2ND EDITION ALLEY PARTY: A CELEBRATION FOR EVERYONE!
SAVE THE DATE! JULY 3RD, 2024
FREE EVENT FOR EVERYONE!
Join us on Wednesday, July 3rd, between 3 to 8:30pm in Fat Alley (behind Telluride Arts HQ) between Oak and Fir Streets to experience an evening filled with live music, a vibrant bar, and plenty of surprises in store for you!
We hope to see you there!
HAPPY HOUR AT THE SHOW BAR: DESERT HOLLOW
Grab a cocktail and enjoy live music on the patio of the SHOW Bar at the Sheridan Opera House on Sunday, August 27 from 7-9 p.m. with Desert Hollow.
This event is free and open to the public.
The name Desert Hollow is a definition for the geographical and artistic influences of this traveling folk duo, Xander Hitzig and Nicole Olney teamed up in love and music a few years back. Her lilting vocal seems to melt into the sturdy, eclectic musical beds of each tune. His voice is as deliberate as an old-school folkie singing with no amplification. When the two come together in harmony, it’s as if they have known each other all their lives.
Check out Desert Hollow’s music and learn more about the band HERE.
HAPPY HOUR AT THE SHOW BAR PATIO WITH RIVER SPELL
Grab a cocktail and enjoy live music on the patio of the SHOW Bar at the Sheridan Opera House on Thursday, August 24 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. with River Spell.
This event is free and open to the public.
River Spell is a Colorado-based band delivering heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation. Their timeless, yet innovative sound encompasses elements of folk, rock, jam, funk, and bluegrass music.
Check out River Spell’s music here:
Website: https://www.riverspellmusic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverspellmusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/River-Spell-101390535814002
The Sensational Barnes Brothers
The Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) has announced the return of the Sunset Music Series for the 2023 summer season in Mountain Village. The event, which celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year, has been recognized as a top ten outdoor summer music series by 10Best of USA Today, making it a must-attend for music lovers.
The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a melting pot of the old and the new. As Pop Matters states, “The brothers run through a spectrum of moods and modes in their gospel soul, often bridging the gap between, say, the Soul Stirrers and Stax, all the while keeping a local flavor.” The brothers are able to dive deep into their roots, creating a sound that reflects the music of their history, all the while drawing in a modern-day audience.
From playing in their family living room to recording their first album from a legendary 1970s catalog, The Sensational Barnes Brothers have created a place for themselves in the music industry. “We performed a lot,” recalls Courtney. “In our performances, my mom and dad would do the first section. They would sing, and we would be the background. Then in the next set it flipped over to where the children would do our thing, and that would be the Barnes Family concert.” Before the release of their debut album, the brothers solidified their role as musicians by working with legends of soul and R&B as well as modern day award winning artists.
Sensational Barnes Brothers website
Listen to the Sensational Barnes Brothers on Spotify here:
The Wilder Blue with special guests Tylor and the Train Robbers
The Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) has announced the return of the Sunset Music Series for the 2023 summer season in Mountain Village. The event, which celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year, has been recognized as a top ten outdoor summer music series by 10Best of USA Today, making it a must-attend for music lovers.
The Wilder Blue:
Sharp storytelling. Gripping and gorgeous five-part harmonies. Arrangements that can swing between fun, engaging, and lively one moment and stirring, booming, and chill-inducing the next. These are the essential elements that make up the sound of The Wilder Blue, the Texas five-piece who put their own spin on rock-influenced country with their eponymous sophomore album.
The Wilder Blue website.
Listen to The Wilder Blue on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5hewAzHE9nqxKYvSzqtVJD
Tylor and the Train Robbers:
Boise, ID based band Tylor & the Train Robbers, comprised of Tylor Ketchum, his brothers Jason and Tommy Bushman and his father-in-law Johnny “Shoes” Pisano deliver a perfect, lyric-driven blend of Roots Country and modern Americana music. Paired with their unrelenting dedication to the road, they have earned the reputation of hardworking professionals whose live shows highlight the connectedness that they’ve acquired not only from years of playing together, but also from the family bond that they all share.
Tylor and the Train Robbers website.
Listen to Tylor and the Train Robbers on Spotify here:
Lindsay Lou
The Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) has announced the return of the Sunset Music Series for the 2023 summer season in Mountain Village. The event, which celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year, has been recognized as a top ten outdoor summer music series by 10Best of USA Today, making it a must-attend for music lovers.
