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July 2019
Jon Chandler
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. He hosts America’s Soul Live, a monthly Arvada, CO-based acoustic concert series. Jon was chosen Best Living Western Musician by True West Magazine, which also named his Westerns “best Western CD”. He was awarded the Western Writers of America’s prestigious Spur Award for Best Song two times,…
Find out more »John Fullbright
John Fullbright’s 2012 studio debut, From the Ground Up, received a Grammy nomination for Americana Album of the Year, and later that year he won ASCAP’s Harold Adamson Award for lyric writing. In 2014, John released the critically acclaimed Songs , toured all over America and the UK, and appeared on Late Night with David Letterman. Fullbright possesses a keen ear for memorable melody and a unique approach to harmony, moving through chord progressions far outside the expected confines of…
Find out more »Fir Amphitheater Series: Riders In the Sky
THE NEVER-ENDING TRAIL DRIVE CONTINUES! For more than thirty years Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. And while remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life “The Cowboy…
Find out more »Dana Louise
Dana Louise (guitar and vocals), Adams Collins (vibraphone and 5-string banjo), and Ezra Idlet and Keith Grimwood (Trout Fishing in America/guitar, percussion and bass) — Dana brings her vibrant, melodic vocals and finger picking to a body of complex songs. Drawing from jazz and bluegrass, carrying a contemporary beat, the sound is roots-rooted flung-into-the-future folk. Dana Louise and band work to leave their audiences glowing with the magic music can bring: genuine human connection CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Find out more »Wilson & McKee Joined by Jaquie Gipson
Willson & McKee are two voices with Celtic harp, accordion, Irish bouzouki, guitars, dulcimers, Bodhran, and bagpipes. The duo began making music and touring together in 1990. In the decades since, they have appeared on multiple state Arts Rosters, juried showcases, educational programming and performed in many states on stages ranging from Quonset huts to 1500 seat auditoriums. Jaquie Gipson, an acoustic guitarist, began playing the guitar at the age of 14. With inspiration from Leo Kottke, Michael Hedges, Preston…
Find out more »Fir Amphitheater Series: Trout Fishing in America
A more incongruous pairing you’ll never find with Ezra Idlet (guitar) at six feet nine inches and Keith Grimwood (bass) at five feet five and one-half inches. Their inspiration comes from the fabric of everyday life with music that pokes fun one minute and pulls the heartstrings the next. Winning multiple National Indie and Parent’s Choice awards and four Grammy nominations, this is music for people who take their fun seriously. Departs Alamosa at 10:00 AM | Departs Fort Garland…
Find out more »August 2019
Chris Arellano
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. $15 in advance; $18 at the door Learn more: https://www.chrisjarellano.com/ CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Find out more »Tom Munch
Tom Munch has brought a blend of Southwest-Folk-Jazz to Southern Colorado's music scene for over 3 decades. His versatility also is seen in an impressive repertoire of some 3000 songs. Tom's styles include jazz standards, western, folk, classic rock, R&B, children's and rare historic songs, plus originals. Tom finds the heart of each song and performs with a love of music and respect for his audience, whether it be in a concert setting or for his weekly work with Alzheimer's…
Find out more »Fir Amphitheater Series: Peter Yarrow
THE MUSIC WE KNOW AND LOVE Peter Yarrow, an American singer and songwriter, was born in New York City in 1938. He learned to play both guitar and violin at a young age, and attended New York City’s High School of Music and Art. His singing career began after receiving a psychology degree from Cornell University. Upon graduating, he went to Greenwich Village, where he met up with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers. The trio’s manager, assembled and encouraged…
Find out more »Darrin Kobetich
Fort Worth, Texas-based solo acoustic guitar master Darrin Kobetich classifies his sound as “ambient delta raga thrash grass,” but that’s just scratching the surface. Kobetich has performed for us the past three summers with the amazing "Skunk Grass" band, Boxcar Bandits. This year he brings us a solo performance with unique styles ranging from Eastern to Blue Grass and Rock to Metal. Join us for an evening of a wide range of talent! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Find out more »Eliza Gilkyson
