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SUMMARY:Earth Day Seeding at Lathrop State Park
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 25 from 11am to 1pm\, Colorado Parks & Wildlife is hosting an Earth Day seeding event at Lathrop State Park. Volunteers will help restore campground areas where grass has been damaged by construction and heavy use. Without reseeding\, invasive plants move in\, so this is your chance to help keep Lathrop healthy and beautiful for years to come. \n📅 Saturday\, April 25 | 11am–1pm\n📍 Meet at the Lathrop Visitor Center\n📝 Registration required. Spots are limited to 50 volunteers \nBring water\, sunscreen\, gloves\, and dress in layers for changing weather. All ages welcome! Grab the family and come spend a couple hours giving back to one of the most beautiful parks in southern Colorado. \n🔗 Register here: cpwconnect.state.co.us
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/earth-day-seeding-at-lathrop-state-park/
LOCATION:Lathrop State Park\, 70 County Road 502\, Walsenburg\, CO\, 81089
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:The Rifters
DESCRIPTION: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 three guys on stage\, the Rifters employ a wide range of acoustic and electric instruments\, combined with soaring three-part harmonies\, to provide a mesmerizing variety of music from driving blue-grama-grass to ethereal desert beauty. The years of playing to the dance crowds in their northern New Mexico homeland has given their music a toe-tapping rhythm that is engaging and undeniable. With a pedigree of bands like Hired Hands\, the Rounders\, and South by Southwest among them\, the Rifters are truly a musical voice of their region of high desert vistas and mountain majesty.
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/the-rifters/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile\, 300 S. Main Street\, La Veta\, 81055
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Pub Night with Deer in the Headlights
DESCRIPTION:Celtic tunes to transport you to the highlands.. Come for the music\, stay for the lively atmosphere. The perfect way to embrace the spirit of the pub. Pub grub\, dark beer\, Scottish ale\, rich port to sip and savor. Live music by Deer in the Headlights. No Charge
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/pub-night-with-deer-in-the-headlights/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile\, 300 S. Main Street\, La Veta\, 81055
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T160000
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SUMMARY:Francisco Fort Opening Day May 21
DESCRIPTION:May 21\, 2026 Opening Day\nMay 21\, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nOpening Day May 21\, 2026\nThu\, May 21\, 202611:00 AM Sat\, Sep 5\, May 21 2026 4:00 PM\nFrancisco Fort Museum will open Thursday May 21 and will close September 5\, 2026 for the regular season. Days and hours of operation will be Thursday through Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. \nNo fee for admission but donations allow us to keep the Fort doors open.
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/francisco-fort-opening-day-may-21/
LOCATION:Francisco Fort Museum\, 306 S Main St\, La Veta\, CO\, 81055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Lannie Garrett presents.. Alfredo Muro Latin Guitar
DESCRIPTION:International classical guitarist: ALFREDO MURO\n“The music of Alfredo Muro elevates the guitar to a higher plane…richly eloquent.” Jose Feliciano\nAlfredo is a world renown concert guitarist\, interpreter\, composer\, and arranger. His forte is South American music in its many guises\, folk\, jazz\, Brazilian and classical.\nThis is a rare concert appearance to our neck of the woods. Alfredo is currently on a world tour but\, a phone call and request from his friend\, Lannie Garrett resulted in his taking a detour to our town for one night only to play at the lovely\, La Veta Mercantile.\nTonight (Thursday\, May 21st) he will perform a 90 minute concert set. Don’t miss this incredible internationally recognized and lauded musician ONE NIGHT ONLY!
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/lannie-garrett-presents-alfredo-muro-latin-guitar/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Walsenburg Porchfest + Far Out Murals
DESCRIPTION:Music on the porches. Art on the walls. \nHead to Walsenburg on May 23 for Porchfest + Far Out Murals\, a day where the whole town becomes a stage and a canvas. \n🎶 Live music across porches\, patios\, and downtown corners\n🎨 Large-scale murals coming to life throughout the day\n🛍 Local vendors\, yard sales\, and unexpected finds along the way \nStroll\, listen\, watch\, repeat. \nThis isn’t just something you attend\, it’s something you experience.
