Music

The calendar for Estes Park and Grand Lake features a number of musical events this year.

by Jesse Speer

Concert

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Series 03/02/08 Espirit, an ensemble with flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn and piano. 03/09/08 Helen Nebeker, a 9-year-old piano prodigy. Nebeker was a... [more]

Concert in the Pines

Concert in the Pines - Community House 7:30 p.m. 970.627.3097

Concert

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Series 04/06/08
Barbara Barber Violin Students. 04/20/08
Peggy Lyon, clarinet and cello. 04/27/08
Margaret Patterson, piano.... [more]

Estes Park Sings

A musical variety program performed by an array of Estes Parks professional and semi-professional artists. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Estes Park. $20, 7:30 pm, 04/25/08 - 04/26/08, Mountain View Fellowship Church.... [more]

Oratorio Society Concert

Celebrating their 20th year, the Oratorio Society Chorus and Chamber Orchestra of Estes Park, under the direction of Claudia Irwin, will present Franz Joseph Haydn's Mass for Lord Nelson. The Chamber Orchestra will also perform Haydn's Symphony #104, the London Symphony. No... [more]

Jazz Fest & Art Walk

For two days the mountains are alive with the sounds of great jazz at the outdoor amphitheater at Performance Park. Visitors will also enjoy exploring unique galleries exhibiting exceptional art. Art Walk maps are available at the jazz festival in Performance Park.... [more]

KSU Orchestra

Kansas State University Gold Orchestra in Concert Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave 7 pm, 05/28/08 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Concert in the Park

Concert in the Park - Grand Lake Town Park Gazebo 1-3:00 p.m.

Cowboy Sing-a-Longs

Featuring Cowboy Brad and Kathy Fitch: Brad and Kathy specialize in original acoustic folk, family and western music. They are known for their melodic folk music and songs. People around the country have planned their vacations around the Fitchs performances in Estes Park, through Aug. 19. Free, 7 pm.,... [more]

Takacs Quartet Concert

Recognized as one of the world's premiere string quartets, the Takcs Quartet is renowned for the ability to fuse four distinct, expressive musical personalities into gripping, unified interpretations. Based in Boulder at the University of Colorado, the Takcs Quartet perform eighty concerts a year worldwide, performing throughout Europe... [more]

Flyin' A's Concert

June 20: Flyin' A's Concert. SummerFest music series concert. Hempel Family Building #8208; YMCA of the Rockies. 2515 Tunnel Rd. 7:30 pm. 970 8208;586 8208;3341

Folk Singer on the Riverwalk

June 20: Nancy Cook. Folk Singer on the Riverwalk. 5:30 pm. 970‐577‐9900; 800‐44‐ ESTES

Rocky Mountain Praise

Rocky Mountain Praise. Bond Park. 7 pm. 970‐586‐0873

Urinetown

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Grand Lake, 8 pm. One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, Urinetown is a satirical tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by... [more]

Elk Hollow

June 21: . Musical entertainment on Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm. 970‐577‐9900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Music in the Mountains

Concert by faculty members. Rocky Ridge Music Center. 465 Longs Peak Rd. 3 pm, $12 - $15. 970-586- 4031

Ozark Mountain Gals Concert.

The Ozark Mountain Gals Concert. Hyde Chapel Christian Concert Series. YMCA. Tunnel Rd. 7 pm. 970‐586‐3341; 800‐777‐9622

Riverside Plaza Music

Juanita Heider Performs on hammered dulcimer. Riverside Plaza 3 pm. 970‐577‐900; 800‐44‐ESTES June 23 & 24:

Riverside Plaza Performance

Juanita Heider & Jo Arnold Performance - free musical entertainment series in Riverside Plaza on East Riverside Drive just a half-block south of Elkhorn Avenue. Free, 3 pm, Riverside Plaza, E. Riverside Dr., 970-577-9900 or 800-44 ESTES... [more]

Marimba Band in Concert.

