Kick-off the summer grooving to Music on the Mountain. This free outdoor music event is presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Association and hosted at the Red Lady Stage at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area. Serving food, beverages, and fun for all ages. Rain or shine.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Making Movies ft. Marcella Simien
Making Movies creates music that is undoubtedly pedagogical, yet inarguably kinetic. And their live shows, despite the precision with which they perform, are not lacking in dynamism. Every time they perform, they are wholly present, feeling every original groove with the same rush of as when they first found it.
“Perhaps one of the most unique groups around today, Making Movies is sensual, smoky, and seductive. Distorted guitars are buried under their Latin groove, colliding beautifully and urgently.” – NPR
Rolling Stone describes this US-based band as “an eclectic blend of rumbero percussions, delicate organs, and grungy fuzz rock.”
Local opener starts at 5:30 pm on the Red Lady Stage.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time: 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Join us for a free family-friendly concert and Independence Day celebration. Featuring live country music, BBQ dinner offerings by CBMR, and children’s activities! We’ll finish the evening with an Independence Day fireworks show starting at dark.
Local Opener: Rachel VanSlyke
Dual Headliner: Twenty Hands High
Dual Headliner: Devon Worley Band
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Boombox
Electronic rock duo BoomBox, consisting of brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay bring heavy organic grooves and soulful beats that penetrate through the dancefloor, and on to all facets of the human experience.
Founded in Muscle Shoals, AL in 2004 by singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zion Rock Godchaux, BoomBox has grown and evolved alongside loyal fans across the globe. At the same time, the San Francisco Bay Area native stays true to the vibrations that have been moving bodies on the dancefloor since the beginning.
BoomBox has a signature type of groove rooted in a back-beat driven style, wrapped around smooth vocals and original lyrics. BoomBox songs also pull from a wide range of genres to cultivate a fusion of music that appeals to a broad audience. “The sound is about pulling from anything that you’d hear coming out of a boombox, and distilling into a distinctive style,” explains Godchaux. It’s this formula that gives BoomBox the unique ability to connect with any crowd regardless of age or origin.
“There’s a special kind of chemistry between two brothers playing music together,” says Godchaux. BoomBox shows are characterized by a mixture of drum machines and live-mixed computer beats laid down by Mackay, which create the foundation for Godchaux’s electric guitar riffs and soulful vocals to layer on top of.
In addition to touring with their live sets, the duo can also be found dropping down and dirty DJ sets at special club and festival appearances. Regardless of which form of BoomBox you may encounter, be prepared to be getting down like there’s no tomorrow.
Just How opens the evening.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Paul McDonald and the Mourning Doves
It would be near impossible to overstate the uniquely singular quality of Paul McDonald’s voice and stage presence. It’s immediately recognizable and impossible to ignore. Once you’ve heard him sing, you will always know whose voice you’re hearing. And once you’ve seen him perform, you will not easily forget him.
Often compared to legends like Tom Petty as a songwriter, or a young Rod Stewart for his unique voice, his songs and delivery are instantly relatable and universal in their appeal. His poetic story-driven narratives and deep, thoughtful hooks are delivered with a raspy, yet refined voice reminiscent of another era, yet demanding to be heard right now. It’s rare for an artist to pull off the feat of being a poetic songwriter, visual artist, wildly engaging performer, and an exceptional and soulful vocalist.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Mt Crested Butte 50th Anniversary Celebration and Concert: Boogle Machine and The Colorado All Stars
Let’s celebrate Mt. CB turning 50! Put on your best 70’s or gold-themed costumes and let’s get down 70’s style!
Featuring live music by Boogie Machine and Jack Cloonan & The Colorado All-Stars, anniversary cake and cupcakes, a costume contest for best dressed female, male and child, a pop-museum of Mt. CB history and artifacts by CB museum and loads of children’s activities and fun!
Boogie Machine is a four piece 70s Disco tribute band playing all your favorite Disco era hits with a taste of Funk & Rock. With their giant hair and custom retro style costumes, Boogie Machine brings you a fun, energetic, and engaging show the whole family can enjoy. You can count on everyone getting out of their seats and having fun on the dance floor!
