Your chance to enjoy great music and art in the mountains has arrived! From noon to 6pm on August 20th and 21st, savvy Blues stretches its acoustic roots through the Rocky Mountains. Visit the classic art show and competition, enjoy tasty dishes, ice cold brews and an array of wines trim the plaza while veteran guitarists with a knack for mixing funky rhythms, sultry measures, and wicked chord patterns front this stellar event. Families should hit up the KidZone with FREE and paid activities such as: bounce houses, kid's crafts, kids entertainment & gem panning.
Here's a look at the lineup for the Festival:
Saturday, August 20th
12-6pm Art Show
12-6pm Festival Food & Beverages
12-6pm KidZone
12-1:30pm Grady Champion
2-3:30pm Soul of John Black
4-5:30pm Papa Grows Funk
Sunday, August 21st
12-6pm Art Show
12-6pm Festival Food & Beverages
12-6pm KidZone
12-1:30pm Grady Champion
2-3:30pm Soul of John Black
4-5:30pm Papa Grows Funk
Grady Champion
Grady Champion started his musical career in the early 1990's as a rapper, but soon changed his style when he discovered the blues. He has been compared to Sonny Boy Williamson and is a thriple threat harmonica player, guitarist, and songwriter. His revved-up, soulful vocalizing and the charm and insight he brings to his songwriting, mark Grady as an important new talent.
The Soul of John Black
John "JB" Bigham, the man behind The Soul Of John Black, is an adventurous artist who isn't afraid to take risks while pursuing his musical vision. Already he has an impressive resume, having written songs for Miles Davis and playing percussion in the Davis group. His stage moniker is a name shrouded with an element of darkness and mystery. He draws his inspiration from blues and soul pioneers of the past and stands as a true testament to the dynamic beauty and freedom of musical expression, which he strips down to the core - guitar, voice and exposed human emotion conveyed in sparse, soulfully captivating performances wrought with raw, spontaneous power.
Papa Grows Funk
Papa Grows Funk embodies the soul of New Orleans-fun, funky, unpredictable and energetic. From sultry summer nights, to Mardi Gras revelry, to the heart pounding Jazz Fest weekends, New Orleans follows PGF whether it is at their regular gig at the Maple Leaf Bar or Club Quattro in Tokyo, Japan. Papa Grows Funk are the guardians of New Orleans funk. PGF continually stretches the bounds of New Orleans music, turning ears and shaking hips wherever they perform.
