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CARBONDALE, Colo. — There’s a little something for all musical tastes when it comes to the main stage entertainment line-up at the 37th annual Carbondale Mountain Fair, scheduled for July 25-27, 2008 at Sopris Park.
Amy Kimberly, for one, is ready. As the fair’s director for the past few years, she has the inside scoop and a contagious enthusiasm for the groups that will be performing. But she is also quick to point out there are many others involved in selecting the bands.
“The Mountain Fair music is booked by a whole group of people that search out bands and participate throughout the year in securing a great lineup. I do not do this alone,” she said.
This is the fifth or sixth year that Kimberly has worked with lining up the bands, and the only thing she ever worries about is the weather. She always plans for the worst, but luckily the weather has been kind in recent years. And, even if there is wind and rain, she is sure it will not keep the crowds away.
“We’re mountain people here,” she said.
The musical sounds begin emanating from Sopris Park starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 25, with the Rhythms of the Heart Community Drum Circle. Participants can bring their own instrument, or borrow one at the park. All are welcome to help bless the fair and open the festivities.
At 5 p.m., Slightly White takes the stage with its high school rock ‘n’ roll-style music. Kimberly explained how she has been trying to book the group for two years.
“We finally, FINALLY, snagged them,” she said.
The band is a group of 10th-graders from Aspen, as well as Battle of the Bands veterans.
“It is going to be so awesome,” Kimberly said. “They are going to rock the crowd. There’s nothing like young boys singing about love.”
At 7 p.m., Cerranato heats things up with Latin-style music. This group will close the night with Colombian cumbia and salsa. See Cerranato on the web at www.cerronato.com.
On Saturday, July 26, the music starts up again at 11 a.m. Then Chris Bank and the Aspen Jazz Camp take the stage from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
The Fishtank Ensemble and guests The Illuminati Orchestra follow from 2-3:30 p.m. Representing both coasts, these two bands are going to meet on the stage for what’s being billed as an “East meets West” blowout. Check them out at www.fishtankensemble.com.
At 4:30 p.m., Lipbone Redding shakes things up with his New Orleans-style dance-hall music with a ‘70s soul. Kimberly first discovered this artist when his CD came into the KDNK studio.
“We receive over 100 CDs each week. I hear bands no one knows about … yet.” See Redding play the lipbone at www.lipbone.com.
Also on tap for this year’s Mountain Fair:
• If you’re in the mood for funk, funk, and more funk served up deep-dish Chicago-style, be in the park at 7 p.m. Mountain Fair Saturday to hear Bumpus.
• Sunday morning at the fair begins with full-on Gospel when the Colorado Ambassadors grace the gazebo stage at 11:30 a.m.
• Easy listening bluegrass follows with Kort McCumber and McCumberland Gap as they share the sounds of Americana and roots-style music at 1 p.m. Find out more at www.kortmusic.com.
• The sound will switch to rock and roll after that, when Nelson Oldham’s local band, the Redtones, take over. Owner of Dos Gringos Burritos in Carbondale, Oldham is both a friend and fan of the Heathens, a group that performed last year at Mountain Fair. And, while the same band is never booked twice for the event, the Heathens will be in town and performing at Steve’s Guitars. And, they may just pop by the gazebo to play with the Redtones. Might want to be there for that.
• On Sunday evening, the Chicago Afrobeat Project will play its jazzy, funky grooves. Check them out www.chicagoafrobeatproject.com.
• The Clumsy Lovers will rock acoustic and close out the fair beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday [www.clumsylovers.com].
It takes 300 volunteers to make Mountain Fair happen. Call CCAH at (970) 963-1680 to sign up for a shift somewhere.
Amy Kimberly, for one, is ready. As the fair’s director for the past few years, she has the inside scoop and a contagious enthusiasm for the groups that will be performing. But she is also quick to point out there are many others involved in selecting the bands.
“The Mountain Fair music is booked by a whole group of people that search out bands and participate throughout the year in securing a great lineup. I do not do this alone,” she said.
This is the fifth or sixth year that Kimberly has worked with lining up the bands, and the only thing she ever worries about is the weather. She always plans for the worst, but luckily the weather has been kind in recent years. And, even if there is wind and rain, she is sure it will not keep the crowds away.
“We’re mountain people here,” she said.
The musical sounds begin emanating from Sopris Park starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 25, with the Rhythms of the Heart Community Drum Circle. Participants can bring their own instrument, or borrow one at the park. All are welcome to help bless the fair and open the festivities.
At 5 p.m., Slightly White takes the stage with its high school rock ‘n’ roll-style music. Kimberly explained how she has been trying to book the group for two years.
“We finally, FINALLY, snagged them,” she said.
The band is a group of 10th-graders from Aspen, as well as Battle of the Bands veterans.
“It is going to be so awesome,” Kimberly said. “They are going to rock the crowd. There’s nothing like young boys singing about love.”
At 7 p.m., Cerranato heats things up with Latin-style music. This group will close the night with Colombian cumbia and salsa. See Cerranato on the web at www.cerronato.com.
On Saturday, July 26, the music starts up again at 11 a.m. Then Chris Bank and the Aspen Jazz Camp take the stage from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
The Fishtank Ensemble and guests The Illuminati Orchestra follow from 2-3:30 p.m. Representing both coasts, these two bands are going to meet on the stage for what’s being billed as an “East meets West” blowout. Check them out at www.fishtankensemble.com.
At 4:30 p.m., Lipbone Redding shakes things up with his New Orleans-style dance-hall music with a ‘70s soul. Kimberly first discovered this artist when his CD came into the KDNK studio.
“We receive over 100 CDs each week. I hear bands no one knows about … yet.” See Redding play the lipbone at www.lipbone.com.
Also on tap for this year’s Mountain Fair:
• If you’re in the mood for funk, funk, and more funk served up deep-dish Chicago-style, be in the park at 7 p.m. Mountain Fair Saturday to hear Bumpus.
• Sunday morning at the fair begins with full-on Gospel when the Colorado Ambassadors grace the gazebo stage at 11:30 a.m.
• Easy listening bluegrass follows with Kort McCumber and McCumberland Gap as they share the sounds of Americana and roots-style music at 1 p.m. Find out more at www.kortmusic.com.
• The sound will switch to rock and roll after that, when Nelson Oldham’s local band, the Redtones, take over. Owner of Dos Gringos Burritos in Carbondale, Oldham is both a friend and fan of the Heathens, a group that performed last year at Mountain Fair. And, while the same band is never booked twice for the event, the Heathens will be in town and performing at Steve’s Guitars. And, they may just pop by the gazebo to play with the Redtones. Might want to be there for that.
• On Sunday evening, the Chicago Afrobeat Project will play its jazzy, funky grooves. Check them out www.chicagoafrobeatproject.com.
• The Clumsy Lovers will rock acoustic and close out the fair beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday [www.clumsylovers.com].
It takes 300 volunteers to make Mountain Fair happen. Call CCAH at (970) 963-1680 to sign up for a shift somewhere.
