PRIDE Home Builders Presents COLORADO CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024!! May 10-11th

In Beautiful Maxwell Park, Hildale, Utah

Friday's Line Up

FRIDAY May 10th,2024 2:00PM to 11:00PM


* GATES and VENDORS OPEN AT 2:00PM Come get a spot on the grass, and do some shopping.

4-5PM Lyndy Butler

Lyndy Butler discovered her voice at the edge of Utah's virgin river. From a very early age she knew songwriting and storytelling would be her path. For over a decade, this red desert songbird has traveled the country sharing her original indie-folk tunes, rooted in lyrical prowess, creative empowerment, and reflections of all the goodness in the world. With several award winning songs under her belt, she is currently working on her 6th studio album releasing in summer of 2024. for more information visit lyndybutler.com


5-6PM Sick String Circus

Sick String Circus is a rock ‘n’ roll country bandband of brothers from Colorado City Arizona.


6-7 PM Sky Allen Ledesma

Sky Allen Ledesma is an American songwriter with music that ranges from Americana Folk, Neo Soul, Hip Hop, and Rock. Live performances are done with a full band sound mixing drum/percussion, bass, guitar, and powerful lead vocals done with a live loop set up.


7-8PM RUNAWAY FIRE

RUNAWAY FIRE The world’s new original rock and roll band, Runaway Fire, is creating waves in the unisphere with vocal melodies and stylish guitar tones soaring through tube amps so beautiful they may just send a rip tide of audio large enough to shift the weather into a random rainstorm in the desert. Their original songs are melodic, magical, rhythmic, percussive, catchy, beautiful, powerful, and easy to sing along with. The Universe smiles on this band and is fulfilling their dreams of performing music together!


8-9:30PM THE BLACK MOODS

THE BLACK MOODS are Born in the Arizona desert and reared on stages across North America, the band delivers a fresh, fiery update of a timeless sound.


9:30-11PM ROYAL BLISS

Since their formation, Royal Bliss has been a powerful force in rock music. After thriving as an independent band, signing with Capitol Records, relentless touring, starting an exciting new partnership with Kartel, and seeing two of their latest singles hit the Top 20 Active Rock charts, the band known for persevering & surviving is more than ready for wherever this next chapter will take them.

After the abrupt shock the pandemic brought for the self-confessed “road warriors”, Royal Bliss spent the past year reflecting on the last few decades together as a band and how, despite all of the odds stacked against them, they survived. They also recorded a new album aptly titled, SURVIVAL.



 After they released their Capitol Records debut record “Life In-Between,” there isn’t much Royal Bliss hasn’t already accomplished —from signing with a major label in 2007, garnering over 100 million streams and 300,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify, charting on the Billboard Top 20(twice), hitting #1 in Billboard Heatseekers, touring with the likes of Kid Rock, Chevelle to Lynyrd Skynyrd, and having 10 singles break the top 50 on Active Rock radio. A band that prides themselves on their storytelling and ability to deftly blend classic rock with modern rock elements, Royal Bliss is a one-of-a-kind rock band and has the feverish fan following to prove it.

 

Royal Bliss has now released 6 full-length studio albums —“After The Chaos II(2006),” the Capitol Records debut “Life In Between(2009),” “Waiting Out The Storm(2012),” “Chasing The Sun(2014),” 2019’s self-titled record “Royal Bliss,” and now we see their latest release “Survival(2023),” put out on their own label Air Castle Records. But even with all of those achievements, the band’s biggest career highlight can be described in one word: Surviving. “Surviving the last couple years was a highlight in and of itself” Neal laughs, touching on the band’s commitment to persevering for the sake of their music.

Saturday's Line Up

SATURDAY May 11, 2024 11:00AM to 11:00PM



* 11:00 AM Front Gates and Vendors Open

Noon-1PM Kaeli Chae

Kaeli Chae is a high school English teacher from Cedar City, Utah who also writes and performs music in her spare time. She loves storytelling songs and Country and Western Music. Currently, her songwriting passion is turning family history stories into western ballads to preserve and share her ancestors' stories through music. When she isn't teaching or playing music, she can be found camping, fishing, shooting the compound bow, and spending time with her family.


