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SUMMARY:Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon & Erik Deutsch of Black Crowes
DESCRIPTION:In Colorado in 2016\, pianist Erik Deutsch ( Black Crowes) and banjoist Andy Thorn (Leftover Salmon) met for the first time\, when Erik showed up for his first Leftover Salmon gig at the Stanley Hotel. It didn’t take long for the like-minded musicians to click. Over the next four years\, Leftover Salmon’s stage-left lit up as the two developed an undeniable musical chemistry. In their original collaborations\, they blend piano and banjo to create lush acoustic landscapes and classical-inflected forays. Their original songs dance between bluegrass\, jazz\, and folk\, while showcasing the musical connection and language that these two accomplished players have honed on stage over the years. \nLeftover Salmon banjo player Andy Thorn never expected to go viral. But in 2021\, he was in his backyard\, playing an improvised banjo tune to a wild fox\, when his wife caught the whole thing on video. The video made headlines around the world. Soon\, Andy was interviewed on the Kelly Clarkson Show and A & E’s Neighborhood Wars. Even NPR’s Political Gabfest discussed the video. A New York Times writer called it “a moment plucked from Aesop.” \nStunned by the publicity\, Andy finally recorded it (“Aesop Mountain”)\, along with 14 other banjo instrumentals. The resulting album\, “Songs of the Sunrise Fox\,” stands in contrast to the music Andy normally plays with Leftover Salmon. This album isn’t about the flashy banjo picking favored by jam bands. Instead\, it’s the banjo melodies Andy would play for his friend “Foxy” at sunrise. \n \nPianist and genre-bending sideman\, Erik Deutsch currently resides in Mexico City. Over the 30-year span of his career in Brooklyn and Boulder\, he has performed and recorded with pop\, rock\, country\, and jazz artists like Norah Jones\, Citizen Cope\, Shooter Jennings\, Shelby Lynne\,  Joe Russo\, Steven Tyler\, Ron Wood\, Lukas Nelson\, Levon Helm\, John Scofield\, Phil Lesh\, Gary Clark Jr.\, Bill Kreutzman\, Del McCoury\, Warren Haynes\, Karl Denson\, and many more. \nSince 2022\, Erik has been the full-time keyboardist for rock legends The Black Crowes\, performing on five different continents and being an integral musical contributor to their Grammy-nominated album ‘Happiness Bastards’. \nA prolific composer and bandleader in his own right\, Erik’s eight solo albums have received critical acclaim by RollingStone\, Jazz Times\, USA Today\, and the Huffington Post\, including Relix magazine naming Deutsch’s album ‘Outlaw Jazz’ the #16 best album of 2015. Recently voted the #5 Rising Star Organist in Downbeat Magazine’s annual poll\, and  recognized in consecutive years. Erik’s 9th LP—’This Was Then’—is due in July of 2025 on Hammer & String. \n \n 
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/andy-thorn-of-leftover-salmon-erik-deutsch-of-black-crowes/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Concert,Folk
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SUMMARY:Iris DeMent
DESCRIPTION:Iris DeMent brings her powerful new album\, Workin’ On A World\, to Aspen for an evening of unforgettable music and reflection. Known for her deeply moving voice—described by John Prine as “like you’ve heard\, but not really”—DeMent has long been one of America’s most respected singer-songwriters. Her music blends gospel\, hymns\, and old country traditions with a fierce commitment to truth and justice. \nWith a career spanning over three decades\, DeMent’s debut album Infamous Angel was recently named one of Rolling Stone’s “Greatest Country Albums of All Time.” Her follow-up records\, My Life and The Way I Should\, both earned GRAMMY nominations. She has received the Americana Music Trailblazer Award and her songs have been featured in films like True Grit and TV series such as The Leftovers. \nWorkin’ On A World\, her seventh studio album\, is a collection of 13 songs that confront today’s most pressing issues—climate change\, social injustice\, and personal loss—while offering messages of hope and resilience. Tracks like “How Long” and “Warriors of Love” pay tribute to figures like Martin Luther King and John Lewis\, while “Say A Good Word” and “Waycross\, Georgia” explore themes of compassion\, aging\, and healing. The album\, six years in the making\, was co-produced with Richard Bennett\, Pieta Brown\, and Jim Rooney\, and completed in Nashville in 2022. \nThis performance is a rare opportunity to experience DeMent’s music live—songs that serve as both balm and battle cry in uncertain times. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to her work\, this show promises to be a moving and memorable night.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/iris-dement/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americana,Concert,Folk
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SUMMARY:An Evening of the Music of John Denver
DESCRIPTION:The biggest international star of the 1970s\, John Denver had the unique ability to put into words and music the celebration of the simple pleasures of life\, the beauty of nature\, and bring the audience along with him for the ride. \n2025 is the 50th anniversary of three chart topping John Denver albums. At the peak of his career in 1975\, he released the chart topping albums of An Evening with John Denver\, Windsong\, and Rocky Mountain Christmas to world-wide acclaim. \nThis year for the tribute Chris Collins\, with Boulder Canyon\, bring the spirit and the excitement of a John Denver Concert.  Returning to perform this year in Aspen at the Wheeler Opera House during the annual John Denver Celebration week\, their concert will pay tribute to 50th anniversary of Denver’s three legendary albums with performances of songs from those\, as well as John Denver’s other famous hits “Rocky Mountain High\,” “Take Me Home\, Country Roads\,” “Annie’s Song\,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders” and many others. \nHaving received much delighted acclaim from audiences all over the country and abroad\, join award-winning singer/songwriter Chris Collins and the consummate musicians of Boulder Canyon in a tribute to one of the greatest artists of our time. \nwww.johndenvertribute.com
