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 once enamored and empowered by her bold songwriting and gutsy performances. Succeeding on her own terms, her songs emotionally resonate with fans across the spectrum…
A true-blue no bullshit Troubadour. Singing real songs for Real, Good People. Living life on the road out of a worn down guitar case, Floyd Bauler’s songs tell true and tall tales of his friends, his old dog Penny, and all of his wild adventures. He also performs really great covers of classic country tunes…
Astro Bandits is a four-piece band from Crested Butte, CO, born from a chance email and a coffee at Camp 4. Their groove riff-rock with danceable rhythms draws on a wide range of musical influences, blending seamless transitions with diverse genres. Showcasing lyrical tales of love and hope, cynical takes on society, and party rock…
The museum is excited to bring back live music in the garden on Fridays in August from 5pm to 7pm. Libations & snacks will be available for purchase. This is a free live music series brought to you by generous sponsors, Bill Peatross & the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Visit https://crestedbuttemuseum.com/events-programs/live-music-thursdays/ for more information.
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.
DJ Red loves to get the dance party started. Former Olympic Skier, Wendy Fisher will get you grooving.
Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia and Burlington, Vermont, Julian Young is a multi-talented musician and singer-songwriter now based in the vibrant state of Colorado. Drawing inspiration from a diverse group of artists, such as the organ virtuoso Joey DeFrancesco, Grateful Dead’s legendary guitarist Jerry Garcia, Snarky Puppy’s mastermind Michael League, and the modern jazz…
This group moves freely along a cascade of grooves without ever letting up on the audience. Keeping on with the spirit of the jazzers and jammers before them, improvisation is their true north. Not once is a show the same. And not once will you leave a show the same as you entered. Formed in…
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 once enamored and empowered by her bold songwriting and gutsy performances. Succeeding on her own terms, her songs emotionally resonate with fans across the spectrum…
The Crested Butte Arts Fest presents High Lifters. Highlifters play Heavyweight Mountain Soul music. The funky vibes and pulsing pockets are guaranteed to get you into boogie central. The CB band consists of harmonic melodies from Stephanie Stephenson, funky trumpet lines and solos by Paul Barney, and a rhythm section of Aaron Tomcak on guitar…