Music on the Green with Caliente Thursday, June 20 12:15-1:00pm Yampa River Botanic Park
Every Thursday this summer enjoy free music at the Yampa River Botanic Park. Bring a blanket, a picnic lunch and your family - stretch out on the lawn and enjoy the gardens and great music.
Thanks to our series sponsor: Mountain Valley Bank
Caliente This seven-piece Afro-Cuban jazz band performs their spicy world music outside for a lively afternoon concert.
C Street Brass Tuesday, June 25 11:00am Youth Concert 5:30pm Family Concert
This award winning brass quintet promises to entertain kids and families with their bold theatrics and dazzling array of music from Broadway to Latin rhythms. C Street Brass' vast repertoire is drawn from the standards of brass quintet literature, classical pops and contemporary music, as well as unique transcriptions from all genres. The group's dynamic stage presence coupled with wildly entertaining theatrics quickly establishes a strong, personal connection with audiences.
Music on the Green with C Street Brass Thursday, June 27 & Thursday, July 11, 12:15-1:00pm Yampa River Botanic Park
Every Thursday this summer, enjoy free music at the Yampa River Botanic Park. Bring a blanket, a picnic lunch and your family- stretch out on the lawn and enjoy the gardens and great music.
Thanks to our series sponsor: Mountain Valley Bank
C Street Brass This award winning brass quintet promises to entertain kids and families with their bold theatrics and dazzling array of music from Broadway to Latin rhythms. C Street Brass' vast repertoire is drawn from the standards of brass quintet literature, classical pops and contemporary music, as well as unique transcriptions from all genres. The group's dynamic stage presence coupled with wildly entertaining theatrics quickly establishes a strong, personal connection with audiences.
Under the Streetlamp is a quartet of dreamy-voiced lead singers, all four of whom were leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys. Individually, all four have been featured on Broadway, in film and on television and showcased on The Tonight Show, Emmy Awards and the Oprah Winfrey Show.
“Under the Streetlamp is all about Motown meets-pop-meets-soul-meets American Top 40 radio of the ’50s and ’60s, delivered in four-part harmony from this self-described ‘man band’ of thirtysomethings.” ~ Chicago Sun-Times
“Under the Streetlamp proves great music is timeless … with exceptional style and remarkable confidence, their act goes down as smoothly as a perfectly dry martini served up in the glamorous nightclub of your nostalgia-fueled dreams.” ~ Broadway World
Opening Night Orchestra Strings Festival Orchestra Andrés Cárdenes, conductor Menahem Pressler, piano Sunday, June 30 - 7:00pm
BOCCHERINI Symphony No. 25 in A Major, Op. 37, G. 518 DE FALLA arr. Cárdenes Suite from El Corregidor y La Molinera “The Mayor and The Miller’s Wife” MOZART Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K. 453 (Pressler)
Legendary pianist Menahem Pressler won the Debussy International Piano Competition in 1946, has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and has appeared with the world’s most prestigious orchestras. He appears with the Strings Festival Orchestra showcasing his tremendous energy at the age of 89, performing Mozart’s 17th Piano Concerto. Also featured are the fiery Spanish rhythms of de Falla and baroque melodies of Boccherini.
“Menahem Pressler is a national treasure.” ~ Los Angeles Times
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major—III. Allegretto
Strings Festival Orchestra: Claude Sim, Kathryn Hatmaker, Boram Kang, Carrie Krause, Yuki MacQueen, Greta Mutlu, Manuel Ramos Anastasia Storer, violin; Karen Dirks, Emiko Karen Matsumaru, viola; David Hardy, Catherine Lehr-Ramos, cello; Tom Zera, bass; Cathy Peterson, flute; James Gorton, J. Scott Janusch, oboe; Karl Vilcins, TK DeWitt, bassoon; Michael Gast, Eric Damashek, horn; Kyle Anderson, trumpet; Natalia Sim, piano
It’s hard to get more excited about music than Doctor Noize! This concert is high-energy, interactive, educational and fun for both kids and parents. Audience members interact with the Doc to arrange and record songs live onstage with an array of instruments and his looping technology.