June 25: Marimba Band in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970‐577‐9900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Chuck Palmer in Concert

Chuck Palmer in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm. 970‐577‐9900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Dick Orleans in Concert

Folk music on Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm 970-577-9900; 800-820-8208;ESTES

KingBeat Concert

June 28: KingBeat Concert. SummerFest music series concert. Hempel Family Building‐ YMCA of the Rockies. 2515 Tunnel Rd. 7:30 pm 970‐586‐3341

Queen City Jazz Band

Queen City Jazz Band benefit performance for Rocky Ridge Music Center. Aspen Lodge, 6120 Hwy 7. 5:30 pm. 970‐443‐ 0243

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

Scandinavians celebrate the summer solstice - the longest day of the year - with a festival of music, flowers, and food in Estes Park the last weekend in June. Festivities begin on Saturday morning with the raising of the Maypole and a colorful opening ceremony. Entertainment by folk... [more]

Music in the Mountains

June 29: Music in the Mountains featuring the Composition Faculty. Rocky Ridge Music Center. 465 Longs Peak Rd. 3 pm 970‐586‐ 4031

Colorado Music Festival

Summer Finale under the direction Michael Christie with Tapage a contemporary tap dance duo. Choreographers and dancers Mari Fujibayashi (Japan) and Olivia Rosenkrantz (France) combine their Asian and European roots with a New York twist. Stanley Hotel Music Hall. 333 Wonderview Ave. 7:30 pm 970 586 9519

Elk Hollow

June 30: Elk Hollow. Musical entertainment. Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 970‐577‐900; 800‐44‐ ESTES

Kings of Swing

July 1: Kings of Swing in Concert. Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 970‐577‐900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Estes Park Jazz Big Band

Estes Park Jazz Big Band in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 7 pm 970‐ 577‐900; 800‐44‐ESTES

Queen City Jazz Band

July 2: Queen City Jazz Band Concert. Walter Reusch Auditorium. Tunnel Rd. 7:30 pm

Lynn Skinner Quartet

July 3: Lynn Skinner Quartet in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm

Big the Musical

Big the Musical. 8 pm at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Grand Lake. Based on the 1987 hit movie featuring Tom Hanks, Big: The Musical tells the tale of 12-year-old Josh Baskin, a frustrated boy who finds a mysterious arcade machine, makes a wish, and suddenly finds himself in an adults... [more]

Colorado Music Festival Orchestra

Come enjoy a free concert by the Colorado Music Festival Symphony Orchestra performing pop and patriotic selections. Free, 7 pm, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., 970-577-9900 or 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Dakota Blonde in Concert

.Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center. 7:30 p.m. 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622 July 11:... [more]

17th Avenue All Stars Concert

Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970- 586-3341; 800-777-9622 July 12

Dick Orleans in Concert.

Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES July 14

Sherri Farmer in Concert

Hyde Chapel. YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center. 7 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622 July 14

Mary Ellen Garret

Performing on Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44- ESTES July 15

Sferes & White Concert

Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Free. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES July 15

Windy Peak Concert

Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970-586-3341; 800- 777-9622 July 15

Acoustic Roots

Acoustic Roots Trio in Concert Free, 7 pm, 07/16/08, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave., 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Dulcimer Orchestra

Dulcimer Orchestra in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Free. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44- ESTES July 16

Southern Exposure Concert

Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970-586- 3341; 800-777-9622 July 16

The Muses in Concert

Performance Park. 417 W Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970-577-990; 800-44-ESTES July 17

Live Music

Forever Plaid the Heavenly Hit Musical. Wednesday Sunday 7:30 pm; Wednesday Matinee 2 pm; Park Village Playhouse. 900 Moraine Ave. 9705777469
Carma. Jazz/Folk Singer. Long's Peak Coffee and Paper House. Wednesday through Friday 5 pm; Saturday Sunday 1 pm
Sferes & White. Mondays; Jerry Barlow Tuesday & Wednesdays;... [more]

All-Gershwin Concert

All-Gershwin Concert - The Oratorio Society Chorus and Estes Park Chamber Orchestra will present a pops concert featuring some of the favorite songs and orchestral works of George Gershwin. A free-will offering will be taken to raise money for the construction of the Estes Park Performing... [more]

Gospel Quartet

Masters IV Gospel Quartet. Hyde Chapel. YMCA of the RockiesEstes Park Center. 7 pm 9705863341; 8007779622 July 21:

Max Wagner Trio

Max Wagner Trio. Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 9705779900; 80044ESTES July 21:

Chuck Pyle Concert

Chuck Pyle in Concert. Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 5:30 pm 970 577 9900; 800 44 ESTES July 22 :

Highland Brass

Highland Brass performing on Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 9705779900; 800 44ESTES July 22:

Mollie O'Brien Concert

Mollie O'Brien in Concert. Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the RockiesEstes Park Center. 7:30 p.m. 970 586 3341; 800 777 9622 July 22... [more]

Band Concert

Otones Brass Band in Concert Free, 7 pm, 07/23/08, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave, 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Brass Band