Two-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson has become one of the most respected musicians in folk, roots, and American circles. She has been featured on NPR, Austin City Limits, and Mountain Stage and has toured worldwide as a solo artist and in support of performers such as Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Dan Fogelberg. Eliza’s songs have been covered by artists such as Joan Baez and Rosanne Cash. They have been used in films, in PBS specials, and…
Find out more »Fir Amphitheater Series: Junior Brown
With his unique voice, more unique song writing, and even more unique double necked “Guit-Steel” guitar, there has absolutely never been anyone like Junior Brown. He has shown himself to be equally adept at a wide variety of American music styles beyond Country. These include Rock and Roll, Blues, Hawaiian, Bluegrass and Western Swing. Brown upgraded his gear in a way that no artist had ever done. Struggling through each show, going back and forth plugging and unplugging guitar to…
Find out more »Fir Amphitheater Series: Lee Roy Parnell
Lee Roy Parnell is part of a long line of Texas roots-music eclectics and is among the elite few who can be identified as a triple threat. An ace guitarist, as well as a distinctive singer, and hit songwriter, his music runs the gamut of diversity. Combining the influences of Blue-Eyed Soul, Delta Blues, Road House Rock, Southern Boogie, Texas Swing, and Gospel, Parnell’s sound defies conventional classification. He draws from a broad range of musical sources and combines them…
Find out more »Rockwell Avenue Blues Band
Rockwell Avenue Blues Band is made up of 5 veterans of the Chicago blues scene who were part of the "last of the golden age" of Chicago blues. The band is composed of guitarist/vocalist Steve Freund and harp player/vocalist Tab Robinson, a pair of New Yorkers now residing in the San Francisco Bay area and Indianapolis, Chicago-born keyboard player/vocalist Ken Saydak, who now calls Colorado home, and the Windy City-based rhythm section of bassist Harlan Terson and drummer Marty Binder.…
Find out more »Fir Amphitheater Series: Tom Rush
Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration…a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues. Rush’s impact on the…
Find out more »Byrd & Street
Audiences are in for a treat with Austin duo Byrd & Street noted for their “impeccable male/female harmony,” “solid first-class songwriting” and lively stories about their songs, performed with guitar, autoharp, glockenspiel, pianica, and a percussive cabasa. Four-time nominees for Texas Music Awards and three- time Kerrville Festival New Folk finalists, their songs have been recorded by other artists, including Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Find out more »Shawn Brown at La Veta Mercantile
Shawn Brown, master of the Hammond B3 and Most Soulful Vocalist this side of the Mississippi, learned music while playing Gospel with his family. His musical journey began at the age of 3 when he began playing the piano, and then became the organist, accompanying his mother for their church at 8 years old. Shawn's latest album, Best Blues Money Can Buy, is a mix of Gospel, jazz, and blues. He has shared the stage with Al Green, Clarence Clemons,…
Find out more »The Celtic Orphans at La Veta Mercantile
Join La Veta’s very own Celtic Orphans for an evening of live music, friends and beer. FREE
Find out more »Mythic Valley at Rollin Smoke
Hailing from Salt Lake City, Mythic Valley set out to combine the earnest intimacy of folk with the grit of indie music. Their sound is eclectic, yet warm and personal, echoing the timeless storytelling of Americana, with a modern twist. Inspired by contemporary artists as diverse as The Shins, My Morning Jacket, or Fleet Foxes. The band blends in lush melodies with introspective lyrics and beautiful soundscapes, as shown in their most recent release “A Monument, A Dream” released in…
Find out more »Jill Jones at La Veta Mercantile
Jill Jones, lead vocals and rhythm guitar, was founder and lead singer of The Hays County Gals and The Lone Star Chorale, recipient of the 2002 Academy of Western Artists Cowboy Group of the Year Award. A veteran of cowboy gatherings across the country, she has appeared with Willie Nelson on TNN’s “Legends of Country Music” and Ian Tyson at the Elko National Cowboy Gathering. She has also been featured on NPR’s Prairie Home Companion and Texas Country Reporter. In…
Find out more »September 2019
Dan Lavoie at Deerprint
One of our most beloved troubadours just wrapped up recording a new album at Dreamland Studios in Woodstock, NY. Dan is heading back our way for an evening of rock, blues, folk, classical, funk jam, story telling, and friendship.
