Center for the Arts Crested Butte

Floyd Bauler, The True-Blue Troubadour Living life on the road out of a worn down guitar case, Floyd Bauler’s songs tell true and tall tales of his friends, his old dog Penny, and all of his wild adventures. His stories come alive in his music and his shows are places of connection, where everyone can […]

Paul Hoffman, the dynamic frontman of Greensky Bluegrass! A trailblazer in modern bluegrass and jam music, Hoffman’s innovative approach blends acoustic roots with a fearless, boundary-pushing sound. Known for his raw energy, captivating mandolin work, and relentless pursuit of musical exploration, he transforms every performance into an unforgettable experience. View the full lineup here!   […]

Cast aside any and all expectations. Whether behind the piano on a windswept mountainous cliff, at a hallowed venue such as Carnegie Hall, or playing shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most legendary musicians in history, solo pianist Holly Bowling subverts convention with virtuosic playing, emotional immersion, and a thirst for invention. Acclaimed by Rolling Stone, […]

The Fort Smith Arkansas native, JD Clayton, released his debut album Long Way From Home, early last year which has received overwhelming critical acclaim. There’s no artifice surrounding the Arkansas-born singer and songwriter. No glitz. No pretension or mythology. JD Clayton’s sound, and where he chooses to make it—Arkansas, the most western of the southern […]

“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 […]