Lindsay Lou has been making soulful, poignant music for the last decade. An undeniable powerhouse, Lou’s remarkable gifts as a singer, songwriter, musician and performer demand the listener’s attention. Her singing floats over the masterful playing and deep groove of her band with both a fierce intensity and a tender intimacy.
Lindsay Lou website.
Listen to Lindsay Lou on Spotify here:
HAPPY HOUR AT THE SHOW BAR PATIO WITH SUPA DEF
Grab a cocktail and enjoy live music on the patio of the SHOW Bar at the Sheridan Opera House on Friday, July 28 from 7-9 p.m. with Supa Def.
This event is free and open to the public.
Supa Def is a three-piece “supa” collaboration birthed in Telluride, Colorado. Fusing rock, funk, hip hop, and jam, Supa Def draws in hype crowd energy and focuses it into a dynamic, high-octane performance. We love to make each show unique and improvisational. Members are Claybrook Penn (drums, vocals), Stuart Sundell-Norlin (guitar, vocals), and Chris Harden (bass, vocals).
2nd Annual Mountain Village / Telluride Fine Art Festival
Friday, July 28th, 2023
10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday, July 29th, 2023
10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, July 30th, 2023
10:00am to 5:00pm
The town of Mountain Village sits atop Telluride. Located in SW Colorado, Mountain Village is surrounded by the stunning San Juan mountains and the world-class Telluride ski resort. The show will be set up in Oak Street Plaza, Heritage Plaza and Conference Center Plaza in Mountain Village. This three-day event features local and national artists selling and exhibiting their one-of-a-kind work.
Regional Music Feature with Easy Jim
The Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) has announced the return of the Sunset Music Series for the 2023 summer season in Mountain Village. The event, which celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year, has been recognized as a top ten outdoor summer music series by 10Best of USA Today, making it a must-attend for music lovers.
“Settle back easy, Jim…” The words of Robert Hunter in the song “Althea” seemed to fit the mold of the band when it began in the fall of 2018 . The laid back group of musicians from Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado found a common love for the music with one another and a desire to learn and perform the material. The six piece ensemble features the same instrumentation as the Grateful Dead including two drummers and four part vocal harmonies. Easy Jim is known for their exciting original improvisations, high energy performances, and attention to detail. No two shows are ever the same and it’s always Easy Jim’s mission to provide a visceral concert experience that pays tribute to one of the most infamous rock ‘n’ roll bands, The Grateful Dead .
Easy Jim website.
"Oliver Twist the Musical" Summer Spectacular FREE Performance
Young People’s Theater presents “Oliver Twist the Musical” as the culmination of the Summer Spectacular camp. This program is a one-week intensive for rising 3rd through 6th graders. In just five days, YPT Artistic Director Leah Heidenreich and campers will put together an entire musical, equipped with costumes, sound, and set!
The two FREE performances are Friday, July 21, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Boyd Meets Girl.. Local Festival Feature With Telluride Chamber Music
The Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) has announced the return of the Sunset Music Series for the 2023 summer season in Mountain Village. The event, which celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year, has been recognized as a top ten outdoor summer music series by 10Best of USA Today, making it a must-attend for music lovers.
Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. The duo has toured the world sharing their eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and Beyoncé, and their two studio albums have been streamed well over 3 million times on Spotify alone. Both acclaimed soloists in their own right, Boyd has been described as “truly evocative” by The Washington Post, and as "a player who deserves to be heard" by Classical Guitar Magazine, while Metcalf, also a member of the ensembles Break of Reality and The Overlook has been called "brilliant" by Gramophone. Boyd Meets Girl has toured throughout the USA, India, Nepal, New Zealand, and every state and territory in Australia, including engagements at Caramoor, Newport Classical, Festival Napa Valley, Austin Classical Guitar, Moab Music Festival and many others.
Boyd Meets Girl website
Listen to Boyd Meets Girl on Spotify here:
James Hunter
The Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) has announced the return of the Sunset Music Series for the 2023 summer season in Mountain Village. The event, which celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year, has been recognized as a top ten outdoor summer music series by 10Best of USA Today, making it a must-attend for music lovers.
