Tweet An excited me in my tent behind the stage at Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Oops, did I leave you alone for two weeks without telling you why?  I hope you’ll forgive me when I say that it was to go off to Rocky Mountain Song School and Folks Fest at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, […]

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Tweet Moira Smiley & VOCO You might not notice them a first glance, but check out the boots on the ladies of VOCO. More than just a fashion statement, the boots are actually an important part of their act! The wide variety of music they perform, from original folk to traditional ballads, makes VOCO a […]

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Tweet I first saw Sarah Sample down by the St. Vrain river at Planet Bluegrass, with platium pixie hair and in a flowing green dress, stretching her arms above her head and drinking in the view and the vibe like someone who had just come home. I didn’t know who she was, but I could […]

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Tweet When I was at the Song School in August I had the pleasure of taking a creative writing class with performing singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick. She gave us a great exercise to get the creative juices flowing, and listened to a few people’s songs and gave them feedback. After the class I mentioned to her […]

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