An Evening with Menahem Pressler Wednesday, July 3 - 7:00pm
Andrés Cárdenes, violin Paul Coletti, viola David Hardy, cello Menahem Pressler, piano
MOZART Sonata in B-flat Major for Violin and Piano, K. 454 (Cárdenes, Pressler) TURINA Piano Quartet in A minor, Op. 67 (Cárdenes, Coletti, Hardy, Pressler) SCHUMANN Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47 (Cárdenes, Coletti, Hardy, Pressler)
Menahem Pressler, founding member of the Beaux Arts Trio for 55 years, joins forces with some of his favorite chamber music partners. Featured on the program is Mozart’s most beloved violin sonata,Turina’s dramatic musical storytelling with Spanish flair and Schumann’s most gorgeous, heart-wrenching cello solos.
Menahem Pressler talks about what’s important in music.
Pink Martini is just the right mix. Pour in a variety of genres, shake well and serve. Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras all over the world. This 12-piece band has a wildly diverse program that can swing within minutes from a samba parade in Rio de Janeiro, to a 1930s French music hall, to a palazzo in Naples.
Thomas Lauderdale was working in Portland politics in 1994, thinking one day he might run for mayor. Fortunately, the pianist found the music at your average political fundraiser underwhelming. So he founded a “little orchestra” called Pink Martini in order to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers and progressive causes. In the process, he drew inspiration from music from all over the world with hopes of appealing to conservatives and liberals alike. “If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band,” he says.
“All of us in Pink Martini have studied different languages as well as different styles of music from different parts of the world,” says Lauderdale. “So inevitably, our repertoire is wildly diverse. At one moment, you feel like you’re in the middle of a samba parade in Rio de Janeiro, and in the next moment, you’re in a French music hall of the 1930s or a palazzo in Napoli. It’s a bit like an urban musical travelogue.”
Gypsies and Harp Strings Saturday, July 6 - 8:00pm
Arnaud Sussmann, Monique Mead, violin Paul Coletti, viola David Hardy, cello Pauline Yang, piano Courtney Hershey Bress, harp
COLETTI Circus (Coletti, Yang) COLETTI From My Heart (Coletti, Yang) ELLIS SCHUMAN Mouvement Classique (Bress) FAURÉ Five Songs: En priere, Chanson d'amour, Toujours, Recontre, Adieu (Hardy, Bress) RAVEL Tzigane, Rhapsodie de Concert (Sussmann, Yang) DOHNÁNYI Piano Quintet in C Major, Op. 1 (Sussmann, Mead, Coletti, Hardy, Yang)
Courtney Hershey Bress performs favorite pieces of the harp repertoire. Pauline Yang joins Arnaud Sussmann in “The Gypsy,” a virtuosic whirlwind written for Ravel’s muse. Paul Coletti performs two of his original pieces.
6pm Pre-Concert Donors Reception by Invitation Join us for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the Strings Music Festival Park before the concert. Discounted concert tickets are available for donors of $100 or more. Please call the box office.
This five-piece band transports kids through the roots of American music. One part Mississippi Delta, one part New Orleans street corner, and one part Chicago juke joint, JAMBO is all parts fun. The songs speak to children's imaginations. They are about growing up, sharing and the inclusion of all children. They promote self-esteem, independence and celebrate individuality. And, of course, some are just about dancing and having fun. JAMBO is Steve Pierson (vocals, guitar, slide guitar), Melinda Leigh McGraw (vocals and assorted knick knacks), Mike "The Murph" Murphy (keyboards), Philip Bynoe (bass guitar) and Herman Mathews (drums).
