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December 2019
The Rifters at the La Veta Mercantile
The Rifters formed in 2002 in the fertile and creative music scene of Taos, New Mexico from members of two popular bands already active in the area. Jim Bradley and Don Richmond of Hired Hands, and Rod Taylor of the Rounders, who had all known one another for years playing in the acoustic dance-oriented Americana music scene of northern New Mexico, decided to join forces to form The Rifters. Putting out more music than it seems should be right for…
Find out more »Celtic & Christmas Music at La Veta Mercantile
Enjoy an afternoon of Christmas And Celtic music and stories with La Veta’s very own Celtic Orphans. FREE.
Find out more »Bill Hearne, Michael Hearne, Don Richmond and Zeke Severson
Bill Hearne, Michael Hearne, along with special guests Don Richmond and bassist-vocalist Zeke Severson will perform a concert and dance at the La Veta Mercantile on Wednesday, December 18th at 7 pm! From Bill: "This is the rarest of rarest opportunities to spend an entire evening listening to Michael and his ugly uncle Bill pick and sing together. Don Richmond will also do few tunes from the Rifters new CD, and we might even talk Zeke into doing a tune,…
Find out more »Tom Munch Christmas Concert at La Veta Mercantile
I’ve been deeply steeped in Christmas and winter songs since I was born, and have made a lifelong passion of learning and expressing these songs yearly at more venues than I can name. I love these songs! They are unique in that we all share them and know them by heart regardless of background and generation. I’m prepping for a fun and meaningful evening with even a few sing-alongs to add to the holiday spirit. Come on out and celebrate…
Find out more »January 2020
The Martin Gilmore Trio at the La Veta Mercantile
The Martin Gilmore Trio (MG3) is a bluegrass and folk music group from Denver, Colorado. Comprised of Martin Gilmore, Nick Amodeo, and Ian Haegele, their sound centers around acoustic bluegrass and folk music, but they stray into jazz, swing, country and blues. They have toured all over the United States and Ireland. Their new record will be released in 2020. More information about the release can be found at www.martingilmore.com Martin Gilmore is and instructor of folk and bluegrass music…
Find out more »Ecstatic Dance at the Mercantile
Come and quiet your inner and outer dialogue and enjoy your own personal exploration of body movement while listening to some fun rhythms for an awesome experience. Whether you feel moved to have a big dance workout or an inward journey, there is no judgment, low lights, and no talking, so you have absolute permission to be danced as the music moves you individually. Wear comfortable clothing and leave your inner critic at the door. All ages welcome!
Find out more »Susan Gibson with Don Richmond & TC Smythe
One of the reasons Susan Gibson always keeps a banjo close at hand, be it in the studio or at every show she plays, is because she likes the "lift" it brings to counterbalance a particularly heavy lyric: "Almost like it's got a smile attached to it," she says. But as much as she loves the instrument, the fact is, she really doesn't have to reach for it that often. For proof, just listen to The Hard Stuff — the…
Find out more »February 2020
Patsy O’Brien at the La Veta Mercantile
Hailing from Cork in the south of Ireland, award-winning songwriter and much sought-after guitarist Patsy O’Brien is renowned for his ability to meld songwriting and guitar styles seamlessly. Patsy has traversed the globe, guitar in hand, accompanying, creating and recording with some of the giants of Irish music. With critically-acclaimed solo albums under his belt along with numerous live and studio collaborations, it's no surprise that Patsy's songwriting ability and guitar prowess are in demand (he hosts guitar workshops all…
Find out more »Open Mic Nite at the La Veta Mercantile
Comedy, poetry, singing, acting, or your chance at getting on your soapbox for a few minutes.... Performers, reserve your time by calling (719-742-3387) or sending us a message via Facebook. Hosted by Ken Saydak. FREE!