Over the span of 30 years, he’s worked on the railway, busked in the streets of London, provided backup vocals and guitar for Van Morrison, played clubs and theaters all over the world, written scores of original songs, and recorded some of the most original and honest rhythm & soul albums of the last two decades. By 2006, Hunter was recognized with nominations for a GRAMMY® Award (“Best Traditional Blues Album” for People Gonna Talk (Rounder)) and an American Music Award (“Best New/Emerging Artist”). He and his band then hit the road for a decade of extensive touring and recorded critically-acclaimed studio albums— The Hard Way (Hear Music), Minute by Minute (Fantasy), Hold On! (Daptone), Whatever it Takes (Daptone). By 2016, MOJO magazine had crowned him “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.”
James Hunter website
Listen to James Hunter on Spotify here:
Fourth of July Bash
The Town of Telluride is hosting a celebration for The Fourth of July in Telluride Town Park immediately following the Telluride Fourth of July Parade, which begins at 11 am. Residents and visitors alike are invited to Town Park for live music from 12 to 5:30 pm featuring various food vendors, family-friendly games and activities, nonprofit fundraisers, and a beer garden with beer, wine and more. All are welcome to join the fun and enjoy a beautiful afternoon with local musicians performing including Tyler & Warren, Petty Grass, Supa Def, Joint Point and Soul Brass Band. The Telluride Fire Department is planning on a fireworks show to close the celebration after dark.
HAPPY HOUR AT THE SHOW BAR PATIO WITH MELISSA GAIL KLEIN AND THE MORNING DEW
Grab a cocktail and enjoy live music on the patio of the SHOW Bar at the Sheridan Opera House on Monday, July 3 from 7-9 p.m. with Melissa Gail Klein and the Morning Dew.
This event is free and open to the public.
Melissa Gail Klein is a banjo player, flute player and singer songwriter based out of Austin, Texas. Her songs are a refreshing hit of true magic for trying times, and a fun companion for the everyday grind.
When she’s not flying solo, Melissa is artfully backed by her 5-piece band The Morning Dew, creating moving soundscapes with riveting harmonies and unexpected genre shifts ranging from samba to rock, bluegrass, and soul and folk.
Melissa Gail Klein has been featured on radio stations and podcasts across 14 countries. Offstage, she puts her heart into her work as a therapist and advocate for women survivors of sex trafficking and justice-involved individuals.
Check out Melissa’s music here:
Instagram: Melissa.gail.music
Facebook: facebook.com/melissagailmusic
Website: www.Melissagailklein.com
"An Alley Party For Everyone"
Save the date!
July 3rd, 4-8PM, Telluride Arts is hosting their annual community party and birthday bash. This year, it will be an “Alley Party for Everyone!” Come one, come all—follow the music to Fat Alley (directly behind Telluride Arts HQ) between Oak and Fir Streets! Sweet sounds, bar, and food by Latin Creations!
Local openers Eric Shedd and Warren Gilbreath will play 4-4:45PM. Afterward, get groovy with another local group, Lavalanche, rocking a fiery, smooth rhythm and blues from 5-6PM. And dance the night away with Durango-based band, Desert Child from 6:15-8PM.
This event is free and open to the public!
For more information contact Telluride Arts at 970-728-3930, info@telluridearts.org, or find us online at www.telluridearts.org.
HAPPY HOUR AT THE SHOW BAR: SOL CHASE
Grab a cocktail and enjoy live music on the patio of the SHOW Bar at the Sheridan Opera House on Thursday, June 29 from 7-9 p.m. with Sol Chase.
This event is free and open to the public.
Sol Chase was born into a tribe of hippies and musicians and learned to play folk songs in the fields and forests of Europe during early years on the road with his parents. The family band would venture into towns for regular busking sets, and street performing became Sol’s primary medium of musical expression for many years. After moving to Colorado, Sol fell deeply in love with the bluegrass tradition of campfire jams and festivals that rings through the Rocky Mountains.
A mandolinist and songwriter from a young age, Sol developed his musical style with mentors across many genres and walks of life, from New England old time players to jazz guitarists. His longest stint of musical development came from seven years spent in the “Live Music Capital of the World”, Austin, Texas. He founded and led several bands during his time there, refining a sound that mixes traditional Americana with psychedelic ‘jamgrass’.