Perry-Mansfield and Shuffle.Play.Listen Wednesday, July 10 - 7:00pm
Matt Haimovitz, cello Christopher O'Riley, piano C Street Brass: Kyle Anderson, Scott Nadelson, trumpet Eric Damashek, horn Gabriel Colby, trombone Hakeem Bilal, bass trombone Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp Nick Jones and Diana Cruz from NaturalTango
Tangos (C Street Brass, Perry-Mansfield) GADE Por Una Cabeza PIAZZOLLA Oblivion PIAZZOLLA Libertango Shuffle.Play.Listen (Haimovitz, O'Riley)
Celebrating its 100th Anniversary, Perry-Mansfield returns for a collaboration with Strings musicians featuring three tangos with the C Street Brass. Matt Haimovitz and Christopher O’Riley join together to explore the lyrical properties of their instruments in a collaboration that crosses in and out of the classical and pop music genres.
Mingle with Christopher O’Riley at the "House Party" fundraising event on July 11.
C Street Brass performs three Tangos with Perry Mansfield Dancers
Fundraising Event - House Party July 11, 6:00pm, Catamount Lake Tickets $150 ($100 tax deductible)
Please join us at the beautiful home of Robbin and Nick Schoewe located at Catamount Lake for a "House Party" highlighting a celebrity interview with between Steamboat's own Verne Lundquist and classical pianist, Christopher O'Riley. Verne will bring out the unknown and eventful stories in the career of a top Strings Musician. Get to know Christopher O'Riley, his NPR program From the Top and stories that have made his career so unique. Mingle with your own questions and enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Two-time Academy of Country Music Guitarist of the year, Brent Rowan brings his Music Row friends home to Steamboat Springs for a favorite summer tradition. Jason Matthews landed his first number one hit with Billy Currington’s version of his song “Must Be Doin’ Something Right,” which earned him the coveted Music Row Magazine Breakthrough Writer Of The Year Award. Joanna Smith’s influences come from The Judds, Dolly Parton and George Strait, and her deep songwriting will transport you to another place. The three will share the stage for an intimate evening of stories and music.
Manuel Ramos, Monique Mead, violin Toby Appel, viola Matt Haimovitz, cello Christopher O'Riley, piano
PAGANINI Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1 (Ramos) PROKOFIEV Sonata in C Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 119 (Haimovitz, O’Riley) ELGAR Quintet in A minor, Op. 84 (Ramos, Mead, Appel, Haimovitz, O'Riley)
The spirit of friendship permeates the music on this program: Legend has it that Paganini made a friendly pact with the devil in order to play his fiendishly difficult and flashy violin Caprices; Prokofiev dedicated his melodious cello sonata for his dear friend Rostropovich; and Elgar was enjoying a summer with friends in the countryside when he composed this impassioned conversation for five instruments.
Mingle with Christopher O’Riley at the "House Party" fundraising event on July 11.
Songs, Stories, Cartoons and Comedy with Keith Munslow Tuesday, July 16 11:00am Youth Concert
An award-winning performer who combines rock solid funky piano playing, soulful singing, hilarious stories, and lightning fast cartooning, Keith Munslow has entertained thousands of children (and adults!) at schools and festivals throughout New England and beyond.
David Deveau & Friends Wednesday, July 17 - 7:00pm
Andrés Cárdenes, violin Toby Appel, viola David Deveau, piano Tesla Quartet: Ross Snyder, Michelle Lie, violin Megan Mason, viola Kimberly Patterson
SCHUBERT Sonatina No. 2 in A minor, D. 385 (Cárdenes, Deveau) CHOPIN Ballade in G minor, Op. 23 (Deveau) DVORÁK Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97 (Tesla Quartet, Appel)
The beauty of simplicity shines through Cárdenes and Deveau’s intimate interpretation of Schubert’s Sonatina. David Deveau performs the songful and dramatic Ballade, one of Chopin’s most popular solo piano pieces. And for a grand finale, Toby Appel joins the Tesla Quartet to perform Dvorák’s E-flat Major Quintet, adding the warm voice of the viola to the folk-like melodies and broad grandeur of this beloved quintet./p>
Music on the Green with the Tesla Quartet Thursday, July 18 & Thursday, July 25 12:15-1:00pm Yampa River Botanic Park
Every Thursday this summer, enjoy free music at the Yampa River Botanic Park. Bring a blanket, a picnic lunch and your family - stretch out on the lawn and enjoy the gardens and great music.