Find out more »Eric Elison/Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band at the La Veta Mercantile
Eric Elison’s music reflects a growing sense of spirituality, and mysticism. Beginning with songs he recorded for his first album Westside Cafe, Sand Creek, and Gallatin Morning, Eric has written other songs that add to what some listeners describe as Mystic Folk. Songs including River of Time, Buffalo Are Coming, Starlit Sky, Came Upon a Clearing, and most recently Coyote Waits, are firmly establishing his reputation for offering something different, that is reflective of the inner-mountain west. Eric has recorded…
Find out more »March 2020
HighTime at the La Veta Mercantile
HighTime is an accomplished trio from the heart of Connemara on the West Coast of Ireland. Combining Irish music with an intriguing blend of modern folk influences, they produce a rich and unique sound and an electric energy on stage. This coupled with intricate three-part vocal harmonies and displays of exceptional, rhythmic step dance, have left audiences worldwide awestruck by their performances. Featuring a distinctive line up of Celtic Harp, Flute, Guitar, Bodhrán, Whistles, and Vocals, HighTime makes a youthful…
Find out more »May 2020
Chris Arellano at the La Veta Mercantile
Chris Arellano's deeply personal Americana weaves together the Norteno music of his Northern New Mexico upbringing with Alternative Country and Blues influences-for a signature style that he calls Nuevo Americana. Fused with song and story, Spanish and English, his transcendent lyrics move listeners with emotion and passion. Chris' ability to play multiple stringed instruments has kept him busy as a Nashville session musician and Producer. https://www.chrisjarellano.com/
Find out more »The Cody Sisters Band at the La Veta Mercantile
The Cody Sisters Band is coming live to the La Veta Mercantile! The Cody Sisters Band has established itself as a force in the United States for fans of acoustic, folk, and bluegrass music. Their passion is in creating new music with their award-winning instrumentation, their stunningly emotional original lyrics, and their beautiful sister harmonies. Seeing them is quite an experience as they blend Americana, Gypsy Jazz, Folk, and Modern Bluegrass together in a completely unique way creating a Modern…
Find out more »July 2020
Meadow Makers & The Creek Rocks
Making moves and clearing paths for the future; pushing against borders and birthing space. Meadow Makers is a melodic and vocal driven folk duo from Northwest Arkansas. Comprised of Dana Louise and Noah Richmond, this dynamic duo has been holed up in their backwoods cabin for the last year, writing songs and arranging old favorites. The two have been playing regionally under their given names, and are excited to take Meadow Makers on the road this spring. Their diverse musical…
Find out more »August 2020
Hiroya Tsukamoto at the La Veta Mercantile
Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after. In 2000, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the United States. He formed his own group in Boston “INTEROCEANICO (inter-oceanic)” which consists of unique musicians from different continents including Latin Grammy Colombian singer Marta Gomez. The group released three acclaimed records (“The Other Side of the…
Find out more »Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore in Concert at the La Veta Mercantile
Mollie O'Brien and her husband, guitarist Rich Moore, have for nearly 30 years quietly made it their mission to find, mine and reinvent other artists' songs. They are geniuses at the craft of interpretation in the way that great singers, since the beginning of popular American music, have made the songs of their era their own. As songwriters, they add their own tunes to the canon of American roots music they inhabit and show us they’re completely at home with…
Find out more »HONEyhoUSe at the La Veta Mercantile
hONEyhoUSe is a unique acoustic trio combining the talents of three very diverse and seasoned artists into one unexpected powerhouse force. Consisting of award-winning R&B/Gospel soulstress Hillary Smith, earthy Blues/Folk singer-songwriter Yvonne Perea, and sweet-voiced Mandy Buchanan, hONEyhoUSe seamlessly melds the lines of musical genres with their original creations embracing blues, soul, folk and Americana into one sweet Honeyhouse of music. Three very different voices with one path…hONEyhoUSe. “These women will blow you away.” — Don Richmond
Find out more »Jon Chandler at the La Veta Mercantile
Join us for an evening of meaningful songwriting and smooth delivery… A seventh-generation Coloradan and an award-winning singer, songwriter, novelist and poet, Jon writes of the historic and contemporary West. Jon’s novels, songs, and poems serve to keep alive the West’s frontier ethic. Jon Chandler is a three-time winner of the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America. Linwood, his moody examination of Doc Holliday’s life won the Spur for Best Song in 2009, while his tribute to…
Find out more »Rupert Wates at the La Veta Mercantile
Rupert Wates' music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. Despite Wates' British background, and underpinning the universality of his music's appeal, Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange has called him "a prime figure in American music." He was voted an Artist Of The Year in both 2013 and 2016 by the international house concert network ConcertsInYourHome.com, and for five years running he has been the most booked performer on their database of…
Find out more »May 2021
Family Dance Party at Casa de Pajaros Patio
Bring the family and come dance the night away to your favorite family party dance!
Find out more »Rick Vaught at Miner’s Plaza
Rick Vaught is a solo acoustic artist based in Elbert County, Colorado, just southeast of the Denver metro area. He has been performing professionally over 35 years in a wide variety of styles. His covers include a mixture of classic rock, folk and country from the last 7 decades. Show starts at 6pm!
Find out more »June 2021
80s Night Dancing through the Decade- Casa de Pajaros
Come dance the night away to your favorite 80s dance hits!
Find out more »Rocky Mountain HornDogs at Miner’s Plaza
Come enjoy the Rocky Mountain Horndogs with us at Miner's Plaza June 4th starting at 6pm! The HornDogs are an eight-piece band playing your favorite funk hits! (Think like Chicago, Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, etc.)
Find out more »Stonwall Fire Department’s Fishing Tournament & Music
The Stonewall Fire Auxiliary is hosting the 22nd annual Fishing Tournament at Monument Lake Resort on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Registration starts at 7am, fishing starts at 9am. The cost is $20 for adults and youth (under 16) is $15. No license is required as that is Colorado’s free fishing day. Early registration has begun at www.stonewallfireauxiliary.com; with adults @ $15 and youth (under 16) at $12. There is a park entrance fee collected at the gate or office.…
Find out more »Amy Coffman’s Live Music at the La Plaza
Friday June 4th and Saturday June 5th 6:00-8:00PM: Live Music by Amy Coffman Come out to 118 W 6th Street in Walsenburg for live music by Amy Coffman!
