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Greeley Bluegrass Roundup: Singing the blues? |
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Written by Dan England for NEXTnc
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Friday, 17 August 2007 |
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 There’s an unwritten but proven rule in marriage, business and especially bluegrass festivals.
If it’s not working by the third year, it’s probably a good idea to pick up and move.
That’s why Ken Seaman, organizer of the Greeley Bluegrass Festival, considers this the pivotal year for the Greeley Bluegrass Festival.
“If I get the same numbers that I’ve had the first two years,” Seaman said, “I might be looking for a different location.”
Seaman moved the festival to the end of August to help encourage more folks to come, as well as added more contests, such as singing, duet, fiddle and banjo contests. He also spread the word more through his group, the Bluegrass Patriots, and handed out flyers when he traveled the country for the summer festival season with his band.
Still, Seaman knows all that won’t work if he doesn’t get support from Greeley.
“I’m going to have to have a lot more locals attending,” he said. “I’ve got some reservations because of that. I really need some people from Greeley coming out and supporting this. I’m hopeful that we’ll get some walk-ups.”
A little luck won’t hurt either.
“Festivals are a funny phenomenon,” he said. “There’s one I have in Denver in the winter, and it’s sold out every winter and going on for two decades. It’s difficult to get a new one off the ground sometimes.”
Then again, if it doesn’t work out, it’s possible it may not be all bad.
“Maybe I’ll just spend the weekend next year playing the banjo by myself,” he said and laughed.
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TO GO TO THE SHOW
The Greeley Bluegrass Festival starts at noon Friday, Aug. 24 and will run until 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley.
It will feature more than a dozen bands, playing and singing contests and the hallmark of bluegrass gatherings, impromptu jams well into the night.
Camping is available.
Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the gate for a single day or $34 in advance or $40 at the gate for both days.
For RVs, it’s $15 in advance or $17 at the gate. For tents it’s $10 at the gate in advance or $12 at the gate. Children 6-12 are half price and children under 6 are free.
For tickets and more information, go to www.greeleybluegrass.com, e-mail
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