywood blockbusters including Black Swan, The Reader, J. Edgar, This Is England as well as high profile commercials including the National Basketball Association Championships, Nissan, American Airlines, Sony Blu Ray - all are among the many who have all used Einaudi's lyrical, atmospheric works. With a unique musical alchemy that draws on elements of classical, rock, electronica and world music he has rendered traditional ideas of genre and audience divide obsolete and become not only one of the best known composers in the world today but almost certainly the best loved too. Doors 6:30pm. Show 7:30pm. All Ages  Thursday, May 30 Boulder Bombino Fox Theatre Tuareg guitarist and singer Omara Bombino Moctar made his Nonesuch Records debut with the release of Nomad on April 2, 2013. The album was recorded with 2013 Grammy Award-winning Producer of the Year Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys at his Nashville studio, Easy Eye Sound. Nomad debuted at #1 on the Billboard World Music album chart and iTunes World chart and has earned rave reviews from top media outlets around the world including BBC World Service, which calls it "utterly, utterly fantastic" and Rolling Stone, which calls Nomad "a perfect match of sound and soul [that] introduces a new guitar hero." His dazzling live performance and virtuosity on the guitar have led notable music critics to compare him to Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Neil Young, and Jerry Garcia. Born and raised in Niger, in the northern city of Agadez, Bombino is a member of the Tuareg Ifoghas tribe, a nomadic people descended from the Berbers of North Africa; for centuries they have fought against colonialism and the imposition of strict Islamic rule. 8:30 pm doors / 9pm show all ages   Friday, June 07 Greeley Greeley Blues Jam pre-parties Various Venues in Greeley Friday, June 7th events Downtown Greeley 9th St. Plaza & Surrounding Area The Friday performances are appropriate for the entire family until around 8pm. It is recommended that you get a sitter for your young ones if you wish to enjoy the later festivities. Bring your dancing shoes and be prepared to do some bar-hopping in Greeley!  Denver The Duhks w/Howlin' Brothers Swallow Hill Music The Duhks reunite! Featuring original members Jordan McConnell, Jessee Havey, Scott Senior, Tania Elizabeth and founder Leonard Podolak, "Canada's premier neo-tradsters romp from world-beat to blues, urban-pop to old-timey, with wild-eyed invention, haunting traditionalism, and spine-rattling groove." (Scott Alarik, The Boston Globe) Grammy nominees and JUNO award winners, seeing The Duhks live is nothing short of a spiritual experience. A syncopated bluesy banjo number seamlessly follows a Brazilian samba; an old-time jaunt nestles comfortably next to a gospel performance by vocalist Jessee Havey - her soulful voice piercing like the heart tattoo on her chest. One of the most musically adventurous bands to come from the roots scene in the past decade, The Duhks return to the stage is definitely a cause for celebration. 8pm all ages  Saturday, June 08 Greeley Greeley Blues Jam Island Grove Arena Gates 10:30 am, shows 11:30 am - 10:30 pm on two stages. This year's headliners include John Mayall, JJ Grey and MOFRO, Carolyn Wonderland, Harper and Midwest Kind and Lil Brian & The Zydeco Travelers There will be lots of food vendors on site or you can pack a picnic lunch, leave it in your car, and you can come and go from the arena and enjoy the park. Ticket holders will be stamped and allowed to re-enter at any time. Dont forget your picture I.D. Also visit the intimate Blues 101 Stage where they offer kids of all ages the opportunity to learn about this music that is part of our national heritage. See and meet some of the most talented young blues performers in the country! There is a family-oriented atmosphere where everyone can expect a wonderful blues experience. Great food & drink, merchandise vendors, ample parking, plus camp and RV sites just outside of the arena at Island Grove Park.   Friday, June 14 Boulder Poor Man's Whiskey performs the music of Old and in the Way Fox Theatre Northern Californias outlaw music bards bring a reputation for high-energy live shows and an incomparable fusion of bluegrass/old time, southern rock, and old school jam to stages and festivals worldwide. This High-Octane Hootenanny will certainly delight those interested in a foot-stompin good time. Poor Mans Whiskey has evolved into a ragged, spontaneous beast pulling from equally deep wells of story-telling originals, expertly crafted covers and zany on-stage shenanigans. 