Second Civil War - Friday, 2:15 p.m.

 Second Civil War is a group formed from students from the Crestone Charter School.  Their sound ranges from funk/punk to psychedelic rock and metal.  Their influences are all the pretty colors.

Lucid Dream - Friday, 3:15 p.m.

 Lucid Dream is another group formed from students from the Crestone Charter School.  Their sound ranges from surf ‘n’ turf to classic/progressive rock.  Influences include their moms, the numbers three, six and eleventytwo…oh, and Frank Zappa.

JuJu Bomb - Friday, 4:30 p.m.

 JuJu Bomb has been around for over a year and has played mainly around the San Luis Valley, and has recorded a CD, which has gained them a large local fan base.  They blend together punk rock, ska, folk and reggae.  Their performances are packed with intense energy, wild enthusiasm and a lot of fun.  JuJu Bomb connects with the audience by their upbeat tunes so they can be comfortable with themselves and dance hard, feel good and enjoy some unique and original songs.

Necessity’s Child - Friday, 5:45 p.m.

 Allan Newman, Jim Price and Diana Moats are a new rock band in Crestone. They will play all original tunes with a unique driving style that can be described as down home psychedelic.

2 Weeks In Fiji - Friday, 7:00 p.m.

2 Weeks In Fiji has been playing great rock and roll dance music throughout Crestone, the San Luis Valley and Colorado for many years.  They consider themselves “j.l.t.b.o.b.” – “justliketheBeatlesonlybetter.”

Eli Dokson - Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

Eli is stepping away from electric guitar duties with the band 2 Weeks in Fiji, to play his acoustic originals, songs by some great musical friends and maybe a few favorites.

Strange Lights - Saturday, 11:15 a.m.

Indie gem Strange Lights plays a unique blend of psych-folk retro-rock and indie-pop.  Strange Lights is emerging from the studio with their new album “Light Brite” in 2009.  Be sure to check out some of the free original music on their website www.strangelights.net to put more sparkle in your summer fun.

Danush - Saturday, 12:15 p.m.

The Band "Danush" is another new band from Crestone. They are a driven, progressive rock 'n' roll steam engine.   Danush mixes roots and originality in a tangy, but flavorful brew. 

Rescue Party - Saturday 3:30 p.m.

Rescue Party was born in 2006, developing into a vocal force creating a fresh sound combining rock, country and folk with splashes of reggae and funk.  Its members’ diverse backgrounds, coupled with their precise, scintillating harmonies give Rescue Party its own special and captivating feel.  Their song, “Dixie Motion,” was recently featured nationally on NPR’s “Car Talk.”  With a loyal following, Rescue Party regularly patrols the mountains of Colorado and northern New Mexico.

Free Spirit Praise Band - Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

Free Spirit Praise Band is a group of musicians and singers from Crestone to Buena Vista and points between, singing contemporary Christian praise and worship songs along with some traditional hymns. Based from Free Spirit Christian Church in Moffat, some members also sing at the Anglican Church of The Savior (A.C.T.S.) in Buena Vista. In Psalm 22:3  King David sings:  “but Thou art holy, oh Thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.”  Praise is how we seek His presence.

Crestone Charter School Ukulele Band - Sunday, 8:45 am

Another excellent product from the Crestone Charter School. These students have played at the state capital for the governor and at the annual conference for Colorado Charter schools in Denver. You may have caught them at the Cabin Fever show and if not, their reputation has been roaring around town. Nothing but smiling is possible as you watch these youngsters perform.

Steve Storm with Trevor Storm - Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Steve first started playing guitar while immersed in studying classical music as a way to relax.  Starting out in folk and blues, Steve got into Celtic music about 10 years ago.  He is now arranging new and older traditional Celtic tunes for solo guitar, using a steel string guitar, open tunings and finger style. He has a website, www.stevestorm.net, and a new CD, “After Dark.”  Steve says it’s “a real kick to have my son, Trevor, play along onstage.”

CB Jazz - Sunday, 10:15 a.m.

These guys are masters of straight-ahead and Latin jazz.  This instrumental group plays with ease and expertise.  They include Dennis Neuhaus on flugel horn, Joseph Liberti on flute, and Dean Lloyd on bass.

Andy Skellenger Percussion Project with Belly Dancers - Sunday, 12:05 p.m.

This is a unique percussion ensemble, bringing to life the traditional art of Indian Classical drumming with a fresh modern approach.  Tablist Andy Skellenger is a 27-year-old professional percussionist, educator, and drum maker based in Crestone, Colorado.  He will be accompanied by two exceptional percussionists in Professor James Doyle, (percussion instructor at Adams State College), and Nanda Zipp, a graduate of both the Cal Arts world music program and Naropa University.  The rich grooves and sound textures laid down by James and Nanda serve as a bridge or a common ground for new audiences to naturally feel and move with the deeply expressive and complex rhythmic cadence of tabla music. They will be joined by Crestone’s own bevy of belly dancers.