The Steamboat Pilot & Today

Blues guitarist, singer to perform Thursday

Tab Benoit will make an appearance at Ghost Ranch Saloon

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Tab Benoit and his band are back in Steamboat for the first time in a few years with a show at 9 p.m. Thursday at Ghost Ranch Saloon. Read story.

The Neville Brothers get ready for back-to-back Strings shows

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

When The Neville Brothers take the stage at Strings Music Pavilion on Thursday and Friday, there won’t be any fancy light show or background dancers. The performance will be a lot of funk, a little gospel and some of those sugary ballads Aaron Neville seems to love so well — it’ll be “music that’s played from the heart,” saxophone player Charles Neville said.

Strings opens concert season with a strong performance

Elmar Oliveira’s concerto performance expressive, virtuosic

Monday, June 29, 2009

Guest artist and Grammy-nominated violinist Elmar Oliveira closed the concert program as the soloist on Felix Mendelssohn’s famous “Violin Concerto in E minor.” As expected, Oliveira moved through the piece nimbly and with careful, expressive dynamics. Read story.

Elissa Greene: Big week at Strings

Monday, June 29, 2009

It is great to see some of our old Strings favorites return, such as Chee-Yun and Evan Premo, and also really fun to meet artists new to our stage. I encourage you to come visit us for a concert this week.

Strings retunes classical programs

New music directors bring innovative styles to 22nd season

Saturday, June 27, 2009

In December, Andrés Cárd­enes and Monique Mead out­­lined an ambitious set of goals for their first season as co-music directors for Strings Music Fes­­tival.

Rock with a spirit

Rusted Root taps into a natural vibe for new record, free concert

Friday, June 26, 2009

For almost 20 years, Rusted Root has relied on its fans to develop the records it makes, testing songs on the road to see when people will laugh, cry or dance. That formula came in handy recently, when Michael Glabicki and the band he leads put out their first studio record since 2002. Read story.

What to do this weekend for June 26 to July 2

Friday, June 26, 2009

What to do in Routt County this weekend. Read story.

Perry-Mansfield showcase includes dance, music and more

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Richard Finkelstein will be one of more than a dozen Perry-Mansfield faculty members to take the stage at Julie Harris Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday to share their talents. Read story.

Ragweed brings years of diverse influences to its show

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

In the local bluegrass band Ragweed, everyone involved brings something different to the table. Ragweed plays at 8:30 p.m. today at Ghost Ranch Saloon. Read story.

Strings' Music on the Green starts Thursday

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

On Tuesday afternoon, the four musicians of Meridian Quartet shook off their jetlag, tuned up their instruments and lilted through a George Gershwin string quartet they hadn’t played in two and a half months.

Rusted Root opens concert series Saturday at Howelsen Hill

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

In the 19 years since Joe Kboudi and John Waldman started the Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series with two shows on the Routt County Courthouse lawn, the concerts have grown into a five-part collection of shows with an average attendance of 4,000 people.

The Nadas chronicle 2009 as they approach 16th anniversary

Friday, June 19, 2009

When Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith, of the Iowa-based Americana rock band The Nadas, say they’re currently working on a record called the “Almanac” studio project, the timestamp isn’t an exaggeration.

American Relay calling it quits

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Steamboat-connected duo cites loss of "soul and vitality" as reason for breaking up. Both band members are involved in side projects. Read story.

Folk band updates the public domain

Crooked Still comes to Ghost Ranch

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Crooked Still has what bassist Corey DiMario calls “a quirky instrumentation,” with a cello instead of a guitar, an ethereal female lead singer and a shred-ready banjo player. The group plays at 9 p.m. Wednesday at Ghost Ranch Saloon. Read story.

The Jazzjets put their spin on all kinds of songs

Friday, June 12, 2009

Lianne & The Jazzjets have their feet planted in vocal jazz standards, but the band has included a disclaimer in its name. “We might jet from that to something else,” said Neil Marchman, who plays guitar for the Steamboat Springs quartet. The group will play at 6 p.m. Sunday at Ghost Ranch Saloon.