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SUMMARY:Judy Collins
DESCRIPTION:For more than five decades\, Judy Collins has captivated audiences with her breathtaking vocals\, evocative songwriting\, and deep commitment to social causes. From the 1960s\, she has been a powerful voice for justice\, using her music to champion the ideals of a generation. Today\, her music continues to inspire\, with new generations discovering her 55-album legacy and finding solace in her artistic resilience. \nAn award-winning singer-songwriter\, Collins is celebrated for her evocative interpretations of both traditional and contemporary folk songs\, as well as her deeply personal and poetic original compositions. Her iconic rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from her 1967 album Wildflowers earned a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame\, while her hauntingly intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns” won “Song of the Year” at the 1975 Grammy Awards. Over the years\, she has garnered gold and platinum albums and top-ten hits\, and contemporary artists like Rufus Wainwright\, Dolly Parton\, and Joan Baez have paid tribute to her with the album Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins. \nHer latest album\, Spellbound (2022)\, marks a special milestone\, as it features all original material written by Collins herself. The introspective album\, which includes 12 new songs and a bonus track of her timeless “The Blizzard\,” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2023. \nWith a schedule that continues to include sold-out shows across the country\, Collins is preparing to release her first book of poetry\, Sometimes It’s Heaven\, in March 2025. The collection offers an intimate\, biographical look at her life\, capturing the ethereal nature of her artistry in a new and deeply personal form. \n“You could argue Collins has earned that ‘legend’ distinction as much by interpreting and inspiring songs as she has by writing or singing them…” – Edmonton Journal
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/judy-collins/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music
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SUMMARY:AJ Lee & Blue Summit and The Fretliners
DESCRIPTION:AJ Lee & Blue Summit and The Fretliners\nPrepare for an unforgettable night of bluegrass brilliance as AJ Lee & Blue Summit and The Fretliners and take the Wheeler stage for a special double bill.  This evening promises a thrilling fusion of tradition and innovation\, followed by a shared encore that will leave you inspired. \nAJ Lee & Blue Summit\, an award-winning band celebrated for their magnetic stage presence and genre-defying artistry\, will headline. Led by the remarkable AJ Lee on mandolin\, with Jan Purat on fiddle and Scott Gates and Sullivan Tuttle on guitar\, they’ll bring their unique mix of bluegrass\, country soul\, and Americana to life\, performing songs from their latest album\, City of Glass. \nThe Fretliners\, winners of the Telluride Bluegrass and Rockygrass band competitions in 2023\, will open the night with their electrifying sound and exceptional songwriting. Their seamless blend of traditional bluegrass with a Rocky Mountain twist is sure to captivate. \nDon’t miss this extraordinary evening where two of the finest contemporary bluegrass acts come together\, creating a musical experience that’s as heartfelt as it is exhilarating. \nPresented in association with Wheeler Associates \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aj-lee-blue-summit-and-the-fretliners/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass
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SUMMARY:Aspen Rocks Music Competition
DESCRIPTION:Aspen Rocks is our local ‘American Idol’ style music competition.  \nIn loving memory of our co-founder Tami Frances Word\, whose vision and passion continue to inspire us.  \nThe competition will feature six student musician finalists who will compete live at the Wheeler Opera House for a chance to win recording time with a professional engineer at the legendary Mad Dog Ranch+Studios. The performances will be judged by local musicians Josefina Mendez\, Peach Street Revival Jordan Will\, and surprise guest judge. The evening will include performances by Aspen Rocks 2024 winners Lana Bella and Tristan Trincado. \nPrizes: \n\n1st Place…Complete\, two-day recording and production session. Record your song and have it mixed in a world-class recording studio with guidance from experienced engineers and producers. (Value $3\,500+).\n2nd Place…One-day recording session in a studio\, complete with mentoring and production assistance (Value $1\,750+).\n3rd Place…Perform live in a recording studio\, with video of the performance. (Value $1\,200+).\n\nOur three judges: Josefina Mendez started studying music and training her voice at an early age in her home town of Buenos Aires Argentina. Even though her voice lessons were Italian Opera\, her passion and practice was jazz. At the age of 18 she was the youngest person to perform with the Argentine National Jazz Orchestra. She moved to the U.S. 21 years ago and has been performing in the Roaring Fork Valley. The music performed by Josefina combines rhythms\, melodies\, and different performance traditions that surpass the boundaries between language and culture. Jordan Will is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist turned rock-and-roller. She is known for her dynamic live performances across genres from jazz to punk. A passionate performer from a young age\, she mastered multiple instruments\, often challenging traditional gender norms in music. She studied music business at Colorado Mesa University as a percussion major. Jordan now plays bass and keys in Grand Junction-based band Peach Street Revival\, which currently tours nationally and frequents major events like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and renown Colorado-based festivals. Surprise special guest judge. \nOur student Finalists are 1. Gracie Feinberg (17) Aspen High School. 2. Eleanor Hibbard (13) Grand Junction. 3. Eleanor Carroll (16) Aspen High School. 4. Austin Fotion (18) Roaring Fork High School. 5. Katie Huttonhower (18) Roaring Fork High School. 6. Adelaide Dorr (15) Aspen High School. 7. Jay Zimmerman (18) and 8. Linda Green (18) of Carbondale. \nSpecial performances by 2024 Aspen Rocks winners Lana Bella and Tristan Trincado. \nProceeds from the event will benefit Inspire Aspen Foundation and go towards giving unique opportunities to student musicians in the Aspen Snowmass Roaring Fork Valley to pursue their talents and musical journeys. Please join us for a fantastic evening of music! \nChanging Lives One Note At A Time! For more information about us visit www.inspireaspenfoundation.org
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/aspen-rocks-music-competition-2/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
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