Lifted to new heights by the collaborative and rich scene, Sol recorded his first solo project in 2022. Recorded in Austin with a cohort of the city’s best acoustic players and engineered by Charles Godfrey (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sublime, Whiskey Myers), “The Eclectic Life of an Only Child” is a scrapbook of musical memories, truths, and fictions gathered through a lifetime of playing.
Sol has recorded with Third Eye Blind, shared the stage with The California Honeydrops, and opened for Shinyribs and The Sweet Lillies, among many others. Since leaving Austin in 2022, Sol and his partner Evergreen have traveled across continents in search of new heights and new pals to make and share music with.
Check out Sol’s music here:
Instagram: @solchasemusic
https://instagram.com/solchasemusic?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
Facebook: Sol Chase
Cha Wa
The Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) has announced the return of the Sunset Music Series for the 2023 summer season in Mountain Village. The event, which celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year, has been recognized as a top ten outdoor summer music series by 10Best of USA Today, making it a must-attend for music lovers.
New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa radiates the energy of the city’s street culture. “My People,” the band’s follow up to their Grammy-nominated album “Spyboy,” feels like pure joy, a distillation of generations of New Orleans expression. But it also never fails to remind us how hard-won that joy was and still is: not least in the tense, funky and explosive title track, with its declaration “My people, we’re still here.”
“Mardi Gras Indian songs are inherently songs about freedom,” the band’s drummer Joe Gelini says. “And that struggle is as relevant today as it’s ever been.” Popmatters describes the band as "a grand gumbo of singing, intoxicating rhythms, and deep funk grooves that are impossible to resist.”
Cha Wa website
Listen to Cha Wa on Spotify here:
Augment Community Concert w/ Atari Safari!
Community Music Night with Atari Safari
Tuesday June 27 6-8 pm
Elks Park
Free to the community
Presented by Augment Music Project
Smokey Brights
The Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA) has announced the return of the Sunset Music Series for the 2023 summer season in Mountain Village. The event, which celebrates its 23rd anniversary this year, has been recognized as a top ten outdoor summer music series by 10Best of USA Today, making it a must-attend for music lovers.
Fronted by married songwriting duo Kim West and Ryan Devlin, the bands melodies and harmonies exude intimacy. The swirling synths of keyboardist/vocalist West cut through the heaviness of Devlin’s fuzzed out guitars like a neon sign in the night. Bassist Luke Ragnar fills in the bottom end with stylishly inventive bass lines that perfectly compliment Nick Krivchenia’s grounded and authoritative drums. With Ragnar’s voice in the mix, the band’s hallmark three part harmonies radiate. Lyrically, Devlin and West trade off telling personal stories of doubt and existential anxiety, while always keeping a hopeful eye to the future. Devlin’s gravel filled voice alongside West’s honey dipped melodies is a shot of raw whiskey spiking a cherry soda. The resulting alchemy is performed with a professional aplomb that not only highlights Smokey Brights stellar musicianship, but the genuine passion and love the group has for their music, each other, and their audience. A Smokeys show is rife with dancing, dad jokes, monstrous guitar solos, and the best thrift shop fashion from across the world. Asses will be shook, hearts will be beautifully broken, and bartenders will be tipped. Also, their merch guy is hot.
Smokey Brights website
Listen to Smokey Brights on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/52El5lMDpmHgFxGuFHwD5T
StoryWalk
The Wilkinson Public Library and the Town of Mountain Village are proud to present the Mountain Village Story Walk®. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Join us in celebrating the new StoryWalk in Mountain Village. Stop by the first post (near the Market and start of the Disc Golf Course) between 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. for free cookies, juice boxes, and a special gift (while supplies last) to celebrate the opening of Mountain Village's StoryWalk. Walk the StoryWalk and read Senorita Mariposa as you travel the Boulevard Trail back into the Village Center, ending at the Market in the Plaza in time for Storytime Jam at 11 a.m.
The Story
Enjoy a new story each month, produced by the Wilkinson Public Library. The story is available in English and Spanish. Access audio versions using the QR code found at each station.
The Trail
Follow the Boulevard Trail from Market Plaza back to the Village Center, ending at Reflection Plaza. This gently sloping, multi-use paved trail is just over a 1/2 mile long. Some of the posts are set off from the path for pedestrian safety. Please be aware of bikes and other users.
For info click here.