Find out more »Sonic Bloom The Unified Field Festival – CANCELLED 2021
CANCELLED 2021: Gardner’s Hummingbird Ranch is home to the Sonic Bloom Festival, one of the longest-running music festivals in Colorado and a mecca for electronic and jam band fans alike. Each June, Spanish Peaks Country lights up with high-profile musical acts and a long list of activities, including yoga classes, workshops, and live painting performances. Unique and interactive art installations are also common throughout the festival grounds as are fire spinners, dancers, and flow artists accompanying most performances. Food and…
Find out more »Lightning Hall- Casa de Pajaros
Lightning Hall is an artist who blends the soulful sound of early acoustic and electric blues with folk, roots rock and other styles. Like revered jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, he plays, and plays well, in spite of serious burn injuries to his hands. A regular performer in the Albuquerque, NM area for several years. He grew up in the Gulf Coast city of Galveston, TX. where he acquired a taste for blues, southern rock, country, R&B... Southern music in general.…
Find out more »90s Dancing through the Decades at Miner’s Plaza
Come dance the night away to your favorite 90s dance hits!
Find out more »Steve Manshel Performance at the La Veta Mercantile
Steve Manshel is a part of Colorado's music landscape. A veteran of the legendary group Firefall, Steve has gone on to have a successful solo career. Steve combines his unique voice, guitar skills and energetic style of entertaining for an always-memorable show. Steve performs heart-felt and catchy originals from his albums, some hits from his years with Firefall as well as his version of some instantly recognizable 'Classics'. $15 advance. $18 Day of Show. Limited Seating. www.simpletix.com/e/steve-manshall-tickets-71285.
Find out more »Country Night & Line Dancing- Casa de Pajaros
Come dance the night away to your favorite Country Western/Line Dancing hits!
Find out more »Thomas Hinds at Miner’s Plaza
Join us at Miner's Plaza to hear Thomas Hinds from 6pm- 8pm June 25th! Thomas Hinds is a singer/songwriter originally out of New Mexico, now residing in northern Georgia. He has been playing and writing since high school. The last few years has found Thomas out on the road working from coast to coast, playing an impressive mix of original songs that share the struggles of life, love, and finding one’s self within these melodies. The covers he chooses fit…
Find out more »July 2021
Mike Blakely at La Veta Mercantile
Mike Blakely's latest musical album, The Outside Circle was nominated for album of the year through the Academy of Western Arts. The title cut, "The Outside Circle" won a Spur Award for "Song of the Year" from Western Writes of America and was named "Pure Cowboy Song of the Year" by the International Western Music Association in 2020. $18 Advance $20 Day of Show www.simpletix.com/e/mike-blakely-singer-songwriter-and-novelis-tickets-71291.
Find out more »Thomas Hinds at Casa de Pajaros
Join us in La Veta at the Casa de Pajaros patio to hear Thomas Hinds from 6-8pm July 2nd! Thomas Hinds is a singer/songwriter originally out of New Mexico, now residing in northern Georgia. He has been playing and writing since high school. The last few years has found Thomas out on the road working from coast to coast, playing an impressive mix of original songs that share the struggles of life, love, and finding one’s self within these melodies.…
Find out more »Line Dancing at Miner’s Plaza
Come dance the night away to your favorite Country Western/Line Dancing hits!
Find out more »Rick Vaught at Casa de Pajaros
Rick Vaught is a solo acoustic artist based in Elbert County, Colorado, just southeast of the Denver metro area. He has been performing professionally over 35 years in a wide variety of styles. His covers include a mixture of classic rock, folk and country from the last 7 decades. Show starts at 6pm!
Find out more »New Moon Drum Circle at Miner’s Plaza
Friday's in Huerfano presents NEW MOON FEST! Come out on the new moon to enjoy some beginners yoga flow, flow artists and a drum circle jam! Bring your yoga mat, flow props and musical instruments! Schedule of EVENTS: 5:30pm-6pm: New Moon Beginner Yoga Flow 6pm - 7pm: Flow Art Performance by SirPropAlot 7pm-8pm: New Moon Drum Circle Jam Participating Business will remain open till 7pm!
Find out more »2000s Dancing through the Decade- Miner’s Plaza
Practice your Single Ladies dance routine and join us for a 2000s themed dance party at Miner's Plaza July 16th starting at 6pm.
Find out more »Chris Arellano Nuevo Americana at the La Veta Mercantile
Chris Arellano's deeply personal Americana weaves together the Norteno music of his Northern New Mexico upbringing with Alternative Country and Blues influences for a signature style that he calls Nuevo Americana. Fused with song and story, Spanish and English, his transcendent lyrics move listeners with emotion and passion. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 day of show. www.simpletix.com/e/chris-arellano-tickets-71293.
Find out more »Full Moon Drum Circle- Casa de Pajaros Patio
Come out on the new moon to enjoy some beginners yoga flow, flow artists and a drum circle jam! Bring your yoga mat, flow props and musical instruments! Schedule of EVENTS: 5:30pm-6pm: New Moon Beginner Yoga Flow 6pm - 7pm: Flow Art Performance by SirPropAlot 7pm-8pm: New Moon Drum Circle Jam Participating Business will remain open till 7pm!