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/an-evening-of-the-music-of-john-denver/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Folk
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SUMMARY:Spirit: The Music of John Denver
DESCRIPTION:If you know the music of John Denver\, you also feel the spirit with which he expressed in words and music. This show will rekindle the wonderful feeling when John used to sing to us. Mack Bailey was fortunate to share a stage with John Denver\, and Chris Nole toured with John as his piano player for many years.  This is a wonderfully intimate performance by two of John’s friends and some of the most sincere performers of John Denver’s music. \nWith his strong\, expressive\, classically trained tenor voice\, Mack Bailey\, is a nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter who has performed all over the world as a member of the renowned folk group\, The Limeliters. As a member of The Hard Travelers and “Tribute to John Denver” productions\, Mack has sung with dozens of folk and country stars\, as well as performing with his wife Rachel Levy as duo. With a masters degree in music therapy\, Mack currently resides in Aspen\, Colorado where he has a private practice and is the Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)(3)\, Music Therapy Retreats. www.mackbailey.com \nAccomplished pianist\, songwriter\, and performer\, Chris Nole\, has worked with some of the biggest names in music. Nole recorded and toured internationally with folk/pop superstar John Denver in the 1990s until October 1997. Residing in Tennessee\, Chris keeps busy as a music producer and session musician.   www.chrisnole.com
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/spirit-the-music-of-john-denver/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Folk
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SUMMARY:Mary Chapin Carpenter / Brandy Clark
DESCRIPTION:Two of music’s most accomplished artists\, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark come together for one night only in this double bill showcase of storytelling\, songwriting\, and incredible musical performances. \nMary Chapin Carpenter: Celebrated for her deep and resonant storytelling\, Mary Chapin Carpenter has sold over 16 million records and has garnered five Grammy Awards\, among many other accolades. She will perform a selection of hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her\,” as well as songs from her latest collaborative album\, “Looking For The Thread.” This project\, praised as an early contender for album of the year\, showcases her ongoing evolution as an artist alongside Scottish singer-songwriters Karine Polwart and Julie Fowlis. \nBrandy Clark: A Grammy\, CMA\, and Americana Award-winning artist\, Brandy Clark continues to impress with her perceptive and poignant songwriting. Her latest work includes the Grammy-winning “Dear Insecurity\,” featuring Brandi Carlile\, from her critically acclaimed self-titled album. Clark’s versatility extends to musical theater\, with her contributions to the hit musical Shucked earning her nominations and awards from the Drama Desk and Tony Awards.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/mary-chapin-carpenter-brandy-clark/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Country,Folk,Music
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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:John Oates: Folk\, Blues\, R&B and the Songs that Made Me
DESCRIPTION:John Oates – 2 Nights in Aspen\nClick here for more about the performance on February 28 \nExperience a journey through the rich tapestry of American music with John Oates: Folk Blues\, R&B and the Songs that Made Me. In this special performance at the Wheeler Opera House\, John Oates reflects on the musical influences that shaped his legendary 50-year career. From the soulful rhythms of R&B to the heartfelt sounds of folk and blues\, John pays tribute to the artists and songs that inspired his distinctive style. Expect timeless hits\, deep cuts\, and heartfelt covers that honor the rich cultural heritage of American music. \nPerforming with his renowned acoustic trio—featuring local talent John Michel and Nashville greats Nathaniel Smith and Sam Wilson—John brings his passion for music to life. This show is a love letter to the artists who made him who he is today\, in the intimate and historic setting of the Wheeler Opera House. \nOpen Acts Aspen Rocks Alumni\, Gracie Feinberg has a unique singer/songwriter style and her catchy lyrics will make you forget she’s a senior at Aspen High School. Since the age of 9\, She has been writing her own music and performing on the streets of Aspen. Currently\, she is in the process of creating her debut album at Mad Dog Ranch+Studios\, working alongside the Inspire Aspen Foundation. Notably\, Gracie was a winner in their esteemed program\, Aspen Rocks\, in 2022.
URL:https://wheeleroperahouse.com/event/john-oates-folk-blues-rb-and-the-songs-that-made-me/
LOCATION:Wheeler Opera House\, 320 E Hyman Ave\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Folk,Music,R&B,Singer Songwriter
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