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/walsenburg-porchfest-far-out-murals/
LOCATION:Walsenburg
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Tales Around the Table
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the tables at the Mercantile for an evening of true life stories told by La Veta locals. .\nHosted by Adrienne Braswell. Suggested donation: $5.00
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/tales-around-the-table-2/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile\, 300 S. Main Street\, La Veta\, 81055
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Eric Ramsey
DESCRIPTION:With soaring vocals and organic arrangements\, Eric 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 to raucous\, bluesy bottleneck slide.\nAmong other things\, Eric Ramsey is the 2022 International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Champion\, three time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society’s Blues Showdown\, and a two time Finalist in the Telluride Blues Challenge. In December of 2023 he was inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall Of Fame for the class of 2024. He’s a past winner of the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition\, has been tapped for the prestigious Songwriter’s Showcase produced by Tempe Center for the Arts\, filmed for PBS distribution\, and has been a featured performer multiple years running at the DrippingSprings (TX) Songwriters Festival.\nEric’s live performances are captivating\, entertaining and accessible\, and he’s a favorite on the Blues and Folk Festival circuits not only for his dynamic performances but for his workshops on slide guitar techniques and tricks.\nHe lives in the Phoenix area with his long-suffering and patient wife\, three kids\, four (yes\, four\, to date) dogs of indeterminate pedigree\, and can often be found in the garage\, where his family prefer he practice. Especially the banjo….\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3kJqrgGQGdTmHJju0ZUo6A
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/eric-ramsey-2/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile\, 300 S. Main Street\, La Veta\, 81055
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Tom Voss: Healing from PTSD and Moral Injury
DESCRIPTION:Join us in La Veta for a powerful\, deeply personal keynote by Tom Voss\, an Iraq War veteran\, award-winning author\, and one of the nation’s most compelling voices on mental health and resilience. Drawing from his harrowing experience with PTSD and moral injury after serving in Mosul\, Iraq\, Tom will take audiences through an extraordinary journey: a 2\,700-mile\, five-month trek from Wisconsin to California that became the Emmy-nominated documentary Almost Sunrise. He’ll explore the science and practice of healing\, from peer support and meditation to Yoga Nidra and nature\, and share the hard-won wisdom that has moved audiences at Google\, the Aspen Ideas Festival\, and the U.S. Congress. Whether you are a veteran\, a caregiver\, a mental health professional\, or simply someone who believes in the human capacity to heal\, Tom’s message is for you: healing is possible\, and the hardest journeys can lead to the most meaningful destinations. \nSuggested donation $10\nVeterans free \nAll proceeds from this event will be given to the veterans at Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center for activities and outings.
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/an-evening-with-tom-voss-healing-from-ptsd-and-moral-injury/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
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SUMMARY:Peace Love Vans Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our very first year in Colorado! We will have wrapped up our fourth year in Florida and then a few months later we’ll come together as a community to form a mountain village at the incredible Hummingbird Ranch in Spanish Peaks Country\, Colorado as the summer kicks off in the Rockies. Trust us\, this is an event you don’t want to miss! \nWeekend van camping\, tent camping as well as day pass tickets are available for vanlifers or the vanlife curious. Please note that camping tickets have sold out every year at our Florida event so we encourage you to get your tickets early! \nAll types of vehicles are welcome – vans\, RVs\, skoolies\, car camping\, spaceships and so on! However\, there are guidelines about the length of your rig that are campground specific which you can read about on camping ticket page. We also have tent camping available! \nBe sure to check out our FAQs and read the details on the ticketing page before purchasing tickets \nBuy Tickets  \nAbout the Location \nHummingbird Ranch is a breathtaking 350 acre property about 2.5 hours south of the Denver metro area in Spanish Peaks Country. \nOur van village will be in the heart of the ranch with two van/RV campgrounds and another two tent camping meadows. The main Groovy Grove stage and Leafy Lounge with Tiki Bar will be nestled into the trees along with various tree hammocks for attendees to chill and enjoy the music. \nThe exhibitor area that we call Shakedown Street is close to everything and will feature industry-leading vendors and delicious eats. \nA giant geodesic dome will host morning yoga and workshops throughout the day. While you’re in the area enjoy the cool waters of the stream as it winds through the ranch and forms various pools of crystal clear water. \nAttendees can explore the greater wilderness areas outside the main village that is rich with wildlife including deer\, turkeys\, birds and abundant wildflowers. \nThis is a natural site with an epic Rocky Mountain vibe. So\, be sure to read about the various campgrounds and on our ticketing page to make sure you – and your vehicle – are ready for the wild side.
