Alamosa Live Music Association

The Alamosa Live Music Association and The Friends of the Sand Dunes present The Centennial Band on Friday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Society Hall, on 4^th and Ross, in Alamosa. As the continuation of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, and preparing for the next 100 years, the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is touring the Centennial Band, which performs Traditional New Orleans Jazz and R&B.

The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park’s mission is to serve the nation as a global leader in the promulgation of New Orleans jazz by enhancing and instilling a public appreciation and understanding of the origins, early history, development and progression of this uniquely American music art form – jazz.  The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is managed by the National Park Service and tells the story of the people and places that helped shape the birth and development of jazz music in New Orleans. The Centennial Band is comprised of active, retired or former Park Rangers as well as Park Volunteers and Interns.

The concert will begin at 7:30 PM, with the doors opening at 6:30PM. Tickets may be purchased at the Green Spot and Narrow Gauge Newsstand, or by going online to www.societyhall.org.

This concert is sponsored in part by the Kenneth King Foundation, as well as Comfort Inn & Suites in Alamosa.

The Alamosa Live Music Association presents Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds on August 28^th at 6 p.m. in Cole Park, Alamosa. Bring the whole family and help us dance into in the fall as we conclude our Sundays at Six series!

During a solo journey to the Azores Islands in 2011, Dana Louise, a visual artist, taught herself to play guitar. The daughter of Ezra Idlet of the Grammy-nominated Trout Fishing in America, Dana forged the beginnings of her sound, practicing amidst the archipelago’s lava rocks and dragon trees. Back in the States, she began singing and songwriting professionally, touring regionally and internationally, and is currently recording her debut album with Trout Records.

Joined by The Glorious Birds — Adams Collins (vibraphone and 5-string banjo), and Ezra Idlet and Keith Grimwood (Trout Fishing in America/guitar, percussion and bass) — Dana brings her vibrant, melodic vocals and finger picking to a body of complex songs. Drawing from jazz and bluegrass, carrying a contemporary beat, the sound is roots-rooted flung-into-the-future folk. Dana Louise and The Glorious Birds work to leave their audiences glowing with the magic music can bring: genuine human connection.

Sundays at Six is a free outdoor concert series in Cole Park, Alamosa. Concerts start at 6 p.m. Check out this year’s lineup. In case of bad weather, go to ALMA’s website and Facebook page to find out about cancellations or change of venue.

The Alamosa Live Music Association presents SLV Big Band at Sundays at Six, August 21, in Cole Park, Alamosa. SLV Big Band is proudly “keeping Jazz alive in Southern Colorado.” Come out and dance with us!

The SLV Big Band was formed in November 2003 with the idea of bringing Jazz and Big Band music to the San Luis Valley. Since its inception it has played at a number of events throughout the San Luis Valley. The band has played at fundraisers, community activities, and parties. The band is made up of people with a variety of different backgrounds and careers, ranging from retired and current band directors, information technology technicians, lawyers, and more. Every year, SLV Big Band honors veterans with a free concert. They also offer a free concert on Labor Day weekend in Salida for their town picnic. And each year, SLV Big Band contributes to ALMA’s promotion of music in the San Luis Valley by offering a free concert in Cole Park, Alamosa.

Sundays at Six is a free outdoor concert series in Cole Park, Alamosa. Concerts start at 6 p.m. Check out this year’s lineup. In case of bad weather, go to ALMA’s website and Facebook page to find out about cancellations or change of venue.