Music Stores

Apple Mountain Music - These guys have been great to us. They even hosted our CD Release party for our first album, Cactus Jam. Thanks so much Deb and Larry!

Venues

Solid Grounds Cofeehouse - In the basement of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church. They have great sound engineering; they always make us sound great. Snacks are available for a small donation!

The Heritage Farm - at the Albuquerque Botanic Gardens. We like to play at the farmhouse here. It's a great place to spend an afternoon.

The Range Cafe - in Bernalillo. We don't play here yet, but we hope to capture their eye soon. Check them out sometime. They have great food and fantastic music.

Bands

Friends Forever - Our very good friends!Friends Forever is the husband and wife duo of Michael and Donna Coy. They play and sing Folk tunes and songs from various traditions such as Celtic, Gospel, Old-Time, Bluegrass, Cowboy and Traditional Southwestern, as well as originals, focusing on vocal harmonies and accompanying themselves on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, citurn, and bodhran (Irish drum).

The Next Chapter - Over the years, audiences everywhere have grown to savor the combination of fiery Celtic reels, hot bluegrass instrumentals and traditional American fiddle tunes coming from the flying fingers of the Page family. Weaving a combination of the old time favorites with their cutting edge originals – mile a minute numbers that leave you gasping for air to soulful ballads that will bring a tear to your eye - anyone who attends a Next Chapter concert leaves knowing they have truly experienced something different.
Award winning vocals are punctuated by lightning speed leads on hammered dulcimer, banjo, mandolin and bouzouki; and the driving rhythms of bass, bodhran and guitar pull it all together for each breath-taking set. The Next Chapter's explosive and high-energy music of today lays the foundation for the acoustic music of tomorrow.

Ten Cats Laughing - Americana and rootsy to the core, Ten Cats Laughing sings original tunes and does other music forays into the cosmic twists, turns, tricks, and jokes inflicted on the folks who live in their songs. Ten Cats Laughing is Guy and Lisa. Guy is the guitar, mandolin and harmonica player while Lisa plays banjo and guitar.

Coyote Crossing presents traditional bluegrass, gospel, and original acoustic music. Each of the band members are dedicated aficionados of bluegrass, and they have all played with numerous bands in the past. While their performances emphasize vocal harmonies, they back it up with powerful yet tasteful instrumental work – all guaranteed to get your foot tapping.

Placitas Mountain Band has played at many gigs and occasions over the years, including a standing monthly gig at a local restaurant, and in many festivals and programs in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas. PMB plays a combination of Old-Tyme and Bluegrass tunes - featuring instrumentals and songs. Scheduled appearances this year include the Albuquerque Folk Festival, Wildlife West, Old-Town Albuquerque, and local restaurants.

Festivals

12^th Albuquerque Folk Festival June 18-19, 2010 - Two head-spinning days of concerts, workshops, dancing, and jamming. You won't be able to take it all in!

36^th Santa Fe Bluegrass and Old Time Festival August 27 to 29, 2010 - This is run by the Southwest Traditional and Bluegrass Music Association. For three days in August, the weekend before Labor Day, the Santa Fe Fairgrounds are filled with the sound of music. Great concerts by local, regional and national acts. Contests, camping, and the all-important jamming into the wee hours of the night!

Wildlife West Nature Park - in Edgewood, New Mexico. Wildlife West's concert series began as a series of smaller events, and these events have been consolidated into one large, multifaceted event to be held on the first weekend of August every year, bringing you the best of bluegrass, traditional western, world music, and other genres. Wildlife West's covered amphitheater and indoor "bean barn" venues provide shade and shelter, and plenty of seating. Our music festivals include workshops, contests, open jams, and other events, providing entertainment and fun for musicians and visitors alike! All our music festivals allow plenty of time to fully enjoy the zoo and other Park features. Bob Gray of Hot Club of Santa Fe calls Wildlife West "the best outdoor venue for bluegrass in New Mexico," and Syd Masters says Wildlife West is "the best outdoor venue in the State!" Come see for yourself!

Corrales Harvest Festival - The Corrales Harvest Festival is a two day event that takes place each year throughout the village of Corrales during the last weekend in September. The Festival had been held continuously since 1986. Traffic through Corrales is restricted during the event to provide and safe and enjoyable experience for our guests.

Go! Downtown Albuquerque Arts Festival - The GO! Arts Festival is outdoors in beautiful downtown Albuquerque on Gold Avenue between 2nd and 5th Streets. Along with the outdoor art exhibits, we also provide live musical and dance performances, a children's activity area, a scrumptious food court, and beer garden.

Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival - The Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals have become an Albuquerque and New Mexico tradition since their inception in 1989. Held three times a year in March, October and November, each fair attracts tens of thousands of buyers from almost every state, as well as New Mexico residents and collectors from around the world.

Miscellaneous

Patricia McInroy did the principal photography for our second album, Down by the River. She is a high school friend of Ben Prior, and a fellow 'cellist.

Transduction Productions recorded and mixed our second album, Down by the River. We had a great time, and really appreciated their professionalism.