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/peace-love-vans-colorado/
LOCATION:Hummingbird Ranch\, 732 Co Rd 653\, Rye\, CO 81069\, Rye\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:James Kirby
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist\, James Kirby\, has built a loyal international fan base over recent years\, selling out venues and captivating audiences worldwide with his mellow voice and distinctive percussive guitar playing. Blending elements of folk\, pop\, blues\, indie rock and piano\, his compositions range from fast and furious to heartfelt and melodic\, with James finding new and unorthodox techniques to make music from every part of the acoustic guitar. http://www.jameskirbymusic.com
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/james-kirby-2/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Delta Sonics featuring Ken Saydak
DESCRIPTION:The Delta Sonics Blues Band takes a Chicago Blues base and seasons it with Swing\, Delta\, N’awlins R&B and some early Rock n’ Roll. They’ve been playing in Colorado since 1992\, and have established themselves as one of the finest blues acts in the area with their solid musicianship and exciting live performances. \nAl Chesis supplies vocals & foot stomping showmanship but it’s his harmonica playing that grabs you. Al has played in Colorado since the mid-1980’s after moving to Denver from Washington\, D.C.  He has also done studio work for two PBS movie soundtracks and Denver area radio stations\, including KBCO\, KUVO and the FOX. Al has toured locally and nationally with Muddy Waters’ son Big Bill Morganfield\, appearing at venues in Canada\, Utah\, Florida and Wisconsin\, as well as at the prestigious Chicago Blues Festival in 2002.   He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Blues Society in 2022. \nBob Pellegrino supplies the dazzling\, slide guitar. Bob was the Colorado Blues Society’s best slide guitar player in three years in a row. Pellegrino has been a mainstay blues player in the Rocky Mountain region for more than 25 years\, but has also played all over the country.  Bob has also been featured at the Swallow Hill Folk Festival and the 2006 Monterrey Bay Blues Festival. \nLa Veta Mercantile is thrilled to collaborate with Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park.  They will be our trusted lodging providers for our talented musicians. When you visit our town\, we kindly encourage you to book your stay with them.  Thank you Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park for supporting live music.   https://www.twofoxcabins.com    https://www.lavetapines.com\nListen Here: https://deltasonics.net/home     \nKen Saydak has enjoyed a nearly forty-year career as a musician\, writer\, vocalist\, and producer. His work as a pianist and organist on over fifty albums is well known in the national and international blues scene. His 2005 release It’s My Soul\, on Evidence Records follows his two previous CDs on the Delmark label\, Love Without Trust and his solo debut Foolish Man. All of his recordings showcase his instantly recognizable vocal and piano styles as well as his insightful and engaging songwriting. A co-producer of the two Rounder Records CDs with his 1990’s American roots band\, Big Shoulders\, Big Shoulders and Nickel History\, he continued his growth as a producer on both of his own Delmark CDs as well as the label’s critically embraced 2000 release\, Learned My Lesson\, for Chicago blues singer Zora Young.\nListen Here: https://deltasonics.net/home                                                                                                                                                          Learn more about Ken Saydak: http://www.kensaydak.com/ken/index.asp     \nLa Veta Mercantile is thrilled to collaborate with Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park.  They will be our trusted lodging providers for our talented musicians. When you visit our town\, we kindly encourage you to book your stay with them.  Thank you Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park for supporting live music.\nhttps://www.twofoxcabins.com   \nhttps://www.lavetapines.com
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/delta-sonics-featuring-ken-saydak/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Art in the Park is back in La Veta on July 3 and 4\, and this year it carries some extra weight.\n\nThe Spanish Peaks Arts Council turns 50 this year\, Colorado turns 150\, Huerfano County turns 165\, and the country turns 250. \nThe annual arts and crafts fair features handmade work and original art in a variety of mediums\, plus local food\, right in town for both days.\nLa Veta’s Independence Day parade runs Friday the 3rd and Cuchara holds theirs on Saturday the 4th\, so the whole valley is moving this weekend. \nIf you’re an artist looking to show your work\, booth registration is open now at spanishpeaksarts.org/art-in-the-park.  \nEnjoy live music\, delicious food\, and a welcoming community atmosphere—all with free admission!