8:30 pm doors / 9pm show 16+  Louisville CJ Chenier Louisvilles Historic Downtown Off stage CJ doesnt say much. So, after last years Street Faire when CJ said, Hey, Id really love to play your Tenth Anniversary, we said, Pick a date. Its time to get your Zydeco on because there is no better way to start the summer than a dancin in the street party with Mr. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band. 6:30 - 9pm all ages  CJ Chenier Louisvilles Historic Downtown Off stage CJ doesnt say much. So, after last years Street Faire when CJ said, Hey, Id really love to play your Tenth Anniversary, we said, Pick a date. Its time to get your Zydeco on because there is no better way to start the summer than a dancin in the street party with Mr. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band. 6:30 - 9pm all ages  Denver Marrakech Express Swallow Hill Music Come on a musical journey filled with the exotic sounds of North Africa - a unique crossroads where the microtonal traditions of classical Arabic music, the sultry blues of Gnawa music from deep desert, and the fiery passion of Flamenco music blend and thrive! Samir El Yesfi, nicknamed Tito Malaga, was born in Tetouan, Morocco. From the very first time he played the oud (an Arabic fretless lute) at the age of 16, followed by intensive study of flamenco guitar, he's aspired to master the musical styles of Spanish, African, and Arabic cultures and blend them with traditional Moroccan folk music (G'nawa) of the Berber tribes that is often combined with tastes of the Andalusian region of Southern Spain. Samir is the leader of the Denver-based world music powerhouse Tito Malaga band. Kailin Yong is originally from Singapore and trained in Austria at the Vienna Academy Of Music. He has spent much of the last 10 years exploring music from around the world as well as developing his own voice on the violin. A firm believer in the power of music to heal and to bring people together, Kailin has dedicated most of his creative energy to using music to promote social, spiritual and environmental peace. Kailin is the creator and leader of the world music group, Peace Project Orchestra, and also plays with NuMundo, Tito Malaga band, and many others. Brett Bowen has spent the last twenty years studying, performing, and teaching the traditional rhythms and music of the Middle East and North Africa. Although he also plays Turkish, Balkan, west and central African, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian percussion, the exotic sounds of the Arabic musical traditions remain his first love. Brett performs and tours regularly with the Colorado based world music ensembles, Kailin Yong Peace Project, Tito Malaga, NuMundo, and Azra Sings. 8pm all ages  Saturday, June 15 Denver LoHi Music Festival 2219 West 32nd Avenue and Vallejo Street First Annual Outdoor Urban Music and Arts Street festival in the heart of LoHi Denver. There will be food, The musical line-up includes The Kyle Hollingsworth Band featuring Michael Kang, The New Mastersounds, Toubab Krewe, Poor Man's Whiskey featuring Allie Kral, Springdale Quartet and The Garrett Sayers Trio! Matt Butler of The Everyone Orchestra will be the Special Guest MC! More artists to be announced! There will be a special late night show at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, open only to festival attendees. The late night music will include the LOHI All-Star Orchestra featuring Matt Butler of the Everyone Orchestra, The New Mastersounds, Toubab Krewe and Poor Man's Whiskey performing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon with Allie Kral. Proceeds will benefit the Denver Police Officers Foundation, a non-profit that was founded to assist Denver Police Officers and their familes when needs arise due to death, disability, illness, injury, or other catastrophic circumstances. noon-10pm all ages 10 and under free with adult  Friday, June 21 Boulder Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue Fox Theatre Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue was formed in 2005 from the top players of the foremost Grateful Dead tribute bands in the Rocky Mountain region. Based originally on a premise of player interchangeability to suit the situation, compatibility and success have coalesced the band into its present configuration. The band's forte lies in its faithful rendering of Grateful Dead material, both originals and covers, and the Grateful Dead's trademark style of improvisation. Achieved through a careful balance of comprehension and execution of the more defined musical elements of the material with a fearless passion to connect with the elusive "X factor" that Jerry Garcia affectionately spoke of, RMGDR remains aligned with the Dead's creed of playing off the energy of the audience and making them an integral component of the overall dynamic. 