Community Calendar

We are excited to inaugurate our music workshop series with a Songwriting session led by Jan Garret and JD Martin!
The July 7 and August 4 sessions will focus on the mechanics of songwriting. Jan & JD will guide participants through exercises designed to build songwriting skills and spark creativity. We hope you’ll join us for their follow-up workshops on July 21 and August 18th, where participants will have the opportunity to share their songs and receive feedback.
Jan Garrett recorded and toured with John Denver and Steve Martin (when he was still doing stand-up) and appeared on the Tonight Show. She joined Dirt Band for their historic 1977 Soviet Tour and was later listed in the Rolling Stone “Who’s Who in Rock & Roll.” Jan’s songs have won multiple awards in the world of positive music, and have been arranged, published and widely distributed by Cypress Music, a Canadian choral music company. JD Martin is an acclaimed songwriter of 5 Number One and 10 Top Ten country and pop hit singles. His songs have been recorded by such luminaries as Reba McEntire, Terri Clark, B.J. Thomas, Peter Cetera, and the Oak Ridge Boys. He has won over 15 ASCAP awards for excellence in songwriting in Nashville and LA. They have taught numerous workshops here in the Roaring Fork Valley and you can read more about them here: https://garrett-martin.com/
This workshop is made possible by funding from the Basalt Public Arts Commission and the Town of Basalt.

¡Estamos emocionados de inaugurar nuestra serie de talleres musicales con una sesión de composición musical dirigida por Jan Garret y JD Martin!
Las sesiones del 7 de julio y del 4 de agosto se centrará en los métodos de composición musical. Jan y JD guiarán a las personas participantes a través de ejercicios diseñados para desarrollar aptitudes de composición musical y despertar la creatividad. Esperamos que nos acompañes durante la continuación de estos talleres, el 21 de julio y 18 de agosto, donde las personas participantes tendrán la oportunidad de compartir sus canciones y de recibir comentarios y sugerencias.
Jan Garrett realizó grabaciones y giras artísticas con John Denver y Steve Martin (cuando él aún se dedicaba a la comedia estilo stand-up), además de haber aparecido en The Tonight Show. También acompañó a Dirt Band para su histórica Gira Soviética 1977 y más tarde formó parte de la lista “Quién es quién en el rock and roll” de la revista Rolling Stone. Las canciones de Jan han sido galardonadas múltiples veces en el mundo de la música positiva, además de haber sido arregladas, publicadas y ampliamente difundidas por Cypress Music, una compañía canadiense de música coral. JD Martin es el aclamado compositor de 5 canciones que han llegado al primer sitio y de 10 sencillos que se han colocado en los primeros 10 sitios de popularidad, tanto en el género country como en el pop. Sus melodías han sido grabadas por personalidades de la talla de Reba McEntire, Terri Clark, B.J. Thomas, Peter Cetera, y The Oak Ridge Boys. JD ha ganado más de 15 galardones ASCAP por su excelencia como compositor en Nashville y LA. Juntos han impartido numerosos talleres aquí en el valle Roaring Fork, y puedes encontrar más información sobre ellos aquí: https://garrett-martin.com/
Este taller se ha hecho posible gracias al financiamiento de Basalt Public Arts Commission y de la Municipalidad de Basalt.

Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs on Wednesday, August 12th! The show is free for all ages and the music begins at 6:30pm.

Through our partnership with the Aspen Music Festival and School, we welcome talented students from the festival to perform the repertoire they’ve come to Aspen to refine this summer. This intimate concert offers a rare opportunity to experience these musicians up close and engage with them in a post-concert conversation about their lives and artistry. Performance information will be announced on the day of the concert.

A través de nuestra colaboración con el Aspen Music Festival and School, damos la bienvenida a talentosos estudiantes del festival para que interpreten el repertorio que han venido a perfeccionar a Aspen este verano. Este íntimo concierto ofrece una oportunidad poco frecuente de escuchar a estos músicos de cerca, además de poder conversar con ellos sobre sus vidas y su talento artístico al final del concierto. La información referente a la presentación será anunciada el día del concierto.

Stevie Lizard played guitar in the Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band from 1994-97,  touring the world and playing on the Grammy-nominated Live at Buddy Guy’s Legends.  His trio plays classic rock and sweet soul, as well as Chicago Blues

Instruments provided or bring your own. Get your 15minutes of fame on the Rock Island stage!

From humble beginnings covering soul standards in their unlikely hometown of Greeley, Colorado, The Burroughs have traversed a decade of growth and reinvention to become a band that defies odds and transcends categorization. Since 2013, the 9-piece act has lit up stages around the country with their trademark brand of “sweaty soul music,” an invitation for audiences to dance, celebrate, and connect under a unifying and infectious groove.
The Burroughs LIVE!
Bandleader and frontman Johnny Burroughs sings, dances, and screams audiences into a revival-like frenzy. His dynamite backing band includes sizzling horns and powerhouse rhythm section made up of some of Colorado’s most versatile and in-demand musicians. Since their early days pulling inspiration from artists spanning Stevie Wonder to Beyonce, the group has grown into a formidable creative collective focused on finding an original voice. The band’s undeniable chemistry on stage is built from a decade of real-life relationships and creative partnership. In an industry focused on finding the next big singular artist, The Burroughs have forged their own path that centers on music made in community.
To support our local event non-profit of the evening, a $5 donation fee will be collected at entry. Annual pass holders are likewise requested to contribute the $5 donation. This mandatory entry fee directly benefits The Buddy Program. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary Gondola ride starting at 5 pm. Furthermore, parking will be free starting at 5 pm specifically for Music on the Mountain events.

