Jack Ingram performs on the Outdoor Stage as fans ski off the slopes and into the concert. You had to be there!
Photo courtesy of Richard Clark.
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MusicFest 2016
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The MusicFest at Steamboat
™
January 4th-9th, 2016
Check-in information for MusicFest 2016 is now available
If you are checking in on
January 4th,
CLICK HERE.
If you are checking in on
any other day,
CLICK HERE.
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Steamboat Snow Alert!
Steamboat has had over two feet of snow in the last week! Get ready for some world-class skiing and snowboarding on Steamboat's signature Champagne Powder snow!
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The MusicFest at Steamboat Mobile App
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The MusicFest at Steamboat
Mobile App 2016 is Now Available!
The MusicFest at Steamboat mobile app will help you stay connected with The MusicFest community, plus provide you with up to minute feeds regarding artist lineup info, set times, venue information, maps and other important festival details you won't want to miss. Enable push notifications on your smart phone in order to receive live updates about venue access statuses, impromptu performances, schedule changes, and more.
Mobile app has one time fee of $2.99. If you purchased
the app previously, check your phone for the FREE
2016 update,
no need to purchase again!
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MusicFest Media Lounge "On Air"
Presented by Dosey Doe
Jan. 5th-7th Doors at 3:30pm |
Jan. 8th Doors at 1:30pm
The new
participant's media room allows MusicFesters to experience (and possible interact with) your favorite artists during interviews with a variety of media outlets including international and national radio hosts, television, and social media. In addition to enjoying interviews (with performances), some shows will be performances only and the artists may take questions from the audience. With behind the scenes experiences like this, it remains true that there's no other festival like The MusicFest.
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The MusicFest at Chief Theater
Presented by Texas Red Dirt Roads and Justin Frazell
Located at 813 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Steamboat
Jan. 6th-8th Doors at 7:00pm
This "NEW" MusicFest venue is almost 100 years old and will present some of MusicFest's finest shows, which is fitting for such a historic location. There's nothing quite like a vintage theater that was built for acoustics. With authentic "theater" seating, these shows are specialty crafted for such a classic stage. You haven't experienced Steamboat until you've experienced Downtown Steamboat. Expect a very exclusive and special musical experience.
MF participants ONLY: Get free tickets for guaranteed seating at the
DP desk at the Grand while supplies last.
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Wednesday, Jan 6th
Cody Canada &
Wade Bowen
Lee Ann Womack
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Thursday, Jan 7th
The Black Lillies
Uncle Lucius
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Friday, Jan 8th
Yellow House Revisited:
Mike McClure, Cody
Canada, Jason Boland & Stoney LaRue
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Look for a special offer from E3 Chophouse on the back of each ticket and make it a special evening!
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MusicFest 2016 Specialty Shows
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MusicFest Artists' Tribute to a Legend: Joe Ely
Thursday, Jan 7th | Doors at 2pm |
The Grand Ballroom
Dickson Productions and the Center for Texas Music History
are very excite
d to have Joe Ely as the 2016 MusicFest Tribute Artist! This January artists and fans alike will gather together in Steamboat to honor the many incredible accomplishments of prolific songwriter and Texas native, Joe Ely. This tribute concert will give other artists the unique opportunity to express how Ely's music has influenced them personally and professionally as they perform their own renditions of his music. Joe Ely's boundary-blurring blend of rock, country, blues and folk defines the sound that is Texas music. Over a career that spans some four decades, he's been embraced as a kindred spirit by artists as diverse as Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt and the Clash. The tribute will be followed by a very special acoustic performance by Mr. Ely himself.
MusicFest Participants ONLY: Free tickets available at the Dickson Productions on-site desk beginning January 6th at 9:00am
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Texas Music Scene All-Star Jam and Filming
Hosted by Ray Benson & Jack Ingram
Wednesday, Jan 6th | Doors 8:00pm |
Sheraton Ballroom
Texas Music Scene
with Ray Benson, Jack Ingram and an amazing all-star lineup (plus a full band performance by Paul Thorn) will be filming a special music feature at the Sheraton Ballroom this year. With hosts Jack Ingram and Ray Benson, this All-Star Jam is sure to be an incredible evening. The Texas Music Scene is a top-rated television series, celebrating the unique music created in the Lone Star State with a focus on country, Americana, folk and blues artists. Texas Music Scene has been a supporter of The MusicFest for years and we are very excited to have them film this special segment in the Sheraton Ballroom.
The show will air across the U.S.A. at a later date.
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Jonathan Tyler's Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
Wednesday, Jan 6th | 10:30pm |
Grand Ballroom
Last year, Jonathan Tyler blew away the MusicFest community with a show dedicated to the Rolling Stones. Back by popular demand, Jonathan Tyler will be paying homage to one of the greatest southern rock bands of all time - Lynyrd Skynyrd. Widely regarded as a cultural icon of the South, Lynyrd Skynyrd's music has influenced rock n' roll and country music in a way comparable to few. Jonathan Tyler, along with a few friends, will come together to honor a band that has not only impacted them personally, but forever changed the face of southern music. Get ready to hear iconic southern rock like never before as Jonathan Tyler breathes new life into these rock n' roll classics.
