PERFORMING Arts

Alpenglow: Easy Jim
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United States“Settle back easy, Jim…” The words of Robert Hunter in the song “Althea” seemed to fit the mold of the band when it began in the fall of 2018 . The laid back group of musicians from Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado found a common love for the music with one another and a desire […]

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Rhythm Future Quartet
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesThe acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Founded by violinist Jason […]

The PettyBreakers – Tribute to Tom Petty
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesDoors 7pm | Show 8pm “The World’s Greatest Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!” So say Katie Daryl, Mark Cuban and Ryan Seacrest of AXS-TV as they selected the PettyBreakers to perform on their hit TV show in 2014. What started out in 2010 as a regional band is now the Nations’s #1 touring […]

Alpenglow: Jacob Larson Band
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesThe Jacob Larson Band is a 10 piece funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on notable influences such as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. Jacob, an experienced […]

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Summer Winds
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesFormer members of the Crested Butte Music Festival and Summer Classics Festival converge in Crested Butte to create a new, one-of-a-kind chamber performance. View the full Summer Classics lineup here!

Alpenglow: Mihali
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesFor Mihali, music behaves much like a living being. It grows, it matures, and it changes with a sentient consciousness and with whims of its own. And just like music, the Vermont-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle continues to evolve, using his gift as one of the strongest modern-day songwriters, guitarists […]

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: The CopyCat Concert
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesPlease join Elizabeth Bond and Friends for an unusual combination of classical and contemporary music in the open-air courtyard. "THE COPYCATS CONCERT” - SONGS INSPIRED BY FAMOUS CLASSICAL WORKS What makes a concert “The Copycats Concert”? A modern song - music of any kind - inspired by famous classical works is called an “adaptation.” Dozens of such […]

Swing Dancing with After Midnight Jazz
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United Statesdoors + opener 7pm | show 8pm | presented by the center for the arts Swing Dance Lesson: 6:15–7:15 PM Get ready to swing the night away! Join us at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts for a lively evening of swing dancing and classic jazz with the After Midnight Jazz Band on August […]

Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation Bluegrass and BBQ
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesPresented by the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation Event Begins: 6:00pm Join us for a lively evening supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, featuring delicious food from local favorite Tully’s and live music from the Black Canyon Ramblers. This community fundraiser helps provide opportunities for local youth to thrive in snowsports, from scholarships to gear support. […]

Alpenglow: The Galentines
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesThe Galentines are an all-girl indie-rock band who are the very heart of the local music scene in Boulder, Colorado. They are known for their stunning harmonies blended into epic instrumental solos that remind the listener of classic rock bands such as Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd, while maintaining their punk edge with biting lyricism […]

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Boyd Meets Girl
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesBoyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. The duo has toured the world sharing their eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and BeyoncĂ©. Crested Butte residents may recognize Laura from her time with the Crested Butte Music Festival. View the full Summer Classics lineup […]

Abbie Gardner
Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, United Statesdoors 7pm | show 8pm Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana darlings Red Molly, her tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable slide guitar chops. As an award-winning songwriter, captivating vocalist, and a world-class lap style dobro […]