Playing 11:00 am to 12:45 pm

Melody Ranch is made up of three music veterans who have experienced tour stages, song circles, cover bands, recording studios, publishing house deadlines, and memorable house concerts.  The trio have forged a sound strong on instrumentation, harmony, an innate ability to select cover songs (50s, 60s & 70s) for any venue or occasion and a full catalog of original material. 

Lewis Mock, a multi-instrumentalist/vocalist has toured with many different bands and orchestras. He has opened for many internationally known artists, and has performed with award-winning artists: Melissa Manchester, Maureen McGovern, Suzy Bogguss, and Debbie Boone, and the John Denver Band.  He is currently recording, writing, and performing with the Colorado bluegrass supergroup, the Red Mountain Boys.

Sean Anglum is a natural front man who lets his humor, insight and Pop Culture knowledge bring life to each performance. He has had his songs performed and recorded by a variety of artists in genres from Country and Folk to Rock n’ Roll. Anglum nearly grabbed the hit song ‘golden ring’ when his song “Café Light” was optioned for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in the 1980’s.

Stephen Foster has toured with a number of bands of different genres including Country, Rockabilly, Bluegrass and Top 40 Rock. He lived in South Texas for a time playing Rockabilly, Island Music, Big Band music and even a short stint with a Tejano band. Steve is now living back in Colorado and is delighted to be working with his old musical friends.

Playing 1:00 to 2:45 pm

Award-winning WireWood Station got their name the natural way—by honoring the wire of their strings and the wood of their instruments… because nothing beats the sound of real music made from real stuff. (Also, “Pluckin’ Around” didn’t make it past the first band meeting.)

This eclectic bunch of professional pickers and strummers have  been strumming their way into hearts across the Rockies. They’re proud to be the reigning champs of “Best Acoustic Band in Colorado” from the Rocky Mountain Music Festival, finalists at the iconic Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and multi-year winners of “Best Band” in Colorado Springs—an honor voted on by readers of The Gazette (and not just their cousins).

Michelle Edwards has a BM in classical violin performance—and that little piece of wood under her chin has taken her places. From symphony halls to honky-tonks, her violin has been her passport to the world. She began her professional career in classical symphonies but hung up her black concert dress when Wayne Newton (yes, that Wayne Newton), came calling. At just 22, she became the youngest tour member ever hired.

James Dikes has been rocking the bass along the Front Range longer than most of us have been tuning our instruments. With a 25-year track record of playing in more bands than we can count (and probably more than he can, too), James has laid down grooves everywhere from local dives to European stages—including multiple tours with the powerhouse metal band Titan Force and a gig at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Eric Blackmore was born at a very early age (we're told it was a Tuesday) and was hooked on music before he could even spell it. Raised on a steady diet of Hee-Haw and Soul Train, with sonic pit stops from Bakersfield to Beale Street, he developed an incurable case of genre-jumping that continues to this day.

Mark Worthington kicked off his professional music career while still in high school—while most teens were figuring out prom dates, Mark was busy drumming at weddings and clubs around the Washington, D.C. area. Clearly not one to waste time, he landed a coveted spot in the U.S. Navy Band, spending five years touring Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Mark has shared the stage with legends like Bob Hope, Bo Diddley, Charlie Byrd, and Bill Kirchen—not to mention countless D.C. acts across genres. He’s a musical shapeshifter with sticks of steel and impeccable timing.

Playing 3:00 to 4:45 pm

More info coming soon