The Alamosa Live Music Association has been providing free live music in Cole Park all summer long, with its Sundays at Six concert series. It’s been a fun summer, hasn’t it? Don’t cry when we say this, but our last concert of the season is on August 23rd at 6:00pm in Cole Park. But! Our final artist is going to close out the season with a bang. Wellington Bullings is a soul and jazz artist out of Denver whose influences include Hiatus Kaiyote, Norah Jones, and Lianne La Havas. She released her debut album, “Because I Want To” in 2020 and has released three incredible singles since. Singer/songwriter Wellington Bullings is a powerhouse of soulfulness and emotional depth. Her sultry vocals draw inspiration from Soul & Jazz pioneers of the 60’s & 70’s era. Her music transcends genre, conveying an elegant and refreshing sound that is deeply rooted in Soul and enriched by Jazz undertones. The poetic nature of her lyrics lend itself to the folk world, revealing a soundscape of storytelling that is fiercely original. Wellington’s debut album titled, “Because I Want To,” was released in July 2020. The project featured all original material touching on themes of empowerment, love, heartbreak, and soul searching. “Because I Want To” garnered positive reviews from local and national press. In a recent interview, American Songwriter Magazine wrote in an article about Wellington,”with the technical skill to bolster her innate talent for music, Bullings is an artist to watch.” Sound In Review called her “one to watch for creating a pop-jazz sound that is modern, sexy, expressive, and genuinely conveyed,” while 303 Magazine has described her voice as “full-bodied” and “decadent.” Wellington released a single titled “Flame,” that explores themes of black excellence and offers a positive narrative to the black community, after the racial injustices that resurfaced in 2020. The project was coupled with an impactful music video that featured collaborations with local black artists and creatives. The song has been placed in a documentary about racism, “This is [Not] Who We Are.” As a seasoned performer, Wellington has opened for international artists such as Samm Henshaw, Mereba, YOLA, & Derrick Hodge, among many others. The Berklee College of Music alum, Wellington Bullings continues to perform and tour worldwide. Her second album will be released in early 2026.
We’re bringing back the dance floor for our final hoorah, so come prepared to dance alongside Belinda Vargas, a local Latin dance instructor who will teach us a dance to accompany one of Wellington’s songs during intermission. Belinda Vargas is a Latin dance instructor specializing in salsa and bachata who began dancing in 2010 and has been teaching since 2013–2014. Trained primarily in On1 salsa (New York–style timing), she focuses on making dance approachable, fun, and accessible for all experience levels. Belinda currently teaches structured beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses within the Alamosa community, emphasizing connection, musicality, and confidence-building through movement. She is passionate about bringing people together through dance and creating joyful, inclusive experiences where participants can learn, connect, and celebrate music and culture.
A huge thank you to Visit Alamosa for being our Concert Sponsor for this show, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the generosity of our community! Make sure to grab your dinner and sweet treat from Tacos Martinez and Frosty Acres Rolled Ice Cream, whose food trucks will be onsite at each concert this summer.