Find out more »Dark Waters Project at Miner’s Plaza
The Dark Waters Project is a Nashville based band that plays what they like to call, Darkgrass. Their music is a blend of multiple genre’s but is greatly influenced by Bluegrass and Alternative Rock. http://www.darkwatersmusic.com/
Find out more »Jon Chandler at the La Veta Mercantile
Jon Chandler is a three time winner of the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America. Linwood, his moody examination of Doc Holliday’s life won the Spur for Best Song in 2009, while his tribute to Wyoming’s Hole in the Wall country, Morning Star Moon, received the award in 2012. His novel The Spanish Peaks received the WWA’s Medicine Pipe Bearer Award (Spur Award) for Best First Novel, and he was named True West Magazine’s Best Western Musician.…
Find out more »Jay Patterson at the La Veta Mercantile
Come out for a free open mic hosted by former local Jay Paterson. Please call 719-742-3387 or stop by the La Veta Mercantile to sign up!
Find out more »August 2021
Rupert Wates at the La Veta Mercantile
Rupert Wates' music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. Despite Wates' British background, and underpinning the universality of his music's appeal, Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange has called him "a prime figure in American music." He was voted an Artist Of The Year in both 2013 and 2016 by the international house concert network ConcertsInYourHome.com, and for five years running he has been the most booked performer on their database of…
Find out more »The Martin Gilmore Trio at the La Veta Mercantile
The Martin Gilmore Trio (MG3) is a bluegrass and folk music group from Denver, Colorado. Comprised of Martin Gilmore, Nick Amodeo, and Ian Haegele, their sound centers around acoustic bluegrass and folk music, but they stray into jazz, swing, country and blues. They have toured all over the United States and Ireland. Their new record will be released in 2020. More information about the release can be found at www.martingilmore.com Martin Gilmore is and instructor of folk and bluegrass music…
Find out more »Moors & McCumber at the La Veta Mercantile
A vocal harmony duo fifteen years in the making,have done more than just endear themselves to fans - they’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present day Americana, they write heartfelt songs directly inspired by life’s experiences. With their latest record, 2021’s ‘Survival,’ they have created some of their most compelling work to date. The sound of Moors & McCumber is adventurous, eclectic, and endlessly creative. Borrowing from rock, pop, blues, folk, and world…
Find out more »The Claudettes at the La Veta Mercantile
The Claudettes fuse Chicago piano blues with the full-throttle energy of rockabilly and punk and the sultrinessof '60s soul to write a thrilling new chapter in American roots music. Johnny Iguana pounds the piano alongsideseductive singer Berit Ulseth, bassist/guitarist/singer Zach Verdoorn and drummer Michael Caskey. Johnny, who toured for years with his cult-favorite rock band oh my god, is also in the Grammy-nominated groupsChicago Blues: A Living History and the Muddy Waters 100 Band. He has toured/recorded with Junior Wells,…
Find out more »September 2021
Pint & A Half at Deerprint Wine
Rooted in Salida, CO and Truth or Consequences, NM, and led by songwriter Duke Sheppard (guitar, vocals, and harmonica) and Tami Sheppard (vocals & Percussion), Pint & a Half's music rings out with memorable melodies, expansive vocal harmonies and lingering rhythms that celebrate the colorful tradition of folk, blues, and country music and expand the group's larger-than-life sound. Pint & a Half's sizzling chemistry and talent for personal storytelling simmers during their energetic performances. $15 Advance $18 At The Door.
Find out more »Drew Gunning at La Veta Pines RV Park
An exciting "one-man-band" looping performer with a wide range of musical genres. Drew Plays popular 70s, 80s and 90s hits as well as modern rock, folk, reggae, and country. It’s sure to be a fun night of music by the campfire. Free to the public. BYOC (bring your own chair). Anyone who is not a registered guest should park on the street and walk into the event as parking is not available on site.
Find out more »Dana Cooper at Deerprint Wine
Dana Cooper is an American Singer-Songwriter from Missouri. His awards include the 2014 Heritage Musician award from the Pilgrim Center for the Arts in Kansas City, MO and Folk Alliance International's 2015 Spirit of Folk Award. Fellow singer-songwriter Buzz Holland has said, "Cooper is a person who can sing like an angel and play like the devil". $15 Advance $18 at the door.