Thanks to our series sponsor: Mountain Valley Bank
Tesla Quartet Winner of the Gold Medal at the 2012 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and Third Prize in the 2012 London International String Quartet Competition, the Tesla Quartet was formed at The Juilliard School in 2008 and quickly established itself as one of the most promising young ensembles in New York, winning Second Prize at the J.C. Arriaga Chamber Music Competition only a few months after its inception. The London Evening Standard called their rendition of the Debussy Quartet “a subtly coloured performance that balanced confidently between intimacy andextraversion.” From 2009 to 2012 the quartet (violinists Ross Snyder and Michelle Lie, violist Megan Mason and cellist Kimberly Patterson) held a fellowship as the Graduate String Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Colorado-Boulder, where they studied with the world-renowned Takács Quartet. Strings is pleased to welcome them back for their second season as the resident quartet.
Kenny Loggins Friday, July 19 - 8:00pm TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT ~ if more become available we will release them online.
Kenny Loggins has been a guitar slinger with a psychedelic rock band, half of a legendary country rock duo, an accomplished solo artist, a pioneer in the smooth jazz genre and a soundtrack superstar. And he’s still got it! This Grammy Award-winner and extraordinary live performer, along with his four piece band, will have you on your feet singing along to his top hits from the past four decades. This concert will be a lively rock concert with his full band that will showcase his new works and take you down memory lane.
Loggins won the Best Male Pop Vocal Grammy for the song “This Is It” and the Song of The Year Grammy Award for writing “What A Fool Believes” with long-time friend Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers. In the 1980s, he wrote smash hit movie theme songs for Caddyshack, Footloose and Top Gun. And yet he continues to reinvent himself: This year he joined forces with award-winning Nashville songwriters Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr to release a new album that merges rock, pop and country as the Blue Sky Riders.
July 20, 9:30am-3:30pm Self Guided $25/$30 day of tour Bike Tour $25/$30 day of tour VIP Tour $65 Picnic Lunch $15
7 properties…17 miles…. and eye candy the entire way This year the homes will be condensed to the Rollingstone Ranch golf course area, Fish Creek, Strawberry Park and Historic Downtown Steamboat. We have also teamed up with the Tread of Pioneers Museum, Elkstone Farm and the Yampa River Botanic Park to bring you a true Steamboat experience. The Strings Kitchen & Garden Tour kicks off at the Strings Park with a light continental breakfast and live music from 8:30 to 9:30am, and the homes are open until 3:30pm. SELF GUIDED – Pick up a map and you’re off. BIKE – The moderate 17 mile bike route will take you through Steamboat’s scenic byways and exclusive neighborhoods at an elevation of approximately 6,700 feet. Support vehicles will be circling the route to assist cyclists. In our opinion, the bike route this year is one of the most beautiful yet! VIP TOUR – Tour guests wanting a more relaxed mode of transportation can partake in the “VIP Tour” and enjoy an air-conditioned journey to the locations alongside a Master Gardener who provides gardening insight. The VIP option also includes lunch, a goodie bag and door to door service. PICNIC LUNCH – Pre-order a gourmet picnic lunch, courtesy of Backcountry Provisions, and have it waiting for you at the Tread of Pioneers Museum, our designated lunch stop. This year we will have two seating’s for lunch – 11:30am and 1:00pm. LODGING – Lodging is available at a discounted rate for participants at 25% off through ResortQuest. IF YOU GO – Bring water, wear sunscreen, wear comfy shoes – walking is involved on uneven terrain.
Thanks to our Sponsors: Centennial Bank, ResortQuest, Steamboat Magazine
PICNIC LUNCH – Pre-order a gourmet picnic lunch, courtesy of Backcountry Provisions, and have it waiting for you at the Tread of Pioneers Museum, our designated lunch stop. This year we will have two seatings for lunch – 11:30am and 1:00pm. You will have a choice of a smoked turkey sandwich served on a baguette, a delicious tuna wrap or a Greek salad, all served with gourmet chips and seasonal fruit.