Find out more »Austin Stirling at Rollin Smoke
If you're Mr. Stirling, the redoubtable frontman of the once Hangdog Hearts, you've earned the respects of your peers, while converting audiences worldwide. Stirling took all that traveling experience into the studio, consolidated it with some southern-fried focus, and created his debut solo album, SALVE. A driven accumulation of fire and brimstone, floated with whiskey and gasoline. He doesn’t stick to formalized roots or folk: that's a blueprint too many of his contemporaries have used to build a shrine to…
Find out more »MMD: Dynamix at Fox
The Historic Fox Theatre in Walsenburg is partnering with Downtown Revitalization to bring you a one-night only kick-off concert for Mountain Mining days, an annual celebration on September 7th. Dyanmix is Walsenburg's hometown favorite! Come celebrate the end of summer and get ready for Mountain Mining days!
Find out more »Mountain Mining Days
Each September, the Walsenburg Downtown Revitalization Committee presents Mountain Mining Days, an end of summer celebration at Miners Plaza in Walsenburg. The Fun starts Friday Night, with local favorite Dynamix playing at the Historic Fox Theatre. The next morning(Saturday) at 11, there will be a downtown parade featuring marching bands from across the state, equestrian riders, collectible cars, and so much more! Along 6th street, food and craft vendors, a kids’ zone with fun games, face painting, and other activities…
Find out more »The Gabrielle Louise Show
Gabrielle Louise's music is anchored deeply in folk and Americana, but undeniably drawn to rich harmonies and melodic adventurism. Her sound has the earthy feel of early Joni Mitchell while also veering into the spirited and versatile delivery of fellow genre-hopping artist Eva Cassidy. Unafraid to take a musical escapade in the name of inspiration, Gabrielle is at one moment folkie and ethereal, the next a smoky jazz chanteuse. Known for her authenticity and candor on stage, Gabrielle's performances are…
Find out more »You Knew Me When
Outfitted with an array of instruments, You Knew Me When is a husband and wife indie folk-rock pairing with a full band sound. Based in Ouray, CO, by way of Nashville, TN, the duo have toured nationally since June of 2012 throughout North America, sharing their collective sound. Now touring in support of their third studio album "Into the Looking Glass", You Knew Me When continue to create and serve up an array of craft brewed compositions coast to coast.
Find out more »Edmond Nevaquaya at La Veta Mercantile
Huajatolla Heritage Foundation proudly presents Edmond Tate Nevaquaya, Chickasaw, son of artist and renowned flute player ‘Doc’ Tate Nevaquaya. (Edmond stepped in to represent the Nevaquaya Family as a very recent PBS special that featured Timothy’s flute playing was just nominated for an EMMY for sound and music and Timothy was invited to NYC to participate in EMMY events. He will be here next summer). David Behrens and Eddie Three Eagles will also be performing. This is a free concert…
Find out more »Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival
Attend the Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival and become enchanted by world-renowned Celtic artists and scholars guaranteed to keep you singing, dancing, and enjoying music day and night in various locations throughout Spanish Peaks Country! Musicians have come from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain to teach and perform. In the process, musical connections have been made and enjoyed not just through regional representations but also from spotlighting connecting genres from Jazz to Americana. Each year, the…
Find out more »Crafty Canary Brewery 1yr Anniversary Party + music from Broken Revival
Come celebrate our 1st birthday with us! We'll be partying it up all weekend with something fun planned each day! Friday 9/27- Potluck starts at 5pm. Music starts at 7pm Saturday 9/28- So Tasty food cart is slinging gourmet hot dogs from 4-7pm as we play games and enjoy a newly tapped beer made with fresh, locally grown hops: the Ideal APA! Sunday 9/29- Recover from the weekend with Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and donuts