1-2PM ZERO To 60

ZERO To 60 plays a scorching blend of Rockabilly, Surf and Hot Rod music.They burn through an exciting set of eclectic songs from the 50’s and 60’s like a nitrous dragster, but with their own unique spin.



Based out of Southern Utah, ZERO To 60 is comprised of seasoned musicians with decades of experience. With Scott “Crooner” Young on Bass and Lead Vocals, Mark “Mach 1” Fullerton on Drums, and Tony Schoenfeld on lead and rhythm guitars, this group shifts it into high gear with an octane-laden experience of sight and sound you won’t soon forget.


ZERO to 60-“Surfabilly at the speed of sound”!


2-3PM CARLEEN

Carleen ~an LA-based singer-songwriter~ channels her challenging past into meaningful music. As a survivor of a polygamist upbringing in Hildale, UT, Carleen was subjected to a daily life of neglect and abuse. These themes echo throughout her music, becoming the dark contrast for powerful expressions of deep, relatable emotions like imposter syndrome and depression. Drawing comparisons to Joni Mitchell, Carleen blends this classic style with a more modern touch, fusing groovy beats with folky vocals a la Kacey Musgraves.

For over a decade, she’s been touring iconic venues like the Viper Room, House of Blues and even busking around Europe. She is also a three-time recipient of prestigious Herb Alpert scholarships and spends her time teaching when she’s not performing or recording. Her most recent project, catalyst, is a record that uses insightful metaphors inspired by nature, the cosmos, and mythology. The result is a synergy best described as alternative-folk.


Carleen is determined to become the person she needed but never had growing up, so she can give back and be present for others. Her goal is to experience the world through her music and share her journey with as many hearts as she can!"


3-4 PM High Desert Habit

High Desert Habit ..{a lamp in the corner flickers on & someone lights a cigarette in a dimly lit bar}


The bartender starts in..


"High Desert Habit?..hmm..well, what can I say about those guys..


E.Merciless, the captain at the helm, plays an old telecaster through a monstrous amp, beltin' out stories of fast times, friends, family & loss on the high desert, honest lyrics that resonate with listeners. Following his lead and holdin' down the low end is Cassandra LuvLee, the prettiest paintbrush in the desert & her trusty bronco in daphne blue, adding colorful walks everywhere they go. Then theres the man keeping them steady as the voice of reason & making everyone tap their feet, O.G. on a beautiful Catalina Birch set.

This trio hails from arid, cattle covered hills, long crested valleys & mountains full of gold, the town of Winnemucca, NV. With various musical upbringings, the three shared common ground & as fate would have it, they came together in 2017 with a few friends to find they had a knack for making music. By late 2018, High Desert Habit was well on its way to honky-tonkin anywhere that would hire & writing up a storm of songs. They self produced their first single "Magic" in 2020 and started hitting the gigs hard the following year.


By 2023 High Desert Habit would be performing year round, seventy plus shows across six states, & recording a live EP titled "Honky Tonks & Tattoo Shops" at Tin Roof Studios in Fallon NV, which is currently available on all platforms. The band was recently featured on Longleys Line Podcast with Steven Longley out of Reno NV as well as Elko Backstage! with Sandy Beeler in Elko NV. High Desert Habit is an act you dont want to miss!"


{The lights go out, silence falls, & a lonely cigarette is left glowing in the dark room}


"Well, here's the deal, man. High Desert Habit is Nevada As F*ck, plain and simple. I mean, we wake up in the morning and make Honky-Tonk-Desert-Rock-Excellence." - E.Merciless


4-5PM Projekt Listen

Projekt Listen comprises twin sisters who have established an earthy female band rooted in Southern Utah. Their musical repertoire spans folk and singer/songwriter genres, characterized by heartfelt, mystical, and melodic original compositions accentuated by beautiful harmonies.


5-6PM Fast Eddie 

Fast Eddie is Southern Utah's Super Group that got their sound and style from the mix of West Coast and Southern Rock influences.They are four seasoned hard working musicians that bring their love and passion of music to the stage for your enjoyment.


Their original songs tell stories that are soulful and deep with a splash of fun. Their rock and roll covers are powerful and take you back to the good old days when music had power and substance.


So get ready for a musical foot tappin' night of fun and memories.


6-7PM Tom Bennett

Tom Bennett one man band hails from the gold country of West Georgia. He has been on tour non stop since 2013.


