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Please check back in March or April for our 2012 calendar.

2011 CONCERT SERIES

It's that time again! The Colorado Riverfront Concert Series is just around the corner. So mark your calendar and come join us for an evening under the stars.

THE OTIS TAYLOR BAND - Wednesday, July 20th (trance blues from a wicked band)  www.otistaylor.com

Ticket Distribution - Saturday, June 18th at 8:00am (all tickets have been disbursed)

Otis Taylor b. 1948 is an American blues Musician known for developing a style of music called "Trance Blues".  Born in Chicago but raised in Denver, Otis Taylor is a multi-instrumentalist performing on guitar, banjo, harmonica and cello.  Otis Taylor has toured the world performing with the top names.  He quit music for almost 20 years and became a successful antiques dealer and bike race promoter.  He has performed at the Telluride Blues & Brews festivals and was the featured guest artist at Joe Cocker's show last summer in Hotchkiss.  If the blues is your thing don't miss Otis Taylor on July 20!

THE MARCH FOURTH MARCHING BAND – Wednesday, August 3rd  (horn driven jazz on steriods)  www.marchfourthmarchingband.com

Ticket distribution - Saturday, June 25th at 8:00am (all tickets have been disbursed)

This is not your high school marching band.  The March Fourth Marching Band is a Portland, Oregon based performance ensemble composed of 20+ musicians, stilt walkers and fire eaters.  Their style is reminiscent of New Orleans jazz and their look is Pirates of the Caribbean!  Sure to be the most visually exciting concert ever staged in Fruita, The March Fourth Marching Band is the don't miss family event of the summer.

LOS LONELY BOYS – Thursday, August 4th (Latin Rock from deep in the heart of Texas)  www.loslonelyboys.com

Ticket distribution - Saturday, July 16th at 8:00am (all tickets have been disbursed - NONE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE)  

CONCERT WILL GO ON RAIN OR SHINE 

Los Lonely Boys are a platinum selling rock band from San Angelo, Texas.  Their music borrows from artists as diverse as Freddy Fender, Willie Nelson, Santana and Stevie Ray Vaughn.  This is a rock show; the volume will be turned up!

Once again you will need a ticket for each concert. Tickets are free and limited to four. (Children under five do not need a ticket, children five and older do need a ticket).  Ticket distribution for Grand Junction is Gene Taylor's Sporting Goods. Distribution for Fruita is Over the Edge Sports. All concerts are held at the James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park in Fruita, located ½ mile south of I-70 on Highway 340. Gates open at 6:00pm; show time is 7:30pm.

CONCERT RULES FOR JAMES M. ROBB COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK - FRUITA

TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CONCERT EXPERIENCE:

Please follow the directions of the parking crew and avoid driving on the road shoulder. Orange cones mark sprinkler heads but some may be unmarked so please stay on the roads.

WINE, BEER, SOFT DRINKS, WATER, PIZZA & ICE CREAM will be available for purchase inside the concert area. ABSOLUTELY no alcoholic beverages will be allowed into or out of the facility. No outside beverages of any kind are allowed.

THINGS YOU CAN BRING IN: Lawn Chairs; Coolers/Picnic Baskets (Please Pack Out Your Trash); A Flashlight (Helps Walking Back To Your Car Later).

THINGS TO LEAVE IN THE CAR: Anything Flammable - Including Cigarettes; Cameras or Recording Devices.

REMEMBER Space Is Limited Don't Take More Than Necessary; Watch Out For Children At All Times - Especially When Driving Through The Park.