Three years in a row, the Denver Post voted Paper Bird among the city’s Top 10 for Best Underground Bands. With their refreshing and moody blend of folk, jazz, bluegrass and rhythm and blues, Paper Bird ranked as 5280 Magazine’s Top Local Band in 2009 and has been featured on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered. With an assortment of instruments that includes stand-up bass, banjo, trombone, trumpet and drums, Paper Bird has been playing its joyful blend of folk, roots and Americana for more than five years. With seven members, Paper Bird’s dynamic and energetic rhythm section intertwines with effortless and flowing harmonies.
Trout Fishing in America Tuesday, July 23 11:00am Youth Concert 5:30pm Family Concert
This songwriting duo is guaranteed to rock the house with sing-alongs, stories and brilliant comedy routines. This Strings favorite has garnered four Grammy nominations with their infectious mix of original folk and pop music with influences of reggae, Latin, blues, jazz and classical.
Music from the Movies and Appalachian Spring Wednesday, July 24 - 8:00pm*
Andrés Cárdenes, Michelle Lie, Monique Mead, Ross Snyder, violin Karen Dirks, Megan Mason, viola Catherine Lehr-Ramos, Kimberly Patterson, cello Tom Zera, bass Demarre McGill, flute Ron Samuels, clarinet Elise Wagner, bassoon Baya Kakouberi, Martin Marks, piano Rod Hanna, Judy Jones, Jim Steinberg, photographers
"The West in Promotional Travelogues" - Silent Movies with Live Piano Music (Marks) Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Railroad (1898) From Picturesque Colorado (1911) From Copper Mines at Bingham, Utah (1912) From The War Bonnet Round-Up (1912) From Seeing Yosemite with David A. Curry (1916) From Geysers of the Yellowstone (1917) From Trails That Lure (1920) From Little Journeys in the National Forests of Colorado (1920) COPLAND Appalachian Spring (Ballet for Martha) for Thirteen Instruments
Martin Marks, leading expert on Film Music, improvises live piano soundtracks in Americana styles to legendary travel films. These clips from the Library of Congress highlight Colorado and the West from 1898-1920. The performance of Appalachian Spring, brought to life by large projections of the Yampa Valley, was one of the highlights of the 2012 summer, so don’t miss it!
One of the most sure-footed country singers of her generation, Kathy Mattea’s accomplishments have already earned her two Grammy Awards and Country Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year. Her acoustic-based music has been hailed both for its contemporary edge and traditional flavor, and her passionate live performances keep fans coming back from all around the world.
Calling Me Home, Mattea’s 2012 release, delves deep into her Appalachian heritage and includes a long list of star-studded musicians, including Stuart Duncan, Bryan Sutton, Byron House, Jim Brock and longtime guitarist Bill Cooley.
“Bluegrass rarely gets more bluesy than on Calling Me Home.” ~ The Washington Post
Orchestra Finale Strings Festival Orchestra Andrés Cárdenes, conductor Nicolò Spera, guitar Saturday, July 27 - 8:00pm
COPLAND Three Latin American Sketches RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra (Spera) BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60
The evening begins with an all-out dance party of Latin American rhythms. Nicolò Spera performs the Rodrigo concerto, famous for its flamenco rhythms and romantic serenade. Beethoven’s powerful and energetic Fourth Symphony serves as the perfect orchestra finale.
Strings Festival Orchestra: Gary Levinson, Claude Sim, Boram Kang, Carrie Krause, Michelle Lie, Yuki MacQueen, Greta Mutlu, Sarah O’Boyle, Ross Snyder, Anastasia Storer, violin; Karen Dirks, Anne Ainomäe, Katrina Rozmus, viola; Silver Ainomäe, Catherine Lehr-Ramos, Kimberly Patterson, cello; Tom Zera, Matt Frischman, bass; Demarre McGill, Cathy Peterson, flute; James Gorton, Cathy Weinfield, oboe; Ron Samuels, Abby Raymond, clarinet; Elise Wagner, Karl Vilcins, bassoon; Cara Kizer, Adam Koch, Joseph Rounds, horn; Dan Kuehn, Brian Brown, trumpet; Leonardo Soto, timpani
Story Pirates Tuesday, July 30 11:00am Youth Concert 5:30pm Family Concert
Using stories submitted by children, the Story Pirates create outlandishly funny sketches and mini-musicals that leave kids and their parents howling in the aisles! Whether it's following the adventures of a superhero baby or reminiscing about disposable rain ponchos at a baseball game, the songs and stories explode with the creative energy that only a child could possess.
