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A Worksite Wellness Mentor Training workshop for all local
businesses and their employees meets from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at
the Hamilton Chop House at Tamarron. www.healthylifestylelaplata.org for details.
The Young Professionals of Durango (YPOD), in partnership with
Bank of the San Juans, host a Durango Board Academy from 4-7
p.m. at the Larkspur Conference Room. The class focuses on the
how-to’s of serving on a board of directors. 247-0312 to
reserve a seat.
Durango’s weekly Critical Mass ride leaves Buckley Park,
at the corner of 12th St. and Main, at 5 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Jenny Winegardner plays at El Patio, 600
Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m.
The Mancos Farmers Market, featuring live music, meets at Boyle
Park from 5-7 p.m. 533-7725 for details.
The Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado holds its
monthly board meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Durango City
Council Chambers, 949 E. Second Ave. Aileen Tracy, the director of
4-CORE will be the guest, and all are welcome.
Durango Motorless Transit hosts a group trail run on the
Jones Creek Trail. Interested runners should meet at the trailhead
at 6 p.m. 946-5557.
The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911
Main Ave., Suite 282, offers an Adult, CPR/AED class from 6-10 p.m.
259-5383 to pre-register.
Lacey Black performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille, 699
Main Ave., at 6:30 p.m. 247-4433.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., offers Salsa Night.
The evening includes salsa lessons from 7-7:30 p.m. and DJ Twelfth
Night spinning on the patio until 11 p.m. 259-9018.
The Durango Photography Club meets at 7 p.m. at the La
Plata Senior Center. Club members Matt Hoaglin and Allison Ragsdale
will demonstrate various studio lighting techniques working
with live models. 385-8470 for details.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs at the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., hosts a triple bill of hardcore and
punk with Norway’s Turdus Musicus, Underminer from Fort
Collins, and Logan Rock from L.A. The evening gets under way at
9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
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The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint
Bar in the Garage Art Studio from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 259-2606 for
details.
The River Rat Café, located in the DoubleTree Hotel,
hosts open mic night from 4-7 p.m. 749-7299 for details.
The Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice Coalition holds a
peace vigil from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Ave. and
11th St. Signs will be available or bring your own. 259-4185
for details.
The Lawn Chair Kings return to El Patio, 600 Main Ave.,
from 5-9 p.m.
Singer-songwriter David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues
from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe and Gallery in Bayfield.
884-2002 for details.
The Durangotangs for Obama host a volunteer kick-off
meeting from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Rochester Hotel, 726 E. Second
Ave.
The One Wheel is Better Unicycle Club meets at 6 p.m. on
the Animas River Trail near the BMX track. 769-1244 for
details.
Singer-songwriters Nina Sasaki & Lisa Blue play a 6-9
p.m. show at Christina’s Grill and Bar, 21382 U.S. Hwy 160
W.
The Southwest Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1911
Main Ave., Suite 282, offers A Fundamentals of Instructor Training
class from 6-10 p.m. The class continues all day on Saturday and
Sunday. 259-5383 to pre-register.
Pete Giuliani, guitarist and songwriter, plays from 6-10 p.m. at
Blondie’s Pub in Cortez. 565-4015 for details.
Kirk James plays solo blues at Rubio’s Mexican
Restaurant in Aztec at 6:30 p.m.
The Crawdaddys bring their rock to the Billy Goat Saloon on
Highway 160 in Gem Village starting at 8 p.m. Call 884-9155 for
details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents live jazz
on the patio from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and a DJ spinning for late night
happy hour from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
Tim Sullivan plays Serious Texas BBQ South, 650 S. Camino
del Rio, from 6-9 p.m. 259-9507 for details.
Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille,
699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high-altitude rock and
blues at the 8th Avenue Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave., starting at 8
p.m. 259-8801 for details.
Jayla, a Los Angeles-based female duo, performs their pop rock
at an 8 p.m. show at YogaDurango, 1485 Florida Rd, Suite 201.
375-7794 for details.
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club returns to Durango for a 9:30 p.m.
show at the Summit, 600 Main Ave. 247-2324 for details. 4
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The Durango Farmers Market meets from 8 a.m.-noon at First
National Bank of Durango, 259 W. 9th St. The event
includes produce from local farmers, prepared food items and
locally made crafts. Food stamps accepted.
The Southwest chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society
continues a plant survey of Lone Mesa State Park in Dolores
County. The park will not be open to the public again for five
years, and the public is invited to take part in the inventory.
264-5447.
A Free Fly Casting Clinic for kids ages 5 and up meets at Santa
Rita Park from 8:30-10 a.m. www.proflyfishers.com or 385-9048 to register.