Find out more »Ordinary Elephant at Deerprint
Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone in this world. The collaboration of husband and wife Pete and Crystal Damore, their connection, and their influences (such as Gillian Welch, Guy Clark, Anais Mitchell) all meet on stage. “Two become one, in song...hand-in-glove harmonies surprise the listener with focused intensity and musical mastery,” says Mary Gauthier. The Associated Press is calling their latest album, Honest, “one of the…
Find out more »Guitar Workshop with Chris Newman
Guitar Workshop with Chris Newman Saturday 28, 2019 9AM - 3PM, Walsenburg, Colorado Chris will cover three topics in the course of his one-day guitar retreat 1) Flatpick Heaven: The guitar in traditional Irish and Scottish music. Create great "open-sounding" accompaniments for traditional tunes without resorting to DADGAD, explore interesting and appropriate rhythms and even learn to flatpick a tune with an authentic ornament or two 2) Swing guitar: hints and tips for jazzing up your folk styles Learn Chris'…
Find out more »Tri-City Trio
Originally from Washington D.C., harmonica player/vocalist Al Chesis has been a perennial presence on the Denver and Colorado blues scene since the 1980s. As founder and bandleader of the highly-awarded Delta Sonics (voted best blues band by the readers of Colorado’s premier entertainment magazine, Denver Westword, for six consecutive years), Al has brought his musicianship, showmanship, and humor to both local and national audiences. A New York City native, guitarist/vocalist Bob Pellegrino has been a mainstay in Colorado blues for…
Find out more »Spanish Peaks Harp Concert
The Spanish Peaks Harp Concert features world-class teachers and workshops for beginner through expert players. Located in southern Colorado every September. This year's end of the retreat concert features: Sue Richards - Scottish Harp Sue Richards is an internationally known performer, teacher, composer, and author. Sue has recorded dozens of CDs, and has entertained audiences throughout the U.S. and Europe. Chris Newman - Guitar & Harp Duos Besides recording with Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Chris is a respected record-producer and arranger…
Find out more »The River Arkansas at Deerprint
Get your tickets soon as this performance is likely to sell out fast. Don't miss this lively performance by musicians from all over the front range bringing elements of rock & roll, americana, soul, and gypsy folk to our Courtyard.
Find out more »October 2019
The Home Fires
The Home Fires is an Americana duo based in Minneapolis comprised of critically acclaimed singer/songwriters, Sarah Morris and Vicky Emerson. Sarah and Vicky are established touring artists and after developing a close friendship and playing live shows together, they unearthed a gorgeous new sound featuring Sarah's clear, melodic voice and Vicky's warm, weathered harmony. The duo tour nationally, have opened for Emmylou Harris and were nominated for Americana Artist of the Year by the Midwest Country Music Association in 2018.
Find out more »Close n’Counter with Tom Munch at La Veta Mercantile
Close N Counter Close encounter is a guitar duo consisting of Gordon Close and Richard Blanchard. Gordon has been playing guitar professionally since he had a radio show at the age of 16. During the time from then to now he’s been guitarist for Bobby Darren, Stevie Wonder, the Accents and studio session work in the Hilltoppers, a quintet popular on the Denver country club and wedding scene. He has been an educator on guitar all these years and does…
Find out more »Wonky Tonk at Rollin Smoke
Sometimes solo, sometimes duo, sometimes full-band, but always wonky. Often compared to Lucinda Williams and Nikki Lane, Wonky Tonk travels the country wonkin' up dive bars, wineries, zoos and festivals alike. With a love for glitter, a knack for story telling and a heart of gold, you will find yourself falling in love with the Wonk and having no idea how to define it.