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/art-in-the-park/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Downtown La Veta\, 115 W Ryus Ave\, La Veta\, 81055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Markets
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Art in the Park is back in La Veta on July 3 and 4\, and this year it carries some extra weight.\n\nThe Spanish Peaks Arts Council turns 50 this year\, Colorado turns 150\, Huerfano County turns 165\, and the country turns 250. \nThe annual arts and crafts fair features handmade work and original art in a variety of mediums\, plus local food\, right in town for both days.\nLa Veta’s Independence Day parade runs Friday the 3rd and Cuchara holds theirs on Saturday the 4th\, so the whole valley is moving this weekend. \nIf you’re an artist looking to show your work\, booth registration is open now at spanishpeaksarts.org/art-in-the-park.  \nEnjoy live music\, delicious food\, and a welcoming community atmosphere—all with free admission!
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/art-in-the-park/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Downtown La Veta\, 115 W Ryus Ave\, La Veta\, 81055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Markets
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SUMMARY:Blues Brothers Bootleg Road Show
DESCRIPTION:The Blues Brothers Bootleg Road Show is a unique blend of Jump Blues\, Big Band Swing\, and traditional blues that conjure up images of a Quirky 1940‘s Nightclub. They call it Swing Blues\, but you might call it Crazy Fun. This BIG BAND will mix it up with tunes by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy\, Joe Cocker\, Ray Charles\, a little Elvis (and we do a great Blues Brothers show).\nThe Bluzinators …6 piece horn section\, solid rhythm section and versatile\, energetic vocalist bring the swing-blues genre to life.\nThe BIGGEST band to ever hit the Mercantile stage!
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/blues-brothers-bootleg-road-show/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile\, 300 S. Main Street\, La Veta\, 81055
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Bear Dance Workshop and Bear Dance with Bear Dance Chief Matthew Box and members of the Southern Ute Tribe
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Box will be presenting a Bear Dance Workshop on Saturday\, July 18th. The Bear Dance will be performed after the workshop in the Plaza at the Francisco Fort Museum\, and all community members are invited to participate with members of the Southern Ute Tribe. The event is free and open to the public. More details will be shared in the new year.
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/bear-dance-workshop-and-bear-dance-with-bear-dance-chief-matthew-box-and-members-of-the-southern-ute-tribe/
LOCATION:Francisco Fort Museum\, 306 S Main St\, La Veta\, CO\, 81055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260725T210000
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SUMMARY:Dotsero
DESCRIPTION:This nationally renown group delivers high-energy contemporary jazz with a signature blend of sax-driven melodies\, soulful vocals and groove-heavy rhythms. Known for their electrifying live performances and chart-topping radio hits\, Dotsero captivates audiences nationwide with their infectious sound and world-class musicianship.\nLed by powerhouse saxophonist Stephen Watts\, Dotsero delivers an electrifying fusion of contemporary jazz\, funk\, and soulful grooves that move both the heart and the crowd. This 5 piece group ignites the stage with their tight musicianship\, infectious grooves and signature horn-driven sound.\nDotsero always brings their big-stage concert energy\, (always with fire and feel good fun) to every performance. You can count on them\, Dotsero won’t let you down!
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/dotsero/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile\, 300 S. Main Street\, La Veta\, 81055
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Lannie Garrett presents:  Motown Legends Revue starring Ron Ivory
DESCRIPTION:SONGS FROM DETROIT CITY\nSinger/entertainer extraordinaire\, Ron Ivory\, is the leader of this 8 piece Motown revue. This show is filled with sweet nostalgia\, glorious harmonies\, old school choreography and top notch\, soulful musicians backing the singers upfront. Four outstanding singers cover all your Motown favorites: from the Supremes to the Temptations and everything in between. Their fantastic band (the Miles Apart Band) sets the funky rhythm behind them. Marvin\, Smokey\, Stevie\, Diana\, Glady’s and so much more!\nMemories will flow tonight. Whether you grew up on Motown or this genre is a whole new experience\, everyone\, young or old love these timeless\, classic songs.\nRon Ivory is a legendary musical figure in Denver (and beyond) with years of experience singing in clubs\, concerts and festivals across the state. Ron and his band have performed with: Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes\, Dennis Edwards and The Temptations Revue\, Atlantic Star\, The S.O.S Band\, The Coasters and The Drifters\, just to name a few. Old school soul at its best. As Ron likes to say: ” It’s not just entertainment\, it’s an experience.”
