~ Gold Rush Days ~
~ Buena Vista, Colorado ~

COLORADO CENTRAL SOUND
BUENA VISTA COLORADO

Leo Accaira is owner and CEO of Colorado Central Sound providing sound accompaniment for concerts and musical events for over ten years.  He has worked with Gold Rush Days for the past 8 years working with all the entertainers in setup and sound presentation.  Leo has grown a reputation throughout the years and the entertainers all praise him.  

Rod Guinn and Gene Farrar have been playing together since 2005 but have been musicians for over 50 years.  Both Rod and Gene sing and play acoustic guitar with a repertoire that spans Opera to Opry, including classic rock, folk, country and acoustic blues.  They frequently perform weekends at Snowy Peaks RV Park campfire nights and appear at area venues which include Turner Farm, Arts on the Arkansas and BV Chamber Business after Hours.

Rod Guinn, an Oklahoma native, has been an active musician for over 50 years.  Rod has a BA in Music Education and Masters from Central State University in Oklahoma.

Gene Farrar is a native Texan although he has been a resident in Colorado for 30 years.  He has been a musician for over 50 years.  Gene is a self taught guitar player.

The duo called J-Hawk plays a combination of Americana, Folk and Country music.

Jim Hakanson of Cedaredge, Colorado loves to make music.  He is a long time friend of Buena Vista’s Cowboy Poet, Marvin Hass.  They have been writing songs together for several years and some are included on the Hakanson’s newly completed CD and will be performed at Gold Rush Days. His sidekick, Gerry Lell, of California Mesa, Colorado has been a musician and educator for over thirty years.  He has also been active in public radio.

This is the first year at Gold Rush Days for J Hawk.

Steve Jones and John Fisher are now in their seventh year of performing as the Yampa Valley Boys.  They have performed almost 900 shows together.  It is an all acoustic, high energy, audience friendly show that preserves our western heritage through song, story and poem. 

John plays banjo, mandolin, dobro and assorted instruments.  Steve plays guitar and sings many of the lead parts.  The Boys have four CD albums, one of which charted nationally.  They have performed at many cowboy poetry gatherings, county fairs, and other public and private events.  It is a fun show designed for audiences of all ages.

This vibrant new acoustic "trio" is made up of Mary Huckins, from South Dakota, whose sweet strong vocals are the linchpin holding the group together, the smooth steady guitar playing and cool harmonies of Don Pinnella  and the charming acoustic bass work and humor of Tony Raddell. Performing originals and covers that are a unique combination of folk, bluegrass, and country with a little Celtic tinge ‑ the trio nails their tight harmonies. They are an unusual group ‑ they met through their careers in music therapy, working with children and adolescents who are emotionally troubled. That special capacity for empathy could explain the titanium bond the band quickly makes with their audience. Their shows are very personal! You'll walk away feeling like you've always known them.
Mary Huckins' song "Somebody's Brother" received top honors in the 2001 Walnut Valley Festival songwriters showcase in Winfield, Kansas and her song "Dig Real Deep" recently recieved top honors in the Chris Austin Song Contest at MerleFest in Wilkboro, N.C.  The group was again honored to make it into the final round of the Independent Record Label Awards this past year. They are certainly on their way up!

There are times when you discover something so new and fresh and exciting, and that moves you so deeply that you want to share it with the world. That's Dakota Blonde.

Chuck Pyle has won high praise from both fans and peers alike throughout an inspired performance career of over 40 years. An accomplished songwriter, Chuck's songs have been recorded by John Denver, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Suzy Bogguss. Country fans know him best for writing, "Cadillac Cowboy", recorded by the late Chris LeDoux, and "Jaded Lover", recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker.

While fans love his recordings, they adore Chuck's live performance. The first time he made an audience laugh, he was "hooked". A nimble guitarist, critics say his sense of rhythm is more like a fine classical, or jazz, soloist, his songwriting musically sophisticated yet full of uncluttered space.

Chuck Pyle came from Iowa in 1965 when, "Boulder was mostly gravel streets", and resides on the front range of Colorado. He does 100 dates a year all across the country, playing festivals and theaters, coffeehouses and house concerts.

An excellent recording artist, he has just released his 10th CD, Higher Ground ‑ Songs of Colorado.

...is a tightly-woven, energetic, and unique “interactive musical-entertainment trio.”  Mark Todd and Cindy Carpenter-Wallace have been together ten years and have given over 1200 performances.  Eric Wallace joined the two, not only as a percussionist but also became Cindy’s husband.

Not only is it obvious that they love playing music, their dynamic enthusiasm is contagious to the audiences.  They get everyone involved with singing, foot tappin’ and just plain enjoying their performance.

...is a group of three performers hailing from Howard Colorado.  They play traditional western music at the Bandera Bunkhouse in Howard and other venues in Colorado.  Dave White, the lead singer and guitarist, owns the Bunkhouse. Playing with him is also Carol Ley, vocalist, on the fiddle and Don Schwartz, vocalist, on the fender base. They are new to the Buena Vista Gold Rush Days and we are excited to have them with us this year.

