October 2022

This week, the John Denver estate is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his beloved song, Rocky Mountain High. The title track from his 1972 album is officially recognized as a state song of Colorado as of 2007. It was written while Denver was camping in the Rocky Mountains during the Perseid Meteor Shower, expressing his love and wonder for his adopted state.

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Following a successful return of all of the GrassRoots Festivals this past year (Virginia Key, Shakori Hills & Finger Lakes), we find ourselves overwhelmed with gratitude for this amazing community of individuals who returned to perform music, dance, volunteer, run sound, cook, and overall be a part of the greater GrassRoots family. The music and energy at every GrassRoots Festival over this past year was simply beautiful.

One of Venezuela's musical treasures, Latin GRAMMY Award-winner and GRAMMY Award-nominated cuatro virtuoso Jorge Glem and American accordionist/pianist/composer Sam Reider intertwine folk music traditions of their respective countries on their debut duo studio album, Brooklyn-Cumaná (Guataca Foundation, Release Date: November 4, 2022).

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Lace up those dancing shoes or better yet dust off those clogs because we're about to boogie on into theatres worldwide with our (near) annual Meet-Up At The Movies.

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Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry’s anticipated new EP, Songs to Keep You Warm, is out today. Stream/purchase HERE.

Produced by Bruce Robison and recorded at The Bunker in Lockhart, TX, the EP consists of six new songs written by lead singer Cleto Cordero as a source of warmth and comfort as the winter months arrive. In addition to the band, Songs to Keep You Warm also features special guests Ashley Monroe (“Parallel”) and Kaitlin Butts (“How Long”).