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Rocky Mountain Folks Fest – August 12th-14th – Planet Bluegrass, Lyons, CO

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For anyone that’s read my work on this site over the years, it’s probably no surprise to see this piece posted. This was my 16th Folks Fest and it still holds every bit of the magic of that first one all those years ago, and probably more. My wife and I started going to this glorious August event shortly after we started dating. We’ve since married and had a daughter who has been to every Folks Fest that has taken place during her lifetime. She’s grown up at Planet Bluegrass and now, at nine years old, we don’t hesitate to let her have the run of the Festival grounds over the course of the weekend.

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Folks Festival – August 15th-17th – Planet Bluegrass, Lyons, CO

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The Folks Festival at Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO has always marked a high-point of the summer for many music fans, but last year, in early September, one of the most destructive floods Colorado had ever seen swept through the pristine grounds all but destroying this summer haven. For those who haven’t been yet, let us report, the ranch is not only back and operational, it’s better than ever.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Folks Festival – Planet Bluegrass Ranch – Fri-Sun Aug 15th-17th

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In the 24 years since the modest “summit on the song” started in Estes Park the festival has moved (to the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons in 1994), grown, and created its own culture and spirit, while remaining true to the initial vision for spending a glorious Colorado summer weekend celebrating stories and songs — come celebrate this weekend in Lyons!

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Anais Mitchell’s ‘Young Man In America’ Is A Literary & Musical Powerhouse Of An Album

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Last year, Colorado folk music fans had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with Anais Mitchell’s music. In April she opened up for Graham Nash and David Crosby at The Paramount Theatre, late summer brought her to the mainstage of The Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, and Swallow Hill Music Association presented her “Folk-Opera” Hadestown in October. Her new album, Young Man in America, will be released on February 28th.