Sam Grisman Project
2026-01-09 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Sam Grisman is a bass player, music appreciator, and bandleader who grew up in Mill Valley, California in a home where some of the great acoustic music of our time was being recorded on a regular basis. His father, legendary mandolinist, composer, and producer, David Grisman, was constantly having friends come over to his home studio for recording sessions and rehearsals. These friends, such as Doc Watson, Jerry Garcia, John Hartford, Mike Seeger, and Tony Rice all left an impression on the younger Grisman and inspired him to pursue a life making music with his many talented friends.
“They don’t just play this music. They live it. And they make you feel like you’re part of it too.” — No Depression
Sam Grisman Project was created to shed light on the music that Sam grew up around, and highlight that music’s influence on the members of the collective and in the greater music community. The band’s shows create a safe space where the band and audience can bask in the shared love and reverence for the great music and musicians who continue to inspire us all.
The friends who make up Sam Grisman Project are a rotating cadre of acousticians who are some of the brightest individual voices on their respective instruments. Members of this rotating cast of instrumental wizards include guitarists Max Flansburg, Logan Ledger, Sam Leslie, Henry Moser, Jesse Harper, and Jefferson Hamer, mandolinists Dominick Leslie, Joe K. Walsh, Matt Flinner, and Jesse Appelman, clawhammer banjo maestro Victor Furtado, fiddlers John Mailander, Alex Hargreaves, Nate Leath, Shad Cobb, and Phoebe Hunt, cellist Nat Smith, and Todd Livingston on the Dobro.
“This isn’t nostalgia. It’s a living breathing celebration led by musicians who understand the soul of the music.” — Bluegrass Today
The band also frequently collaborates with legendary singer, songwriter, and bluegrass pioneer Peter Rowan, a deeply meaningful connection for Sam and the band tying directly back to his father David Grisman and the Old and In the Way legacy. Over the years Sam Grisman Project has been joined by a wide range of spontaneous and exciting guests including David Grisman, John Sebastian, Tim O’Brien, Billy Strings, Maria Muldaur, Margo Price, and many more.
This ever evolving collective of exceptional humans who happen to be incredible musicians is a testament to the abundance of joy, and wealth of experiences that growing up around this timeless music has brought into the younger Grisman’s life. Sam Grisman Project is committed to putting their love, gratitude, and individuality into the music that they share on stage each night, and to participating in the community effort of preserving, expanding, and appreciating great American acoustic music.
“One of the most joyful and reverent tributes to the Grateful Dawg legacy you’ll ever witness.” — Relix Magazine
To preserve the sonic integrity of their instruments and voices, SGP plays acoustic music into condenser microphones. The sound on stage is fully acoustic and sensitive, so we kindly ask that you save conversations for before and after the show or during the set break. Thanks for coming and thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the music.
Co-presented by Wheeler Associates & Wheeler Opera House

Meshell Ndegeocello: The Gospel Of James Baldwin
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
The prescience of James Baldwin is alive nearly forty years after his passing, a testament to his enduring impact. A prolific writer, his essays, novels, plays, and poetry have assessed and often reproached the human condition. As an activist, his oratory prowess in the 1960s was bar none, lending his outspoken views on Black oppression with profundity and eloquence. Born in New York City on August 2, 1924, this year marks the centennial of the eminent writer, a momentous occasion that is celebrated by the release of one of MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO’s most intrepid efforts to date: No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin.
Co-presented by Wheeler Associates & Wheeler Opera House

An Acoustic Evening with The Band Perry
2026-02-14 20:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Experience the powerful new chapter of The Band Perry, the GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award‑winning band whose genre‑bending sound and emotional storytelling have captivated fans for over a decade. Originally a sibling trio, the band now steps boldly into “Season Two” as a dynamic husband‑and‑wife duo—frontwoman Kimberly Perry and her husband, Jonny Costello—bringing fresh energy and a renewed creative spark to the stage.
The Band Perry first burst onto the scene with the Diamond‑certified smash “If I Die Young,” a rare accomplishment that made Kimberly the only female artist to solo‑write a Diamond‑certified country song. With over 2.5 million albums sold, 12 million singles, a billion streams, and multiple chart‑toppers including “Better Dig Two,” “Done,” “All Your Life,” and “Chainsaw,” their impact on modern country remains unmistakable.
After a two‑year hiatus and a heartfelt 2025 reunion performance, the revamped duo returned to touring with a wave of momentum—launching with a community benefit concert and quickly reigniting fan excitement. Newly signed to Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, Kimberly and Jonny are bringing their Appalachian‑gothic sound, electrifying performances, and deeply rooted storytelling to stages nationwide as they craft their next record.