He performs as a one man band on resonator guitar, harmonica, foot percussion and vocals doing the songs of country and western music from 1908 til today, with some of his own mixed in.


His life has beenn one of adventure from his childhood running free on the farm to heading west, hitchhiking, facing prison time, to changing his ways and becoming a Father.


He has shared the stage with Billy Strings, Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band, The SteelDrivers, BlackHawk and many more


7-8PM MUDDY BOOTS

MUDDY BOOTS is a contemporary country/classic rock band founded upon the principle that it is possible for everyone, regardless of age or musical preference, whether they are drinking or sober to have a good time. Otherwise, we're not doing our job.


In order to help us achieve this, be prepared to dance to everything from the Hokey Pokey to Sweet Home Alabama. When it's time to slow it down, it could be anything from Marty Robbins to Eric Clapton.


8-9:30PM Dick Earl

Dick Earl has been spreading the love for blues for decades with his raw vocals, solid guitar styling, and stirring harmonica, "from the depths of a true bluesman's soul." (KTIM Radio)


With Isaac Ericksen, Mari Ericksen, and Thomas Anderson, Dick Earl's Electric Witness showcases a rhythm section that is second to none that has won notoriety on the Utah Blues Festival stage (2023) and beyond. Their self-titled debut album can be streamed on all major platforms so that you can experience their brand of Blues whenever, wherever!

As a long-standing member of the Las Vegas Blues Society, Dick Earl has performed with numerous noted studio artists, worked as a pit musician at Tuacahn Amphitheater, shared the stage with Tas Cru, a national award-winning recording artist, and was even featured in the documentary "Into the Fire" which premiered at Doc Utah (2022) and won Best Feature at Zepstone Film Festival (2023).


Recently, Electric Witness competed in the 2023 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, Tennessee, where they finished 3rd overall! What an achievement! It was an honor for the band to represent the Las Vegas Blues Society in this prestigious event hosted annually by The Blues Foundation.

Experience a unique journey of American Roots music with Dick Earl's Electric Witness


9:30-11PM Matt Farris

With an unparalleled passion for country music, it comes as no surprise that Laminate Entertainment artist Matt Farris's career has gotten off to a promising start. A heart for helping those in need paired with an incredible talent and positive energy has allowed for the early and natural growth of a significant fan base. All of these characteristics have given Farris a strong foundation on which to build his career – one that, at the hands of another, was almost instantaneously taken away.

Entertaining family and friends from the moment he spoke his first word, Farris's passion for entertainment has always been apparent. With an early exchange of lullabies for classic country tunes sung by his mother Sandra, the Lake Havasu City, Arizona­ native has ever since gravitated toward the genre.


After graduating high school, Farris moved to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University and later to Phoenix where he became an emergency medical technician and certified fire fighter through The Glendale Community College Fire Academy – all the while continuing to work on his music. His plight for country music stardom, however, nearly came to a tragic end when an altercation with two strangers trying to steal his father's truck left both Farris and his father shot. "There were a few men looking to steal my dad's truck. We tried to stop them... At one point, one of the men pulled out a gun and shot. My dad stepped in front of me and the bullet went through him and into me. We were both extremely fortunate our injuries weren't more serious."


The incident put the importance of family and music into perspective for Farris, who formed a band with his father and grandfather – both musicians themselves. Eager to get back to his music, Farris began playing out around Phoenix, continuing to build his career and fan base. In 2010, he surprised the band by entering the Colgate Country Showdown, making it into the Arizona State Finals. Encouraged by his success, Farris made the move to Nashville to further his career in 2010.


 In late 2011, Farris came to the attention of Skytone Entertainment owner and veteran producer Frank Green. His first single, Redneck Radio, saw placement in both the Billboard Indicator (peak #56) and Music Row (peak #38) charts, as well as holding a position at #1 on the Indie World Country chart four weeks in a row in 2012 going into 2013. His 2nd single, Resident Redneck, continued to ascend the charts and was nominated for industry trade New Music Weekly's New Music Country Single of the Year Award. Radio and industry trades aren't the only ones that have taken notice – on February 1st, 2014 the cast of Country Music Television's (CMT) My Big Redneck Family sported Matt Farris shirts on an all ­new episode.

