Save The Date: Saturday September 08, 2012
This page contains infomation about our 2011 Festival.
Information about the 2012 festival will be posted here in February 2012.
Thanks for making the High Peaks Music Festival a great success!
High Peaks Music FestivalPerformersFestival ScheduleBuy TicketsDriving DirectionsCamping and LodgingSponsorship Opportunities
| Dakota Blonde - Host Band |
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DAKOTA BLONDE – Dakota Blonde is a vibrant Colorado acoustic trio featuring the
sweet strong vocals of award winning singer/songwriter, composer, and multi
instrumentalist Mary Huckins, the smooth steady guitar playing and cool
harmonies of Valley resident Don Pinnella, the charming acoustic bass work and
humor of Tony Raddell. Their repertoire includes originals and covers that are a
unique combination of folk, bluegrass, country and Americana with a little
Celtic tinge. Their tight harmonies and great sound have attracted a following
of enthusiastic fans throughout the country and around the world.
www.DakotaBlonde.com
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| Smythe & Taylor - Host Band |
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SMYTHE AND TAYLOR are known for their tight, symbiotic harmonies, their humorous
lyrics and ‘3-D’ brand of guitar playing. They, TC Smythe and Valley denizen
Gary Taylor, offer an eclectic variety of acoustic music, including contemporary
and familiar tunes as well as their award- winning originals. Winners of the
national Woody Guthrie Song Writing Contest and the 2009 Vocal Group of the Year
Texas Music Awards, their craft of songwriting includes a blend of bluegrass,
blues, folk, Celtic, pop and Americana music.
www.SmytheAndTaylor.com
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| Reckless Abandon |
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RECKLESS ABANDON is one of those acts you just simply have fun with. Valley
friends, Jim and Vicky Jones, Ernie Martinez and Butch Hause share a love for
vocal based, acoustic music creating melodies that provide a warm, energetic
excitement. Jim plays lead and rhythm guitar, Ernie plays just about any string
instrument you’ve heard of and Butch contributes to the bottom end by thumping
out the groove on his bass. Vicki compliments the mix by filling in with a
variety of instruments, but the main stay of her performance is her powerful and
sultry voice.
www.RecklessAbandon1.com |
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| Acoustic Eidolon |
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ACOUSTIC EIDOLON features Coloradans Joe Scott on a one-of-a-kind double neck
guitjo, a string instrument of Joe’s own design praised by USA Today as a
“beautiful harp-like sounding instrument” and internationally recognized cellist
Hannah Alkire known for her stunning tone and emotional, impeccable playing and
for taking the cello places it’s never been before. Their signature “new
acoustic” sound is full of boundless possibilities that comes from blending
Celtic, Folk, World & Latin music influences.
www.AcousticEidolon.com |
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Harry Tuft |
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HARRY TUFT opened the doors of the Denver Folklore Center in 1962. Growing up in
Philadelphia and surrounded by a vibrant folk music scene he sang and played
many instruments - from the piano to the clarinet, ukulele, baritone uke, and a
six-string guitar. His 1970’s album ‘Across the Blue Mountain’ with Dick
Weissman, Jay Ungar, Ed Trickett, Artie Traum and Laraine Grady Traum is a
classic. Today, most of his time is spent at the Folklore Center providing
guidance and lessons to all level of musicians, fine tuning the shop’s many
instruments or jamming with musicians that happen by.
www.DenverFolklore.com |
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| Jon Chandler |
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JON CHANDLER is widely regarded as one of Americana Music’s premier
singer-songwriters. As a seventh-generation Coloradan, his music is a reflection
of his heritage. It is western because he is a man of the West, but it is also,
Americana, progressive country, folk, southern, bluegrass and balladesque. A
recent Winner of the Best Song Spur Award from the Western Writers of America
and the Audience Award in the Western Folklife Center's Yellowstone & the Tetons
song competition, his award-winning Keepers of the Flame CD served as the focal
point of a nationwide conservation education program. www.JonChandler.com |
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| Festival Schedule |
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Start Time |
Performer |
On Stage |
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12:00 |
Welcome |
10 mins |
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12:10 |
Harry Tuft |
60 mins |
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1:20 |
Acoustic Eidolon |
60 mins |
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2:30 |
Smythe & Taylor |
60 mins |
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3:40 |
Jon Chandler |
60 mins |
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4:50 |
Reckless Abandon |
70 mins |
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6:10 |
Dakota Blonde |
70 mins |
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7:30 |
Grand Finale with all bands |
30 mins |
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* 10 minute setup between performers |
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| PLEASE READ! |
| * No tickets will be mailed. Please present a copy of your paypal receipt to
pickup your tickets at the WILL CALL desk. |
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The Festival goes on Rain or shine. The
Feedstore Amphitheater venue is partially covered, but is mostly open air.