Find out more »Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival – CANCELLED 2021
Over the last several months, the Board of Directors of the Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival, with growing hope and building anticipation, have been putting the final touches on what promised to be a fantastic event for 2021. During the last few weeks, however, it has become apparent that we cannot reconcile the desire to offer a positive, quality festival experience with the realities of managing the health and safety of all of our participants, volunteers, and artists. It…
Find out more »Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore at the La Veta Mercantile
Singer Mollie O'Brien and guitarist Rich Moore have steadfastly made it their mission to unlock the secrets of the diverse array of styles that comprise the canon of American Roots Music. Geniuses at interpretation and never sacrificing the essence of the songs they tackle, they are at home with their musical selves. They are unafraid of risk taking, authoritative in their performance and at the very top of their game. And to top it all off, they're fun! Tickets $18…
Find out more »River Arkansas at Deerprint Wine & Bistro
In the winter of 2014, Mike Clark penned a collection of songs about the heartbreak, love, and escaping the clutches of day-to-day society. The following spring, Clark decided to make that collection into a record. By good fortune Macon Terry, a bass player and former member of the band Paper Bird, happened to be in the neighborhood the day the studio was booked for recording. Later, with the release of their third studio album "Any Kind of Weather" the band…
Find out more »December 2021
The Rifters
Advance Tickets: $18 Day of Show: $20 The Rifters formed in 2002 in the fertile and creative music scene of Taos, New Mexico from members of two popular bands already active in the area. Jim Bradley and Don Richmond of Hired Hands, and Rod Taylor of the Rounders, who had all known one another for years playing in the acoustic dance-oriented Americana music scene of northern New Mexico, decided to join forces to form The Rifters. Putting out more music…
Find out more »Tom Munch Christmas Concert at La Veta Mercantile
$15 in Advance. $18 at the Door. I’ve been deeply steeped in Christmas and winter songs since I was born, and have made a lifelong passion of learning and expressing these songs yearly at more venues than I can name. I love these songs! They are unique in that we all share them and know them by heart regardless of background and generation. I’m prepping for a fun and meaningful evening with even a few sing-alongs to add to the…
Find out more »April 2022
John McEuen With Jon Cable
A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band(summer of 1966) – John McEuen brings banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle AND a special guest – previous NGDB member, John Cable. Multi-instrumentalist McEuen has ventured into varied musical genres, and to different formats including television special production, film scoring, and unusual award winning albums. Playing a broad spectrum of roots, bluegrass and music now called Americana has made John McEuen an established name in acoustic music. His production of Steve Martin’s The…
Find out more »Bill Hearne With Don Richmond
Bill along with his late-wife Bonnie are legends of the early Austin music scene collaborating, recording, and performing with many well-known artists such Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Nanci Griffith, Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Jeff Walker, Butch Hancock, Eliza Gilkyson, and Michael Martin Murphy. Bill has won numerous music-industry awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award from New Mexico Music Commission and is an inductee to the Kerrville Folk Festival Hall of Fame. The film biography, “New Mexico Rain: The…
Find out more »May 2022
The Chief Bicycle & Comedy Festival
The Chief Bicycle & Comedy Festival returns for year three and this time we're bringing laughs to Trinidad, Colorado & Raton, New Mexico! About this event Presented by Bigtop Studios The Chief Bicycle & Comedy Festival returns for it's third year, and in 2022 we're taking this festival across the border with shows in Trinidad, Colorado and Raton, New Mexico. Performances will take place in Trinidad from 4 PM - Midnight on Friday May 6th and Saturday May 7th and…
Find out more »Eliza Gilkyson with the Rafters
Twice Grammy nominated folk singer-songwriter Eliza Gilkyson will be joined by special guests, The Rifters, for a celebration of Eliza’s new album From the River Wind. Eliza calls this her love letter to the Old West. It is composed of snapshots of the people and places, lives and loves lost or found over the years of wandering the west as a musical minstrel, searching for her hearts home. $20 advance. $22 at the door.
Find out more »Wood Belly
The band has been garnering attention since the release of their 2018 debut album Solid Ground, which was followed by a win at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition (earning them a main stage performance slot at the 2019 festival), as well as an IBMA Momentum Band of the Year nomination. https://www.woodbellymusic.com/
Find out more »Radio Free Bassanda
$15 advance. $18 day of show. https://www.simpletix.com/.../radio-free-bassanda-tickets... Taos’ Balkan Beat Masters ¡Radio Free Bassanda! return to Santa Fe to heat up late spring with their eclectic mix of exotic Eastern rhythms and dizzying melodic frenzy. Music from Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Macedonian, Persia, Armenia, North Africa, and Medieval Spain, all delivered with RFB’s trademark take-no-prisoners approach. ¡Radio Free Bassanda! was founded out of a shared interest in the various modal* musics from around the Mediterranean, the Middle & Near East, and…