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Molly Grace
Nashville-based pop-funk starlet Molly Grace is quickly blazing on the scene one platform heel at a time.
Taking inspiration from artists like Reneé Rapp, Chappell Roan, and Remi Wolf, Molly masterfully blends pop with funk and disco, performing with an infectious groove that feels fresh yet timeless.
First brought to media attention through winning a college showcase series at the end of 2023, Molly has developed a fanbase (her “lovers”) of over 150 thousand fans across platforms. Of those fans, she has fostered a country-wide street team advocating for her rise to fame as she embarked on her first headline across the midwest and northeast, The “Lovesick Tour.” Molly has displayed herself as Nashville’s Queer Pop icon, taking the stage at Basement East and Exit/In, performing for 2,000+ fans at Nashville Soccer Club’s GEODIS Stadium, and is anticipatingly set to perform at Bonnaroo in June 2024.
Molly is a fire sign through and through – charming, passionate, and playful. One thing is clear – if you see Molly Grace perform, you feel the love in the air. Currently finishing up her degree while touring the country on the weekends, Molly is a supernova waiting to explode. Put on something sparkly and come along for the ride, why don’t ya?
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Ibibio Sound Machine
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern post-punk & electro.
The band’s self-titled debut album was released in 2014 on Soundway Records. The follow-up, ‘Uyai’, was released in 2017 on Merge Records.
Ibibio Sound Machine is Eno Williams (vocals), Alfred Kari Bannerman (guitar), Anselmo Netto (percussion), Jose Joyette (drums), Derrick McIntyre (bass), Tony Hayden (trombone, synth), Scott Baylis (trumpet, synth), and Max Grunhard (saxophone, synth).
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
E.N. Young and Imperial Sound
Reggae music has always been a part of E.N Young’s life.
Growing up with his brothers, Manuel and Mike’Chunky Roots’ Marquez, reggae was around and the influence was strong. Daily, E.N and his brothers would search for the next reggae tune that caught their ears and lose themselves within the reggae vibes.
Now, E.N is more involved in the reggae scene than ever imagined. Not only has he established a name for himself as an individual artist but also as a writer and producer.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra)
ALO is more than a band. It’s a musical relationship that has endured for over two decades, with band members playing in numerous projects together and apart.
Zach Gill (keys/vocals) toured the world with the band’s college pal Jack Johnson; Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz (guitar/vocals) played shows with the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh; Steve Adams (bass/vocals) toured and recorded with Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers; Dave Brogan (drums/vocals) joined up with Utah band, Mokie.
These and other endeavors have influenced the band’s new album Tangle Of Time. Local opener FiG starts at 5:30 pm.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Pickin’ A Food Truck
Pickin’ a Food Truck Competition & Festival is a town of Mt. Crested Butte free community event. All ages are welcome!
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Moontricks
Nestled deep in the beautiful Kootenay mountains of Western Canada lies the home of Moontricks, a duo whose timeless sound captures the essence of their rugged roots.
Combining their love of folk, blues, and electronic music, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman are blazing their own trail, birthing an authentically raw and seductive sound infusing grassroots blues, wistful soul, and gritty, boot¬stomping bass.
Their breakout organic hit “Home” has surpassed 1 million streams and their music is frequently licensed for film and television. Local opener starts at 5:30 pm.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: Red Lady Stage – Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Mt Crested Butte Fall Festival with Mama Lingua
Join the Town of Mt. Crested Butte as we celebrate the season of change!
This fun-filled free event features live music by Mama Lingua, a pumpkin patch and children’s activities by Trailhead, a live charcuterie display and more!
“Mama Lingua brings an authenticity and an emotional intelligence to their performance. Their unique musical backgrounds, distinct harmonies and belief in music’s ability to transcend barriers brings us out of our heads and into our hearts.”
~ Taya Jae, Host of Talkin’ Music at KVNF Public Radio
And that’s it for the Mt Crested Butte Free Summer Concert Series – 2024. See you next year !
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