Featuring Che APALACHE, The LONESOME DAYS, AVENHART AND
ARTIST-at-LARGE, BRIDGET LAW. The CHARLES SAWTELLE MEMORIAL MOUNTAIN
JAM, aka The CHARLES, is named for beloved Hot Rize guitarist, CHARLES
SAWTELLE, who helped start the event in 1989 and was a great supporter
of KGNU Community Radio. After his passing in 1999, the station
renamed the event in his memory. Celebrating its 31st anniversary, The
CHARLES IS A FAMILY-friendly mini-festival of al fresco bluegrass and
Americana music aimed at music fans who enjoy clear MOUNTAIN AIR,
dazzling acoustic music and great food in a spectacular outdoor
setting. It's a favorite ANNUAL GATHERING NOT ONLY FOR THE TOP-tier
acoustic bands but also for the smoky Texas barbecue and trimmings,
side dishes, home-baked pies and cookies, refreshing beverages for
adults and teetotalers alike, and the camaraderie typical of KGNU
community events. Che APALACHE IS A FOUR-man string band based in
Buenos Aires with members from Argentina, Mexico and the U.S. They
play Latingrass, combining bluegrass with Latin American styles. The
groups founder, Joe Troop (fiddle), is a North Carolinian
multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer who moved to
Argentina in 2010. While patiently carving out a niche in the local
music scene, Troop taught bluegrass and old-time music for a living.
It was there he met Pau Barjau (banjo), Franco Martino (guitar) and
Martin Bobrik (mandolin), his most dedicated students. They quickly
became picking buddies and in 2013 decided to hit the stage. The
LONESOME DAYS IS A FIVE-piece, high energy, modern bluegrass ensemble
from Denver featuring Jonny Miller (mandolin), Sam Parks (guitar),
Todd Lilienthal (banjo), Bradley Morse (bass) and Eve Panning
(fiddle). Blending heartfelt songwriting and powerful vocals with
precise instrumentation and undeniable groove, The LONESOME DAYS HAS
CHARGED ITS WAY TO THE FOREFRONT OF THE COLORADO BLUEGRASS SCENE.
Songwriting is a major focus for the band, but listeners can always
expect a unique repertoire of standard bluegrass and other cross-genre
covers. With the recent addition of fiddle to the band, The LONESOME
DAYS ARE CARVING OUT THEIR NICHE IN THE NATIONAL BLUEGRASS ARENA.
AVENHART IS A DENVER-based folk band that twists a foundation of
bluegrass into their love for soul, Americana, pop and indie rock,
creating a unique soundscape that features d soulful harmonies,
intricate arrangements and heartfelt lyrics. The six-piece string band
met at CU Denver and formed a bond based on their love of Tony Rice
and the Stanley Brothers. Members are Andrea Parés (vocals), Payden
Widner (guitar), Alex Drapela (banjo), Olivia Shaw (fiddle and
vocals), Clint Koury (mandolin and vocals) and Gil Clark (bass).
Tickets are $30 for KGNU members, $35 for non-members and are
available online though 11pm July 20th at kgnu.org and
https://thecharles2019.brownpapertickets.com/
[https://thecharles2019.brownpapertickets.com/] or by calling KGNU at
303 449-4885 9am-5pm weekdays. Food and beverages are available for
purchase; they are not included in the price of admission. No pets or
coolers, please, and no outside food or beverages may be brought into
the festival area. We recommend low-backed lawn chairs for seating.
This event benefits KGNU, an independent volunteer-powered,
listener-supported community radio station, heard locally at 88.5 FM
in Boulder and Denver, 1390 AM in Denver, 93.7 FM in the Nederland and
Ward area, 98.7 FM in Fort Collins, and online at kgnu.org. What: 31st
ANNUAL CHARLES SAWTELLE MEMORIAL MOUNTAIN JAM WITH CHE APALACHE, The
LONESOME DAYS, AVENHART AND ARTIST-at-LARGE, BRIDGET LAW WHEN: Sunday,
July 21- Doors at 11:00 a.m., first band starts at 12 noon. Event will
wrap up by 4:30 p.m. Where: GOLD HILL INN, 401 Main St, Boulder, CO
80302 Cost: Advance Tickets are $30 for KGNU members, $35 to the
general public, $40 day of show at the door only. Tickets available
online at KGNU.org or https://thecharles2019.brownpapertickets.com/
[https://thecharles2019.brownpapertickets.com/]; or 303-449-4885.
Questions? Email sarah@kgnu.org or call 303-449-4885.
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