Find out more »Los Mocochetes at Fox Theatre Walsenburg
Come enjoy Live Music By Los Mocochetes Los Mocochetes is a Chicano Funk band from Denver, CO. This colorful cast of characters fuses thoughtfully brazen, socio/politically charged song lyrics, groovilicious melodies, and high-energy stage antics to create an immersive experience, unlike anything you've ever seen before. Much like a machete, which can be used either as a tool to build or a weapon to kill, they have chosen to use their music to inspire and encourage positive social change, and…
Find out more »Lucas Wolf at Second Street Bar & Grill
Lucas Wolf is a South Dakota-born, Arizona-raised singer-songwriter currently touring the western region of the United States. He has supported bands such as Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Leftover Salmon, Lion Vibes, Gipsy Moon, Mountain Standard Time, and more. He writes heartfelt, thoughtful lyrics, and his songs are delivered with passion and sincerity each and every time. Once upon a time, he lived as a wandering, hitch-hiking busker playing his music from town to town, never knowing where he…
Find out more »Honoring Our Culture
Shelley Morningsong and Fabian Fontenelle from Zuni New Mexico are returning for performance events on Memorial Day Weekend. They will greet their many friends and present mini-performances at the Francisco Fort Museum Opening Day between 11-4 on Saturday, May 28th. On Sunday, May 29th they will do a full performance concert at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg at 1 pm. Tickets for the event are available by contacting tickets@foxtheatrewalsenburg.org $15 for adults, and kids under 10 are free. Tickets of…
Find out more »June 2022
Erinn Peet Lukes at La Veta Mercantile
Erinn Peet Lukes is a singer, guitarist, songwriter and music educator originally from Redondo Beach, California. Her passion for songwriting and singing grew as she played open mics and small shows as a young solo act in big music cities like Seattle and New York City. In 2013, she formed a bluegrass band called Thunder and Rain out of Denver, Colorado. The band toured the US, Ireland, and the UK in it’s seven year run. Bluegrass’s influence over Lukes helped…
Find out more »Lucas Wolf at Second Street Bar & Grill
Lucas Wolf is a South Dakota-born, Arizona-raised singer-songwriter currently touring the western region of the United States. He has supported bands such as Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Leftover Salmon, Lion Vibes, Gipsy Moon, Mountain Standard Time, and more. He writes heartfelt, thoughtful lyrics, and his songs are delivered with passion and sincerity each and every time. Once upon a time, he lived as a wandering, hitch-hiking busker playing his music from town to town, never knowing where he…
Find out more »John Till Live at Crafty Canary Brewery
“John Till cultivates folk, blues & country from the farthest reaches of the Great Plains to the Appalachian foothills, down to the delta & back up to Chicago for a sound that’s equal parts pastoral & main street charm.” M.S. ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎ Check him out here: https://youtu.be/MH-Cdid5K8M
Find out more »Lucky Overton Live at Crafty Canary Brewery
“Lucky Overton performs a soulful blend of Americana, folk and American roots music that is mostly influenced by 60's and 70's country, rock and R&B. Lucky Overton’s music has been compared to acts such as John Prine and The Rolling Stones to Ray Charles and Otis Redding. The result is a sound can only be described as ‘Soulful Americana.’ ” Check him out here: https://luckyoverton.com/
Find out more »Grifters and Shills + Brightwire Live at Crafty Canary Brewery
This show is going to rock. so. hard. Be sure you make it out for some killer Texas-Americana tunes, show starts at 6:30PM. Check them out here: BRIGHTWIRE: "Brightwire stands before us, Cracked, Flawed and Frayed, hoping their art is something we might take. It is the humble opinion of this particular music fan you do just that. Roll down the windows, take the long way home, and slow things down a little with Houston, Texas-based Brightwire’s sophomore album" https://brightwiremusic.com/…
Find out more »Grifters and Shills + Brightwire Live at Crafty Canary Brewery
This show is going to rock. so. hard. Be sure you make it out for some killer Texas-Americana tunes, show starts at 6:30PM. Check them out here: BRIGHTWIRE: "Brightwire stands before us, Cracked, Flawed and Frayed, hoping their art is something we might take. It is the humble opinion of this particular music fan you do just that. Roll down the windows, take the long way home, and slow things down a little with Houston, Texas-based Brightwire’s sophomore album" https://brightwiremusic.com/…
Find out more »Sonic Bloom Festival
Gardner’s Hummingbird Ranch is home to the Sonic Bloom Festival, one of the longest-running music festivals in Colorado and a mecca for electronic and jam band fans alike. Each June, Spanish Peaks Country lights up with high-profile musical acts and a long list of activities, including yoga classes, workshops, and live painting performances. Unique and interactive art installations are also common throughout the festival grounds as are fire spinners, dancers, and flow artists accompanying most performances. Food and artist vendors…
Find out more »Spanish Peaks Country Fest
Spanish Peaks Country Fest is the premier country music festival in southern Colorado. With easy access off Interstate 25, we welcome guests to experience the biggest artists playing at the foot of the beautiful Spanish Peaks. Lineup: Koe Wetzel Tracy Byrd Jon Wolfe Josh ward Charlie Jenkins Cappton Reid Cody Cozz 90's Country Party w/ Double Wide with more Artists TBA
Find out more »John Poland Live at Crafty Canary Brewery