Drink Specials: Groove Juice (Hawaiian Punch, pineapple juice, sprite, Malibu or white rum)
Food Specials: Chicken and Waffles with sweet or spicy honey glaze

Get in tough with your inner rock star! Take it out of the shower and on to the stage. Sing it loud, Sing it proud!

Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter who accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs. His influences include musicians like Ray Charles, Hank Williams, Fats Domino, Elizabeth Cotten, Otis Redding, Jimmie Rodgers, Louis Armstrong, George & Ira Gershwin, Aretha Franklin, Percy Mayfield, Mississippi John Hurt, Cole Porter, Sam Cooke, Patsy Cline, Duke Ellington, Chuck Willis, and Dinah Washington.

We are excited to inaugurate our music workshop series with a Songwriting session led by Jan Garret and JD Martin!
The July 7 and August 4 sessions will focus on the mechanics of songwriting. Jan & JD will guide participants through exercises designed to build songwriting skills and spark creativity. We hope you’ll join us for their follow-up workshops on July 21 and August 18th, where participants will have the opportunity to share their songs and receive feedback.
Jan Garrett recorded and toured with John Denver and Steve Martin (when he was still doing stand-up) and appeared on the Tonight Show. She joined Dirt Band for their historic 1977 Soviet Tour and was later listed in the Rolling Stone “Who’s Who in Rock & Roll.” Jan’s songs have won multiple awards in the world of positive music, and have been arranged, published and widely distributed by Cypress Music, a Canadian choral music company. JD Martin is an acclaimed songwriter of 5 Number One and 10 Top Ten country and pop hit singles. His songs have been recorded by such luminaries as Reba McEntire, Terri Clark, B.J. Thomas, Peter Cetera, and the Oak Ridge Boys. He has won over 15 ASCAP awards for excellence in songwriting in Nashville and LA. They have taught numerous workshops here in the Roaring Fork Valley and you can read more about them here: https://garrett-martin.com/
This workshop is made possible by funding from the Basalt Public Arts Commission and the Town of Basalt.

¡Estamos emocionados de inaugurar nuestra serie de talleres musicales con una sesión de composición musical dirigida por Jan Garret y JD Martin!
Las sesiones del 7 de julio y del 4 de agosto se centrará en los métodos de composición musical. Jan y JD guiarán a las personas participantes a través de ejercicios diseñados para desarrollar aptitudes de composición musical y despertar la creatividad. Esperamos que nos acompañes durante la continuación de estos talleres, el 21 de julio y 18 de agosto, donde las personas participantes tendrán la oportunidad de compartir sus canciones y de recibir comentarios y sugerencias.
Jan Garrett realizó grabaciones y giras artísticas con John Denver y Steve Martin (cuando él aún se dedicaba a la comedia estilo stand-up), además de haber aparecido en The Tonight Show. También acompañó a Dirt Band para su histórica Gira Soviética 1977 y más tarde formó parte de la lista “Quién es quién en el rock and roll” de la revista Rolling Stone. Las canciones de Jan han sido galardonadas múltiples veces en el mundo de la música positiva, además de haber sido arregladas, publicadas y ampliamente difundidas por Cypress Music, una compañía canadiense de música coral. JD Martin es el aclamado compositor de 5 canciones que han llegado al primer sitio y de 10 sencillos que se han colocado en los primeros 10 sitios de popularidad, tanto en el género country como en el pop. Sus melodías han sido grabadas por personalidades de la talla de Reba McEntire, Terri Clark, B.J. Thomas, Peter Cetera, y The Oak Ridge Boys. JD ha ganado más de 15 galardones ASCAP por su excelencia como compositor en Nashville y LA. Juntos han impartido numerosos talleres aquí en el valle Roaring Fork, y puedes encontrar más información sobre ellos aquí: https://garrett-martin.com/
Este taller se ha hecho posible gracias al financiamiento de Basalt Public Arts Commission y de la Municipalidad de Basalt.

Through our partnership with the Aspen Music Festival and School, we welcome talented students from the festival to perform the repertoire they’ve come to Aspen to refine this summer. This intimate concert offers a rare opportunity to experience these musicians up close and engage with them in a post-concert conversation about their lives and artistry. Performance information will be announced on the day of the concert.

A través de nuestra colaboración con el Aspen Music Festival and School, damos la bienvenida a talentosos estudiantes del festival para que interpreten el repertorio que han venido a perfeccionar a Aspen este verano. Este íntimo concierto ofrece una oportunidad poco frecuente de escuchar a estos músicos de cerca, además de poder conversar con ellos sobre sus vidas y su talento artístico al final del concierto. La información referente a la presentación será anunciada el día del concierto.