About this Event
KGNU continues a three-decade tradition on Sunday, July 24 when another musical performance extraordinaire returns to Gold Hill for the 34th year.
This year, we’re featuring three Colorado Bluegrass/Roots Music bands: , , and .
The Charles Sawtelle Memorial Mountain Jam, aka “The Charles,” is named for the beloved Hot Rize guitarist, Charles Sawtelle, who helped start the event in 1989 and was a great supporter of KGNU Community Radio.
After his passing in 1999, the event was renamed in his memory. Celebrating its 34th anniversary, The Charles is a family-friendly mini-festival of al fresco bluegrass and Americana music aimed at music fans who enjoy the clear mountain air, and dazzling acoustic music in a spectacular outdoor setting.
The Charles has become a favorite annual gathering not only for the top-tier acoustic bands to play but also for the camaraderie typical of KGNU community events.
is an acoustic band from Colorado featuring Eric Wiggs on guitar and vocals, Dylan McCarthy on mandolin and vocals, Justin Hoffenberg on fiddle, and Troy Robey on bass.
Jake Leg’s music reflects their shared love of bluegrass. Drawing on their favorite elements of the genre, they focus on delivering good, original songs through the framework of bluegrass music. The vivid story-telling in each song is beautifully supported by top-notch musicianship and engaging arrangements. With a true passion for performing live, these accomplished musicians take the music to new heights with extended improvisations that take the audience on a journey that is exciting and unique each time.
& Little America may be a newly formed band, but one that has been a long time coming.
Greg is twenty-plus years into a Colorado performing career, and his first foray into fronting a band is heavy on musical vision and loaded with accomplished players. Already renowned as a first-call country and bluegrass picker, Greg has assembled a crew to funnel that experience into a Western Swing powerhouse that harkens back to Colorado’s halcyon 70s era. With pedal steel and alto sax bringing the country and swing bona fides, upright bass and drums keep it dancing. The band has been warmly received in its first touring season, with appearances at the Pagosa Folk ’n Bluegrass Festival, Dairy Center for the Arts, and the Boulder Theater.
Rounding out the day with Roots/Groove/Americana is the .
Homegrown in Denver, Megan Burtt is an internationally touring singer/songwriter decorated with national recognition. She is the winner of the Kerrville NewFolk, Rocky Mountain Folk Festival, and Westword Music Award and a finalist in Mountain NewSong, Songwriter Serenade, and Great American Song Contest.
Megan is currently working on her fourth and fifth full-length albums in Colorado. Somewhere between Bonnie Raitt, Kathleen Edwards, and Tom Petty you'll find Megan's songwriting.
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors including Natural Grocers, McDonald Carpet One Floor & Home, Hands & Needles Acupuncture, Z2 Entertainment, OZO Coffee Company, Hazel’s Beverage World, Sweet Cow Ice Cream, Eldorado Natural Spring Water, Avery Brewing Company, Stem Ciders, Redstone Meadery, Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha, Gold Hill Inn, and Rat’s Woodshack BBQ. General operating support provided by Boulder Arts Commission.
Tickets are $35 for KGNU members, and $40 for non-members, available online until 10 July 23. Any remaining tickets will be $5 higher at the door. Children 12 and under are free.
Food and beverages are available for purchase; they are not included in the price of admission. Rat’s Woodshack BBQ will provide homemade Colorado-style BBQ. No pets and no coolers, please. We recommend low-backed lawn chairs for seating.
This event benefits KGNU, an independent volunteer-powered, listener-supported community radio station, heard locally at 88.5 FM in Boulder and Denver, 1390 AM in Denver, 93.7 FM in the Nederland and Ward area, 98.7 FM in Fort Collins, streaming online at kgnu.org and on our mobile app for Android or iOS.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main Street, Boulder, United States
USD 35.00 to USD 40.00