Aspencade Music & Arts Festival

09/27/2024

Are you ready to dance?!
Tonight at the Motherlode we’ve got TWO killer acts that are guaranteed to keep you on your toes!
Catch and tonight at the Motherlode!

09/26/2024

Let's get it started!

We've got two Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees lined up for you tonight at the Motherlode! Tonight's show will be a seated listening room experience with Bruce Robison and Gary Nicholson, two legends of Texas music. Online sales will be open until 12:00 pm today. Tickets also available at the door while supplies last.

If you've already purchased tickets online, we'll have your wristbands for you at the door tonight. Check your email inboxes, we've also sent a detailed need-to-know to you all this morning. 🤠

See you tonight! 🎶

🎟️ : https://www.aspencadefestival.com/event-details/aspencade-2024

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Gary Nicholson
Bruce Robison

09/25/2024

Artist Spotlight - Levi Platero Band
Saturday, September 28th, Brandenburg Park

Steeped in musical lessons as far back as teaching himself guitar at nine years old from a launchpad of the three Kings and Stevie Ray Vaughn, Platero’s leads and songwriting reflect a lifetime absorbing music. On “Work Hours,” Platero’s guitar work and songwriting style bring a breath of fresh air to a time-worn topic and make it new.

"I’m a Navajo bluesman who grew up in a Gospel circuit, I have this huge cultural background I’m very proud of but, at the end of the day, I’m also a blues guy and I’m trying to fit in. Trying to bring all those diverse influences and different styles of music I love into a blues context." – Levi Platero

Platero is from the Navajo Nation in the Southwest region of the United States. With his family band The Plateros they emerged on the music scene in 2004 as a blues rock power trio compared to the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Los Lonely Boys and ZZ Top. After a decade of touring the US with his family band, and a 1-year run as a member of Indigenous, Levi decided it was time to get back to his own music as a solo artist.

He then recruited a new band, began touring, and released a self titled EP featuring the single “Take Me Back” which went on to win the 2016 NAMA (Native American Music Award) for Best Blues. Levi Platero is a great example of a guitar player with the gift of guitar playing intuition of a much more experienced player. His quiet nature is unleashed in a style that mixes a spectrum of Texas blues and vintage rock to modern guitar heroes such as Eric Johnson and Steve Vai. With a captivating live show he ranges from flurries of guitar acrobatics all the way down to soulful expressiveness.

🎟️ : https://www.aspencadefestival.com/event-details/aspencade-2024

🤠 Support Levi Platero at leviplatero.com 🤠

09/25/2024

Check this out!

I’m having these shirts made just for the Red River NM fest Aspencade Music & Arts Festival in the colors of the NM Flag. They are going to be available in black also. I love New Mexico and I am very honored to be a part of this remarkable festival in such a historic and beautiful town this Saturday ❤️

09/25/2024

🤠Schedule of live music for this weekend at Aspencade Music and Arts Festival 2024🤠

NOTE:

Thursday night: seated listening room setup
Friday and Saturday nights: open dance floor!

🎟️ https://www.aspencadefestival.com/event-details/aspencade-2024

Online ticket sales close at 8:00 pm MDT. Tickets may also be purchased at the park gate or Motherlode door each evening, while supplies last.

09/24/2024

Artist Spotlight - Mozzy Dee
Saturday, September 28th, Brandenburg Park

Hailing from her hometown of El Paso, “El Chuco”, Texas, Mozzy Dee is representative of her roots. Her Latina heritage, her family, and her passion for every music genre that influenced her as a child is what drives her.

As a child, she grew up watching Judy Garland with her abuelitos on TCM, wanting dearly to sing on Broadway. Her passion filtered into music theater in high school and college at the University of Texas at El Paso, where she took music theater classes and performed in a pedagogy recital. Her dreams continued as she won karaoke competitions and sang in dinner theater plays. Finally, she was able to put her words to lyrics and aided by friends of hers - The Shadowmen in Albuquerque, NM- she recorded her first few singles at Hot Damn Records owned by Jeremy McDonald.

As relationships faltered and the group dismantled, Mozzy Dee strived on. Friends Luke Metz and Eddie Clendening helped her write her debut album, “Orale!”. Recorded at Lawless Noise and Vision, the recording studio pitched the album to Rum Bar Records and was an instant hit! Mozzy Dee became a Rum Bar Records artist!

The album earned many accolades, including making Mozzy Dee a two-time nominee for the esteemed Ameripolitan Awards held by honky-tonk legend Dale Watson. After both nominations in 2023 and 2024, she is now the 2024 Ameripolitan Award winner for Rockabilly Female of the Year!

Mozzy Dee is sure to continue living up to the legacy of the Ameripolitan Awards that embraces community, up and coming artists, and endless support for roots music! She is now working on going on tour in March with Thee Stillnites in Arizona, will be performing at various showcases during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, and more! Mozzy Dee is so grateful to those that helped her get where she is today!

