Set against the stunning Crested Butte mountain backdrop, on the Festival outdoor stage at 3rd and Elk, more great live music from the Arts Fest. VanSlykes unique combination of accessible, highly listenable tunes with no holds barred lyrics and a refusal to be bound by conventional genres have garnered her a following who are at…
Set against the stunning Crested Butte mountain backdrop, on the Festival outdoor stage at 3rd and Elk, a performance that’s a celebration of creativity, rhythm, and the unstoppable force of live music. A true-blue no bullshit Troubadour. Singing real songs for Real, Good People. Living life on the road out of a worn down guitar…
Experience the soulful, jazz-funk grooves of the Eli Emmitt Band live at the 2025 Crested Butte Arts Festival! Led by Crested Butte native Eli Emmitt—now based in Durango—this four-piece ensemble brings a smooth fusion of neo-soul, jazz, and funk, guaranteed to get you dancing and grooving. Who They Are: A neo-soul/jazz-funk fusion group featuring Eli…
Get ready for a foot-stomping, fiddle-fueled good time as the Crested Butte Arts Festival proudly presents The Ditchwalkers, one of the Gunnison Valley’s most beloved string bands. Blending bluegrass, Americana, and a healthy dose of mountain-town soul, The Ditchwalkers deliver high-energy sets filled with rich harmonies, masterful instrumentation, and toe-tapping originals. Set against the breathtaking…
Get ready for a musical storm like no other as the CB Arts Festival presents SUPERCELL — a high-energy fusion of funk, soul, and jazz featuring Children of the Horn and powerhouse vocalist Jen Fortin. This electrifying live show blends explosive brass grooves, driving rhythms, and magnetic stage presence for a sonic experience that’s equal…
Chris Coady is an Americana/Folk Rock musician and performing songwriter from the Western slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Chris has been the opening act for Asleep at the Wheel, the Bellamy Brothers and Firefall. He was a featured performer at BMI Nashville’s Mountain High Music Festival and has performed at festivals including Lake City…
Chris Coady is an Americana/Folk Rock musician and performing songwriter from the Western slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Chris has been the opening act for Asleep at the Wheel, the Bellamy Brothers and Firefall. He was a featured performer at BMI Nashville’s Mountain High Music Festival and has performed at festivals including Lake City…
Chris Coady is an Americana/Folk Rock musician and performing songwriter from the Western slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Chris has been the opening act for Asleep at the Wheel, the Bellamy Brothers and Firefall. He was a featured performer at BMI Nashville’s Mountain High Music Festival and has performed at festivals including Lake City…
Bill Dowell writes songs about life, love, and the world we live in, inspired by artists like Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg, and flavored by the many years he’s lived in the Gunnison/ Crested Butte area. Musician, singer, songwriter. avid skier, avalanche worker, emergency medical tech.