Snowmass announces free concert lineup

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The 25th season of Snowmass’ summer concert series will draw names like Xavier Rudd, Chali 2na, Jamestown Revival and the Taj Mahal Trio for free, family-friendly entertainment all summer long.
The series kicks off June 11 with Royal Southern Brotherhood featuring Cyril Neville. Traditionally held on Thursday nights, this season’s outdoor concert series includes two Friday and four Saturday shows.
That’s in part due to many of the concerts happening concurrently with one of the many events or group conferences scheduled this summer in Snowmass Village. Here’s a list of the performers on tap and summer events to look forward to:
Royal Southern Brotherhood with Cyril Neville
6:30 p.m., June 11, Fanny Hill stage
Presented by Snowmass Craft-Beer Rendezvous and Jazz Aspen Snowmass
Taj Mahal Trio
6:30 p.m., June 23, Fanny Hill stage
Presented by AREDay
DJ Drez, Prince EA, Steel Pulse
6, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m.; June 30; Fanny Hill stage
Presented by Wanderlust Aspen Snowmass
Magic Giant and Karsh Kale & Wanderlust Tribe
6:30 and 8 p.m., July 1, Fanny Hill stage
Presented by Wanderlust Aspen Snowmass
Elijah Ray, Son Little, Xavier Rudd
6:30, 7:45 and 9:30 p.m.; July 2; Fanny Hill stage
Presented by Wanderlust Aspen Snowmass
Dave Jordan and the NIA
6:30 p.m., July 7, Fanny Hill stage
Presented by TURKS Snowmass; a benefit for Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club and Snowmass Ski Patrol Foundation
Leftover Cuties
6:30 p.m., July 14, Fanny Hill stage
Presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass
Deaf Camp Benefit
All day, July 16, Base Village
Lineup includes Mack Bailey, Bobby Mason and Rich Ganson; Jes Grew; and Pimps of Joytime
Presented by the Aspen Camp for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (donations strongly encouraged)
Jamestown Revival
6:30 p.m., July 22, Fanny Hill
Presented by Anderson Ranch Arts Center and Jazz Aspen Snowmass
Chali 2na
6:30 p.m., July 28, Fanny Hill
Presented by Enduro World Series and Jazz Aspen Snowmass
Tartan Terrors
6:30 p.m., Aug. 6, Fanny Hill
Presented by Colorado Scottish Festival and Jazz Aspen Snowmass
The Samples
6:30 p.m., Aug. 11, Fanny Hill
Presented by Snowmass Tourism
The popular Kids’ Zone will return during nine of the concerts with free face painting, clowns, hula-hooping, a bouncy house and more. Beer, wine and premade cocktails are available for purchase, along with a variety of fine wines. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, pack a picnic basket or purchase food from vendors on site.
The Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series is made possible by Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Snowmass Tourism and Snowmass event partners. For more information on upcoming events, visit http://www.gosnowmass.com.
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