Grass is cool in Colorado this summer. Bluegrass that is. So is folk, alternative country and more. Our summer music series continues with a look at some of the state's most interesting Americana concerts and festivals. Ryan Warners speaks with Brian Johnson of The Marquee, a magazine that covers Colorado’s live music scene.
A Sampling of Colorado's Americana Festivals and Concerts
Telluride Bluegrass Festival: June 20-23, Town Park, Telluride
Ride Festival: July 13-14, Town Park, Telluride
RockyGrass: July 26-28, Planet Bluegrass, Lyons
AmericanramA tour: July 31, Fiddlers Green
Arise: August 14-18, Sunrise Ranch, Loveland
Bohemian Nights at NewWest Fest: August 16-18, Old Town Fort Collins
Folks Festival: August 16-18, Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons
Four Corners Folk Festival: August 30-Sept 1, Pagosa Springs
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