Devon Allman's Blues Summit
2026-02-28 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Devon Allman has been immersed in the world of blues and rock his entire life. As the son of the legendary Gregg Allman, Devon grew up surrounded by the rich musical legacy of the Allman Brothers Band, a group that played a pivotal role in shaping the Southern rock and blues sound.
The Devon Allman Blues Summit unites an extraordinary lineup of blues greats led by guitarist, singer, and songwriter Devon Allman, son of the legendary Gregg Allman. This powerhouse event features iconic vocalist and harmonica master Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie, whose chart‑topping success and collaborations with artists like Jeff Beck have cemented his place in music history. Renowned blues guitarist Larry McCray adds his signature blend of soul, rock, and contemporary blues, while celebrated St. Louis vocalist Laka contributes her captivating, powerhouse presence. Together, these artists deliver an unforgettable night that honors blues tradition while boldly expanding its boundaries.

An Evening with Kaki King
2026-03-07 20:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Dubbed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” Brooklyn, NY-based Kaki King has proven to be just that. Her career has taken her all over the world, sharing stages with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn’s Into The Wild), and performing at the Kennedy Center, the London Jazz Festival, and the Paris Les Femmes s’en Melent. Her explorations into the guitar and multimedia have led to the creation of groundbreaking work such as The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body, Modern Yesterdays, and a new multi-media musical production for children called BUGS.
Kaki continues to create, perform, and lend her musical voice to the forefront of contemporary music, as shown on her 2025 EP, Tutto Passa, and recent album, SEI, the soundtrack to a unique performance piece where guitarists become dancers, coordinating their whole bodies to perform the rigors of both choreography and composition. Co-written/produced/performed with Tamar Eisenman, SEI is an all-instrumental album that fits in well with the playlists of Kaki King fans worldwide. Kaki continues to tour the United States and Europe in 2025 while also scheduling the release of two EPs for summer and fall.

Trisha Yearwood: The Mirror Tour
2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
An Intimate Acoustic Evening of Stories & Songs
Three-time GRAMMY® winner TRISHA YEARWOOD returns to the stage to celebrate the release of her acclaimed new album, The Mirror. She’s joined by friends and fellow songwriters Leslie Satcher and Bridgette Tatum for an intimate acoustic evening of stories and songs. With her powerful voice and heartfelt storytelling, Trisha brings The Mirror to life alongside the timeless hits that have defined her career.

Women of Americana A Celebration of American Music
2026-03-18 19:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
From Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt to Alison Krauss and Brandi Carlile featuring Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh

Early folk, gospel, and Western swing musicians laid the groundwork for Americana, extending back to the founding mothers and fathers of country music, including Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, and the Carter Family. From the mid-20th century through the present day, more singer-songwriter luminaries followed: Bob Dylan, The Band, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash, Emmylou Harris, and Brandi Carlile.
A Celebration of American Music from Bob Dylan to Bonnie Raitt brings together some of today’s most accomplished and expressive female artists for an exuberant exploration of this expansive and singular American genre. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists, Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh, together they will interpret iconic songs, including “This Land is Your Land” (Woody Guthrie), “This Train” (Sister Rosetta Tharpe), “Just Like a Woman” (Bob Dylan), “Angel From Montgomery” (Bonnie Raitt and John Prine), and “Car Wheels On a Gravel Road” (Lucinda Williams).
Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding, Women of Americana will entertain and inspire audiences at a historic moment in our nation’s history.
Women of Americana is produced by Eli Wolf. In his 20-plus years in the music business, Eli has A&R-ed and produced a wide array of artists spanning diverse genres, including singer-songwriter, alternative, country, Americana, R&B, pop, hip-hop, indie rock, jazz, world, classical, and film soundtrack. Career milestones include working closely with Grammy-winning artist Norah Jones since the beginning of her career; conceptualizing, executive producing, and A&R-ing Al Green’s Grammy-winning album Lay it Down; signing and producing Grammy-winning hip-hop/jazz crossover artist Robert Glasper; and signing and A&R-ing singer-songwriter Amos Lee. Eli produced Norah Jones’s album, Day Breaks, which charted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and has, to date, sold over one million albums worldwide. Additional career highlights include projects with Grammy-winning artists Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, The Roots, Anita Baker, Wynton Marsalis, Angelique Kidjo, & Brittany Howard.