OTone Brass Band. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Free. 7 pm 970 577 9900; 800 44 ESTES July 23... [more]

Otones Brass Band

Evening concert in Estes Park's outdoor amphitheater. Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave, 7 pm, 970-577-9900 or 800-44-ESTES

Village Band

The Estes Park Village Band. Performance Park. 417 W Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970 577 9900; 800 44 ESTES July 24

Chosen Ones

The Chosen Ones in Concert. Hyde Chapel. YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777- 9622... [more]

Live Music

July 25: Dick Orleans & Chuck Pyle. Open Mic. Marys Lake Lodge. 8 pm
July 25: Glentucky Funkdown. Pyschobilly Rock Inn. 10 pm
July 26: Dokajovi. Hip Rock. Lonigans Nightclub & Grill. 9 pm
July 26: Jason Wilder. Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 8 pm
July 27: Dick Orleans. Folk. Rock.... [more]

Riverwalk Performance

Dick Orleans performs in Barlow Plaza on the Riverwalk. 5:30 pm 970- 577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Bluegrass

Special Consensus Bluegrass Band Concert. Hempel Family Program Building. YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622

Concert in the Park

1-3:00 p.m.

All Gershwin Concert

Second annual pops concerts as a benefit for the towns proposed performing arts center. Mountain View Bible Fellowship. 1575 S. St. Vrain Ave. 7:30 pm 970 577 9900; 800 44 ESTES

Cabaret All That Jazz

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Fundraiser
Cabaret All That Jazz
970 627-3421

Chorus

Longs Peak Chorus Celebrates 60 Years of Song. Barbershop harmonies performed by many different groups belonging to the Longs Peak Chorus. Performance Park. 7:30 pm 970-577-9900; 800- 44-ESTES... [more]

Blum Concert

Elizabeth Blum in Concert. Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970- 586-3341; 800-777-9622

Duo in Concert.

Ash Ganley Duo in Concert. Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 5:30 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Riverside Plaza

Richard Geppinger performs on Riverside Plaza. 3 pm 970-577-9900; 800- 44-ESTES... [more]

Bell Concert

Lisa Bell in Concert. Performance Park Amphitheater. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Free. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Dvorak Concert.

Mark Dvorak in Concert. Hempel Family Program Building YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970- 586-3341; 800-777-9622

Hannnigan Concert

Mary and Barry Hannnigan in Concert. Hyde Chapel. YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center. 7 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622... [more]

Dameron Concert.

Laurie Dameron in Concert. Performance Park. 417 W Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Live Music

Nightly: Local professional musicians playing folk, blues, rock, Americana, pop. The Tavern at Marys Lake Lodge. 8 pm
Spring Creek Bluegrass Band, Americana. Rock Inn. Aug. 1, 10 pm
Country Dance Night. Lonigan-s Nightclub & Grill. Aug.2, 9 pm
Forever Plaid - the Heavenly Hit Musical. Wednesday - Sunday 7:30... [more]

Borderdrive

Borderdrive in Concert. Hempel Family Program Building. YMCA of the Rockies- Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970- 586-3341; 800-777-9622 Aug. 2:

Dick Orleans performs

Dick Orleans performs in Barlow Plaza on the Riverwalk. 5:30 pm 970-577- 9900; 800-44-ESTES

Estes Park Sings

, An Encore Presentation. Selected highlights of the last five years of shows, with Estes Park's talented musical and theatrical company. Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES Aug. 2

Gospel Music in the Rockies

The Gospel Music Association Music in the Rockies concert series (formerly Seminar in the Rockies) has a long-standing history as the premier competition, gathering and educational event in Christian music. Since 1974, aspiring artists, songwriters and indies have traveled from all over the world to perform, compete and... [more]

Music in the Rockies Concert Series

Sponsored by the Gospel Music Association, Estes Park Center-YMCA of the Rockies. Nightly Concerts beginning at 7 pm, 615-242-0303, www.gospelmusic.org

Terry G. Hall Concert

Terry G. Hall in Concert. Hyde Chapel. YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622

Scott Von in Concert

Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 5:30 pm 970- 577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Soprano Isola Jones

Metropolitan Opera Mezzo Soprano Isola Jones Performs as a benefit for Supporters of the Performing Arts (SOPA). Jones will be singing many of the world-s favorite songs from musical, operas and operettas. 7 pm Community Church of the Rockies. 1700 Brodie Ave. 970-481-6630 Aug. 5:

Dulcimer Orchestra

Evening concert in Estes Park's outdoor amphitheater. Free, 7 pm, 08/06/08, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES, CVBinfo@estes.org... [more]

Dixieland Jazz.