Donations appreciated.
The Arts & Crafts Market of Durango meets at Buckley Park
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with Lacy Black performing from 10: 30 a.m.-2:30
p.m. Partial proceeds from the market benefit the San Juan
Symphony. www.acmdurango.org for details.
The San Juan Mountains Association hosts “Hike, Lunch and
Wine with a Llama” from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Durango
Mountain Resort. Llamas carry lunches, wine and cheese on this
interpretive hike. SJMA also offers a free guided nature walk from
10 a.m.-noon. 385-1256 to register.
The Kirk James Blues Band plays Music on the Mercado at Three
Springs from noon-4 p.m. The event includes music, yard games and
food. www.threespringsdurango.com for details.
The Durango Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del
Rio, offers Powerhouse Playdays from noon-3 p.m., featuring
free electric shows, tours, music, food and pedal-powered
Wi-Fi.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers the Paint
Bar in the Garage Art Studio from noon-4 p.m. 259-2606.
The Dave Mensch Duo plays El Patio, 600 Main Ave., from 5-9
p.m.
Singer-songwriter David Earl Pfeiffer plays swing and blues
from 5-9 p.m. at the Quaking Aspen Cafe and Gallery in Bayfield.
884-2002 for details.
Jack Ellis & Larry Carver play high-altitude blues,
folk, and rock at the Pagosa Brew Pub at 5:30 p.m.
Gigi Love plays Serious Texas BBQ South, 650 S. Camino del
Rio, from 6-9 p.m. 259-9507 for details.
Tom MacCluskey performs on piano at the Mahogany Grille,
699 Main Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 247-4433 for details.
Pete Giuliani, guitarist and songwriter, plays from 6:30-10 p.m.
at Rubio’s Mexican Restaurant in Aztec. (505) 334-0599.
Singer-songwriter Cyle Talley plays his unique acoustic
“indie pop” with special guests at Durango
Joe’s, 730 College, from 7-9 p.m.
The Durango Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse, 1333 Camino del
Rio, continues its free open–air movie nights at 8 p.m.
with Dr. Seuss Night. Participants are asked to leave the car at
home. The free screenings continue on Saturdays through Sept.
13.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., presents dancing on
the patio from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
The Kirk James Blues Band plays a 9 p.m. show at
Blondie’s Pub and Grub in Cortez.
Lords of Fuzz, a rock band from Denver, join Durango’s The
Formless on stage at the Summit, 600 Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m.
247-2324.
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A free Introduction to Fly Fishing meets from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at
Santa Rita Park. Visit www.proflyfishers.com or call 385-9048 to
register. Donations appreciated.
Durango Parks and Recreation’s 9th annual
Healthfx Dirt Lover’s Rally mountain bike race takes off from
the Horse Gulch trailhead at 10 a.m. Beginner competitors will ride
6.3 miles, Sport Division competitors will ride a 16-mile course
and the Expert course is 18 miles. www.active.com to register.
The Durango chapter of Food Not Bombs serves free
vegetarian/vegan food starting at 1 p.m. at Riverfront Park in
conjunction with a drum circle. Volunteers, donations and potluck
dishes are welcome at the weekly event. durangofoodnotbombs@gmail.com for
details.
Durango BMX hosts racing just south of Gateway Park with
sign-ups from 1-2 p.m. and racing to follow. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.
Ramblin’ songsmith James Patterson and guitarist Tom
Murray bring their American roots music to the patio at the
Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave., from 4-7 p.m. 259-2545.
The Terry Rickard Duo returns to El Patio, 600 Main Ave.,
from 5-9 p.m.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs at the Office
Spiritorium, 699 Main Ave., starting at 7 p.m.
The Blue Moon Ramblers play their weekly gig at the Diamond
Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
offers karaoke from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for details.
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Singer-songwriter Terry Rickard returns to El Patio, 600
Main Ave., from 5-9 p.m.
Maria’s Bookshop, 960 Main Ave., hosts a 6:30 p.m.
booksigning with local chiropractor James Forleo. Forleo will read
from and sign copies of his new book, Health is Simple: Disease is
Complicated, on Aug. 25 at Maria’s Bookshop.
The 8th Ave. Tavern, 509 E. 8th Ave.,
hosts open mic night from 8 p.m. to close. 259-8801 for
details.
An open-level Latin/Salsa Dance Party takes place
at 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main
Ave. No partner necessary. 903-9402 for details.4
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The San Juan Mountains Association offers a guided nature walk
at Durango Mountain Resort from 10 a.m.-noon. The walks are
free and participants should meet outside Guest Services at DMR.
