Music of the Mountains: History of American Folk Music – The Mountain-Ear
Folk songs are usually described as songs that convey the everyday lives of the people writing them – hopes, sorrows, and convictions are among the traits described in these songs. These songs were spread orally and aurally at churches, on front porches, in the fields, at parties, and while rocking children to sleep. As folk songs became more and more ingrained in the consciousness of American citizens, the melodies and words were passed down from parents to children, although songs and their meanings often changed with the times.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the term “folk music” was typically used by scholars to refer to music made by whites of European ancestry, especially those that lived in the isolated rural South. Eventually, the definition expanded to include song styles, especially blues, of southern Blacks, along with other groups such as Native Americans, Mexican-Americans, and Cajuns.
In the 1960s, awareness of folk music continued to grow in the United States, with singer/songwriters such as Bob Dylan popularizing the intimate, acoustic performing style that is often associated with community-based folk musicians. Often, this music would be played in communities across America, but would not be heard on the radio. Writers, scholars, and listeners started looking for new ways to describe the vast array of music, including blues, gospel, traditional country, Zydeco, Tejano, and Native American pow-wow, and eventually, the term “American roots music” came into the public consciousness.
Special thanks to PBS for providing the information used for this article. Be sure to keep an eye on the music listing every week to see which folk musicians are playing in the Peak to Peak area!
Busey Brews
Sunday, May 14 at 2 p.m. – Ella Wren
Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. – Troy Yanel
Sunday, May 28 at 2 p.m. – Eric Stone
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BuseyBrews/
Website: buseybrews.com/
Email: [email protected]
Location: 70 E. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 1-855-633-2739
Canyon Tavern
Friday, April 28 at 6 p.m. – Karaoke Night
Saturday, April 29 at 6 p.m. – David Booker
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Coalcreekcanyontavern
Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon.
Phone: 303-642-3180
Caribou Room
Wednesday, May 5 at 8 p.m. – The High Hawks w/ Drunken Hearts
Friday, May 19 at 8 p.m. – Rootz N Kultcha Tour
Friday, May 26 at 8 p.m. – Donna the Buffalo
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecaribouroom/
Website: www.thecaribouroom.com/
Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3637
Covered Wagon
Every Thursday at 7 p.m. – Karaoke
Facebook: www.facebook.com/coveredwagonrestaurantsaloon/
Website: www.coveredwagonrestaurant.com/
Location: 15 East 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-7578
Gold Hill General Store and Pub
Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m. – Dwayne Haggins
Website: www.goldhillstore.com/
Email: [email protected]
Location: 531 Main Street, Gold Hill
Phone: 303-443-7724
Gold Hill Inn
Friday, May 5 at 8 p.m. – That Damn Sasquatch
Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. – The Cody Sisters
Sunday, May 7 at 7 p.m. – Salome Songbird
Wednesday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. – Vince Herman Band
Friday, May 12 at 8 p.m. – Chain Station
Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. – Lisa Lestander and Jon Sousa
Sunday, May 14 at 6 p.m. – Kate Farmer Duo
Friday, May 19 at 8 p.m. – The Fretliners
Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. – Dan McCorison
Sunday, May 21 at 6 p.m. – Montana Sand
Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m. – Chatham Rabbits
Saturday, May 27 at 6 p.m. – Damn Tall Buildings
Sunday, May 28 at 6 p.m. – Danny Shafer
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoldHillInn/
Website: goldhillinn.com
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Location: 401 Main Street, Gold Hill.
Phone: 303-443-6461
Howlin Wind Brewing
Saturday, April 29 at 5 p.m. – FastFloyd
Sunday, April 30 at 4 p.m. – Open Bluegrass Jam
Saturday May 6 at 5:30 p.m. – Songwriter Night ft Benny Galloway,
Paul Sink, Adam Pause, Brandy Ray, and Dave Pullins
Sunday May 14 at 4 p.m. – Open Bluegrass Jam
Sunday May 28 at 4 p.m. – Open Bluegrass Jam
Facebook: www.facebook.com/howlinwindbrewing
Website: www.howlinwindbrewing.com/
Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville.
Phone: 309-825-5245
Jamestown Mercantile
Wednesday, May 3 at 5 p.m. – Open Mic Night
Thursday, May 4 at 7 p.m. – Grey Rails
Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. – The Pine Beatles
Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. – Cosmic Charlies Duo
Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m. – Jay SIlence Band
Wednesday, May 17 at 5 p.m. – Open Mic Night
Thursday, May 18 at 7 p.m. – Zizania Music
Friday, May 19 at 7 p.m. – Stellar J Jazz
Sunday, May 21 at 12:15 p.m. – Jackson Maloney
Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. – Micki Balder and Taylor Sharpe
Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m. – Intergalactic Peace Jelly
Sunday, May 28 at 12 p.m. – Matty G
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jamestown.mercantile/
Website: www.jamestownmercantile.com/
Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown.
Phone: 303-442-5847
Knotted Root Brewing
Every Saturday at 5 p.m. – The Brewer’s Dozen featuring Kings of Prussia and Friends
Every Sunday at 4 p.m. – Jazz Sundays with Black Dog & Friends
Website: www.knottedrootbrewing.com/home
Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland.
Phone: 720-248-7129
Millsite Inn
Every Saturday at 6 p.m. – Open Jam
Facebook: www.facebook.com/millsiteinn.moyer
Website: millsiteinn.wixsite.com/millsiteinn
Email: [email protected]
Location: 44365 Highway 72, Ward
Phone: 720-547-9438
Ned’s Cafe
Every Thursday at 10 p.m. – Dam Jam
Every Sunday at 7 p.m. – Karaoke
Facebook: www.facebook.com/eatatneds/
Website: www.eatatneds.com/
Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-0614
Train Cars Coffee and Kava
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Thetraincars/
Location: 101 S. Peak to Peak Highway, Nederland
Phone: 303-258-2455
Very Nice Brewing Company
Friday, May 5 at 6 p.m. – Reservoir Fog
Saturday, May 6 at 5 p.m. – Intergalactic Peace Jelly
Friday, May 12 at 6 p.m. – Mountain ReVerb
Saturday, May 13 at 5 p.m. – David Cole
Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m. – Celtic Music with The Gael
Friday, May 19 at 6 p.m. – Stone-Hall
Saturday, May 20 at 5 p.m. – Adam Hunt
Friday, May 26 at 6 p.m. – C.P. Meyer
Saturday, May 27 at 5 p.m. – Ravin’ Wolf
Sunday, May 28 at 5 p.m. – FastFloyd
Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer
Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/
Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #112, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3770
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