8:30 pm doors / 9pm show all ages  Louisville Young Dubliners Louisvilles Historic Downtown Its an Irish thing. Its a music thing. Its a party thing. Its one of the worlds great Celtic Rock bands bringing their unique sound to Historic Downtown for the first time and boy this is going to be fun and yes Id love to dance and I bet the OLI is going to be rockin and no, you cant bring that bottle of Jameson in, kind of thing. Erin go bragh! 6-9:30 pm all ages  Saturday, June 22 Denver Danielle Ate the Sandwich Swallow Hill Music Danielle Ate the Sandwich is the stage name of nationally-recognized independent folk musician and songwriter, Danielle Anderson. Danielle has shared the stage and collaborated with acts such as Pomplamoose, Lauren OConnell, Leo Kottke and Mumford & Sons. Beginning her career at small shows and open mic nights in Fort Collins, Colorado, Danielle has toured nationally since 2009, playing for a loyal fan base of online followers. Her videos on youtube have gained millions of combined views and have given Danielle the opportunity to write and play music full time. Danielle Ate the Sandwich has recorded four independent albums. Her 2010 release, Two Bedroom Apartment, reached number 5 on iTunes top selling singer/songwriter charts. In June 2012, she released a new, full length, studio album, Like A King. Danielle now lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 8pm show all ages  Friday, June 28 Louisville Richie Furay Louisvilles Historic Downtown Hey neighbor, c'mon over... and bring your guitar. He helped invent Country Rock, he's a Rock n Roll Hall of Famer, he's a founding member of Buffalo Springfield and Poco, and he lives in the neighborhood. We are bodaciously thrilled to have Broomfield's favorite son bring his great band and timeless tunes, plus that crystal clear tenor, to the Steinbaugh. 6-9:30 pm all ages  Saturday, June 29 Denver Hot Club of Detroit Swallow Hill Music Following up "It's About That Time," "Nighttown" and the eponymous 2006 debut "Hot Club of Detroit"Hot Club of Detroit expands its sonic and compositional horizons with "Junction" (released August 2012). Retaining its original lineup of reeds, two guitars, accordion, upright bass and no drums, this is the bands fourth release for Mack Avenue Records. There are personnel changes, however, and for the first time, the Hot Club of Detroit is joined (on three tracks) by a vocalist: French musician Cyrille Aime, a native of Django Reinhardts hometown and a winner of the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competition. "Junctions'" sound is at once vintage and boldly new, rooted in the legacy of Django Reinhardt but also the sensibilities of Ornette Coleman, Pat Metheny, John Zorn and even the rock band Phish. Far from a traditional gypsy jazz ensemble, Hot Club of Detroit (HCOD) proves itself a versatile modern jazz group, with a unique acoustic-electric sound that surges past expectations and genre boundaries. 8pm all ages  Friday, July 05 Denver Dirty Dozen Brass Band Bluebird Theatre For a band that has always been known for pushing boundaries forward, it was a bit of a dilemma when the Dirty Dozen Brass Band was faced with the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of their debut release, "My Feet Can't Fail Me Now." The album heralded the coming of a new breed of brass band in the city of New Orleans, and for that matter, around the world. So how does a band known for their revolutionary spirit in a traditional world celebrate their 25th anniversary? By looking forward, of course. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will be re-issuing the re-mastered version of the quintessential brass band album that has defined the modern brass band era since its original release via direct-to-fan digital delivery of the music and much more. In conjunction with the release, the Dirty Dozen will continue the celebration by performing the album, My Feet Can't Fail Me Now, in its entirety throughout their tour. While the Dozen have always been known for reinventing and rearranging their stellar catalog, this tour will find the band digging deep into the repertoire and revisiting certain pieces that haven't been played live since the original release of the album and earlier. Of course over time, tracks such as the title track and Blackbird Special have become showstoppers throughout the bands career, songs like I Ate Up the Apple Tree and Mary Mary have been on the proverbial shelf for far too long. Don't be surprised when banjos and marching drums return to the stage with em. 8pm doors / 9pm show 16+  Thursday, July 11 Berthoud CROMA Old-Time Festival Parrish Ranch kick-off performance and square dance by Foghorn Stringband  Friday, July 12 Berthoud CROMA Old-Time Festival Parrish Ranch 