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/lannie-garrett-presents-motown-legends-revue-starring-ron-ivory/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T190000
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SUMMARY:David Starr
DESCRIPTION: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.\nStarr’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 as David Starr Day in 2016. Starr was also instrumental in the 2018 opening of the Grand Mesa Arts Center\, an intimate event space brought to fruition through strong community support in Cedaredge\, CO. He helped design the space in order to attract musicians and visual artists to Southwestern Colorado.
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/david-starr-2/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Lannie Garrett presents... Margarita Brothers.. A Jimmy Buffet Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Lannie Garrett Presents:\nThe MARGARITA BROTHERS are bringing Key West\, FL. to LA VETA\, CO. Sat. Aug. 15th.\nLet’s travel South with a vibe that’ll have you feeling like your toes are in the sand and a cold drink is in your hand.\nThis band is just plain old fashioned fun!\nThe band focuses on Jimmy Buffett\, but you’ll hear all your favorite Tropical Rock artists from the Beach Boys\, the Ventures\, Michael Franti\, Loggins & Messina etc. So\, wear your flowered Hawaiian shirt\, island sarong\, cut-offs or (?) and help us set an Island scene in our little mountain town. This band of excellent musicians has toured Colorado and beyond and played nightclubs\, concerts and corporate extravaganza’s all over the country.\nCatch ‘em one night only in the intimate setting of the fantastic local treasure\, The LaVeta Mercantile! LET”S PARTY
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/lannie-garrett-presents-margarita-brothers-a-jimmy-buffet-celebration/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Jon Chandler
DESCRIPTION:Jon Chandler was the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Male Performer of the Year award from the International Western Music Association at their annual convention in Albuquerque in November. His performances have stretched from California to Pennsylvania. A prominent Americana and Western music performer\, Chandler’s music has been described as ‘literate and literary’ and he is often called the ‘voice of Colorado.”\nJon 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 Wind\, A Novel of Tom Horn\, was a finalist for the Colorado Book Award. A seventh-generation Coloradan\, Jon’s music and stories reflect his heritage\, and his eight CDs\, two novels\, two non-fiction works and myriad short stories and nonfiction articles are collected by western lifestyle aficionados worldwide.\nJon’s new album “Ghost Smoke” will be coming in spring of 2024 and is an essential collection of his iconic western songs and poetry.\nAWARDS AND RECOGNITION\nInternational Western Music Association Male Performer of the Year 2023\nInternational Western Music Association Entertainer of the Year & Male Performer of the Year 2024\nFriends of Hart Park William S. Hart Branding Iron Award\, 2018.\nSpur Award\, Best Song of 2012. Morning Star Moon.\nSpur Award\, Best Song of 2009. Linwood.\nWestern Folklife Center Best Song/Audience Award 2009. The Road That Leads to Yellowstone.\nTrue West Magazine. “Best Living Western Musician.”\nWWA Spur Award\, Best First Novel. The Spanish Peaks.\nColorado Book Award finalist. Wyoming Wind.\nTin Pan South. Western Songwriter’s Session Host with Michael Martin Murphy\, Junie Fisher and Joyce Woodson. The Station Inn\, Nashville\, Tennessee.\nKeynote\, Ozark Creative Writer’s Conference\, 2019\, 2024\, Eureka Springs\, Arkansas.\nFaculty\, Tall Grass Writing Workshop\, Emporia State University\, Emporia\, Kansas.\nAmerica’s Soul Live! Host of Denver’s premier
URL:https://spanishpeakscountry.com/spc-event/jon-chandler/
LOCATION:La Veta Mercantile
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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