Dick Orleans Legacy -
We celebrate Dick Orleans’ legacy with music and community. All proceeds from this free music festival go to fund scholarships for local creatives and supports future Friends of Folk Festivals.
Did we say FREE ADMISSION? Claim your spot early. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets to sit and watch the entertainment. Share the news and encourage all your friends to join us for this wonderful community music festival.
The Estes Arts District strives to carry the torch forward with Dick's goals in mind of encouraging new artists to perform. He brought a spotlight to new talents and encouraged ever evolving musical influences into the Friends of Folk style of entertainment. This style, encompassing both classic well loved music with fresh new voices, creates an exciting night of entertainment. A scholarship fund has been established with Dick’s passions in mind. Dick Orleans was always supporting others to pursue their arts, whether music or photography or anything! He inspired so many and we want to keep that energy going. |
SCHOLARSHIPS To apply for the Dick Orleans Scholarship, fill out our simple application and submit for review. Don't wait, Deadline June 14th...Submit your application Now. LOCAL PERFORMERS Please follow the guidelines to schedule an audition. Our Audition must be completed by May 18, 2024, to participate. After this date, auditions will be considered closed for 2024. SPONSORS, VENDORS, VOLUNTEER If you would like to be a Sponsor, book a vendor table or Volunteer to help at the Friends of Folk Festival, please contact us. |
Alleged Schedule - 2024 Pending
4:00
4:45
5:15
6:00
7:15
8:45 Shinyribs
4:00
4:45
5:15
6:00
7:15
8:45 Shinyribs
Musical Headliners 2023
The Reminders:
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The Reminders are a rare and remarkable musical duo seamlessly blending soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics. The group consists of Brussels-born emcee Big Samir and Queens-born emcee/ vocalist Aja Black, a collective creative force that’s hard to beat. Big Samir weaves intricate rhythmic patterns with a bilingual French/English flow, displaying his street-smart credibility in both his lyrics and cool demeanor. This is beautifully complimented by Aja Black's confident delivery, diverse cadences, and unique vocal stylings. The two have an undeniable magical chemistry as they share more than lyrical abilities and stages; the couple shares a partnership in both music and life as Samir and Aja have been married for almost a decade.
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The Flyin' A's:
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The Flyin' A's perform Americana with a Texas Kick. This husband and wife duo hails from Austin, Texas. You can hear their Texas roots in all they do. This high energy duo is famous for their top notch songwriting, breathtaking harmonies, and exceptional live performance.
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Chain Station:
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Chain Station is a 4-piece, high-energy, get ‘em out on the dance floor string band born high in the mountains but based in Denver, Colorado. Their music is well-steeped in Americana roots with vocal harmonies that are high, lonesome, and tight. Their picking ranges from lightning-fast to mountain mellow. A bluegrass band that would satisfy a picky old-timer and delight fans of newgrass, a delicate balance indeed.
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Carinne:
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Carinne . . . who's that? you ask. "Carinne" is a Lyrical Wordsmith, Vocalist, Guitarist, and Composer who stirs the soul with a rich and unique blend of sophisticated groove & feel good originality.
A "Come & Go Local" in the Estes Park Arts Community for 15 years, she considers herself an Auditory Visual Artist because every song is hand crafted and original because she paints pictures with words." |
Good Time Johnny:
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Funk, Psych Rock, Jam band trio from Estes Park, CO.
John slaying on guitar, Dylan beating the drums, and Jason killing it on the bass. :O |
*This schedule and performers are subject to change.
VENDORS:
Good nosh by gosh, it's gonna be good!
Tasty Adult Beverages from our local Craft Beverage Establishments are available for purchase.
Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co.
Rock Cut Brewing Co.
Estes Park Brewery
Snowy Peaks Winery
Elkins Distillery
Avant Garde Aleworks
Estes Park Distilling Co
Rock Cut Brewing Co.
Estes Park Brewery
Snowy Peaks Winery
Elkins Distillery
Avant Garde Aleworks
Estes Park Distilling Co
All proceeds from this event benefit the Estes Arts District. No outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed in this public park and festival grounds.
We are honored to receive support from: |
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We send a big THANK YOU out to our local sponsors who continue to support making this event possible:
2023 SPONSORS:
Town of Estes Park
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary
Kind Coffee
Quality Inn
Estes Arts District
Visit Estes Park
Avant Garde Aleworks
Green Jeep Tours
Earthwoood Galleries of Colorado
Snowy Peaks Winery
Tom Thomas Realtor First Colorado Realty
Twin Owls Steakhouse
Art Studio Tour
Aspen & Evergreen Gallery
Rations - Mobile Provisions
Mary Murphy First Colorado Realty
Rocky Mountain Channel
AirBits
Estes Park Rent-All
Village Thrift
Estes Park News
2023 SPONSORS:
Town of Estes Park
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary
Kind Coffee
Quality Inn
Estes Arts District
Visit Estes Park
Avant Garde Aleworks
Green Jeep Tours
Earthwoood Galleries of Colorado
Snowy Peaks Winery
Tom Thomas Realtor First Colorado Realty
Twin Owls Steakhouse
Art Studio Tour
Aspen & Evergreen Gallery
Rations - Mobile Provisions
Mary Murphy First Colorado Realty
Rocky Mountain Channel
AirBits
Estes Park Rent-All
Village Thrift
Estes Park News
Friends of Folk -YouTube Links to live recording
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You can view the 2020 Friend of Folk CoVid Edition fall concert series.
The 2020 CoVid edition concert series can be viewed on YouTube TV. The Live stream was recorded by The Rocky Mountain Channel/Nick Molle Productions.
This event is created and planned by the Estes Arts District. Please let us know if you would like to volunteer to help out.
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