Summer Concerts in the Park: now more, and on new day
Lyons Summer Concerts in the Park
==starts June 8th
==new day: Wednesday
==more concerts; now 10
==more grant dollars mean bigger acts, and old favorites
Affects on the Music Scene in Lyons
How did the covid restrictions affect musicians and live concerts in Lyons during 2021, the 2nd year with covid?
Comments by local music critic, DJ, and booking agent David McIntyre.
And what’s coming up this spring.
Winter Wonderland 2022, concerts in the park
4th Annual Winter Wonderland music series / Concert in the Park
==Jan 8 – Eben Grace
==Jan 22 Joe Kuckla
==Feb 13 Jesse Garland
More info about the park and amenities
CD review: Greg Schochet, Amblin’ Man
Greg Schochet has released his first solo recording called “Amblin’ Man,” — Greg grew up listening to and influenced by his father’s record collection: Bob Dylan, The Band, Beatles, Stones etc. He later added his high school favorites AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Lenard Skynyrd and of course the Grateful Dead to his influences. “The Dead led me, like so many of my generation, to bluegrass and the mandolin,” he said.
One of the finest string bands in the US coming to Lyons: Punch Brothers
Planet Bluegrass will be presenting this month arguably the best of the finest contemporary string bands, Punch Brothers. Led by multitalented musician Chris Thile who plays mandolin, bouzouki, mandola, banjo, viola, double bass, cello, piano, violin, guitar, sitar, tenor guitar, and has a wonderful voice.
Folk Festival, Good for the heart, soul and ears
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival – the review highlights the best acts of the Festival, with details. Get your pencil out and mark these down so you can catch them at their next concert. Photos of many performers. 2021.
Melody Memories of Rocky Grass lineup 2021
A wrap up and review of the singers, songwriters, bands, and groups that played at the 2021 RockyGrass festival (bluegrass and more) plus some photos of performers
How Lyons influenced a young- gifted musician, Jake Simpson
Musician Jake Simpson has been moving in and out of Lyons for years, and much of his music roots were influenced by the town and its musicians and Planet Bluegrass. He will be performing at RockyGrass this July 2021. It’s a rock ‘n roll vibe with bluegrass instruments. Read his life story.
Dechen Hawk’s journey; performing at 1st Sandstone Concert July 1
Dechen Hawk has gone through many stages in his life, played solo and in bands, and has performed at a few Town of Lyons events. He will bring his band to the 1st Thursday Concert in Sandstone Park July 1st.
Summer concerts in Sandstone Park 2021
Lyons’s summer concert series for 2021, in Sandstone Park. Thursdays from July 1 to August 12. All local popular bands. See the lineup.