Emerging as one of
the most popular series of the Breckenridge Music Festival, the
Blue River Series is back to rock the Riverwalk Center with local
and nationally known artists.
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 7:30PM
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Mark O’Connor’s Hot Swing
Virtuoso Violinist and composer Mark O'Connor is widely recognized as one of the most gifted contemporary composers in America and surely one of the brightest talents of his generation.
O'Connor has been a top name on the Bluegrass circuit since he first won a national bluegrass fiddling title as a teenager. He has used the years since to branch out into multiple musical genres. His recent recordings include "Appalachia Waltz," trio performances with cellist Yo Yo Ma and bassist Edgar Meyer, music written by O'Connor and Meyer. His compositions on the classical side include four violin concertos and the "Americana Symphony," recently recorded by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under Marin Alsop. O'Connor traces his performance roots from America's rich aural folk tradition, including folk fiddler and innovator Benny Thomasson, as well as classical and flamenco music.
O’Connor’s jazz performances and compositions pay tribute to his friend and mentor, the legendary French jazz master Stephane Grappelli. While performing a number of tunes closely associated with Grappelli, O’Connor’s albums and live performances extend the repertoire with O’Connor’s original compositions. Joined by guitarists such as Frank Vignola and Julian Lage, ‘Hot Swing’ continues to celebrate acoustic string jazz/Gypsy Jazz Style in new and exciting ways.
Tickets will be $26 in advance, and $30 Day Of Show.
Tickets will be available at the Riverwalk Center Box Office
(970)547-3100
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 7:30PM
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LEO KOTTKE
Legendary acoustic guitar virtuoso and singer songwriter,
Leo Kottke’s innovative fingerpicking style draws on influences
From blues, jazz, and folk music.
Tickets will be $25 in advance, and $30 Day Of Show
Tickes are available through the Riverwalk Center Box Office
(970)547-3100
Thursday, August 20, 7:30PM
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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
This Western swing band has entertained thousands of people across the country and has won nine Grammys since 1970 – including one in 2001 for best Vocal Performance By A Duo of Group for “Cherokee Maiden” from their acclaimed Ride With Bob album, Rolling Stone, who voted Asleep at the Wheel “Best Country and Western Band” in 1977, refers to the band as “one of the most popular and acclaimed bands of its genre, re-popularizing western swing at a time when it had fallen out of favor with the country world.”
Tickets will be $20 in advance, and $25 Day Of Show.
Tickets will be available at the Riverwalk Center Box Office
(970)547-3100
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 7:30PM
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GEORGE WINSTON
Winston’s melodic impressionistic style comprises much of his recorded output, choosing to record albums with specific themes and it is this genre a cross between the range of traditional American folk music and the instrumentational pop/R&B that he grew up with, that he calls rural folk piano
Tickets will be $25 in advance, and $28 Day Of Show.
Tickets will be available at the Riverwalk Center Box Office
(970)547-3100
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2008
Blue River Series presenting
sponsor Millennium Bank
www.millenniumprivatebank.com
Please note:
Schedule and Repertoire are subject to change
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