Swallow Hill Music announces the return of the Shady Grove Picnic Series to Four Mile Historic Park for 2021

Tickets are on sale now

WHAT: Swallow Hill Music’s Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park

WHEN: Thursday evenings this summer from June 3 to August 26, music begins at 6:30 p.m., doors at 5:30.  

WHERE: 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246

PRELIMINARY LINEUP: https://swallowhillmusic.org/shady-grove-picnic-series-four-mile-historic-park-2021/

TICKETS: Tickets for announced artists are on sale now; remaining concerts will go on sale when artists are announced. Unless noted otherwise, tickets are $15 for Swallow Hill Music and Four Mile Historic Park members, $20 for nonmembers, $10 for children ages 3-12, and children ages 2 and under are free. 

MEDIA CONTACT: Barry Osborne, barry@swallowhillmusic.org

MEDIA SPONSOR: 105.5 The Colorado Sound

DENVER- Swallow Hill Music is excited to announce the return of its Shady Grove Picnic Series to Four Mile Historic Park on Thursday evenings this summer.

Hal Aqua & The Lost Tribe kicks off the eagerly awaited return of live music to Four Mile on June 3. From there, Thursday evenings will be filled with music from favorites like Dakota Blonde, Cary Morin & Ghost Dog, Eilen Jewell, and more. 

Swallow Hill Music's Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park is presented by 105.5 The Colorado Sound. 

We will follow local, state, and national health directives to ensure a safe environment for concert attendees, performers, and event staff. In the meantime, we want people to look forward to the summer, so plan on packing a picnic dinner and settling into the Colorado summer to once more enjoy live music from Swallow Hill.

Last year's Shady Grove Picnic series did not take place due to COVID-19 restrictions.

This year the concerts take place on Thursday evenings, June 3-August 26, at 6:30 p.m. Unless noted otherwise, tickets are $15 for Swallow Hill Music and Four Mile Historic Park members, $20 for nonmembers, $10 for children ages 3-12, and children ages 2 and under are free.

The return of the Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park is a long time coming, thank you for supporting live music in Denver and Colorado with Swallow Hill!

Swallow Hill Music's Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park

Doors at 5:30, music 6:30 subject to change pending social distancing precautions

Jun 3 - Hal Aqua & The Lost Tribe

Jun 10 - Dakota Blonde

Jun 17 - Cary Morin & Ghost Dog

Jun 24 - Extra Gold

Jul 1 - TBD - tickets will go on sale when artist is announced

Jul 8 - TBD - tickets will go on sale when artist is announced

Jul 15 - Harry Tuft

Jul 22 - Perpetual Motion

Jul 29 - Clay Kirkland: Beat the Reaper XV

Aug 5 - Eilen Jewell*

Aug 12 - TBD - tickets will go on sale when artist is announced

Aug 19 - TBD - tickets will go on sale when artist is announced

Aug 26 - TBD - tickets will go on sale when artist is announced

*Tickets for Eilen Jewell are $20 for Swallow Hill Music and Four Mile Historic Park members, $25 for nonmembers, $15 for children ages 3-12, and children ages 2 and under are free.

About Swallow Hill Music:

Founded in 1979, Swallow Hill Music is a nonprofit community for musicians and music lovers who appreciate the ability of music to bring people together. As a home for individuals and families who want to learn about, listen to and perform music, Swallow Hill Music enhances Colorado's cultural vitality and is a model for experiential music schools and performance spaces across the country. The organization serves more than 165,000 people through its school, outreach programming and concerts annually. Swallow Hill Music also presents and produces concerts at a wide range of venues across Denver. For more information visit www.swallowhillmusic.org 

GETTING THE PARTY STARTED

It’s time to get the party started! The previously announced Greeley Blues Jam will be bringing high quality blues music to Greeley June 5th. The blues music festival will feature over eight hours of music and entertainment including a craft beer sampling, whiskey and cigar tasting, shopping and food! Tickets for the festival will be available beginning May 5th at 10am. 

THE LINEUP

The 2021 Greeley Blues Jam will feature the amazing talents of:
Ronnie Baker Brooks
Southern Avenue
Jimmy Hall
Johnny Sansone
Grace Kuch Band
King Cake

Doors will open at 11am, with the party continuing until 10pm.

  TICKETS

General Admission      $30 in advance                        $40 day of event
Reserved Seating        $40 in advance                        $50 day of event
Whiskey & Cigar         $25 with event ticket              Includes one premium cigar and flight of five whiskey or scotch samples
Craft Beer Tasting      $15 with event ticket              Includes 5, 3oz craft beer samples

ON-SITE CAMPING - 300 INDIVIDUAL CAMPING SITES at the Island Grove Regional Park adjacent to the Arena.  The Greeley Blues Jam allows exit and reentry during the event.

Camping – Tent  $25 per night

Camping – RV $35 per night in lot L and B
Camping – RV $50 per night in premium grass locations

Tickets can be purchased beginning May 5th at greeleybluesjam.org or by calling the ticket office at 970-356-7787, Monday – Friday 10am-4pm.

The 2021 GBJ will be a modified event with one main stage this year. At this time, masks will not be required for the outdoor event but are recommended for high traffic areas. Vendors will also be located outside of the arena to leave more room for social distancing. We will continue to work with state and local government to stay up to date on all outdoor guidelines and adjust our event policies accordingly to have a safe event for the community.

 To stay current with all things Greeley Blues Jam, be sure to follow us   on social media. 

ABOUT THE GREELEY BLUES JAM: The Greeley Blues Jam, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. We attract 4,000+ appreciative fans each year and has grown to be one of Colorado’s largest blues festivals. Five time winner of the Colorado Colorado Blues Societies "Favorite Festival" Award Five of the last 6 years. The Greeley Blues Jam mission is to continue blues traditions through music education and to strengthen our community. To learn more about the Greeley Blues Jam, visit greeleybluesjam.org.

MUSICIAN  ASSISTANCE

General Information about the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund
The Blues Foundation established the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund to provide immediate resources to full-time professional North American blues musicians whose revenue streams have been severely diminished by the current coronavirus pandemic. The fund is intended for blues musicians for whom performing makes up the bulk of their income and who have no other outlets for work. A professional blues musician with financial need will be considered for an award by the Fund Committee based on the subjective merits of their application and financial need. Award amounts are intended to assist primarily with immediate essential needs such as food, rent/mortgage, utilities, phone and car payments. Medical insurance premiums will also be considered.Request FundingRequests for funding should be made by contacting The Blues Foundation directly. Upon contacting the Foundation, you will be asked to complete a short application form that will be reviewed by a committee.To request funding please contact:
Elizabeth Montgomery Brown at elizabeth@blues.org
 

Donate:
Funds donated to the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund are dedicated 100% to artist relief efforts. Contributions may be made online or by sending a check to:
The Blues Foundation (COVID-19), 421 South Main, Memphis, TN 38103.

Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund
Equal Sound, an organization that strives to break down traditional genre boundaries through events and advocacy, is inviting musicians who have lost income due to the pandemic to apply for funds. Applicants must provide proof they had a confirmed concert cancelled over the coronavirus to receive the money.Equal Sound is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation based in Los Angeles.

Corona Relief Fund applicationApplication: https://equalsound.org/musicians-corona-relief-fund-application/

Additional resources can be found at: 

FEMMUSIC - Emergency Grant Resources for Artists
https://femmusic.com/wp/index.php/2020/07/24/emergency-grants-resources-for-artists/

BILLBOARD.com
https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9337908/coronavirus-resource-guide-music-professionals-help 

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