Please bring your own chairs or blankets, along with protective clothing, a hat and sunscreen. It
is cool during the evening performances, so a sweater or light jacket is
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| * The park is a smoke free venue and coolers are not allowed.
Avariety of food and drinks will be available for
purchase at the festival. |
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| * Don't forget, all the proceeds from the High Peaks Music Festival supports
KWMV, community powered radio in the Wet Mountain Valley. |
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Buy Tickets |
| Advanced ticket sales have ended.
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| Adult Tickets are avaliable at the gate: $25.
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| Youth Tickets for ages 12 - 18 are avaliable at the gate: $10. |
| Children 11 and under when accompanied by an adult: Free.
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• Tickets also available at Candy's Coffee, 2nd Street Westcliffe
• And at the Festival Gate on September 10th |
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| PLEASE READ! |
| * No tickets will be mailed. Please present a copy of your paypal receipt to
pickup your tickets at the WILL CALL desk. |
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The Festival goes on Rain or shine. The
Feedstore Amphitheater venue is partially covered, but is mostly open air.
Please bring your own chairs or blankets, along with protective clothing, a hat and sunscreen. It
is cool during the evening performances, so a sweater or light jacket is
advisable. |
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| * The park is a smoke free venue and coolers are not allowed.
Avariety of food and drinks will be available for
purchase at the festival. |
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| * Don't forget, all the proceeds from the High Peaks Music Festival supports
KWMV, community powered radio in the Wet Mountain Valley. |
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| Campgrounds | Address | Phone |
| Cross D Bar Ranch | Call for directions | 719 783-2227 |
| Grape Creek RV Park & Campground | Call for directions | 719 783-2588 |
| Alvarado USFS Campground | | 719 269-8500 |
| Wet Mountain RV Park | 816 Main Street | 719-371-1389 |
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| Motels and B&Bs | Address | Phone |
| Alpine Lodge | 6848 County Road 140 | 719 783-2660 |
| Antler Liquor & Motel | 102 South 6th Street | 719 783-2426 |
| Courtyard Inn | 410 Main Street | 719 783-9616 |
| Main Street Inn B&B | 501 Main Street | 719 783-4000 |
| Westcliffe Inn | South Hwy 69 | 719 783-9275 |
| Yoders High Country Inn | 700 Ohio Street | 719 783-2656 |
| DP Property Management | 104 Main Street | 719 783-2415 |
| Kens Rents | 103 South Third St | 719 783-9009 |
| Shining Mountain Rentals | | 719 783-2627 |
| Golden Corner Suites | 2nd and Rosita | 719 783-9363 |
| Mountain View Inn | Hwy 69 North of Westcliffe | 719 783-4173 |
| Over the Brim Inn | 103 Main St. | 719-783-3585 |
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Supports KWMV 95.9 FM Daily Radio Operations
Assures Festival is Affordable To All Valley Residents
Strengthens KWMV’s ability reach to all in the Valley
Moves KWMV closer to providing daily weather, road conditions and timely emergency reports
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Purchase online or download the Donation Form |
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$500 and more - PLATINUM
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Six complimentary tickets
Come and go access to the Musician’s Green Room
1/2 page advertisement in the Festival’s program
Banner displayed at the Festival
Acknowledgement on www.highpeaksmusicfestival.org
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$250 to $500 donation - GOLD |
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Four complimentary tickets
Come and go access to the Musician’s Green Room
1/4 page advertisement in the Festival’s program
Banner displayed during the Festival
Acknowledgement on www.highpeaksmusicfestival.org
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$100 to $250 - SILVER |
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Two complimentary tickets
Come and go access to the Musician’s Green Room
Banner displayed during the Festival
Inclusion in donor list published in Festival program
Acknowledgement on www.highpeaksmusicfestival.org
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$50 to $100 - BRASS |
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One complimentary ticket
Inclusion in donor list published in Festival program
Acknowledgement on www.highpeaksmusicfestival.org
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