Everyone raves about Tom Munch.  He is a one-man show that will be playing in the McPhelemy Park both Saturday and Sunday.  So come by the Square and sit down and enjoy this western singer, storyteller and great entertainer.

Tom has been at Gold Rush for several years.  He enjoys performing here and the audience enjoys him.

Mike Wolford will be conducting the service this morning; Perry Carlisle will be accompanying him.

Mike and Perry are both well-known in the community as a spiritual leaders.  The past two years, they have conducted an inspirational worship service with a message and music.

Carole and Randy Barnes
The Barnes are well known as performers in Buena Vista and surrounding areas.  They will accompany the Worship Service with music. 

Randy plays the dolcimer and Carole plays the guitar.  They sing beautifully together which make the service very special. 

Please join us for Sunday Worship in the Tent
Runs from 9 am until approximately 9:50 am

American and Celtic music

Randy and Carole Barnes have performed at Gold Rush Days for many years.  This year they will be playing for the Worship Service, 9:00 am to 10:00 am.  Following the service, they will be playing until 11:00 am.

They have made Buena Vista their home for the past 27 years and are well known here for their lively and enchanting music.  Randy plays the  dulcimer, concertina, guitar, Irish drums and even spoons.  Carole accompanies him on the guitar.  The instrumental and vocal selections range from the sweetest of Irish airs to bouncy jigs and reels.  Cowboy ballads, Christian/Gospel hymns and original melodies are part of their mix.  They spend much of their summer entertaining at local events and around the state.

Everyone raves about Tom Munch.  He is a one-man show that will be playing in the McPhelemy Park both Saturday and Sunday.  So come by the Square and sit down and enjoy this western singer, storyteller and great entertainer.

Tom has been at Gold Rush for several years.  He enjoys performing here and the audience enjoys him.

...is a tightly-woven, energetic, and unique “interactive musical-entertainment trio.”  Mark Todd and Cindy Carpenter-Wallace have been together ten years and have given over 1200 performances.  Eric Wallace joined the two, not only as a percussionist but also became Cindy’s husband.

Not only is it obvious that they love playing music, their dynamic enthusiasm is contagious to the audiences.  They get everyone involved with singing, foot tappin’ and just plain enjoying their performance.

Steve Jones and John Fisher are now in their seventh year of performing as the Yampa Valley Boys.  They have performed almost 900 shows together.  It is an all acoustic, high energy, audience friendly show that preserves our western heritage through song, story and poem. 

John plays banjo, mandolin, dobro and assorted instruments.  Steve plays guitar and sings many of the lead parts.  The Boys have four CD albums, one of which charted nationally.  They have performed at many cowboy poetry gatherings, county fairs, and other public and private events.  It is a fun show designed for audiences of all ages.

Is a third generation native of Colorado with roots in both Pioneer and Native American cultures.  A prolific songwriter and performer, his unique styles weave story after story into a musical show audiences come back for again and again.

Native American Flute music has a long tradition of being romantic, stimulating and peaceful.  Leon’s melodic flute music is popular in clubs, concerts, wedding and special events.  In his performances Leon will often play several instruments including 6-string and 12-string guitars, mandolin, keyboard, harmonica and the Native American flutes. 

His warm and powerful vocal talent combined with the musical instruments draws the audience closer to the type of music he plays.  He was voted “Best Entertainer” in Summit County Colorado in 2006. 

Chuck Pyle has won high praise from both fans and peers alike throughout an inspired performance career of over 40 years. An accomplished songwriter, Chuck's songs have been recorded by John Denver, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Suzy Bogguss. Country fans know him best for writing, "Cadillac Cowboy", recorded by the late Chris LeDoux, and "Jaded Lover", recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker.

While fans love his recordings, they adore Chuck's live performance. The first time he made an audience laugh, he was "hooked". A nimble guitarist, critics say his sense of rhythm is more like a fine classical, or jazz, soloist, his songwriting musically sophisticated yet full of uncluttered space.

Chuck Pyle came from Iowa in 1965 when, "Boulder was mostly gravel streets", and resides on the front range of Colorado. He does 100 dates a year all across the country, playing festivals and theaters, coffeehouses and house concerts.

An excellent recording artist, he has just released his 10th CD, Higher Ground ‑ Songs of Colorado.

Joyce & Lloyd Woods, have been performing music for over twenty years.  They play “olde-tyme” music on many types of string and wind instruments.  Examples are mountain and hammered dulcimers, autoharp, dulci-jo (dulcimer that sounds like an olde-tyme banjo), harmonicas, concertina, and accordion.  They also do close harmony vocals.  Many of the performance also includes fellow musicians and friends on guitar, mandolin, violin, etc. 

One of their objectives, when performing, is to preserve and pass on to future generations their love for this type of music.  They performance consists of a lively and fun filled event of olde-tyme satisfying music and comedy featuring folk, Irish, mountain,  and gospel acoustic music.  

During the summer, they play around Buena Vista often and are very popular.