385-1256 for details.
Kirk James plays solo blues at the River Rat Café,
located in the DoubleTree Hotel, from 4-7 p.m.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., offers Paint Bar
Happy Hours in the Garage Art Studio from 5-7 p.m.
259-2606.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, plays at El Patio, 600 Main Ave.,
from 5-9 p.m.
Durango BMX hosts practices from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the track
just south of Gateway Park. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.
Ultimate Frisbee takes place at Miller Middle School at
5:30 p.m. and is open to all comers.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Group, along with vocalist Alison Dance,
plays the Cyprus Café, 725 E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m.
385-6884 for details.
The Southwest Chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society
offers a native plant garden visit at 7 p.m. at a home in
north Durango. 769-3319 for details and directions.
The Summit, 600 Main Ave., presents open mic night from 7
p.m.-midnight. Bands and DJs are welcome. 247-2324.
Acoustic folk/pop/indie troubadours Annie Brooks and Cyle
Talley split a set of originals at the Durango Coffee Co., 730 Main
Ave., from 7-9 p.m.
The Billy Goat Saloon, located on Highway 160 in Gem Village,
hosts karaoke with Crazy Charlie starting at 7:30 p.m. 884-9155 for
details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts live music on
the patio from 8:30-10:30 p.m.-close. 259-9018 for details.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at
Joel’s,119 W. 8th St., at 8 p.m. 385-0430 for details.
The Columbine Bar, located on Grand Ave. in Mancos, hosts its
Tuesday Night Jam beginning at 8 p.m. The session is open to
all musicians.
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The River Rat Café, located in the DoubleTree Hotel,
offers open mic night from 4-7 p.m. 749-7299 for details.
The Wednesday Durango Farmers Market meets at the Smiley
Building, 1309 E. Third Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. The market features
locally grown foods, and food stamps are accepted.
Durango BMX hosts its Wednesday night races just south of
Gateway Park with sign-ups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with racing to
follow. 799-1780 or www.durangobmx.com for details.
An open bluegrass jam meets from 6-8 p.m. at the Durango
Brewing Co., 3000 Main Ave. The circle gathers every Wednesday.
247-1264 for details.
The Jeff Solon Jazz Duo plays the Cyprus Café, 725
E. Second Ave., from 6-9 p.m. 385-6884.
The Durango Chess Club gathers for its weekly meeting at
Durango Joe’s, 732 E. College, at 6:30 p.m.
The Tibetan Monks of Gaden Shartse give the 7p.m. lecture,
“The Gaden Shartse Monastery: Mission of Monastery and
Tour,” at the Himalayan Kitchen, 992 Main Ave. The monks will
be in Durango through Aug. 29 and will present a variety of events
and lectures. 749-0739 for details.
A free class on mysticism and meditation meets from 7-8
p.m. at Chiropractic Durango, 555 Rivergate Lane, Suite B1-108. The
ongoing class is hosted by the Center of Light. 882-4920.
Dave Mensch, of Formula 151, performs solo at Joel’s
starting at 8 p.m.
An open-level East Coast Swing Party takes place at 8:30
p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center. No partner necessary.
903-9402 for details.
Moe’s Starlight Lounge, 937 Main Ave., hosts DJs spinning
dance music on the patio from 9 p.m.-close. 259-9018.
Razzm’tazz, an all-girl band, plays the Summit, 600
Main Ave., at 9:30 p.m. 247-2324 for details.
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Ongoing
Open Shutter Gallery, 735 Main Ave., along with Arts Perspective
magazine, showcases the vanishing art of Polaroid Film from Aug.
22-Sept. 5. The show features acclaimed Polaroid artist Mike Slack
from Los Angeles, along with artists from all over the United
States and the Durango area. Polaroid will be retiring this
year, and the media has been used less and less in recent
years. An opening reception is set for 5-9 p.m. 382-8355 or
www.openshuttergallery.com for details.
The Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum hosts a living,
cultural treasures exhibit. Ten Ute women and the baskets they
weave are the focus of the show, which features 40 pieces
accompanied by video of the White Mesa, Utah artisans. www.southernutemuseum.org for details.
Pure Soul Coffee House, 40 Town Plaza, displays the paintings of
Jeremy Moore through the end of September. 259-5499.
The Durango Arts Center, 802 E. Second Ave., hosts the new
exhibits, “High Drama,” a show by visual artists
delivering their interpretation of drama; the Regional Invitational
Book Arts Show; and Play Posters and Wood Sculptures by Cindy
Coleman and Dave Sipe. The three shows run throughout August.