🎟️ Get Tickets! 🎟️
https://www.aspencadefestival.com/event-details/aspencade-2024

🤠 Support Mozzy Dee at mozzydeemusic.com 🤠

09/19/2024

Artist Spotlight - Gary Nicholson
Thursday 9/26, Motherlode Saloon

Gary Nicholson is a number-one hit
songwriter, two time Grammy-winning producer,
recording artist, and world-traveling performer. He
was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall
of Fame in 2022, and the Texas Heritage
Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2011. There are over
seven hundred recordings of his songs in various
genres including country, rock, blues, folk,
bluegrass, and pop by Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt,
Chris Stapelton, BB King, Garth Brooks, Vince
Gill, John Prine, Fleetwood Mac, Buddy Guy,
Stevie Nicks, Waylon Jennings, Robert Plant,
George Jones, Guy Clark, Keb Mo, Emmylou
Harris, Billy Joe Shaver, Marty Stuart, Kenny
Chesney, Delbert McClinton, The Dixie
Chicks, Dierks Bentley, Patty Loveless, The
Mavericks, Wynonna, Trisha Yearwood, Brad
Paisley, Michael McDonald, Joe Bonamassa, Del
McCoury, and the list goes on.

In addition to his two Grammy-winning
records with Delbert McClinton, he has produced
records for Billy Joe Shaver, Marcia Ball, The
Judds, Wynonna, Pam Tillis, T Graham Brown,
Chris Knight, Seth Walker, and many others. As a
guitarist he has played live and recorded with Guy
Clark, Billy Joe Shaver, Asleep at the Wheel,
Bobby Bare, Joe Ely, and extensively with Delbert
McClinton - participating in Delbert’s Sandy
Beaches Cruise for twenty-seven years.
His songs have been included in many major
motion pictures and television: the song “Falling
and Flying" is featured in the Oscar-winning film
“Crazy Heart” performed by Jeff Bridges. Recent
songwriting credits include the co-written title of
Ringo Starr’s release “Give More Love”, the
Grammy-winning title song of Buddy Guy’s “The
Blues is Alive And Well”, and a tribute to Merle
Haggard recorded by Willie Nelson, “He Won’t Ever Be Gone”.
“Worry B Gone” is featured on Chris Stapleton’s recent release.

🎟️ Tickets! 🎟️
aspencadefestival.com/event-details/aspencade-2024

🤠 Support Gary Nicholson at garynicholsonmusic.com 🤠

09/13/2024

Artist Spotlight - Mark Edgar Stuart
Saturday, September 28th, Brandenburg Park

Originally hailing from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Mark's been a fixture on the Memphis music scene for a good while now, where he’s known as a producer, curator, sideman, and even a bit of a musical wizard.

From sharing the stage with some big names to carving out his own niche as a singer-songwriter, he's done it all, impressing folks from David Letterman to Billy Bob Thornton. John Prine even admiringly referred to him as the “Remote Control Guy” when they met, a nod of approval for one of Stuart’s signature songs.

Inspired by the likes of Prine, Roger Miller, Levon Helm and all the Hank Jr. and Zappa records his big brother left lying around, Mark's songwriting is a blend of humor, heartache, and musical versatility. Praised by critics at Garden & Gun, NPR, No Depression, and Paste Magazine, Stuart’s a quick-witted and empathetic artist whose easygoing style belies a depth and occasional darkness.

His latest album Never Far Behind is a mix of heavy and lighthearted, exploring new territory while still keeping that signature Mark Edgar Stuart vibe. It’s a testament to his musical evolution and the profound connections he's forged along the way. Rooted in friendship, this new song collection blossoms in collaboration with album producer, Will Sexton, a luminary in the Austin music scene and musical savant famed for his eccentricities as a multi-instrumentalist.

Born out of impromptu recording sessions that delivered dynamic results, Never Far Behind reflects Stuart's penchant for crafting songs ranging from soulful ballads to folky rock n’ roll anthems. Exploring love, loss, and the march of time, Stuart's lyrics delve into the depths of the human experience with honesty and vulnerability.

If you want to talk to Mark about this album, you’ll have to interrupt him working on the next one. He's already seeking out new collaborations, exploring unexpected sounds, and pushing himself to grow as an artist. Because Mark Edgar Stuart is always on the path to someplace new, and the music is never far behind.

🎟️🎟️🎟️: https://www.aspencadefestival.com/event-details/aspencade-2024

09/10/2024

Artist Spotlight - Sundance Head

Sundance Head , son of the legendary Roy Head, has carved his own indelible mark on the music world. A winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” Sundance has captured the hearts of many with his powerful voice and authentic storytelling. His success is evident with several number one songs on Texas radio, showcasing his deep connection with fans and his undeniable talent.

Sundance has released four full-length albums, one of which was produced by the esteemed Dean Dillon. His latest album, “Starting Again,” takes listeners on a profound musical journey filled with love and loss, encapsulating the raw emotions of real-life experiences. Every song Sundance writes is a reflection of his personal journey, drawing from the vibrant tapestry of his upbringing.

Growing up in a musical family, Sundance was surrounded by musicians and carneys, an environment that profoundly influenced his artistic development. Despite facing early hardships, such as the tragic loss of his brother in a car accident and witnessing his father’s once-promising career wane, Sundance learned to channel his feelings into his music. These experiences have shaped his ability to translate emotions into the art of language and music, creating songs that resonate deeply with listeners.

Sundance’s journey has not been without its struggles. His path to sobriety has been a beacon of light, illuminating his spirit and further enriching his artistry. His story and songwriting continue to evolve, each new chapter bringing greater depth and authenticity to his work. Sundance’s soaring vocals and heartfelt soul are a testament to his resilience and the transformative power of music.

As an artist, Sundance Head stands as a shining example of perseverance and passion, continually captivating audiences with his compelling narrative and powerful performances.

🎟: https://www.aspencadefestival.com/event-details/aspencade-2024