Riverside Ramblers performs Dixieland Jazz. Performance Park. 7 pm 970- 577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Live Music

Local professional musicians playing folk, blues, rock, Americana, pop. The Tavern at Marys Lake Lodge. nightly 8 pm
Aug. 8: Oakhurst. Bluegrass. Rock Inn. 10 pm
Aug.9: DJ Dance Night. Lonigan-s Nightclub & Grill. 9 pm
Forever Plaid - the Heavenly Hit Musical. Wednesday - Sunday 7:30 pm;... [more]

Organ Recital

Three local organists will present a free Organ Recital at 7:00 p.m. Phyllis Eggers, organist at Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church, will play Festival Voluntary and Meditation by Ken Yukl. June Gamet, well-known local organist will perform Legende by L. Vierne and Passacaglia by Wilbur Held. Richard Billingham, organist... [more]

Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta

Aug. 15: Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta in Concert. Hempel Family Program Building. YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center. 7:30 pm 970-586-3341; 800-777-9622 800-44-ESTES

Music on the Riverwalk

Aug. 15: Nancy Cook performs in Barlow Plaza on the Riverwalk. 5:30 pm
Aug. 16: Dick Orleans performs in Barlow Plaza on the Riverwalk. 5:30 pm 970-577-9900;

Music at Stanley Village Fountain

Dick Orleans performs at the Stanley Village Fountain. 5 pm 970-577- 9900; 800-44-ESTES
... [more]

Riverside Plaza Concert

Aug. 18: Kings of Swing in Concert. Riverside Plaza. E Riverside Ave. 3 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES
Aug. 19: Mary Ellen Garret in Concert. Riverside Plaza. E Riverside Ave. 3 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Marimba Concert

Marimba Band in Concert Free, 7 pm, 08/20/08, Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave., 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Thursday Night Live

Thursday Night Live, 10th annual summer concert series in Performance Park amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm, Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, series features classical, jazz, folk and current day music as well as theater and dance. Starts at 7 PM, weather permitting, free-will donation,... [more]

Live Music

Aug. 15: Dick Orleans & Don Lewis. Folk. Open Mic. Marys Lake Lodge. 8 pm
Aug. 15: The Hand Picked Band. Bluegrass. Rock Inn. 10 pm
Aug. 16: Nightowl. Rock. Lonigan-s Nightclub & Grill. 9pm
Aug. 16: Ash Ganley Duo. Rock. Mary Lake Lodge. 8 pm
Aug. 17: Dick Orleans.... [more]

Concert in.Performance Park.

Aug. 20: Clint Clymer in Concert. Performance Park. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES
Aug. 21: Dick Zavodny in Concert. Performance Park. 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES

Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Grand Lake at 8 pm. This nostalgic show mixes drama, comedy, and 60s love songs creating a lighthearted and engaging mix. Four girlfriends gather to celebrate the upcoming wedding of one of their own. As the bachelorette party picks up steam, the girls discover more... [more]

John Denver Tribute

John Denver Tribute Concert - Brad and Kathy Fitch put on an amazing show celebrating the works of John Denver - a real Rocky Mountain Colorado experience! Sponsored by the Lions Club of Estes Park. $15 in advance, $20 at the gate, $25 for box... [more]

Riverside Rhythms

Riverside Rhythms, a free musical entertainment series in Riverside Plaza on East Riverside Drive just a half-block south of Elkhorn Avenue. Free, 3 pm, Riverside Plaza, East Riverside Dr., 970-577-9900 or 800-44 ESTES... [more]

Performance Park Concert

Wednesday Nights at Performance Park, a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts at Performance Park amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave. 7 pm, 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES. www.EstesParkCVB.com... [more]

Festival Of Great Hymns

Of Faith The Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies will present the third annual -Festival of Great Hymns of Faith- on Sunday, August 31st at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival

Now in its 32nd year, there are bagpipe, dance, athletic and other competitions along with premier entertainment at the largest Scottish Festival in the West. One of the highlights: an hour-long parade of bands on Elkhorn Avenue through downtown Estes Park beginning at 9:30 am on Saturday, Sept.6.... [more]

Bands, Brats 'n Beer

Autumn Gold - A Festival of Bands, Brats 'n Beer - Hear great music and enjoy the treats. It's an annual event heralding golden sights and sounds from a series of bands. Performers and times to be announced. 10 am -... [more]

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