Carbondale Mountain Fair: 50th Anniversary: Recent Episodes
Carbondale Arts
Twelve episodes encapsulating the history and the sounds of 50 years of the Carbondale Mountain Fair in Carbondale, CO.
There comes a time for any Mountain Fair-goer when you look around and realize: it just doesn't get any better than this.
Eleven tracks from eight different shows dating back to 2000, courtesy of KDNK's archival Mountain Fair recordings. Enjoy the music, and remember that these dynamic performances support local arts events and programming in Carbondale and the Roaring Fork Valley.
Indie rock or Portland folk or elevator music. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Call it what you will, you will listen and enjoy.
The Mountain Fair might be the biggest and best gig available for local bands in the Valley. Here's a listen to the best of local bands over the last 20 years, courtesy of community radio KDNK's archive of Mountain Fair recordings.
The Drum Circle begins every Mountain Fair. It's primal and it's precious. Laurie Loeb is not only the Mother of the Mountain Fair, but also the master of its Drum Circle. Here she talks about how it began and how it evolved. And we hear some stories from the people responsible for bringing music to the Fair..
Amy Kimberly is the current, and longest-tenured, Mountain Fair Director. Here is a deep dive into her time in the spotlight.
The Carbondale Mountain Fair, over its 50 years, has not been immune to challenges. While they never threatened its existence, they certainly altered its trajectory.
A look at many of the competitions at the Fair, including the two favorites, pie and woodsplitting.
The voices of the Mountain Fair's early years begin to paint a picture of the complex, and sometimes surprising, aspects of the Fair.