Feb 18-20, 2011

Northglenn Ramada Plaza

Denver, Colo.

Featuring in Concert:

• Claire Lynch Band
• Kenny & Amanda Smith Band
• Audie Blaylock & Redline
• Urban Monroes
• Long Road Home
• C.J. Lewandowski & The Men of the Week
• Spring Creek Bluegrass Band
• Becky Schlegel & Brian Fesler
• Giddyup Kitty
• Steel Pennies
• Mike & Bertye Maddux
• Big South Stringband
• Skean Dubh
• Mountain Holler
• Bluegrass Patriots
• Tom Noonan’s Beginners’ Jam Sessions
• Pete Wernick’s Beginners' Jamming Workshop
• And more...

To this great list of talent add:

Great Rocky Mountain Band Scramble. This popular event is open to non-booked musicians of all ages and ability levels. It's loads of fun as groups are chosen by random drawings and have three hours to form a band! Starts on Saturday at 4:15pm. Ribbons and over $500 in prize money awarded!

Gospel Music. This important part of bluegrass music will be featured from on Sunday featuring seven booked bands.

Instrumental and Vocal Workshops. Master musicians and teachers will show you new techniques in singing and playing your favorite instrument. Saturday morning from 10:00am till noon.

Vendors' Fair. Regional artisans will display instruments, art, jewelry, crafts and more! Venders please contact Ron Jones at rcoperonjones@comcast.net or 303-840-9594.

Beginners' Jams. Support, assistance and fun for beginning bluegrassers. Bring your instrument and get ready to pick! Hosted by Tom Noonan.

Saturday Showcase of Bands. New bands from the region will showcase their talents for fans and promoters starting at 9:30 am on the Ballroom Stage.