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Songwriting Retreat *Listening Show
by Upstream Concerts

*Feb 19th @ Lonigans
Estes Park, CO 80517

Upstream Info
Upstream Songwriter Retreat 2026 is coming up soon. Scholarships are available. Apply now! 
Each Winter, about 30 songwriters gather for a weekend of building community and writing songs in Estes Park and Lyons, Colorado. Great collaborations have been born here, as well as phenomenal songs that have been released into the world.


Join Clay Rose, Daniel Rodriguez, Alexa Wildish, Charlie Rose, Nadine Sekerez, Dave O'Dell, and Jason Hicks as they guide songwriters of all levels through the multi-directional process of songwriting.

The Estes Arts District, @Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies, and Chase the Music have, once again, generously offered a total of 5 partial scholarships ($300 each) to be awarded to qualifying applicants, and one Full Scholarship. The deadline to apply is November 30th.
Registration / Application for Scholarship can be found here: https://www.ticketsignup.io/.../UpStreamSongwriterSRetrea...

Thursday Listening Show 7-9:30pm
​- Clay Rose - Daniel Rodriguez - Alexa Wildish ​- Charlie Rose -
This listening show is just one part of a full weekend retreat for the participating songwriters.


Public Event - Don't miss these rare performances.
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Enjoy an intimate evening with songwriters Clay Rose (Gasoline Lollipops), Daniel Rodriguez (founding member of Elephant Revival), Alexa Wildish (The Voice), and Charlie Rose (Elephant Revival). 

Lonigan's back room provides a bar and dinner menu. There is ample, free parking​
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Upstream Songwriter's Mountain Retreat 
Feb 19 - 22, 2026

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Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday, Estes Park & Lyons, Colorado
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If you are an aspiring singer/songwriter, this is a perfect event for you to help expand your skill set and hone your talents. 
Songwriting happens with inspiration and intention, along with time & space. Join this Upstream Retreat where you will have that time and space to explore your creativity. You will get plenty of inspiration and coaching from seasoned song-writers.
Space is limited

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This event is produced by Upstream Concerts.
The Estes Arts District has provided parital scholarships for a local artists to be able to participate in the songwriters retreat.


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