Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM Taylor Ashton: Taylor Ashton is a Canadian singer and songwriter living in Brooklyn. He spent the first half of his twenties on the road across Canada as frontman of the band Fish & Bird before moving to New York to work on a new set of songs […]

Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM The blend of Bill & Jilian Nershi’s harmonies and driving acoustic guitar immediately draw in the listener. An inspired journey through different styles and influences, a throwback to the roots of American music, the Nershis have a relaxed way of connecting with the audience through the stories […]

Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM In 1969, The Band released their seminal, self-titled album, The Band.  Containing such hits as “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and “Up On Cripple Creek”, the album received wide critical acclaim and commercial success, and has endured as a timeless classic. Join Chautauqua’s own Scott […]

Presented by KGNU   Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM Colorado’s FY5 proudly swim in the deep currents of American music, playing new songs, well-informed of country and bluegrass traditions, but not bound to them. Featuring thoughtful arrangements, strong singing and musicianship, the band strives to connect to listeners with stories of common struggles and big […]

Presented by KGNU   Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM Covenhoven is nationally recognized indie artist Joel Van Horne, a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter whose rich harmonies, reedy baritone and commanding falsetto have found a home with critics and fans since 2013. Through 4 full length albums and 2 EPs Covenhoven has forged a signature style; layered acoustic […]

Presented by KGNU   Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM For nearly four decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and emo- tive voice and her versatile, dynamic songwriting. She is a sought-after recording producer and an equally skilled teacher and mentor. And she is an inspiration and a ground-breaker – across […]

Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM Cole Scheifele Cole Scheifele is an up-and-coming folk singer/songwriter based out of Denver, Colorado. He combines beautiful melodies with deep and thought-provoking lyrics that he says stem from his never ending hunger to discover more about the human experience. “I don’t think we ever stop learning and […]

Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM Sarah Lee Guthrie’s lineage is undeniable. But if you close your eyes and forget that her last name is synonymous with the river-legacy of a widening current of American folk music, you’d still be drawn to the clarity and soul behind her voice. There is a gentle […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 Carrie Newcomer is a songwriter, recording artist, performer and educator. She has been described as a "prairie mystic" by the Boston Globe and one who "asks all the right questions" by Rolling Stone Magazine. Carrie has 19 nationally released albums on Available Light & Concord/Rounder Records […]

Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8:00 May Erlewine brings her songs Westward with solo performances along the coast and in Colorado. Join us for an intimate evening of music and togetherness. Bring those near and dear, come as you are and sing along. One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters, May continues […]

Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8:00 Sturtz Sturtz’s music stands out for its distinctive, soothing instrumental and vocal harmonies. The acoustic quartet – Andrew Sturtz , Jim Herlihy , Courtlyn Carpenter , and Will Kuepper - falls somewhere at the intersection of folk and soul, with lead singer Andrew Sturtz’s melodic vocals soaring over […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00   Chain Station is a 4-piece, high-energy, get ‘em out on the dance floor string band from Denver, Colorado. Their music is well-steeped in Americana roots, with vocal harmonies that are high, lonesome, and tight. Their picking ranges from lightning-fast to mountain mellow. They are a […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 Some combos are a match made in heaven: Peanut Butter & Jelly, Batman and Robin, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.  That list would be incomplete without including the incomparable duo of Jerry Garcia and David Grisman.  The acoustic alchemy they achieved was originally forged in the […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 Some combos are a match made in heaven: Peanut Butter & Jelly, Batman and Robin, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.  That list would be incomplete without including the incomparable duo of Jerry Garcia and David Grisman.  The acoustic alchemy they achieved was originally forged in the […]

Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8:00 Some things are just meant to last. When Sarah Anderson and Paul DeHaven met and began playing together in 2004, they had no idea just how deep the well of their musical partnership would prove to be. After the disbanding of indie-folk sweethearts Paper Bird, the duo founded […]

Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8:00 Covenhoven Covenhoven is internationally recognized indie artist Joel Van Horne, a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter whose rich harmonies, reedy baritone, and commanding falsetto have found a home with critics and fans since 2013. Through 4 full-length albums and 2 EPs Covenhoven has forged a signature style; layered acoustic arrangements that […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 Hot Buttered Rum, a souped-up, left-coast string band, is the brainchild of uniquely gifted musicians who weave their love of bluegrass, folk, jazz and soul into a riveting strain of Americana. String bass and five-alarm fiddle merge with guitar, banjo, mandolin, drums and keyboards to frame […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00   Humbird Songs, at their best, reflect something of where we are, where we've been, or where it is we're going. Sometimes all at once, right when we need it. Humbird makes music in pursuit of exactly this phenomenon. With deep roots in the midwest heartland, […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 Marielle Kraft When you hear Marielle Kraft’s music or experience her candid live shows, you feel as though you already know her. The indie pop singer/songwriter, now based in Nashville, displays craftsmanship beyond her years, following suit to artists like Colbie Caillat, Maisie Peters, and Taylor […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00   Hazel Miller is not just a great singer; "She is a force of nature!" quotes the Rocky Mountain News.  Her voice has been called "stunning, moving, and powerful."  Hazel has been a sought-after performer in Colorado for more than three decades. The Hazel Miller Band […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00   Hazel Miller is not just a great singer; "She is a force of nature!" quotes the Rocky Mountain News.  Her voice has been called "stunning, moving, and powerful."  Hazel has been a sought-after performer in Colorado for more than three decades. The Hazel Miller Band […]

Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8:00 The River Arkansas Nine years and five studio albums later The River Arkansas have hit their flow state.Their recent four-song EP, Green Bridge, released in May 2023, encapsulates this spectacle. It was written, recorded, and produced by River Arkansas frontman Mike Clark in a reconstructed shed he fashioned […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 Megan Burtt Megan Burtt is a performing songwriter. She has played music on almost every continent, summited Mt. Kilimanjaro and survived a gluten free diet for a decade now. She and Oprah share the same enneagram number. She wishes she’d learned music in a Southern Gospel […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00   The FLEXIGRASS band is the creation of Colorado’s own “Hot Rize” bluegrass legend, Pete “Dr. Banjo” Wernick, renowned in bluegrass music worldwide, bestselling author, songwriter, teacher, and long-term President of the International Bluegrass Music Association. What is “FLEXIGRASS”? It’s Pete’s combination of his fiery and […]

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00   Sheela Bringi, a multifaceted musician, effortlessly weaves her Indian roots with modern harmonies and deep rhythms from around the world. During her live performances, her refined skill on the harp, harmonium, and Indian bamboo flute, combined with her ethereal, Hindustani-inflected vocals, creates a captivating and […]

Presented By Westword Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 Combining a pleasing mash of mandolin, dobro, fiddle, guitar, and bass, High Lonesome, seeks to put a new spin on good old hard-driving bluegrass by way of tight harmonies, melodic original material, and an expansive reach that takes in music from various realms, including jazz and […]