Releasing "She's Done " saw huge chart success as well followed by "Me or The Whiskey" which climbed fast and gave Farris serious opportunities opening for major artists


 Farris continues to play live as much as possible reaching close to 300 shows a year , sharing the stage with Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin, Trailer Choir, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lonestar, Dwight Yoakam, Darryl Worley, Trent Tomlinson, Adam Gregory, Keith Anderson, Colt Ford, Jason Aldean, Tyler Farr, Joe Diffie, Gord Bamford, Blake Shelton, Jerrod Neimann, Chris Janson, Brett Eldredge, Chris Young, Cassadee Pope, Jake Owen, and many more. Despite a full schedule, Farris still finds time to give back, supporting both the Make a Wish Foundation, Dreams and Wishes Tennessee and the American Cancer Society focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness. After losing friend Denise to the disease, he started Denise's Day – an annual benefit in his hometown of Lake Havasu City, AZ in which he and his hometown has now raised well over $100,000 for families fighting the ultimate fight.


"Giving back is extremely important to me. I love everything about what I do. But, more than anything, I love that it allows me a platform to better help those that need it. My music gives others a voice... I love my job."


IMPORTANT NOTICES

This is an outside event. Bring your blankets, chairs, sunscreen, water bottle, and shade umbrellas out to the park for a day of music, shopping, food, and smiles for the whole family! We will have delicious multiple food and drink choices including beer and wine. A large variety of vendor booths to browse and shop from local artists and creators of all kinds including; henna, jewelry, handmade apparel, woodworks, knives, and many more! 


***Internet and cell service is extremely poor at the park. Some vendors can only deal in cash transactions. Hit the ATM before coming to the event! 


***Tickets will be available ONLINE ONLY! You will NOT be able to purchase a ticket at the front gate. Please screenshot the ticket on your phone, or print your ticket for proof of purchase at the front gate to receive your wristband each day. 


*** Be aware of ticket scalpers and scammers. Only purchase tickets from the “BUY TICKETS NOW” link on our website. 


***Pop up shades and larger umbrellas are allowed only in a designated area farther to the back of the audience so as to not obstruct the view and sound for other guests. Please do not set any canopies or pop up shades outside this designated area.

 

***NO Outside Food or Drink is Allowed. One water bottle/person is allowed that can be refilled in the venue, with fresh spring water. Food and drink vendors are onsite. 


*** Please stay home if you are sick or have a fever. We are in a large outdoor area so there is plenty of space for fresh air as a large crowd. By attending this event you are accepting personal responsibility for your own health and safety.



***We love our fur babies, but do not feel this is an environment for them. If possible please keep them safe at home. If you must bring a pet, please bring poop bags to clean up after them, and keep them leashed and under your control at all times so they don't disturb other guests. 


*** Please be kind, courteous, and respectful towards all attendees and participants of this festival. THANK YOU.

SCHEDULE

VIP Meet N Greet with the Bands 

May 9th (7pm to 10 pm) Limited number of Tickets available on sale February 28th


Main Event 

May 10th (2pm -11pm Music Festival,) 

May 11th (11am to 11pm Music Festival) 

Tier 1 tickets go On sale January 31st. (Cheapest “Early Bird Tickets”) Tier

2 tickets go on sale February 14th. (Cheaper than General Admission) Tier

3 tickets go on sale February 28th (General Admission) 

BUY TICKETS NOW

A COMMUNITY EVENT

The Colorado City Music Festival takes place in the community of Short Creek (the twin cities of Colorado City, Arizona and Hildale, Utah). The event is a venture of Tom Bennett of Sweet Salt Records and Dawn and Ken Black both born and raised in Colorado City, AZ. Our first festival on April 22nd, 2017 was a massive success with around 1,500 people in attendance!

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT BRINGING MUSIC BACK TO SHORT CREEK

Our Music Festival

Live Musicians

Our musicians represent a wide variety of genres, including country, blues, folk and hard rock. With an impressive lineup of bands, we're bringing music back to our community.

VENDORS

Our music festival is an all-day family event, and we're proud to showcase all kinds of talent from our community and surrounding communities. Our vendors offer amazing food, art and activities to festival-goers.

BEER GARDEN

Our festival includes a beer garden for guests with ID who are 21 years of age or older. You can enjoy great beer while listening to our lineup of bands with your friends and family.
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