The Cliburn 2013 Gold Medalist Wednesday, July 31 - 6:00pm*
Once every four years, one young pianist emerges victorious from the most prestigious piano competition in the world, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. From May 24 to June 9, you may watch the complete competition live on your computer or mobile device at www.cliburn.org, including the final awards announcement. Strings is honored to present this year’s Gold Medalist performing a solo recital.
“The winner of the Van Cliburn Competition, a once-every-four years event, can lay claim to the title of best young piano player in the world.” ~ The Post Standard
In memory of one of the greatest pianists to have ever lived. Van Cliburn 1934-2013
* Please note the earlier start time. The Strings Cafe will not be open prior to the concert but instead will serve after the concert. Reservations start as early as 7:15pm.
Music on the Green with Old Town Pickers Thursday, August 1, 12:15-1:00pm Yampa River Botanic Park
Every Thursday this summer, enjoy free music at the Yampa River Botanic Park. Bring a blanket, a picnic lunch and your family - stretch out on the lawn and enjoy the gardens and great music.
Thanks to our series sponsor: Mountain Valley Bank
Old Town Pickers Come hear foot-stomping Bluegrass music we all love so much. Just as the personnel that make up the band come from various places and backgrounds, so does the inspiration for the music. Genres that are easily identifiable while giving these boys a listen are Delta blues, Appalachian roots, Texas country, jam and, of course, good old traditional bluegrass. With stand-out originals — which can be sad, humorous and often both — along with playful covers of songs spanning decades and genres, an Old Town Pickers show is exactly how they would describe it: “Fun!”
Solas is the quintessential Irish-American band, blending folk and country melodies, blues, jazz and world beat into stylized Celtic music. They intersperse the Irish genre with contemporary compositions and seasoned musicianship, showcasing everything from fiddles, flutes and accordions to a concertina and a bodhran.
The evening features a lineup of greatest hits, as well as the standalone act, Shamrock City, a multimedia show with remarkable photos and stories from the turn-of-the-century copper boomtown, Butte, Montana.
“For instrumental firepower and creative heft, there’s no beating Solas.” ~ San Francisco Chronicle
“If one band in the world has picked up the torch of traditional Irish music and run with it further than almost any group since the Chieftains, it’s Solas.” ~ Portland Tribune
MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49 DVORÁK Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, “Dumky”
Norwegian siblings Julie and David Coucheron have already established international careers before the age of 30. David is Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the youngest Concertmaster of any major U.S. orchestra, and Julie has won first prize in all of Norway’s major competitions. Christopher Rex, Principal Cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, completes the trio. He was the first cellist ever to win the string prize in the National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artists Competition.
Steve Weeks Tuesday, August 6 11:00am Youth Concert
Weeks has long been known for his richly layered acoustic-based songs, experimentation with unusual percussion (including cans, pots and pans, even tinker-toys) and diverse musical styles that range from reggae to bluegrass to folk-hop. But at the heart of his music is always an outlandish story or a touching tale: The title track from Weeks’ new album, for instance, features a dandelion who just wants to be considered a flower instead of a weed.
"He is simply a great songwriter and storyteller with a warm voice and solid production values. With clever jokes, word play, varied instrumentation and evocative vocals, the music puts me in mind of Barenaked Ladies." - Bill Childs, Minnesota Parent
Sybarite 5 The Shuffle Effect Wednesday, August 7 - 7:00pm
Concert Artists Guild winner Sybarite5 has taken audiences by storm, completely changing the perception of chamber music performance. Their program, “The Shuffle Effect” sets a new standard in audience experience. The traditional program format is replaced with an iPod containing the group’s repertoire. The set list for the concert is determined live from the stage, as the players press shuffle on the iPod and play whatever piece shows up on the screen.
