It may not officially be summer until June 21, but we’re already in festival season.
Starting today and running through the weekend, the 16th annual Pagosa Folk ’N Bluegrass takes over Reservoir Hill in Pagosa Springs with a packed schedule of performances and other events including yoga, late night shows, workshops and activities for the kids.
“We are excited to welcome back festivarians to Reservoir Hill for our June bluegrass and folk festival,” said KSUT Executive Director Tami Graham in a news release. “The lineup reflects both the festival’s long history and the quality of our diverse on-air programming that our listeners appreciate.”
This year, there will be 16 acts spanning a variety of music genres – bluegrass, folk, R&B and Native American music.
“Part of KSUT’s mission is music discovery,” said KSUT Development Director and Music Director Chris Aaland , who serves as the talent buyer for the festival, in a news release. “Our lineup includes old favorites like Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley and FY5 alongside up-and-coming artists like Caleb Caudle and Full Cord. We are also proud of our roots as one of the nation’s oldest tribal radio stations, and we’re committed to presenting award-winning Indigenous performers in a variety of genres.”
If you go
What: 16th annual Pagosa Folk ’N Bluegrass.
When: Friday to Sunday (June 9 to 11).
Where: Reservoir Hill, Pagosa Springs.
Tickets: Various passes available, including camping. Visit https://tinyurl.com/4ebu2xm8 for details and purchasing.
More information: Visit www.ksutpresents.org.
Sihasin, an acclaimed Diné duo with punk rock roots that appeared at last summer’s Telluride Bluegrass Festival, incorporates traditional Diné healing and hoop dancing into their rhythm-heavy, drums-and-bass music, the release said.
This year’s headliners for the festival include Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, Sister Sadie, Becky Buller and the Larry Keel Experience.
Along with the music, festival goers – players and noon-players – can also check in at the workshops tent and learn a thing or two. Classes on Saturday include: What Happens at Jam Camp ... with FY5 ay noon; Cary Morin on Guitar at 1 p.m.; and Tray Wellington on Banjo at 3 p.m. On Sunday, check out John Stickley and Robin Davis – The Broke Mountain Duo at 2 p.m. and The History of Bluegrass with Songs from The Road Band at 5 p.m.
This year’s 2023 Dan Appenzeller Memorial Stage schedule:
4 p.m.: Full Cord
5:30 p.m.: FY5
7 p.m.: Fireside Collective
8:45 p.m.: Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
11 a.m.: Leon Timbo
12:30 p.m.: Sihasin
2 p.m.: Bonnie and Taylor Sims
3:30 p.m.: Stillhouse Junkies
5 p.m.: Henhouse Prowlers
6:45 p.m.: Becky Buller
8:30 p.m.: Sister Sadie
11 a.m.: Stone-Hall Trio
12:30 p.m.: Phoebe Hunt
2 p.m.: Caleb Caudle
3:30 p.m.: Armchair Boogie
5 p.m.: Larry Keel Experience
7 p,.m.: Becky Buller
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