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Summer Scene 2010: Bluegrass and Folk
Summer is a special time in Colorado. The word conjures up memories of the hot sun beating down onto your back on the mountain biking trail, the rush of the cold river water spraying your face as you navigate a rapid, and the lush and vibrant carpet of colorful wildflowers in a valley deep in the mountains. And, for a growing number of music lovers, it sparks memories of covered stages, Americana melodies and tent cities filled with friendly folks and a deeply personable sense of community.
Colorado is home to many bluegrass festivals, and the music plays a vital role in our state’s music scene. If you haven’t yet gone to one of these events, you’re missing out on a key facet of Colorado culture. So get your tent, your cooler, your sunscreen, and pick and choose from a glorious selection of summer music festivals.
Bluegrass on the River
June 4-6 Greenway Nature Center 5200 Nature Center Rd. Pueblo
It’s pronounced “Pweh-blow,” not “Pew-blow” or “Pee-eb-low,” and when it comes to music, Pueblo has a lot to offer. Located at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek on the southern end of the Front Range, Pueblo is rich in history and culture, as well as opportunities for recreation. Every summer, the Pueblo Greenway a
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Tony Furtado
From the very first moments of "Used," which opens Tony Furtado's new album, Thirteen (coming Jan. 23 on Funzalo Records), it's clear that the prodigious instrumentalist turned singer/songwriter is a man on a mission. This bracing rocker, with its galloping ZZ Top groove and restless Tom Petty vibe, establishes the album's interlocked themes of "good luck/bad luck/no luck" (as Furtado puts it) on both the personal and political levels, while a phalanx of fretted instruments provides a thrillingly visceral reminder of Furtado's prowess as an ax wielder of the first order.
On Thirteen, this rapidly maturing artist fulfills the immense promise of his 2004 breakthrough These Chains, his initial foray into songwriting and singing. While Furtado's 2005 outing, the literally solo Bare Bones, pushed the technical envelope as he recorded his own one-man tour, the expansive Thirteen reveals an artist with a great deal on his mind and a full arsenal of skills with which to express his thoughts and feelings in a captivating way. "These Chains was my first serious attempt at songwriting," says Furtado, "so it was a trial by fire, with a bit of experimentation. This time I had the chance to go deeper."
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