Colorado's 23nd Annual
Mid-Winter Bluegrass FestivalMid-Winter Bluegrass Festival

Dale Ann Bradley Photo
Dale Ann Bradley Band

Dan Paisley & Southern Grass  Photo
Dan Paisley & Southern Grass

The Martins Photo
The Martins

Bluegrass Patriots Photo
Bluegrass Patriots

Mike O’Roark Photo
Mike O’Roark

The Next Chapter Photo
The Next Chapter

Sons and Brothers Photo
Sons and Brothers

Feb 15-17, 2008
Northglenn Ramada Plaza
Denver, Colo.

Featuring in concert:

Dale Ann Bradley Band

(2007 IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year)

Dry Branch Fire Squad

(Hardcore, purebred bluegrass featuring the legendary Ron Thomason)

Dan Paisley & Southern Grass

(Three 07 IBMA Nominations including Male Vocalist of the Year)

Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain

(IBMA Vocalist of the Year Nominee; two songs on current Billboard & BU Top 30 charts)

The Martins

(SPBGMA 2007 International Bluegrass Band Champion)

Spring Creek Bluegrass Band

(Telluride and RockyGrass Band Champs)

Bluegrass Patriots

(National, Regional & Local Favorites)

Grant Gordy Quartet

(Incredible instrumental group w/ Grant Gordy and Dominick Leslie)

Mike O’Roark

(Midwest’s most entertaining vocalist w/ Ron Lynam & Pat Carbone)

Bald Mountain Rounders

(Popular Nebraska band with great stage show)

Dave Wood

(Bluegrass & folk ballads by popular local singer

Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams

(Classic Acoustic Country Music at its best!)

The Next Chapter

(Celtic & folk music by award winning New Mexico family band)

Sons and Brothers

(“WestGrass” played by the hottest family band in the Rockies!)

To this great list of talent add:

Great Rocky Mountain Band Scramble. This popular event is open to non-booked musicians of all ages and ability levels. It's loads of fun as groups are chosen by random drawings and have three hours to form a band! Starts on Saturday at 4:15pm. Ribbons and over $500 in prize money awarded!

Gospel Music. This important part of bluegrass music will be featured from on Sunday featuring seven booked bands.

Instrumental and Vocal Workshops. Master musicians and teachers will show you new techniques in singing and playing your favorite instrument. Saturday morning from 10:00am till noon.

Vendors' Fair. Regional artisans will display instruments, art, jewelry, crafts and more!

Beginners' Jams. Support, assistance and fun for beginning bluegrassers. Bring your instrument and get ready to pick! Hosted by Tom Noonan.

Sunday Showcase of Bands New bands from the region will showcase their talents for fans and promoters starting at noon on the Acoustic Stage.

Dry Branch Fire Squad Photo
Dry Branch Fire Squad

Carrie Hassler Photo
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain

Spring Creek Bluegrass Band Photo
Spring Creek Bluegrass Band

Grant Gordy Quartet Photo
Grant Gordy Quartet

Bald Mountain Rounders Photo
Bald Mountain Rounders

Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams Photo
Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams

 

 

Design/Hosting: Ben O'Connor