On March 25th we would like to welcome the award-winning and local Coloradan, Bruce Hayes. Get ready for a fresh and original experience that has been steeped in tradition; borrowing from blues, bluegrass, celtic, world beat, folk, rock and jazz. Joining Bruce on bass is his longtime friend, Charlie Milo.
Bruce plays Rhythm & Celtgrass music, a fusion of musical styles that combines acoustic and electric instrumentation with elements of Rock, Bluegrass, Celtic, and R&B music. Collaborating with The String Cheese Incident and Acoustic Junction, Hayes helped define the acoustic jam band sound. He continues this tradition performing original songs and arrangements on Mandolin, Guitar, Dobro, foot board and his latest creation, the Stratobassto.
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, recording engineer, one man band -Bruce Hayes does it all. The forty-something entertainer has been a professional musician since high school and his experience shows.
On stage Hayes’ presence is electrifying. He taps his feet on an amplified floor board, slaps accents on his guitar and cheeks, wails on the harmonica and sings charismatically. His fingers dance around the strings with incredible fluidity creating rich harmonic textures and rapid-fire riffs.
In 1997, Ragged Mountain Records released Hayes’ second album, LUNCH. A follow-up to the popular PACK OF DOGS compilation CD that Hayes produced and performed on, LUNCH features more of Colorado’s finest musicians including Tony Furtado, members of Leftover Salmon, String Cheese Incident, Acoustic Junction, The Motet, and the Bruce Hayes Band.
Opening for Bruce will be Tim Meegan and David Khaliqi.
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Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; concert starts at 7 p.m. with two opening acts. $15 general admission, $8 members and students with ID; free for ages 12 and younger (Become a member with before or at the show and $tart $aving right away!).
No advance ticket sales. Admission only at the door.
Baked goods, coffee, tea, and water available for purchase in the Community Center.
Please visit our website for the latest on COVID-19 protocols at our shows.