Find out more »Mike Blakely at La Veta Mercantile
As a singer/songwriter, Mike Blakely has released 11 CDs, performed all over the U.S., and has made16 tours to Europe. His songs have also been recorded by artists such as Johnny Bush, Flaco Jiménez, Raul Malo, Gary P. Nunn, Johnny Rodriguez, and Red Steagall. In 2007, his story song "The Last Wild White Buffalo" won the first-ever Spur Award for Best Western Song. Members of the Western Writers of America named three of his songs as being among the Top…
Find out more »Chris Koza
The music Chris produces is rooted in Americana but heeds its own spirit. Born out of folk, country, storytelling and rock ’n roll, Chris both honors and builds on Americana traditions by incorporating a unique pop-music sensibility, subtle synthesizers, rich harmonies, and imaginative production choices. But despite late-night deep dives in the studio, Chris never strays from the core of the song itself and isn’t afraid to let a raw vocal and woodsy acoustic guitar deliver the story. Chris performs…
Find out more »November 2019
Rebecca Folsom
Rebecca Folsom’s music is about liberation. As a nationally acclaimed acoustic rock and blues singer/songwriter, Rebecca inspires audiences with soaring vocals and songs that crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective. Rebecca’s songwriting paints a picture of shadow and light, and she digs down to gather life’s stories, alchemizes them, and offers a transcending, toe-tapping vision of hope. These songs are little medicines for the soul. “She takes you from subtle ballads to knock-you-to-your-knees blues.”…
Find out more »Yvonne Perea, Danielle Andrade, Dianne De Leon of hONEyhoUSe
Yvonne Perea, Danielle Andrade, Dianne De Leon of hONEyhoUSe, joined by Don Richmond! With a seamless merging of folk, blues, and rock, Yvonne’s music captures her audience through her memorable melodies, relevant lyrics, and soulful earthy vocals. After hearing Yvonne’s music or watching her perform live, you come away with the feeling that you’ve really seen a glimpse of Yvonne’s soul. Yvonne has performed throughout the USA and has opened for Ambrosia, Nickel Creek, Michelle Shocked, Jonatha Brooke, and Melissa…
Find out more »Jackson Emmer at Deerprint
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 »Songwriting Workshop with Jackson Emmer
If you're interested in taking your songwriting to the next level, and making it a bigger part of your life, this is the workshop for you. Award-winning songwriter, Jackson Emmer, leads this workshop for musicians who have dabbled in the world of songwriting and are interested in exploring it more deeply. We'll discuss: 🎵 How to Stay Motivated and Write Regularly 🎵 How to Avoid Writer's Block 🎵 Tips for Accompanying Yourself on Guitar 🎵 How To Practice for Upcoming…
Find out more »Jeffrey Foucault at the La Veta Mercantile
With his rugged Midwestern sensibility and rich, evocative voice, Jeffrey Foucault is a songwriter in the tradition of the classic American country-folk troubadours. Citing heroes like John Prine, Greg Brown, Chris Smither, and Townes Van Zandt, Foucault received accolades from the roots rock community in 2001 with the release of his stark and compelling debut LP, Miles from the Lightning. Marrying blues, rock, Americana, folk, and country, Foucault has released a string of well-received albums and has also become an…
Find out more »Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore at La Veta Mercantile
At home in nearly any genre of music, Mollie O'Brien moves effortlessly between folk, blues and R&B. She has released a number of Americana albums with her brother, Grammy-winner Tim O'Brien. She is currently based in Denver, and regularly tours and performs with her husband, guitarist Rich Moore, as a duo. Together they have released one studio album, Saints and Sinners and a live CD, 900 Baseline. She has regularly appeared on shows such as A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain…
Find out more »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
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 »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 »June 2021
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 »80s Night Dancing through the Decade- Casa de Pajaros
Come dance the night away to your favorite 80s dance hits!
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 »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 »90s Dancing through the Decades at Miner’s Plaza
Come dance the night away to your favorite 90s dance hits!
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 »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 »Line Dancing at Miner’s Plaza
Come dance the night away to your favorite Country Western/Line Dancing hits!
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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…
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