259-2606.
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College hosts
“Connections: Earth + Art = A Tribute Art Show in Resistance
to Desert Rock” through Sept. 28. The Center is also
exhibiting “Transitions,” a Navajo textile show,
“100 Contemporary Works” by native artists from the
Hensler Collection, and selections of the jewelry of Ben
Nighthorse. Visit http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu or call
970-247-7456 for more information.
Ragtime pianist John Meisis plays at The Diamond Belle
Saloon, 699 Main Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 10:30 p.m. every
day except Sunday.
The nature photography of Durangoan Howard Rachlin is on
display through August at the Ignacio Community Library. 375-7877
for details.
The Diamond Circle Melodrama continues its 47th season in the
newly renovated Durango Arts Center Theatre, 802 E. Second Ave.
“The Spoilers” and “Whoop-Ti-Ay!” show
nightly (except Mondays) at 8 p.m. The performances continue
through Aug. 31. www.diamondcirclemelodrama.com for details.
The Animas Museum, 3065 W. Second Ave., host the exhibit
“Eskimo Artifacts from Arctic Alaska.” This show
features clothing, masks, hunting and fishing tools, dolls, toys,
fetishes and other items. The museum is also hosting “Boots
& Saddles: Historic Foot Gear and Horse Gear from Southwestern
Colorado.” 259-2402 for details.
Professional Business Builders, a chapter of Business Networking
International, meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the
Unitarian Church in Durango. BNI Referral Matrix meets
every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Wells Group. The BNI
Referral Market meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Prudential. BNI
Business Connections meets every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
at the Durango Rec. Center. BNI is the largest business networking
organization in the world. Call 422-2032 or e-mail servinglife@hotmail.com for
details.
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Upcoming
The Infamous Stringdusters will play an Aug. 28 benefit
concert in Pagosa Springs in support of the new Fine Arts Magnet
Academy.
Three Springs Plaza Pics, a free outdoor movie night, return to
the Three Springs Plaza on Aug. 29 with a free showing of
“October Sky.”
Local ceramic artist Rebecca Barfoot will conclude her
summer artist’s residency at the Powerhouse at the Durango
Discovery Museum with an Aug. 31 open house and exhibit of new
work.
Durango favorites, Drag the River and the Lawn Chair Kings, and
cult singer-songwriter Cory Branan play an Aug. 31 show at the
Summit.
The Bayfield 3000 Soapbox Derby returns to the Dove Ranch
Speedway on Sept. 1.
The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County is requesting
applications from people who are interested in becoming Licensed
Family Home Child Care Providers through Sept. 2. 247-5960 x25
for details.
The traditional Mexican dance group, Ballet Folklorico de
Durango, is now registering 6-18 year old boys and girls for the
2008-09 season. Practice begins Sept. 3. 382-9693 for details.
Great American Taxi, featuring Vince Herman from Leftover
Salmon, will play a free show Sept. 4 at the Fort Lewis College
Amphitheater.
The 4th annual Durango Coffee Festival, a fund-raiser for the
Durango Adult Education Center, returns to downtown Durango on
Sept. 6. The event will feature drinks, food and entertainment for
the entire family.
WholeExpo, the Holistic Health and Ecological Conference &
Exposition for Your Whole Life, returns to Durango on Sept 6 &
7. www.wholeexpo.com for details.
The Lipizzaner Stallions will perform for one show only
Sept. 9 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
The Women’s Resource Center will sponsor a free “Be
Art Smart” tour of Durango galleries on Sept. 11.
247-1242 for details.
Sand Sheff, local favorite, and Thomas Sneed, of the
Reeltime Travelers, play a Sept. 12 show at the Henry Strater
Theater.
Bayfield’s 9th annual Heritage Days is set for Sept.
12-14 and vendor space is still available. 884-2331 for
details.
The third annual Reel Rock Film Tour, an international climbing
film festival, plays the Abbey Theatre on Sept. 16 & 17.
Trimble Hot Springs will host an evening of sacred chanting
with Shantala – Benjy and Heather Wertheimer
– on Sept. 17.
International Peace Day will be celebrated Sept. 21 at
Rotary Park.
Michael Franti & Spearhead play a Sept. 24 benefit show
at Cottonwood Park in Mancos.
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San Juan Brewfest moves downtown
What: The 10th annual San Juan Brewfest
Where: Buckley Park, 1200 Main Ave.
When: Sat., Aug. 23, from 1-4 p.m.
