NORTH FORK VALLEY CREATIVE COALITION

Born in England Sam “sang from birth”. He moved to America at the age of 3, grew up in Colorado and began learning guitar and piano as a child. Sam has been the lead singer in several bands, from large dance bands and smaller acoustic groups, to solo acts and acapella performances. Spending 5 years in Oklahoma, he was a weekly performer for several years crooning jazz standards in the style of Frank Sinatra, etc. With musical influences including Jazz, Soul, Blues, Gospel, Rock, and Country, Sam’s vocals stand out as a highlight in his performances. He is most at home with a guitar in his hands belting out soulful covers and originals!

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Singer/Songwriter Carrie Liz Williams began popping up at open mic nights after relocating to Paonia from San Antonio, Texas, where she had performed for years across southern Texas. When drummer Ross Deardorff heard her playing at Louie’s, he realized she had what most performers were missing: encouragement. With songs that carry emotional baggage about breakups and life, Carrie possessed the uncanny ability to connect through these stories by finding a positive twist that reminds listeners in these similar situations not to lose hope. Carrie and Ross began playing as a two-piece with acoustic guitar and drums. Soon after, they were joined by lead guitarist Josh Livaudais, with vocalists Jeanne Carter and Jen Petras rounding out the lineup. Eclectic Alchemy keeps a binder of original and cover songs close by where it can be studied and used to put together a 3-4 hour setlist of rock, dance and popular tunes played with originality because of the band’s contrasting influences.

Mountain Harvest Festival wristband required – $25 in advance/ $30 day of show

LET THEM ROAR was born in 2010 out of a love for Bob Dylan, and has since transformed into a genre-lifting band of passionate individuals that bring their hearts to the stage. They weave Mountain n Folk into a soulful tapestry of roots, rock and raw improvisation. Their sound is defined by rich vocal harmonies and moving original content. Dual lead vocals feature the soaring, powerhouse singer Olivia Pevec and sweet and fierce dynamics of Sophia Clark (also on acoustic guitar). Mateo Sandate’s electric guitar playing draws on Pat Metheny and Bill Frissell. Ashton “Family Man” Taufer roots it all with solid, fearless bass. Their music reflects their home, which is nestled deep in the heart of the Elk Mountains where a confluence of Culture – farmers, immigrants, naturalists, recreationalists, artisans and musicians; and Wildlands – free flowing rivers, big mountains, wildlife and migrating birds – come together.