July 14, 2008

Music in the Mountains – Check out Copper’s summer music lineup

Copper lives up to its live music reputation this summer with local favorites and national headliners.

Start the summer music season July 12 with the National Repertory Orchestra Ensemble performance, then a few weeks later rock out to some of the greatest guitar legends at Guitar Town. The following week, Copper brings Yarmony Grass (a.k.a. the “Jamgrass Side Project Festival”), followed by the best Labor Day festival for the whole family, Copper Country with John Fogerty. Copper also offers free live music every Friday night during the Friday Night Street Party, including local and regional favorites.

Summer Line-up…

National Repertory Orchestra Ensemble Performance - July 12

The National Repertory Orchestra provides a high-alpine summer fellowship program for the most promising young orchestral musicians. Each summer, almost ninety musicians are chosen in a nationwide audition tour to participate in an intense symphonic orchestral experience. The NRO performs two full orchestra concerts each week as well as this year's smaller chamber concert on the West Lake Stage in The Village at Copper on Saturday, July 12 from 4-5 p.m., which is free and open to the public.

Guitar Town - August 8–10

Three free days of the world’s best guitarists come together at Copper for the 4th annual Guitar Town festival. Guitar sales and expos, workshops and jam sessions make this the perfect weekend for guitar and music enthusiasts, featuring Jimmie Vaughan, Jim Weider’s ProJECT PERCoLAToR, David Bromberg, John Jorgenson, Monte Montgomery, The Kentucky Headhunters and many more. For more info, visit www.copperguitartown.com.

Yarmony Grass - August 15-17

Yarmony Grass is a progressive western jamgrass festival, all about exploring the lineage of jamgrass and fostering its development for future generations. Call this the "Jamgrass Side Project Festival," where established jam artists come to pick and play with like-minded progressive western bluegrass players. The third annual festival will be hosted by two nights of Railroad Earth and features sets from The Emmitt Nershi Band, Honkytonk Homeslice Electric, Peter Rowan, Hot Buttered Rum, members of The String Cheese Incident, members of Leftover Salmon, Jeff Sipe, Gibb Droll and many others. For more info, visit http://www.yarmonygrass.com.

Guests of Yarmony Grass can book packages that include 3 day festival passes and receive a 20% discount on their lodging, starting at $112 per person, per night (if booked before July 15). This package is based on double occupancy in a silver hotel room and includes two nights of lodging and two 3-day festival passes. Restrictions may apply. For more info or to book a reservation, call 866-534-7443.

Copper Country - August 29-31

A Labor Day festival tradition at Copper Mountain, Copper Country celebrates the best of the American spirit. Incredible live music, the country’s top fine artists and nationally ranked rodeo competitors come together to make this “The” Labor Day event for the entire family. This year’s entertainers include John Fogerty, Tony Joe White, Poco, Firefall, Pure Prairie League, Desert Rose Band, Savannah Jack and others. An adult 2-day pass for Copper Country is only $39. For more info, visit www.coppercountryfest.com.

Save some gas money and stay at Copper Mountain between shows with the Copper Country Lodging and Ticket Package, starting at $75 per person, per night. This package is based on a minimum two-night stay; double occupancy in a silver hotel room and two 2-day festival passes for Copper Country. Available August 29 – Sept. 2, 2008. Other restrictions may apply. For more info or to book a reservation, call 866-534-7443.

Friday Night Street Parties - Music Schedule:

This summer guests enjoy free live music at the West Lake Overlook every Friday from 6-8 p.m.

7/11                  Meniskus
7/18                  Lipbone Redding and LipBone Orchestra
7/25                  Band of Heathens
8/1                    Shakedown Street
8/8                    Guitar Town Kick Off Street Party
8/15                  Yarmony Grass
8/22                  Oakhurst
8/29                  Copper Country Kick Off Street Party

*All events are subject to change and weather dependent.

For more information about all of Copper’s summer events, call (800) 458-8386 or visit http://www.coppercolorado.com.