John Poland will be gracing us with his dark, Americana-blues style songs and beautiful acoustic guitar playing! You're not going to want to miss this show. Check him out here if you don't believe us: https://m.youtube.com/watch
Find out more »Chris Koza at Deerprint Wine Bar
Chris Koza is a composer and performer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Both solo and with his band Rogue Valley, he has supported and shared the state with artists such as Brandi Carlile, Ingrid Michaelson, The Jayhawks, Neko Case, Kathleen Edwards, Dan Wilson, and Stephen Kellogg, This is the Kit, and Tift Merrit, among others. His music appears regularly on ABC's General Hospital and 60 Minutes, and his song Be Wild will be featured as the soundtrack to an upcoming State…
Find out more »Bruce Hays at Deerprint Wine Bar
Bruce Hayes is a Colorado original. Singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer/engineer, and instrument collector/historian…His music combines Bluegrass, Celtic, Blues, Rock, and R&B into a unique potpourri of original and interpretive songs. “The Jimi Hendrix of the Mandolin” also features Guitar, Dobro, and his own creation, the Strato Bassto accompanied by his signature mutant clogging. An instigator of the Mountain Jam Band Sound, Hayes has collaborated with numerous Colorado groups including The String Cheese Incident, Acoustic Junction, and Chuck Pyle. On top of…
Find out more »Moors and McCumber at La Veta Mercantile
A vocal harmony duo fifteen years in the making, Moors & McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans - they’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present day Americana, they write heartfelt songs directly inspired by life’s experiences. With their latest record, 2021’s ‘Survival,’ they have created some of their most compelling work to date. The sound of Moors & McCumber is adventurous, eclectic, and endlessly creative. Borrowing from rock, pop,…
Find out more »July 2022
Jackson Emmer at La Veta Mercantile
Emmer was so incredible at his July 19th show with us that we just had to have him back! If you missed that show, or want to see him again, get your tickets soon as this will likely be an indoor show and seats will fill up quickly. Based in the small town of Carbondale, Colorado, Jackson Emmer has quietly built his reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter on the outskirts of country music. His work blends humor with heartache, and…
Find out more »Lucas Wolf at Second Street Bar & Grill
Lucas Wolf is a South Dakota-born, Arizona-raised singer-songwriter currently touring the western region of the United States. He has supported bands such as Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Leftover Salmon, Lion Vibes, Gipsy Moon, Mountain Standard Time, and more. He writes heartfelt, thoughtful lyrics, and his songs are delivered with passion and sincerity each and every time. Once upon a time, he lived as a wandering, hitch-hiking busker playing his music from town to town, never knowing where he…
Find out more »Steve Manshell at Cuchara Yacht Club
Come and enjoy live music with your dinner and drinks at the Cuchara Yacht Club. Times TBD.....
Find out more »Bo Jingles at Cuchara Yacht Club
Come and enjoy live music with your dinner or drinks at the Cuchara Yacht Club. Times TBD.....
Find out more »Bear Ryan Live at Crafty Canary Brewery
"With a sound heavily influenced by country, bluegrass, rock n roll, and blues - Bear started to make the music that she liked to hear. The music she longed for. The stuff that was rarely written from the female perspective. Ask her what she plays, and she’ll tell you it’s Git-Down music: “It’ll either make you wanna git down, or bring you down. Either way…. that’s what I play.” With a big voice and a low growl, some left-handed slide…
Find out more »Bear Ryan Live at Crafty Canary Brewery
"With a sound heavily influenced by country, bluegrass, rock n roll, and blues - Bear started to make the music that she liked to hear. The music she longed for. The stuff that was rarely written from the female perspective. Ask her what she plays, and she’ll tell you it’s Git-Down music: “It’ll either make you wanna git down, or bring you down. Either way…. that’s what I play.” With a big voice and a low growl, some left-handed slide…
Find out more »Lucas Wolf at Cuchara Yacht Club
Lucas Wolf's sound is genre-bending folk-rock with a front porch feel that handles stages of all sizes. Come and enjoy live music with your dinner or drinks at Cuchara Yacht Club. Time TBD....
Find out more »hONEvhoUSe
hONEyhoUSe” is a unique acoustic trio combining the talents of three very diverse and seasoned artists into one unexpected powerhouse force. Consisting of award-winning R&B/Gospel soulstress Hillary Smith, earthy Blues/Folk singer-songwriter Yvonne Perea, and sweet-voiced Mandy Buchanan, “hONEyhoUSe” seamlessly melds the lines of musical genres with their original creations embracing blues, soul, folk and Americana into one sweet Honeyhouse of music. Three very different voices with one path…hONEyhoUSe. “These women will blow you away.” — Don Richmond
Find out more »Bo Jingles at Cuchara Yacht Club July 10
Come and enjoy live music with your dinner or drinks at the Cuchara Yacht Club. Times TBD.....
Find out more »Mike Blakely at Deerprint Wine
As a singer/songwriter, Mike Blakely has released 13 albums, performed all over the U.S. and has made 16 tours to Europe. His songs have been recorded by Alan Jackson, Gary P. Nunn, Red Steagall, Flaco Jimenez and Raul Malo, Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros, John Arthur Martinez, Randy Brown, Geronimo Trevino III and Johnny Rodriguez, Johnny Bush, Jon Chandler, Bill Barwick and others. As an author, he has published 20 books with major New York City publishers. He won the…
Find out more »Steve Manshell at Cuchara Yacht Club July 15
Come and enjoy live music with your dinner and drinks at the Cuchara Yacht Club. Times TBD.....