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MusicFest Exclusive CD Releases
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Rise & Shine Like Neon -
Randy Rogers Band CD Release
Tuesday, Jan 5th | Doors at 10:30am |
Dung Beetle Saloon
Nothing Shines Like Neon unless it's neon bouncing off the snowy Rockies. Randy Rogers Band will be celebrating the release of their new album,
Nothing Shines Like Neon, with YOU, first rattle out of the MusicFest box. Shake off the jet lag and the first morning's hangover with an "exclusive listen" to the album and a Bloody Mary bar. The band will be on hand to meet and greet (and maybe even play a tune or two). What better way to kick off your week in Steamboat?
Official release date is January 15th, but the album will be available for pre-purchase throughout MusicFest at the General Store.
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Dub Miller CD Release -
The Midnight Ambassador
Tuesday, Jan 5th | 3:40pm |
Dung Beetle Saloon
After nearly 15 years since his last studio album, the wait is finally over! Dub Miller will be celebrating the release of his new album,
The Midnight Ambassador
, in Steamboat this year with a special performance at the Dung Beetle Saloon.
The Midnight Ambassador
features twelve songs of new material all written by Dub. Dub Miller has been a staple in the MusicFest lineup for 12 years, and his debut album,
American Troubadour
, has long been considered a Texas country classic. Don't miss what is sure to be an unforgettable and special performance at MusicFest 2016!
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Ski Mardi Gras with Bayou Roux
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Ski Mardi Gras with Bayou Roux!
January 6th | Doors at 1:00pm
The MusicFest Outdoor Stage
(The Official Start of the Mardi Gras Season)
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Get ready to "let the good times roll" in Steamboat this year! Bayou Roux will help bring in the "official start" of the Mardi Gras season on January 6th, also known as "Epiphany" (check out the official MusicFest program for the Story of Mardi Gras and the importance of January 6th). This Cajun rock band is bringing the unique sound that they like to call the "Cajun Commotion™" to the Rocky Mountains for celebration that will make it seem like it's snowing in the French Quarter! A pinch of rock, a scoop of county and a heapin' helpin' of down-home Cajun/Zydeco heritage heated to the boiling point will make for a musical experience like no other. Get dressed and ready to "Ski Mardi Gras!" Beads and all! Cheers!
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Shiner Beer for Breakfast
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Beer for Breakfast with Brewmaster Jimmy Mauric!
Music by Doug Moreland
January 6th | 11:00am - Noonish
Dung Beetle Saloon
Join us in the morning at the Dung Beetle Saloon and enjoy some Shiner Beer for Breakfast! Brewmaster Jimmy Mauric will be there offering free beer tastings of his select Shiner brews straight from the Spoetzel Brewery in Shiner, TX. Not only will we learn a bit about Texas' most famous beer, but songwriter and fiddle player Doug Moreland and his band will perform during the tastings. So stop by for some good music, great beer, a little beer education and an exceptional time!
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Discounted Reliable Shuttles
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Discounted Reliable Shuttles to Steamboat
Do you need transportation from the Denver or Hayden airport to your Steamboat lodge? Use the trusted and reliable Go AlpineShuttle or Storm Mountain Express. CLICK HERE for more information on how to book your discounted shuttle service.
IMPORTANT: Dickson Productions encourages you not to take independent shuttles to Steamboat. Independent shuttles and buses are not associated with nor recognized by Dickson Productions and will not provide the professional and reliable service you expect from a professional shuttle service. You may be jeopardizing your trip experience and risk higher costs, missed flights or other inconveniences.
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Night skiing
will be available from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on
January 5th, 8th, 9th & 10th!
Dickson Productions is pleased to inform you that Steamboat will be open for Night Skiing, good for ALL MusicFest participants (included in your package for free) on January 5th, 8th, 9th & 10th. Night lift tickets will be pre-loaded onto your QuickTrax RFID Lift Card. You can head straight to the Christy Peak Express to enjoy night skiing. Limit one ticket per day, per MusicFest wristband. This ticket is non-transferable and non-refundable. Lift tickets may not be bartered or sold.
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Shiner Reverse Happy Hour
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Shiner Reverse Happy Hour
The Big Tent | Jan 5th-8th, 10:30pm
No need to rush off after the concert is over! Stay put and warm in the The Big Tent and enjoy the "MusicFest Social Hour" and "Shiner Reverse Happy Hour." The "hour" will include music videos playing on the Jumbotrons, bartenders ready to serve and plenty of MusicFest attendees ready to continue their good time!
Beer & Pizza OR Just Pizza Specials
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To Follow The Official MusicFest Facebook Page,
CLICK HERE
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RioFrioFest 2016 Tickets Available Now!
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March 15-19, 2016 | Concan, TX
Get ready for a Texas-Style Spring Break at RioFrioFest 2016! 3-Day Music Passes and Single Day Tickets available now!
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MusicFest 2015: You had to be there!
Only at MusicFest! You never know who is going to jump on the stage! Last year, Cody Canada joined Stoney LaRue for an incredible set in the Big Tent. Don't miss their Yellow House Revisted specialty show with Jason Boland and Mike McClure at the "new" Chief Theater on January 8th, 2016!
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hoto courtesy of Todd Purifoy.
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PLEASE NOTE: NEW MAILING ADDRESS
Dickson Productions
2110 W Slaughter Ln
Ste. 107 #164
Austin, TX 78748
Please make sure to address all payments to 'Dickson Productions'. Mail addressed to 'The MusicFest' or 'Steamboat MusicFest' will not be accepted by the post office.
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Dickson Productions |
[email protected]
2110 W Slaughter Ln
Ste. 107 #164
Austin, TX 78748
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