Yesterday - The Beatles Tribute
2026-03-20 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Experience the magic of The Beatles live on stage with Yesterday – A Tribute to The Beatles, the internationally acclaimed tribute band endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney himself.
Founded by Don Bellezzo, Yesterday has been performing the music of the Fab Four since 2000, touring across five continents and appearing on NBC, CBS, ABC, and in Rolling Stone and Showbiz Magazine. Their performances have lit up stages from Las Vegas to Japan, the Philippines to the Smithsonian, and even aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Beatles Tribute Cruise alongside Beatles insiders like Laurence Juber and Tony Bramwell.
This tribute is more than a concert—it’s a time capsule. With vintage instruments, authentic harmonies, and meticulous attention to detail, Yesterday brings the Beatles’ iconic sound to life in a way that’s both nostalgic and electrifying.
“Yesterday has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, Showbiz Magazine, on NBC, CBS, and ABC, Dick Clark’s ‘Your Big Break,’ Ed McMahon’s ‘Star Search.”
“Yesterday is featured with other Las Vegas celebrities on video at McCarran International Airport, welcoming all to the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ …Las Vegas!”
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the Beatles for the first time, this is a night of music and memories you won’t want to miss.

The Wood Brothers
2026-04-03 19:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Grammy-nominated trio The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood spent more than a decade pursuing separate musical paths. Chris Wood is widely known for his work as a founding member of Medeski Martin & Wood, while Oliver Wood built a devoted following leading the Southern roots band King Johnson. Joined by multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix, the trio has become one of roots music’s most respected acts, releasing nine studio albums and performing to sold-out audiences across North America. Their latest release, Puff of Smoke, reflects on impermanence and mindfulness, delivered through inventive songwriting, rich textures, and an improvisational approach shaped by years of collaboration.
With special guest, Margo Cilker
In the wake of the critically acclaimed “Valley of Hearts Delight” and her stunning debut “Pohoryll” Margo Cilker has made a name for herself as a clear-eyed troubadour, spinning songs from everyday truths. Her live performances are at once intimate and electric, inviting glimpses into the characters and moments that are the fabric of life. She makes her home near the Columbia River in Goldendale, Washington with her husband, songwriter and working cowboy Forrest VanTuyl, as well their dog and some horses.

The Wood Brothers have partnered with American Friends of Canadian Conservation so that $1 per ticket will support The Nature Trust of British Columbia (NTBC) in their efforts to conserve ecologically-rich wetlands and protect irreplaceable land from development. Every $1 donated will be matched by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with $2 so more endangered wetlands can be saved. If you’d like to learn more, please visit this link.

Los Lonely Boys
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
For Los Lonely Boys—brothers Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza—family has always been at the heart of their music. After years of touring, the trio took a break in 2019 to focus on their families, returning to the road in 2022 reinvigorated and even opening for The Who.
Hailing from San Angelo, Texas, the Garzas created their own bluesy “Texican rock & roll” sound and turned it into a global sensation. Their breakthrough came when Willie Nelson’s nephew discovered their demo; Willie soon booked them for Farm Aid and recorded with them at his studio. Their 2003 debut album, Los Lonely Boys, re-released by Epic, featured the No. 1 hit “Heaven,” which earned them a Grammy and spent 76 weeks on the Billboard Top 200, selling over two million copies.
They’ve collaborated with legends like Carlos Santana and Willie Nelson, played iconic venues, and supported global causes. Their journey, chronicled in the documentary Cottonfields and Crossroads, has seen both triumph and hardship—most notably Henry’s serious stage accident in 2013, which led the band to refocus on what matters most: family and music.
Now back in stride, Los Lonely Boys continue to write, record, and tour with renewed passion. Their 2024 release, Resurrection (BMG), blends their signature Texican rock & roll with elements of soul and roots music, earning critical acclaim and energizing live audiences. More than two decades after their debut, they remain a vital force in music, proving their story is still unfolding.

Aspen Rocks: Inspire Aspen Foundation
2026-05-09 18:30 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
In loving memory of our co-founder, Tami Frances Word, whose vision and passion continue to inspire us.
Our popular youth event is back for it’s fifth year. Aspen Rocks is our local “American Idol”-style music competition, celebrating the incredible youth talent in our community.
Six finalists will take the stage at the historic Wheeler Opera House, competing live for prizes of recording time with a professional engineer at the legendary Mad Dog Ranch+Studios. Performances will be evaluated by a panel of three judges, and the evening will also feature special appearances by past Aspen Rocks winners.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Inspire Aspen Foundation, providing unique opportunities for young musicians in the Aspen-Snowmass and Roaring Fork Valley to pursue their talents and musical dreams.
Come share in an unforgettable night of music, community, and inspiration. Changing Lives One Note at a Time.
For more information, visit www.inspireaspenfoundation.org.