2013 featured artists: **Foghorn Stringband** **Dwight Lamb and Bill Peterson (Iowa)** **Gerry Milnes and Dave Bing (of West Virginia's Gandy dancer)** **Epps' Pepsteppers (Pan and Brett Riggs, Mary Jane Epps, and Joseph Dejarnette) (NC/VA)** **Square Dance Callers Larry Edelman, Chris Kermiet, and Patricia Danscen**   Denver David Wax Museum Swallow Hill Music When future music historians look back at the strong currents circulating between the Americas in the 21st century, they will find Los Lobos, Calexico, and a charismatic, lanky Missourian singing tight harmony with a Southern belle rattling the jawbone of a donkey. David Wax and Suz Slezak form the artistic core of the David Wax Museum, and together with multi-instrumentalist Greg Glassman, fuse traditional Mexican folk with American roots and indie rock to create a Mexo-Americana aesthetic. Combining Latin rhythms, infectious melodies, and call-and-response hollering, DWM was hailed by TIME for its virtuosic musical skill and virtuous harmonies and has built a reputation among concertgoers all over the U.S, Canada, Europe and China for kicking up a cloud of excitement with their high-energy border-crossing sensibility (The New Yorker). With the release of Knock Knock Get Up (September 2012), David Wax Museum has reached a level of cross-cultural integration and musical fluency that allows them to speak electrifying and heartfelt poetry with a tongue that is wholly their own. 8pm all ages  Saturday, July 13 Berthoud CROMA Old-Time Festival Parrish Ranch 2013 featured artists: **Foghorn Stringband** **Dwight Lamb and Bill Peterson (Iowa)** **Gerry Milnes and Dave Bing (of West Virginia's Gandy dancer)** **Epps' Pepsteppers (Pan and Brett Riggs, Mary Jane Epps, and Joseph Dejarnette) (NC/VA)** **Square Dance Callers Larry Edelman, Chris Kermiet, and Patricia Danscen**   Sunday, July 14 Berthoud CROMA Old-Time Festival Parrish Ranch 2013 featured artists: **Foghorn Stringband** **Dwight Lamb and Bill Peterson (Iowa)** **Gerry Milnes and Dave Bing (of West Virginia's Gandy dancer)** **Epps' Pepsteppers (Pan and Brett Riggs, Mary Jane Epps, and Joseph Dejarnette) (NC/VA)** **Square Dance Callers Larry Edelman, Chris Kermiet, and Patricia Danscen**   Friday, July 19 Louisville The Samples Louisville's Historic Downtown Can we interest you in a mid-summer evening with friends old and new, having a cold one or two, and enjoying the music of one of the best bands to ever come out of the great city of Boulder? Thought so. Back by popular demand, its The Samples. Join Sean Kelly and company as they bring their unique sound to their third consecutive Street Faire. 6-9:30 pm all ages  Friday, July 26 Louisville Samantha Fish Louisville's Historic Downtown A lot of folks think Buddy Guy is the world's greatest living guitarist. Well, Buddy hand-picked Samantha to lead off for him at a recent gig at his Chicago blues club and the audience did something unprecedented; they called Samantha back for two encores, keeping Buddy off the stage for half an hour. There's a fresh face and talent coming to town. Please give a warm Louisville welcome to singer and guitarist Samantha Fish. 6-9:30 pm all ages  Lyons 41st Annual Rockygrass Festival Planet Bluegrass Late every July the small mountain town of Lyons becomes the center of the bluegrass universe as generations of legends and future-legends converge on the red rock cliffs of the St. Vrain River. Originally founded by Bill Monroe and members of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, today's RockyGrass is known internationally as one of the great traditional bluegrass festivals. Today's lineup features Del McCoury Band | Tim O'Brien | The Kruger Brothers | The Steeldrivers | Kathy Kallick Band | Helen Highwater featuring David Grier, Mike Compton, Missy Raines & Shad Cobb | Jayme Stone | Front Country 10am-10pm all ages SOLD OUT   Saturday, July 27 Lyons 41st Annual Rockygrass Festival Planet Bluegrass Late every July the small mountain town of Lyons becomes the center of the bluegrass universe as generations of legends and future-legends converge on the red rock cliffs of the St. Vrain River. Originally founded by Bill Monroe and members of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, today's RockyGrass is known internationally as one of the great traditional bluegrass festivals. Jerry Douglas & Friends | Carolina Chocolate Drops | Sam Bush & Del McCoury | Blue Highway | Old-Time Kozmik Trio featuring Darol Anger, Rushad Eggleston & Bruce Molsky | I Draw Slow | The Deadly Gentlemen 10am-10pm all ages SOLD OUT  Sunday, July 28 Lyons 41st Annual Rockygrass Festival Planet Bluegrass Late every July the small mountain town of Lyons becomes the center of the bluegrass universe as