Featuring Che APALACHE, The LONESOME DAYS, and AVENHART. 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 31sh 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 AND AVENHART 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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