As we transition to outdoor shows only, to support local open space preservation efforts, we will be revamping the website to articulate our efforts more clearly. It isn’t just music, it’s music for a purpose. 

 30 YEARS OF SCARY GOOD MUSIC  (we think, it’s hard to remember the early days…)

We have now, with our outdoor shows, collectively raised over $200,000 for open space preservation efforts.

 To reserve, our system may be a little goofy, but it works. Email workdog(at)mindspring.com or click here Simply tell us how many spots you want and a contact name. I’ll explain the rest when you contact me. 

And of course, visit our Facebook Page for links to really cool music… and  you know, stuff.

 

Time for a break,

See you in the spring, when…

March 25, 2023

Väsen: the Duo

What more do you need to know? The legendary Väsen returns, this time as a duo. Roger Tallroth decided to retire after 30 years on the road (can you blame him?) so Olov and Micke have refined their sound, adding funky electro-bass viola notes to the mix along with a rich baritone viola which makes their sound even more unique. They’re legends for a reason! We’ll be at Deer Lake for this one. 30 bucks for adults, , 5 for kids high school and under. 

 

 April 16

Stillhouse Junkies

There are a whole host of reasons why I love the Junkies. Musically, they span a broad range of styles, from swing to alt-grass to country-western, and on down the line. They’re also a clearly western band, and clearly their own band. Living in the relative isolation of Durango, they’re not battered by the constant pressure to sound like Nashville, or L.A., Brooklyn or Boston. They’re much more likely to be hounded by the echoes of the Sons Of The Prairie, the Bar J Wranglers, or Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. There aren’t many unique bands out there anymore, so catch the Junkies while you can! Same Deer Lake, same $30 adults, $5 kids high school and under.

Mid summer break (see you up in the White Mountains!)

Then: Rettich Preserve Concert/pizza bash, band to be determined (I’d better be determining that soon)… and also a joint effort with a trend-setting bike packing dude, Ultraromance, where we jointly do something cool for the Nutmeg Nor’easter, the premier world championships of non-competitive goofing around on cool bikes in beautiful scenery for a brilliant weekend…