Roaring Fork Rising - Aggie Flores & the Wildflowers
2026-05-15 19:00 | The Vault at the Wheeler, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Singer‑songwriter Aggie Flores headlines an evening featuring original work rooted in her background across Buenos Aires, Aspen, and Charleston. Her music blends South American rhythm with indie and folk elements, shaped by her experience as both a vocalist and interdisciplinary artist. Her performances draw on themes of belonging, transformation, and personal narrative.

Roaring Fork Rising - Rai Omri with Abigail Benning
2026-05-16 19:00 | The Vault at the Wheeler, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Western Colorado songwriter Rai Omri leads an evening of folk storytelling and subtle, layered soundscapes, joined by special guest Abigail Benning. A finalist in Kerrville Folk Festival’s Grassy Hill New Folk Competition and the NewSong Music Songwriting Competition, Omri shapes songs with field recordings, open tunings, and lyrics that animate the natural and spiritual worlds. Benning, a third-generation Roaring Fork Valley singer-songwriter, brings intimate folk and Americana with a modern indie edge, drawing on river seasons, small-town memory, and the quiet work of becoming yourself for a night of reflective, place-rooted original music, shared in the Wheeler’s historic acoustic warmth.

Roaring Fork Rising - Emery Major with Hannah Koivu
2026-05-22 19:00 | The Vault at the Wheeler, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Emery Major is a Colorado‑born singer‑songwriter whose work blends 1970s folk influences with modern pop elements. His sound reflects his background between the Colorado Rockies, Brooklyn, and Nashville, shaped by performances at venues including Carnegie Hall, The Bluebird Café, Mercury Lounge, Birdland Jazz Club, and The Wheeler Opera House.
Opening the evening is Hannah Koivu, an independent pop and indie‑pop artist known for emotionally direct songwriting and a blend of pop, R&B, and rap elements. Her work centers on personal narrative, self‑reflection, and modern pop structure.

Roaring Fork Rising - The Sopris Sisters with Mark Nussmeier
2026-05-29 19:00 | The Vault at the Wheeler, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
The Sopris Sisters—singer‑songwriters Harper Powell and Emma Kieran—bring a contemporary folk sound shaped by the music they grew up on, including Nanci Griffith, Shawn Colvin, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sarah Jarosz. Their harmony‑focused duo debuted in 2025 and has since performed at Steve’s Guitars, on KDNK, in the The Vault at the Wheeler through the Roaring Fork Rising Series, and opened for Big Richard at the Basalt Summer Concert Series. Harper and Emma first met a decade ago through eTown’s Handmade Songs competition and later co‑founded the virtual Tabletop Concerts series. The evening also features Aspen‑based multi‑instrumentalist Mark Nussmeier.

Roaring Fork Rising - Wild Flight with Hugh Phillips
2026-05-30 19:00 | The Vault at the Wheeler, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Wild Flight is a Colorado‑based trio featuring singer Emily Jurick, keyboardist and vocalist Eric Gross, and bassist Bill Ritchen. Formed in the Colorado mountains, the group has released multiple albums and singles and performs original, genre‑blending music described as roots‑rock with jazz and folk elements. Their live sound reflects years of collaboration and a growing audience across streaming platforms.
They are joined by Colorado country songwriter Hugh Phillips, whose music blends Americana, traditional country, and Rocky Mountain influences. Known for vivid storytelling and an expanding Mountain West following, Phillips brings an acoustic, narrative‑driven approach to the evening.

Edlis Neeson Opera Encounters
2026-07-11 10:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers coach artists of Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS. Enjoy excerpts from the repertoire, ravishing voices, and insightful coaching.

Edlis Neeson Opera Encounters
2026-07-18 10:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS faculty coach the program’s major emerging talents in opera scenes. Enjoy excerpts from the repertoire, ravishing voices, and insightful coaching.

Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2026-07-20 19:00, 2026-07-22 19:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Enjoy a fully staged production of Britten’s masterpiece based on Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities, angst-ridden lovers, and surprising transformations. American countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo sings the role of Oberon, joining the rising opera talents of the Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS program in the production’s other leading roles. The brilliant Dame Jane Glover conducts the opera orchestra and the voices of the Colorado Children’s Chorale from Denver

Edlis Neeson Opera Encounters
2026-07-25 10:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Nico Muhly and Anthony Roth Costanzo coach artists of Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS. Enjoy excerpts from the repertoire, ravishing voices, and insightful coaching

Edlis Neeson Opera Encounters
2026-08-01 10:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Jane Glover coaches artists of Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS and Aspen Conducting Academy conductors. Enjoy excerpts from the repertoire, ravishing voices, and insightful coaching.

