Snowmass Village, Colo., (May 3, 2019) – Today, Snowmass Tourism releases eight of thirteen bands for the 2019 Snowmass Free Concert Series. Celebrating its 28^th season, the Snowmass Free Concert Series, June 13 – August 22, plays 11 consecutive Thursdays on Fanny Hill, in addition to two bonus Saturdays, June 8 and July 13. The lineup showcases country, soul, jazz, rock, and more.

New for the 2019 season is Rock for a Reason on July 13. In place of the Deaf Camp Benefit, nonprofits from around the Roaring Fork Valley have the opportunity to advocate for their causes on the slopes of Fanny Hill. Select non-profits are invited to share their vision with Snowmass community during the first ever Rock for a Reason.

“We are thrilled to continue the Snowmass Free Concert Series into its 28^th year, and to extend the season an extra week this summer,” says Rose Abello, Tourism Director, Snowmass Tourism. “And, we are super excited to launch Rock for a Reason to showcase many of the local nonprofits who do such incredible work in our Valley. Mark your calendars now, so you don’t miss a single show.” 

Snowmass Free Concert Series:

Saturday, June 8 Snowmass Free Concert Series

In Conjunction with Snowmass Rendezvous Craft Beer Festival

                                                Heavy Diamond Ring

            4:00pm                           Indie Folk/Folk Rock                           

                                    Brent Cowels                         

7:00pm                           Indie Rock/Groovy R&B/Contemplative Folk

Thursday, June 13              Snowmass Free Concert Series: TBA

                                            In Conjunction with Cochon 555’s Rustic Grind

           6:30pm                      

Thursday, June 20 Snowmass Free Concert Series: TBA

           6:30pm                      

Thursday, June 27              Snowmass Free Concert Series: TBA

           6:30pm                      

Thursday, July 4 Snowmass Free Concert Series: Here Come The Mummies

Special July 4^th Celebration

           6:30pm                       Jazz/Funk

Thursday, July 11               Snowmass Free Concert Series: Hazel Miller

           6:30pm                       Jazz/Blues

Saturday, July 13                Rock for a Reason: The Greatest Hits on Earth – Live! ® presents Spectrum of Soul™ Featuring Skip Martin formerly of Kool & The Gang ™ & Special Guest(s)

6:30pm                           R&B/Funk/Jazz

Thursday, July 18               Snowmass Free Concert Series: Satsang

                                             In Conjunction with Yoga on the Mountain

6:30pm                           Soul/Folk Rock/Hip-Hop

Thursday, July 25               Snowmass Free Concert Series: Lao Tizer

6:30pm                           Jazz/Rock/Jam Band

Thursday, August 1            Snowmass Free Concert Series: Faith McKenna

           6:30pm                       Country

Thursday, August 8            Snowmass Free Concert Series: TBA

           6:30pm                      

Thursday, August 15           Snowmass Free Concert Series: TBA

             6:30pm                      

Thursday, August 22 Snowmass Free Concert Series: New Orleans Suspects

             6:30pm                       New Orleans Funk/Jazz

The Snowmass Free Concert Series includes à la carte food and drink vendors and a Kid’s Zone at all Thursday shows, complete with face painting, hula hooping, and more. Many Snowmass restaurants offer takeout picnics ranging from a roasted chicken feast from The Artisan, to a full BBQ dinner from the Limelight Snowmass Hotel. Concert-goers are encouraged to take advantage of the free RFTA transportation between Aspen and Snowmass and the Snowmass Village Shuttle Service from Town Park Station (Rodeo Lot) to the Snowmass Mall.

More Music in Snowmass

The JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience, August 30-September 1, features performances from Weezer, John Mayer, Sting, and Portugal. The Man. Additional acts include Luke Combs, H.E.R., ZZ Ward, and Turkuaz.

Guests can enjoy more free music at Fridays on the Mall, a weekly event featuring local musicians, as well as local artisans, food & drink specials, and more, every Friday, June 21-August 23. In addition, Snowmass is filled with live music all summer long at popular venues including Slow Groovin’ BBQ, New Belgium Ranger Station, Venga Venga, Base Camp Bar & Grill, Limelight Hotel Snowmass, and more.

For more information on the Snowmass Free Concert Series, please visit www.gosnowmass.com/event/snowmass-free-concert-series/2019-06-13/

About Snowmass Village, Colorado – A renowned winter playground and vibrant summer community just 9 miles from Aspen, Snowmass consistently ranks as one of the best ski areas in the world. For 2019, Ski Magazine named Aspen Snowmass the #1 “resort of the year” in the West. Snowmass offers guests incredible views of mountain vistas, in addition to 2.8 million adjacent acres of wilderness, open for activities and exploration. Snowmass offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, 30+ restaurants, 95 percent slopeside lodging, shopping, unique special events and music – all year round. For more information and a complete calendar of events and activities, please visit: www.gosnowmass.com.

Snowmass Tourism Media Contact: Sara Stookey Sanchez, Public Relations Coordinator, Snowmass Tourism, 970-922-2285 or sstookey@gosnowmass.com.

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