Dick Orleans Legacy - Friends of Folk Festival
We celebrate Dick Orleans’ legacy with music and community. All proceeds from this free concert go to fund scholarships for local creatives and supports future Friends of Folk Festivals.
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Did we say FREE ADMISSION? Claim your spot early. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets to sit and watch the entertainment. Share the news and encourage all your friends to join us for this wonderful community music festival.
The Estes Arts District strives to carry the torch forward with Dick's goals in mind of encouraging new artists to perform. He brought a spotlight to new talents and encouraged ever evolving musical influences into the Friends of Folk style of entertainment. This style encompassing both classic well loved music with fresh new voices creates and exciting night of entertainment. A scholarship fund has been established with Dick’s passions in mind. Dick Orleans was always supporting others to pursue their arts, whether music or photography or anything! He inspired so many and we want to keep that energy going. |
SCHOLARSHIPS To apply for the Dick Orleans Scholarship, fill out our simple application and submit for review. SPONSORS, VENDORS, VOLUNTEER If you would like to be a Sponsor, book a Vendor table or Volunteer to help at the Friends of Folk Festival, please contact us. |
2021 Musical Headliners - Alleged Schedule*
12:35 Branden Sipes - Original Rock
Branden Sipes is a Colorado based singer-songwriter and guitarist. Performing as a solo acoustic musician, he presents original songs combining rock, pop, and folk influences. An engaging performer, his melodies are catchy and his lyrics are finely crafted, describing universal life experiences. His intricate guitar style is a well suited accompaniment to his smooth vocals.
1:50 Aaron Walker Quartet - Gypsy Jazz
Claude Sime - 'The Posh One'
Aaron Walker - 'The Guardian'
Gary Sloan - 'The Bad Boy'
Luke Smith - 'The Cute One'
All about the Gypsy Jazz!!
Aaron Walker - 'The Guardian'
Gary Sloan - 'The Bad Boy'
Luke Smith - 'The Cute One'
All about the Gypsy Jazz!!
3:40 Karrin Allyson - Contemporary Jazz and 5 time Grammy nominated
Review by Rob Lester from TalkinBroadway.com
Female focus // Shoulder to Shoulder:
CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE TO WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE
“Karrin Allyson’s distinctive voice, without calling attention to itself, stands out among high voltage company, also redolent with a recognizable determined attitude that is an engine for this unique undertaking. A nod to rap done by the female performer known as Rapsody adds another modern spin to the wrap-up of the Allyson original “Big Discount” that slyly references the gender wage gap. This centennial consciousness-raiser gets my enthusiastic “yes” vote.”
Female focus // Shoulder to Shoulder:
CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE TO WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE
“Karrin Allyson’s distinctive voice, without calling attention to itself, stands out among high voltage company, also redolent with a recognizable determined attitude that is an engine for this unique undertaking. A nod to rap done by the female performer known as Rapsody adds another modern spin to the wrap-up of the Allyson original “Big Discount” that slyly references the gender wage gap. This centennial consciousness-raiser gets my enthusiastic “yes” vote.”
5:10 Chain Station - Jam Grass local favorite
Chain Station is a 4-piece, high-energy, get ‘em out on the dance floor string band born high in the mountains but based in Denver, Colorado. Their music is well-steeped in Americana roots with vocal harmonies that are high, lonesome, and tight. Their picking ranges from lightning-fast to mountain mellow. A bluegrass band that would satisfy a picky old-timer and delight fans of newgrass, a delicate balance indeed.
6:45 Gasoline Lollipops - Alt Country Rock
Gasoline Lollipops stitch scraps of American roots music to patches of their own tattered hearts to form an all-new tapestry of bleeding rock n’ roll.
Front man, Clay Rose was raised between an outlaw, truck-driving father in the mountains of Colorado and a country song-writing mama in the sticks outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Clay’s penchant for open roads and trouble making are the backbone of the Gas Pops’ sound. The rest of the band consists of Don Ambory, Scott Coulter, “Bad” Brad Morse, and Kevin Matthews who all come equipped with music degrees from Chicago, Boston, Jacksonville, and Denver, respectively. They each add flavors of their own background and heritage, further diversifying the band’s signature sound.
Front man, Clay Rose was raised between an outlaw, truck-driving father in the mountains of Colorado and a country song-writing mama in the sticks outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Clay’s penchant for open roads and trouble making are the backbone of the Gas Pops’ sound. The rest of the band consists of Don Ambory, Scott Coulter, “Bad” Brad Morse, and Kevin Matthews who all come equipped with music degrees from Chicago, Boston, Jacksonville, and Denver, respectively. They each add flavors of their own background and heritage, further diversifying the band’s signature sound.
8:30 The Burroughs - Sweaty Soul music, 9-piece brass band
Steeped in classic soul standards and outfitted with modern flair, The Burroughs are a nine piece band with a powerhouse sound that has been electrifying audiences across Colorado and beyond. ... The Burroughs' newest release “Zero Sum Game” marries an uplifting message with infectious melodic hooks.
*This schedule and performers are subject to change.
VENDORS:
Good nosh by gosh, it's gonna be good!
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Tasty Adult Beverages available for purchase from local Craft Beverage Establishments of Estes Valley
Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co.
Rock Cut Brewing Co.
Estes Park Brewery
Snowy Peaks Winery
Elkins Distillery
Avant Garde Aleworks
Rock Cut Brewing Co.
Estes Park Brewery
Snowy Peaks Winery
Elkins Distillery
Avant Garde Aleworks
We are honored to receive support from:
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#FoCoMusic
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We send a big THANK YOU out to our local sponsors who continue to support making this event possible:
2021 SPONSORS:
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Town of Estes Park
Bohemian Foundation
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
El Pomar Foundation
Kind Coffee
Quality Inn
Estes Arts District
Rambo's Longhorn Liquor Mart
Avant Garde Aleworks
Tom Thomas Realtor First Colorado Realty
Snowy Peaks Winery
Heidi Riedesel Madison & Co. Properties
Rations Food Truck
Mary Murphy Coldwell Banker Estes Village Properties, Ltd
Snowygrass
Nick Molle Productions
Estes Park Rent-All
Estes Park News
2021 SPONSORS:
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Town of Estes Park
Bohemian Foundation
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
El Pomar Foundation
Kind Coffee
Quality Inn
Estes Arts District
Rambo's Longhorn Liquor Mart
Avant Garde Aleworks
Tom Thomas Realtor First Colorado Realty
Snowy Peaks Winery
Heidi Riedesel Madison & Co. Properties
Rations Food Truck
Mary Murphy Coldwell Banker Estes Village Properties, Ltd
Snowygrass
Nick Molle Productions
Estes Park Rent-All
Estes Park News
You can view the 2020 Friend of Folk CoVid Edition concert series on your digital devices.
The 2020 CoVid edition concert series can be viewed on YouTube TV. The Live stream was recorded by The Rocky Mountain Channel/Nick Molle Productions.
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