Find out more »The Catcalls at Heritage Park in Walsenburg
Come hear this dynamic Blues Rock Band at a FREE LIVE MUSIC event outside at Heritage Park in Walsenburg.
Find out more »Open Mic Night at Crafty Canary Brewery
Whether it's music, poetry, comedy, ventriloquism, or dance, we want to give you a stage to share your art with us! Sign up for six minute performance slots begins at 5pm, Open Mic starts at 6:30pm (you must stop by the Canary to sign up)
Find out more »Jon Chandler Singer/Songwriter/Author
Jon Chandler is a three-time winner of the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America. Linwood, his moody examination of Doc Holliday’s life won the Spur for Best Song in 2009, while his tribute to Wyoming’s Hole in the Wall country, Morning Star Moon, received the award in 2012. His novel The Spanish Peaks received the WWA’s Medicine Pipe Bearer Award (Spur Award) for Best First Novel, and he was named True West Magazine’s Best Western Musician. Wyoming…
Find out more »Bo Jingles at Cuchara Yacht Club July 17
Come and enjoy live music with your dinner or drinks at the Cuchara Yacht Club. Times TBD.....
Find out more »David Starr at Deerprint Wine
David Starr possesses “a compelling voice, something truly special, both accessible and passionate” (Elmore), that has been honed releasing nine albums, touring internationally, and opening shows for esteemed artists such as John Oates (Hall & Oates), Karla Bonoff, The Steel Wheels, Survivor, and more. Starr’s prestige extends beyond the stage as well, having launched Starr’s Guitars in Little Rock in 1998, then relocating to Cedaredge in 2001. Today, the store is such an institution that Cedaredge proclaimed the musician’s birthday…
Find out more »Lucas Wolf at Second Street Bar & Grill
Lucas Wolf is a South Dakota-born, Arizona-raised singer-songwriter currently touring the western region of the United States. He has supported bands such as Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Leftover Salmon, Lion Vibes, Gipsy Moon, Mountain Standard Time, and more. He writes heartfelt, thoughtful lyrics, and his songs are delivered with passion and sincerity each and every time. Once upon a time, he lived as a wandering, hitch-hiking busker playing his music from town to town, never knowing where he…
Find out more »Apache Fiddlers at Cuchara Yacht Club
Come and enjoy live music with your dinner or drinks at the Cuchara Yacht Club. Times TBD.....
Find out more »Bo Jingles at Cuchara Yacht Club July 31
Come and enjoy live music with your dinner or drinks at the Cuchara Yacht Club. Times TBD.....
Find out more »Bo Jingles at Cuchara Yacht Club July 24
Come and enjoy live music with your dinner or drinks at the Cuchara Yacht Club. Times TBD.....
Find out more »Rebecca Folsom at Deerprint Wine
Rebecca Folsom’s music is all about love and the connection to our shared humanity. Her four-octave range dances from raw and powerful to sweetly tender, creating a deeply moving, edgy and elevated style. Her voice aims to the heart like a gentle bull’s eye, and cracks you open while filling you with hope. In short, her performances will “knock-you-to-your-knees.” (KUNC radio). She has been singing, song-writing and touring for over 25 years; honing her craft on stages across the USA,…
Find out more »Mark Oblinger at Deerprint Wine
https://www.simpletix.com/e/mark-olinger-tickets-102323 A veteran of Colorado stages, Mark’s national performing roots include stints with chart topping country rock stalwarts Pure Prairie League (“Amie”) and Firefall (“Cinderella,” “You Are the Woman”). From there, Mark’s had the good fortune to work with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield, Poco) Garth Brooks, Amy Grant, John Oates, Jeff Hanna (Dirt Band) and more. A 5-time Emmy Award winning producer/composer with multiple works featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Mark was a…
Find out more »August 2022
Sneak Peak & Tours – The Commons at Space to Create Trinidad
Join us for a sneak peek of The Commons at Space to Create Trinidad on Thursday, August 4 between 5 pm - 8 pm for music by the Sugar Sounds, light refreshments, and tours of The Commons!
Find out more »Izcalli at Miners Plaza in Walsenburg
Come hear this unique mix band at the Miners Plaza in Walsenburg, at a FREE LIVE Music event. iZCALLi has become one of the most recognized and beloved bands in Denver. The success they have garnered through 12 years of existence, 3 LP’s, and hundreds of shows have not come easy. iZCALLi’s unique blend of styles has been carefully sculpted with a relentless work ethic, pride, and authentic passion for the music the band puts out to the world. Engaging…
Find out more »Eric Ramsey at Deerprint Wine
Eric is a perennial favorite on the Folk and Blues Festival circuits, not only for his dynamic, engaging performances but for his open tuning and slide guitar workshops as well. With soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Eric's original compositions reflect his musical influences but come from a place all their own. He writes from experience about the human condition - at times sensitive, at times humorous, always thought-provoking. His arrangements and delivery encompass a spectrum of styles, from delicate fingerpicking…
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