generations of legends and future-legends converge on the red rock cliffs of the St. Vrain River. Originally founded by Bill Monroe and members of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, today's RockyGrass is known internationally as one of the great traditional bluegrass festivals. The lineup today features: Sam Bush Bluegrass Band | Keller Williams with The Travelin' McCourys | Peter Rowan | The Andy Statman Trio with Tim O'Brien & Michael Cleveland | Head for the Hills | Cahalen Morrison & Eli West | Gospel Set 10am-10pm all ages SOLD OUT  Thursday, August 01 Denver Johnny Winters The Oriental Theater Johnny Winter is a guitar hero without equal. Signing to Columbia records in 1969, called largest solo artist deal of its time, Johnny immediately laid out the blueprint for his fresh take on classic blues--a prime combination for the legions of fans just discovering the blues via the likes of Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Constantly shifting between simple country blues in the vein of Robert Johnson, to all-out electric slide guitar blues-rock, Johnny has always been one of the most respected singers and guitar players in rock and the clear link between British blues-rock and American Southern rock (a la the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd). Throughout the 70s and 80s, Johnny was the unofficial torch-bearer for the blues, championing and aiding the careers of his idols like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. Today Johnny Winter is enjoying an unparalleled resurgence performing to sold out shows worldwide even after a long life full of honors and accomplishments such as a triumphant appearance at Eric Claptons Crossroads Festival with Derek Trucks, Buddy Guy and Clapton that has been immortalized on the Emmy award-winning dvd. Two unique instructional DVDs have been produced by Cherry Lane/Hal Leonard to the gratitude of players around the world. Always one for special appearances, he recently performed with the Allman Brothers at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan on the 40th anniversary of their debut. His recent Grammy nominated Im A Bluesman disc on Virgin has only added to his Texas-sized reputation. Joining him on this CD are guitarist Paul Nelson, bassist Scott Spray, 2 members of his current scorching road-tested touring band also consisting of drummer Vito Liuzzi. Performing now with a renewed vigor and fire to say that he is back would be an understatement. In fact, he never left. He is just better than ever. 8pm 16+  Friday, August 02 Louisville Tab Benoit Louisville's Historic Downtown Tab Benoit is an American blues guitarist, musician and singer. He plays a style that is a combination of blues styles, primarily Delta blues. He plays a Fender Telecaster Thinline electric guitar and writes his own musical compositions. 6-9:30 pm all ages  Tuesday, August 06 Denver Vieux Farke Toure The Walnut Room Often referred to as The Hendrix of the Sahara, Vieux Farka Toure was born in Niafunk, Mali in 1981. He is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Toure, who died in 2006. Ali Farka Tour came from a historical tribe of soldiers, and defied his parents in becoming a musician. When Vieux was in his teens, he declared that he also wanted to be a musician. His father dissaproved due to the pressures he had experienced being a musician. Rather, he wanted Vieux to become a soldier. But with help from family friend the kora maestro Toumani Diabat, Vieux eventually convinced his father to give him his blessing to become a musician shortly before Ali passed. In 2005, Eric Herman (still Vieux's manager today) expressed interest in producing an album for Vieux; this led to Vieux's self-titled debut album, released by World Village in 2007. Ali Farka Tours work to tackle the problem of malaria is continued as 10% of proceeds are donated to Modiba's Fight Malaria campaign in Niafunk through which over 3000 mosquito nets have been delivered to children and pregnant women in the Timbuktu region of Mali. On this first album, Vieux pays homage to his father and follows Alis musical tradition, giving new versions of the West African music that is echoed in the American blues. The album features Toumani Diabat, as well as his late father. One of the tracks, Courage, is on the soundtrack of the film The First Grader (2010). In April 2012, Vieux released The Tel Aviv Session (Cumbancha), a collaborative project with Israeli superstar Idan Raichel dubbed The Toure-Raichel Collective that has been hailed by fans and critics alike as a masterpiece and one of the best collaborative albums in the history of international music, drawing comparisons to Ali Farka Toure and Ry Cooders legendary Talking Timbuktu album. With each new project, Vieux expands his horizons, embraces new challenges and further entrenches his reputation as one of the world's most talented and innovative musicians. 