A Tribute to Garcia/Grisman – Night Two – SOLD OUT

by Rachel Herrington | Jan 17, 2024

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 legendary 60’s bluegrass band, Old & In The Way.  Decades later, they resurrected their musical relationship and recorded three classic acoustic albums in the mid-90’s prior to Garcia’s untimely passing.

This very special evening will feature selections from these albums, and showcase an all-star lineup including Chautauqua’s own, Scott Bauer (guitar/vocals), Blake Stepan (Heavy Diamond Ring – bass), Dylan McCarthy (Jake Leg Band – mandolin), and Kevin Matthews (Daniel Rodriguez, Gasoline Lollipops – percussion).

Sans Souci!

Covenhoven with Andreas DeValera

by Rachel Herrington | Jan 10, 2024

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 roll with momentum into orchestral peaks, accompanied by lyrics that contrast hard-won wisdom with the inherent hope of the natural world—from Big Sur to his native Colorado.

Covenhoven’s latest album, IV (released in October 2021), is his most collaborative and rock-forward to date—taking a producing partner in Ben Wysocki of the Fray, who also performs on the album. IV features over a dozen musicians including Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov, Luke Mossman of Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, and Bluebook’s Julie Davis.

Bandwagon magazine writes that in IV, Covenhoven reaches “into chamber pop territory, and revealing a wider vocal range…sheltered by a gorgeous, rich string and piano accompaniment, whisks us above the campfire folk…”

Covenhoven’s live performances capture the spirit of his recordings—whether it’s conjuring cascading loops in his solo shows or backed by a full band—Covenhoven’s sound fills the breadth of outdoor spaces, auditoriums, and club stages.

Regularly touring the United States and Canada, Covenhoven has shared the stage with Grammy winners and nominees S.Carey (Bon Iver), Jose Gonzalez, Gregory Alan Isakov, John Paul White (Civil Wars), and Reed Foehl. Covenhoven has also performed with genre-bending artists Lord Huron, Leif Vollebekk, Elephant Revival, Joshua James, Blind Pilot, Esme Patterson, John Craigie, Daniel Rodriguez (Elephant Revival), Shook Twins, Rainbow Girls, Courtney Marie Andrews, Joan Shelley and host of others.

Covenhoven songs have been streamed over 3 million times and reached over 14 million people through television shows including: 13 Reasons Why, Nashville, Teen Wolf, Home Before Dark, Flaked, Kevin Probably Saves the World, and Private Eyes—Canada’s most-watched show for 5 years.

Andreas DeValera

Andreas DeValera is an indie singer/songwriter based in Evergreen, Colorado. Having studied in the songwriting department at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachussetts, DeValera is a lover of all things song. With influences such as Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, Gregory Alan Isakov, Bob Dylan, and Leonard Cohen, he appreciates great songwriting – and it shows. His devotion to his craft, both musically and lyrically, creates a listening experience that is both old and new – songs that utilize poetic imagery to express emotion and tell a story while feeling fresh, but also like long-lost friends. Most recently, DeValera has toured Colorado with The Riverside, a world-renowned folk group based in Santa Barbara, California.

His new album, Faulty Expectation, was released in November 2022. The album features 12 songs backed by a group of world-class musicians, including Nick Milo (Joe Cocker, Tower of Power) and Jeb Bows (Gregory Alan Isakov). The album has been well received – gaining almost 200,000 streams since release and radio play worldwide.

“…about the sweetest thing I’ve heard all year”  – Ear To The Ground Music

Hazel Miller & The Collective – SOLD OUT

by Rachel Herrington | Jan 10, 2024

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 was formed more than 2 decades ago. Hazel Miller and the Collective renamed themselves in 2020. The band performs an eclectic blend of Jazz, R&B, Blues, and original music. The band’s music is designed to make the audience dance and sing along. They play the music that excites and involves the listener.

A great highlight of 2015 was Ms. Miller’s singing of the national anthem at the inauguration of Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, on January 13, 2015. Later that night, the Governor’s Inaugural Concert featured the Lumineers, String Cheese Incident, Big Head Todd, and the Monsters with Ms. Miller. Ms. Miller performed at the FIS Alpine Ski Championships in Beaver Creek, Colorado on February 15, 2015; with an estimated international television audience of 180,000,000 viewers. Ms. Miller has been chosen to record a welcome greeting for visitors taking the trains to the main terminal at Denver International Airport.

Marielle Kraft with Anna Cutler

by Rachel Herrington | Jan 10, 2024

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 Swift.

Self-taught, the Rhode Island native began playing guitar at 16 and soon writing songs that strike chords with listeners everywhere. Her gift for storytelling is evident through her use of salient detail, raw emotion, and poignant word choice to describe moments “exactly as they feel.”

Marielle Kraft regularly plays at venues across the United States, sharing stages with names as big as Mt. Joy, Ava Max, and Betty Who. She presents her live shows as a seamless narrative: evocative yet encouraging, deeply reflective yet refreshing. The raw authenticity with which Marielle invites listeners into her story cultivates a relationship with them beyond the song, as she is known to “bring together a room full of strangers.” Her “winning personality,” “genuine connection”,” and “gift for story telling” on stage have fueled the ever-growing crowds at each of her shows, with no signs of slowing down.

Since leaving her full-time teaching career to pursue a life committed to creating music, Marielle Kraft has promise to follow suit to artists like Julia Michaels and Maisie Peters as the burgeoning artist makes an impact in the indie pop scene, setting her on pace for an even bigger 2024.

Anna Cutler

Anna Cutler is a singer/songwriter and keyboardist based out of Boulder, Colorado. She started playing the keyboard at the age of six, by 13 she had booked her first gig, and by 18 she had performed to a crowd of 3,000 people.

Above anything else, Anna is an entertainer. Inspired by other singer-songwriters like Norah Jones and John Craigie, she loves to connect with fans through lyrics and storytelling. She often sings about the romance of life and the downfalls of love, and offers her audience a bit of comic relief in-between songs. She shines brightest when performing live, and captivates the crowd, whatever the size, with her witty charm and truthful portrayal of life.

It is not easy to stick Anna into a single genre. Her voice is raspy yet sweet and she writes music as if she were the lovechild of Adele and Regina Spektor; call it Americana/Folk-Pop with ballad undertones if you must.

Anna Cutler was selected as one of ten finalists in the nationally recognized songwriting competition at Folks Fest in 2023. Her song “Candle” was selected out of over 400 entries and secured her a performance on the Main Stage at Planet Bluegrass.