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2002 Summer Scene watering the roots Bluegrass Festivals | Other Rootsy Gigs | Music Calendar | Festival Calendar | Film Calendar
Boulder Weekly's compiled the following information to make the pickin' process as easy as possible. Below, you'll find the current line-ups, dates and times for the major events. But remember to check with the websites and phone numbers for the most up-to-date facts on the fests. Western Colorado Memorial Day Weekend Bluegrass Music Festival
What's the straight dope on the Western Slope?
Friday, May 24
Saturday, May 25
Sunday, May 26
Bluegrass on the River
Scratch, scratch. You won. Partially sponsored by the Colorado Lottery, the 13th Annual Bluegrass on the (Arkansas) River is not only the third largest bluegrass event in the state, but also an inexpensive, down-to-earth favorite located in the beautiful Greenway and Nature Center of Pueblo. Schedule was not available at press time. For more information, call 719-549-2414, or visit csm.uscolo.edu/gnc/bg.html. Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Now in its 28th year, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival mixes music with mountains like no other festival in the world. Whether camping out in the hills around town, biking up to the beautiful waterfalls, or tipping some pitchers in the pubs, it's hard not to have a great time in this small and scenic mountain retreat. And the music? This year's line-up features everyone from local favorites the Single Malt Band to Cake to David Grisman and Chris Thile. Tickets, on sale now, go for $55 per day, or you may purchase a four-day pass for $165. For more information, call 1-800-624-2422, or visit bluegrass.com. Thursday, June 20
Friday, June 21
Saturday, June 22
Sunday, June 23
Silverton Jubilee Folk Music Festival
As a destination on southwest Colorado's Million Dollar Highway or on the world-famous Durango/Silverton railroad, Silverton remains a silver nugget in the rough, a small, quaint mountain town relatively close to Aspen but untainted by Aspenization. The town's 15th folk festival is more than folk. Also including everything from hip-hop jazz to jazz, blues to bluegrass, this year's fest should be a great follow-up to Telluride. Tickets, before June 1, go for $30 for Saturday, $35 for Sunday, or $50 for the weekend; after June 1, the weekend package goes up to $60. For more information, call 1-800-752-4494, or visit silvertonfestivals.org. Saturday, June 29
Sunday, June 30
Pickin' on the Plains Bluegrass and Folk Festival
Family-oriented and friendly, the Colby's 7th Annual Pickin' on the Plains is a good reason to check out what's going on in the northwest corner of our neighbor to the east. Besides free horse-drawn wagon rides, "make and take" children's crafts, and warm days and cool, starry nights-for jamming around the camp fire-Pickin' features traditional and contemporary bluegrass and folk styles. Purchased in advance, weekend pass run from free (with children under 12) to $18. At the gate, weekend passes go for $20, Friday only or Sunday only for $10, and Saturday tickets are $14 for a full-day or $10 for the evening show. For more information, call 1-800-611-8835, or visit shorock.com/folk/colby/2002pre. Scheduled to perform:
RockyGrass
Boulder Weekly's best music festival 2002, Rocky Grass, is turning 30 this year. Celebrate on the banks of the St. Vrain with acts ranging from Open Road to Hot Rize to Bela Fleck. Tickets, on sale now, range from $35-40 for one-day tickets, or $90 for a three day pass. For more information, call 1-800-624-2422 or visit bluegrass.com. Friday, July 26
Saturday, July 27
Sunday, July 28
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
Planet Bluegrass' folksy follow-up to RockyGrass, this year's Folks Festival features a full load. Michelle Shocked, John Prine and Randy Newman are a few notables scheduled to appear. For more information, call 1-800-624-2422 or visit bluegrass.com. Friday, August 16
Saturday, August 17
Sunday, August 18
Laramie Peak Bluegrass Festival
Wild, beautiful and often desolate, Colorado's neighbor to the north remains a great place to escape, and the Laramie Peak Bluegrass Fest is no exception. A mere three and a half hours from the Denver metro area, this year's Douglas, Wyo., bluegrass bash features the traditional, gospel and modern bluegrass sound of Jesup, Iowa's Waring family, plus Wyoming's Trouble in the Yard, and Colorado's own Black Rose Quintet. An advance three day pass is available for $25 ($30 at the gate) and a two-day for $20 ; Friday-only and Sunday only tickets are $10, and Saturday's $15. Children under 14 will be let in for free. For more information, call 1-307-358-3909, or visit laramiepeakbluegrass.com. Scheduled to appear:
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It's picking time. From the mystical mountains and waterfalls of Telluride, Colo., to the heartland of Wyoming, summertime in the Rocky Mountain region means packing up the camp gear, grabbing the old banjo or six-string, and getting back to nature. However, festivarians, whether you're making the drive to southwestern Colorado, heading out to the plains, or just driving up the road to Lyons, it's best to plan ahead for the upcoming season.