The San Juan Brewfest is flowing into downtown Durango this
Saturday. Purgatory’s long-time beer festival is making its
first appearance at Buckley Park, and the ski area is teaming up
with United Way of Southwest Colorado this year.
Thirteen Breweries from around the region, food vendors from
Durango, and musical act James and the Devils Band will be on hand
from 1-4 p.m. Admission includes beer sampling, food and a
commemorative mug. Breweries attending this year’s event
include Ska, Carvers, Steamworks, Durango Brewing Co., 3 Rivers,
Oskar Blues, New Belgium, Smugglers, Silverton Brewery, Turtle
Mountain, Bristol Brewing, Glenwood Canyon, Main St. Brewing and
others.
United Way will invest proceeds from the Brewfest into partner
agencies that work in La Plata and San Juan counties to make a
difference in the lives of local families and individuals. Some
partners that will benefit from the Brewfest include Alternative
Horizons, Community Connections, La Plata Youth Services, Silverton
Family Learning Center and the Women’s Resource Center.
“United Way is very happy that Purgatory chose us to
partner on this event,” says Tim Walsworth, president and CEO
of United Way of Southwest Colorado. “The Brewfest is a great
way to support our community while having fun at the same
time.”
Tickets are available at the Main Ticket Office in Purgatory
Village or at the gates on the day of the event. For more
information, visit www.durangomountainresort.com/seasonpass.
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The first Durango Iron Horse Chef
What: A first annual locavore cooking competition
Where: The Durango Farmers Market, 259 W. 9th St.
When: Saturday, Aug. 23, from 8:30 a.m.-noon
Locavores can rejoice on Saturday. The Durango Iron Horse Chef,
a new competition where four local chefs prepare a locally grown
meal, goes into the spotlight during this week’s Durango
Farmers Market.
Presented by the Colorado State University Extension, Healthy
Lifestyles La Plata, La Plata County and the Farmers Market, the
event highlights the local harvest, local chefs and what can be
done with local ingredients. Downtown Durango restaurant owners and
chefs have supported the “locavore” concept and many
were eager to participate in this event, says Julie Hudak of
Healthy Lifestyles. The chefs at this year’s event will be
Chris Crowl of Cosmopolitan, Will Nolan of The Palace, Dave Cuntz
of Mahogany Grill, and Dave Stewart of Seasons. The winning chef
will be recognized with a personalized Durango Iron Horse Chef
Competition jacket.
The event begins at 8:30 a.m. as the chefs prepare their
entries. Each contestant starts with locally raised meat (goat,
lamb, beef or pork) as their “secret ingredient.” They
are then allowed an hour and a half to shop the market for
additional ingredients and prepare their meal before the judges
review the entries. Chefs’ creations will be judged on taste,
creativity, presentation and originality in use of market
products.
For more information, visit www.durangofarmersmarket.org.
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The Belleville Outfit plays the Henry Strater
What: A show from Austin’s “best new local band”
Where: The Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave.
When: Fri., Aug 22. Doors open at 7 p.m.
A mix of gypsy swing, big band jazz and cross-genre Americana
takes the stage in Durango this week. The Henry Strater presents
the Belleville Outfit, a six-piece band from Austin, on Aug.
22.
In just 12 months, the Belleville Outfit has jumped into the
limelight and played for more than 25,000 people across the nation.
They’ve sold out shows from Texas to New York and have
performed at the Strawberry Festival, South by Southwest, Merlefest
and wowed the audience at this spring’s Folk ‘n
Bluegrass Festival in Pagosa Springs.
The Belleville Outfit came together when The DesChamps Band of
Spartanburg, S.C., was offered a slot at Merlefest 2007. The former
band of singer-songwriter-guitarist Rob Teter was no more, so he
got former band-mate, singer-guitarist Marshall Hood, and
vocalist-violinist Phoebe Hunt to New Orleans to meet drummer
Jonathan Konya, pianist Connor Forsyth and upright bass player Jeff
Brown. After two days of marathon rehearsals, the band was ready
for its first shows together – complete with a sound that
mixes members’ Appalachian roots and the traditional jazz of
New Orleans, American swing, blues, country, soul and gypsy
music.
The band’s debut independent album,
“Wanderin’,” was released this February and spent
16 weeks in the Top 20 on the Americana Music Charts, rising as
high as #10. In addition, Austin Chronicle music critic Jim
Caligiuri recently named the Belleville Outfit the “best new
local band” in Austin for 2008.
Friday’s show gets under way at 7 p.m. with free
Gypsy-swing dance lessons. The Belleville Outfit will go on at 8
p.m. Tickets and more information are available online at www.HenryStraterTheatre.com or by calling 375-7160.
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