"Sybarite5 is a group of gifted young string musicians who have gained a reputation for juxtaposing the likes of Stravinsky with Radiohead, or Dvorák with Led Zeppelin.” ~ Strings Magazine
"Sybarite5 is not your grandparents’ chamber music.” ~ The Observer
Music on the Green with Paul Potyen Thursday, August 8, 12:15-1:00pm Yampa River Botanic Park
Every Thursday this summer, enjoy free music at the Yampa River Botanic Park. Bring a blanket, a picnic lunch and your family - stretch out on the lawn and enjoy the gardens and great music.
Thanks to our series sponsor: Mountain Valley Bank
DBR Daniel Bernard Roumain Friday, August 9 - 8:00pm
A New York City show comes to Steamboat Springs with the full elements of lighting and production. Haitian-American composer, violinist, educator and Strings School Days featured musician, DBR has collaborated with classical composer Philip Glass, jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson, rap group 2 Live Crew and pop artist Lady Gaga. He will perform a night of his own compositions on both acoustic and amplified violin, along with drummer Kenny Grohowski and pianist Michael Tilley.
“From rock clubs to symphony halls, the composer, musician and performer Daniel Bernard Roumain seems unstoppable.” ~ New York Sun
“If anyone can bridge classical symphony arrangements of yore with modern day hip-hop and make the iPod generation appreciate it, it would be DBR … he’s the Eddie Van Halen of the symphonic world." ~ The News-Gazette
Earl Klugh & Nnenna Freelon An Intimate Evening Saturday, August 10 - 8:00pm
In the tradition of great collaborations, six-time Grammy Award-nominated jazz singer Nnenna Freelon and Grammy-winning guitarist Earl Klugh will share the stage at Strings Music Festival. Together, the pair celebrates some of the 20th century’s greatest songs and songwriters, laying bare the most beautiful and timeless lyrics and melodies from the past and present.
“Nnenna Freelon possesses that rarest of qualities … her phrasing is original, sometimes surprising and often sweetly eccentric.” ~ Variety
Music on the Green with Missed the Boat Thursday, August 15, 12:15-1:00pm Yampa River Botanic Park
Every Thursday this summer enjoy free music at the Yampa River Botanic Park. Bring a blanket, a picnic lunch and your family - stretch out on the lawn and enjoy the gardens and great music.
Thanks to our series sponsor: Mountain Valley Bank
Missed the Boat Missed the Boat has been stunning listeners at live shows and over the airwaves throughout Colorado with their unique Americana-Jamgrass driven sound. MTB produces the energy infused, positive and upbeat sound that radio listeners deserve and concertgoers love. With their consistent touring schedule and seven submissions on the 2010/2011 Grammy ballots, Missed the Boat is taking the Colorado and national music scene by surprise. From lonesome high country bluegrass to Americana-fed rock n' roll, this is a music experience you will not want to miss. Click here to visit their website
Award-winning actors Katharine Ross and Wilford Brimley bring A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated play Love Letters to life. Love Letters centers on two characters who perform side by side as they recount 50 years of notes, letters and cards in which they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats.
Katharine Ross rose to fame starring in the two most popular films of the late ‘60’s, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Graduate, for which she won her first Golden Globe Award and received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Wilford Brimley is noted for his roles in films including The China Syndrome, Cocoon, The Natural, Absence of Malice and The Firm and the television series TheWaltons and Our House.
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Sunday, August 18 - 8:00pm TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT ~ if more become available we will release them online.
Lyle Lovett is one of America’s all-time great singer/songwriters, and he’s steering his Large Band down the road to Strings Music Festival this summer. The four-time Grammy Award winner is known for both flat-out humor and music that ranges from country and folk to big-band swing and traditional pop, all with stories that resonate.
“He uses his large band, including horns, strings and backup singers, to add small touches of down-home Americana like gospel harmonies or a Western-swing fiddle solo.” ~ The New York Times
“The secret of Lyle Lovett’s endurance comes down to the three C’s: class, charisma and consistency.” ~ Esquire
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