8pm  Friday, August 09 Louisville Firefall Louisville's Historic Downtown There is no way we could even think about having our Tenth Anniversary without Firefall. Jock Bartley and the boys will be bringing their beautiful songs and world-class chops to the Steinbaugh for the seventh time--kinda like seventh heaven for all us Firefall fans and you are cordially invited to come sing along with 5000 of your closest friends. 6-9:30 pm all ages  Friday, August 16 Louisville Dickey Betts and Great Southern Louisville's Historic Downtown Brothers and Sisters, how about we close out the Tenth Anniversary with a little Southern cookin? Many people, author included, think the first incarnation of the Allman Brothers is the greatest rock band America has ever produced. We are honored to have an original Brotherguitar virtuoso and author of Jessica, Blue Sky, Rambling Man, and so many moreon the Steinbaugh stage.  Lyons 23rd Annual Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Planet Bluegrass In the 23 years since we started our modest "summit on the song" in Estes Park the festival has moved (to the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons), grown, and created its own culture and spirit, while remaining true to our initial vision for spending a glorious Colorado summer weekend celebrating stories and songs - from around the musical and geographic world. Check back for daily lineups. 10am-10pm all ages  Saturday, August 17 Lyons 23rd Annual Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Planet Bluegrass In the 23 years since we started our modest "summit on the song" in Estes Park the festival has moved (to the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons), grown, and created its own culture and spirit, while remaining true to our initial vision for spending a glorious Colorado summer weekend celebrating stories and songs - from around the musical and geographic world. Check back for daily lineups. 10am-10pm all ages  Sunday, August 18 Lyons 23rd Annual Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Planet Bluegrass In the 23 years since we started our modest "summit on the song" in Estes Park the festival has moved (to the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons), grown, and created its own culture and spirit, while remaining true to our initial vision for spending a glorious Colorado summer weekend celebrating stories and songs - from around the musical and geographic world. Check back for daily lineups. 10am-10pm all ages  Friday, September 13 Denver Folk Ragout Swallow Hill Music Folk Ragot (French for a savory mix of everything) performs traditional music from around the world. Fresh from Western Ireland, the Franco-American pair explores extended technique, highly textured arrangements, and percussive illusions to create a distinctive style within the tradition of the flute and guitar duo. Their music is inspired by an Irish traditional touch and a shared love for folk music of the seven continents. Frdric and Leslie met at the Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick. They have travelled together in Northern Europe and America, and their new sound keeps taking the audience by surprise. Folk Ragots self-titled debut album was recorded and mastered in spring 2011 by Brian OReilly (founding member of the progressive folk-rock band Loudest Whispers) in the studio he runs near Cork. The twelve tracks feature traditional and modern tunes from Ireland, Brittany, Scotland, Quebec, the US and Latin America. Frdric and Leslie also perform and record with New Time Ensemble, an acoustic folk quartet comprised of fiddle, flute, cello, and guitar. 7pm doors / 8pm show all ages  Friday, December 27 Denver Balkan Beat Box Summit Music Hall Founded by Israeli-born ex-pats Ori Kaplan (ex-Gogol Bordello), Tamir Muskat (ex-Firewater), the band built their reputation on explosive live shows. BBB soon added frequent collaborator Tomer Yosef as frontman his wild onstage energy galvanizing live audiences ever since. The three emerged as a cohesive songwriting trio on 2007s Nu Med Tamir crafting hard-edged beats, Ori orchestrating melodies and Tomer writing the hard-hitting lyrics and took their sound to Belgrade and other points East on 2010s Blue Eyed Black Boy. Inspired by last years peoples protest movements across the globe from the Arab Spring, to Occupy Wall St., to Israels own massive social protests Balkan Beat Box's new album Give captures the cautious hope and re-energized spirit of our time. 8pm all ages

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