Edlis Neeson Opera Encounters
2026-08-08 10:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Patrick Summers coaches artists of Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS and Conducting Academy conductors. Enjoy excerpts from the repertoire, ravishing voices, and insightful coaching.

Traffic Jams with Larry & Joe
2026-08-10 16:30, 2026-08-12 16:30, 2026-08-13 16:30 | The Vault at the Wheeler, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Larry & Joe is a Venezuelan‑Appalachian musical duo formed in North Carolina in 2023, featuring Larry Bellorín and Joe Troop. Blending Venezuelan música llanera with Appalachian bluegrass, they describe their sound as “latingrass.” Their performances feature banjo, harp, cuatro, fiddle, vocals, and other traditional instruments, highlighting both musicians’ deep roots and shared spirit of collaboration. Drawing from distinct cultural traditions, Larry & Joe create music that celebrates migration, connection, and cross‑cultural unity—using folk music as a bridge between histories, communities, and lived experience.
Larry & Joe es un dúo musical venezolano‑apalachense formado en Carolina del Norte en 2023 por Larry Bellorín y Joe Troop. Su música fusiona la música llanera venezolana con el bluegrass de los Apalaches, un estilo que ellos llaman “latingrass”. Utilizando instrumentos como banjo, arpa, cuatro, violín y voz, el dúo destaca sus raíces culturales y un fuerte espíritu colaborativo. A través de tradiciones musicales distintas pero complementarias, Larry & Joe celebran la migración, la identidad y la unidad cultural, utilizando la música folklórica como un puente entre comunidades e historias compartidas.
Este es un evento comunitario gratuito con entrada requerida; se recomienda reservar con anticipación para asegurar su lugar.
Presented in partnership with

Traffic Jams with Larry & Joe
2026-08-11 16:30 | The Vault at the Wheeler, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Larry & Joe is a Venezuelan‑Appalachian musical duo formed in North Carolina in 2023, featuring Larry Bellorín and Joe Troop. Blending Venezuelan música llanera with Appalachian bluegrass, they describe their sound as “latingrass.” Their performances feature banjo, harp, cuatro, fiddle, vocals, and other traditional instruments, highlighting both musicians’ deep roots and shared spirit of collaboration. Drawing from distinct cultural traditions, Larry & Joe create music that celebrates migration, connection, and cross‑cultural unity—using folk music as a bridge between histories, communities, and lived experience.
Larry & Joe es un dúo musical venezolano‑apalachense formado en Carolina del Norte en 2023 por Larry Bellorín y Joe Troop. Su música fusiona la música llanera venezolana con el bluegrass de los Apalaches, un estilo que ellos llaman “latingrass”. Utilizando instrumentos como banjo, arpa, cuatro, violín y voz, el dúo destaca sus raíces culturales y un fuerte espíritu colaborativo. A través de tradiciones musicales distintas pero complementarias, Larry & Joe celebran la migración, la identidad y la unidad cultural, utilizando la música folklórica como un puente entre comunidades e historias compartidas.
Este es un evento comunitario gratuito con entrada requerida; se recomienda reservar con anticipación para asegurar su lugar.
Presented in association with

Edlis Neeson Opera Encounters
2026-08-15 10:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Christopher Theofanidis coaches artists of Aspen Opera Theater and VocalART. Enjoy excerpts from the repertoire, ravishing voices, and insightful coaching.

Edlis Neeson Opera Encounters
2026-08-22 10:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Ana María Martínez and Darrell Babidge coach artists of Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS. Enjoy excerpts from the repertoire, ravishing voices, and insightful coaching.

Inspire Aspen Foundation presents Aspen Rocks Adult Edition
2026-09-11 19:00 | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Aspen Rocks – Adult Edition
In loving memory of our co-founder, Tami Frances Word, whose vision and passion continue to inspire us.
This special “adult edition” brings the excitement of our popular youth event to the stage for grown-up performers. Aspen Rocks is our local “American Idol”-style music competition, celebrating the incredible talent in our community.
Six finalists will take the stage at the historic Wheeler Opera House, competing live for prizes of recording time with a professional engineer at the legendary Mad Dog Ranch+Studios. Performances will be evaluated by a panel of three judges, and the evening will also feature special appearances by past Aspen Rocks winners.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Inspire Aspen Foundation, providing unique opportunities for young musicians in the Aspen-Snowmass and Roaring Fork Valley to pursue their talents and musical dreams.
Come share in an unforgettable night of music, community, and inspiration.
Changing Lives One Note at a Time.
For more information, visit www.inspireaspenfoundation.org.
