Excerpt from:  Visitor's Guide to the Colorado Rockies
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April 13, 2007

Sunsation 2007

Final weekend at Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain's end-of-season bash, Sunsation 2007, ends this weekend, April 15, 2007! Don't miss your last chance to join the folks at Copper Mountain as they indulge in deep snow, bright sun and free live music. What's more, special lodging offers are available in-line with Sunsation music festivities.

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At the final weekend of Sunsation 2007 this week~

April 14, 2007 (Saturday)

Event on the Snow
Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam
~~ The free amateur snowboard series is meant for kids of all ages to showcase their talents, gain contest experience and have a good time in-all. With free food, and a ton of free products up for grabs, kids shouldn't miss this opportunity! Four divisions -- under 15, 16 and over, Open, and Girls -- of riders will compete for 20 minutes in jam format for the heats. Registration is free, on a first come first served basis. Registration is at Jack's Slopeside on the morning of the event.

Music schedule
12.00pm to 1.30pm - Peter Rowan
(Bluegrass)
2.00pm to 3.30pm - Steve Kimock & Jerry Joseph
(Guitarist, Composer)
4.00pm to 5.30pm - Michael Franti & Spearhead
(Reggae, Hip-Hop, Rock, Folk)


April 15, 2007 (Sunday)

Music schedule
12.00pm to 1.30pm - WhiteWater Ramble
(Bluegrass, Funk, Jazz, Swing, Techno, Rock, Reggae, Country)
2.00pm to 3.30pm - Lotus
(Instrumental)
4.00pm to 6.00pm - Dark Star Orchestra
(Re-creations of the Grateful Dead)
7.00pm - Sunsation Sessions Night Concert with Peter Rowan, Steve Kimmock & Jerry Joseph at Grand Hall in East Village.

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April 7, 2007 (Saturday)

Event on the Snow
Planet Earth Outerwear's Shop Wars ~~ The five regional battles will consist of contests on three best-trick events -- Transition (half pipe), Big Air (jump) and the Jib (handrail). The 20 invited shops will be allowed one rider per Shop War event. Contestants will be judged on the difficulty of their tricks, clean execution and best style.

Music schedule
12.00pm to 1.30pm - Angie Stevens & The Beautiful Wreck
(Indie, Americana, Folk Rock)
2.00pm to 3.30pm - Papa Grows Funk
(Keyboardist)
3.00pm to 4.30pm - Keller Williams
(Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist)
4.00pm to 5.30pm - Galactic
(Guitarist, Bassist, Funk)
7.00pm - Sunsations Sessions Night Concert with The Lee Boys, Papa Grows Funk & members of Galactic at the Bighorn Room, Copper Conference Center.


April 8, 2007 (Sunday)

Event on the Snow
Colorado's Largest Easter Egg Hunt ~~ 50,000 easter eggs will be hidden in Copper village and on the mountain this Easter. An activity for people of all ages, and there's a prize for everyone. The person who finds the lucky "Copper Ticket" will win $500 cash prizes, season passes, gift certs and more! The Egg Hunt begins when the lifts open.

Music schedule
1.00pm to 2.30pm - 40 Gallon Still
(Bluegrass)
4.00pm to 5.30pm - The Lee Boys
(Funk and other genres)

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March 31, 2007 (Saturday)

Event on the Snow
Helly Hansen Battle of Battles ~~ Ski and snowboard teams from across the country will convene in Copper to compete in the Viking-themed national Battle of Battles Final. Past Battle winners have received Viking helmets, goblets, scrolls and even Viking-shields!

Music schedule
12.00pm to 1.30pm - The Turntable Enabler
(Turntablist)
2.00pm to 3.30pm - John Popper Project featuring DJ Logic
(Bassist, Guitarist, Turntablist)
4.00pm to 5.30pm - De La Soul
(Rap, Hip-Hop)
9.00pm - Sunsation Sessions Night Concert with the John Popper Project featuring DJ Logic at the Incline Bar & Grill, Burning Stones Plaza.


April 1, 2007 (Sunday)

Event on the Snow
Hometown Heroes (HH) ~~ "Twelve of the top professional snowboarders will compete alongside twelve of today's top AMs. The contest will take an innovative team format with top AMs and pros going head to head in an event like no other."

Music schedule
11.30am to 1.00pm - Strive Roots
(New band)
1.30pm to 3.00pm - Particle
(Rock n' Roll, Funk, Electronica)
3.30pm to 5.00pm - North Mississippi Allstars
(Blues-infused Rock n' Roll)

Credit to Sunsation 2007 for all above information.
For more information, please visit Sunsation 2007.


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