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Watch for Hot Summer Nights Eek-a-Mouse concert August 18 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

July 17, 2009 By wtdadmin

When you plan your Vail, Colorado vacation, think about the concerts and performances you can enjoy in this Rocky Mountain setting. On Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30pm, Eek-A-Mouse will bring his original style to Beaver Creek. More than a quarter century of recording, global touring and residency in the suburbs of Irvine have hardly changed the dancehall godfather’s husky Kingston patois. His “original style” includes elements of “sing-jaying,” an early form of toasting with boastful catch phrases, singing and DJ work, mixed with funky vocal gymnastics and effects. Eek’s contribution to the genre was a percussive, nasally vocal style, and his talent for using the voice as a musical instrument moved The Boston Globe to call him “the Al Jarreau of reggae.” Before or after the concert, you might want to explore. Blog us about your favorite activities when you come to Vail. Write in the Reply Box below or click on the green “Comment.”

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Buckets and Tap Shoes on a Vail Hot Summer Night August 11 in Colorado

July 10, 2009 By wtdadmin

Buckets and Tap Shoes on a Hot Summer Night August 11

On Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30pm, things will be hopping at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. With the gorgeous Gore Range mountain backdrop and manicured lawns or concert seating to relax and enjoy this favorite performance. Two Vail Valley Foundation events team up to present Buckets and Tap Shoes joined on stage by hip-hop dancers from around the country. They create sounds with buckets, cans, recycled objects and tap shoes, along with traditional instruments in a celebration of music and dance. Blog us about your favorite activities when you come to Vail. Write in the Reply Box below or click on the green “Comment.” Questions?

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The New Mastersounds, July 28 at Vail, Colorado for Hot Summer Nights

July 3, 2009 By wtdadmin

July 28 at Hot Summer Nights

When you want to get outside and enjoy the summer nights at 8,150 feet, take a picnic to the Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado. Those Tuesday evening concerts on the lawn with the Gore Range Mountains as a backdrop are a sweet part of the summer season in the Vail Valley. On July 28, The New Mastersounds are a four-piece British band whose modern take on vintage soul-jazz, funk and rock draws influences from Jimmies McGriff, Smith and Hendrix, as well as their mentors, The Meters. They have earned global recognition as a key band in the ‘New Funk’ scene, but purists beware, their unique blend of sounds doesn’t fit neatly into any one genre. The New Mastersounds deliver gritty grooves and deep rhythms, their live shows getting you up dancing and hold you there. They come to Vail Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30pm for Vail’s Hot Summer Nights concert series.

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Queen Nation plays at Vail, Co Hot Summer Nights July 21 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

June 29, 2009 By wtdadmin

On Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30pm, Queen Nation plays a free concert in Vail Colorado.

Queen Nation comes to Vail on July 21

The mission of every Queen Nation show is to carry on the musical torch and pay homage to the golden age of vintage Queen concerts. Queen Nation’s live show of Queen’s greatest hits preserves the image, sound and stage persona of vintage Queen. Audiences are amazed at the accuracy of Queen Nation’s live retrospective journey through the greatest hits of all time from “We Will Rock You” to “Bohemian Rhapsody,” from “We Are The Champions” to “Another One Bites The Dust.”

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Oakhurst plays Vail Hot Summer Nights at the Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado on Tuesday, July 14.

June 20, 2009 By wtdadmin

Hot Summer Nights play Vail, Colorado July 14

OAKHURST

Tuesday, July 21 6:30pm

Hot Summer Nights in Vail, Colorado feature Oakhurst, whose reputation for torching bar and theater stages throughout the US comes from its unique sound and unbridled stage energy.

The band’s adept picking, sweet harmonies, and citybilly swagger combine with an unpretentious, go-for-it interpretation of a genre that’s often handled too reverently, sparking interest in bluegrass by folks who don’t even know Doc Watson from Doc Holliday.

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Frogs Gone Fishin' at Vail, Colorado's Hot Summer Nights concert July 7."

June 13, 2009 By wtdadmin

Coming to Vail, Colorado: FROGS GONE FISHIN’

Tuesday, July 07 6:30pm

Get ready to bounce to the addictive beats of Frogs Gone Fishin’. Colorado natives, Frogs members reunited after experiencing different musical styles around the country. What results is a wide range of influences that expand upon their energetic vibe. Jumping through soul, reggae, funk, rock and blues. This Public Pick winner delivers a live show not to be missed!

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Jackopierce plays Vail Hot Summer Nights June 30

June 6, 2009 By wtdadmin

Hot Summer Nights June 30

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Jackopierce

Tuesday, June 30 6:30pm

For one of the hardest-touring bands of the ’90s, Jackopierce slipped under the mainstream’s radar to earn a widespread following on college campuses with their acoustic folk-pop. Guitarists/singers Jack O’Neill and Cary Pierce founded the duo in 1988, honing a simple, low-key sound, centered around vocal harmonies and acoustic guitars.

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Things to do in Vail. Dynamites and Charles Walker play Hot Summer Nights June 23

May 31, 2009 By wtdadmin

Hot Summer Nights June 23

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Tuesday, June 23

6:30pm

The Dynamites and Charles Walker

Charles Walker was right in the heart of the 60′s funk revolution, cutting his teeth at the Apollo Theater and as opener for Wilson Pickett, Etta James and James Brown. The Dynamites have taken their dynamic soul review around the globe: from Bonnaroo to Austin City Limits.

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Vail Hot Summer Nights features JJ Grey and Mofro

May 24, 2009 By wtdadmin

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Tuesday, June 16 6:30pm

ABOUT JJ GREY & MOFRO:
From gritty funk and juke joint romps to contemplative country soul and blistering rock, Grey’s music is in a class by itself. His songs blend front porch realism with the best musical and literary traditions of the South. Whether it’s a narrative passed down from his grandmother or the tribulations of a childhood friend, Grey’s ear for detail rings through in true storytelling fashion. JJ Grey brings his singular musical vision to an ever-growing fan base, showing how far-reaching his Southern roots can spread.