Steamboat Locals

Steamboat Sound Check | The Wailers

To close out Springalicious weekend at the Steamboat Resort, we were treated with an incredible concert from The Wailers! After the concert, Eli had the opportunity to talk to Aston Barrett Jr. and Carl about being out on tour to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Legend album from Bob Marley . They talk about the generational staying power of reggae music, as well as what it meant to Aston Barrett Jr. to be able to play the part of his father in this year's "One Love" movie!

Steamboat Sound Check | Maggie Rose

Before her appearance in Steamboat for the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert on March 30th, Maggie Rose chats with us about her early days in music as a member, being thrust into the country music industry upon moving to Nashville, and then claiming her own identity and her own voice. Not only does she show off a powerful voice through her music, but she has become a powerful voice for defending musician's rights in the modern world of music by taking steps to ensure AI does not take the human element out of future musical performances. With her visit to Steamboat in 2020 being the first victim of the Covid shutdowns, she is excited to bring her music to the base of the ski area four years later!
 
Maggie Rose is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who dreamed up her own unbridled collision of rock n’roll, soul, folk, funk, and R&B. After years of honing her chops and making her name as a force-of-nature vocalist, Rose’s live experiences include opening for Heart and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and touring as direct support for Kelly Clarkson. She has made festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Fest and Austin City Limits, and has taken the stage at The Grand Ole Opry over 75 times.

Common Folk in the Boat (Ep. 7 Robin Hall)

In this episode, we sit down with Town Hall Co. CEO Robin Hall. Town Hall produces high quality, sustainable winter apparel designed to help your kids find joy outside, and stay comfortable for longer. Robin talks about how this company was born from a "turning lemons into lemonade" type of situation. When SmartWool decided to move their offices out of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, two soon-to-be-former employees met with another Steamboat Springs resident to figure out their next steps. Robin talks about how, out of that meeting, the idea to create better quality and more sustainably sourced winter clothing for kids was conceived. She also reflects on how a company that started in March 2020 (the beginning of the Covid shutdowns) was able to not just persevere, but to grow in four short years into a brand that is now recognized one of the top children's winter apparel makers by TIME. Find Town Hall online at www.townhallco.com

Steamboat Sound Check | G. Love

Before his SOLD OUT 30th Anniversary Tour show at the Strings Music Pavilion, Eli get the chance to sit down with G. Love to talk about the last 30 years, and where the next 30 will take him. From how G. Love developed his unique sound to the challenges that came with playing an undefined genre of music, G. Love talks about what it was like for him to find a place in the music industry in the early 1990's. He also reminisces on how an east coast kid from Philly ended up finding a natural fit with the music coming out of the west coast surf scene. And, we hear how something G. Love never used to care that much about is now a focal goal of his as he moves into the next chapters of his career.

Steamboat Sound Check | The Lil Smokies

In this Steamboat Sound Check, Eli Campbell checks in with Andy Dunnigan of The Lil Smokies ahead of their April 13, 2024 concert at Steamboat Resort! Andy talks about the evolution of the band over the past 15 years, upcoming new music, what WinterWonderGrass has meant to their careers, and what to expect at the show in Steamboat!
Blending virtuosic instrumental acrobatics with riveting lyrical craftsmanship, The Lil Smokies have earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in modern American roots music thanks to their exhilarating live show and critically acclaimed studio output. Since forming on the streets of Missoula, Montana, where the group got its start busking back in 2009, the band has performed everywhere from Red Rocks to The Rialto and captivated festival audiences at Telluride, High Sierra, LOCKN’, Freshgrass, FloydFest, and countless more. Their latest album, 2020’s Tornillo, showcases the hard touring four-piece at its most adventurous, teaming up with producer Bill Reynolds (The Avett Brothers, Band Of Horses) for a genre-bending joyride from the hills of Laurel Canyon to the wide-open deserts of West Texas.

Steamboat Sound Check | Donavon Frankenreiter

Steamboat is renowned worldwide for skiing, biking, and all that our natural playground has to offer. We're fortunate, though, that the natural beauty here attracts more than just outdoor enthusiasts. From local legends to world-class acts, amazing musicians regularly play the venues in our little corner of Northwest Colorado. Join Eli Campbell, as he explores the stories and experiences of these talented artists who, bringing unforgettable performances to the 'Boat. In this episode, Eli chats with Donavon Frankenreiter before his March 9, 2024 Bud Light Rocks the Boat concert at Steamboat Resort! Donavon talks about the similarities between mountain towns and the beach communities he has spent most of his life living in, revisits one of his more unique concerts during his last visit to Steamboat, talks about his new backing band Goodnight, Texas, and gives a few thoughts about his new album that is set to be released in November!

Common Folk in the Boat (Ep.6 Cookie Lockhart)

In this episode, we get to hear incredible stories from Cookie Lockhart. Cookie reminisces on her childhood days as the "Princess of Steamboat" in the 1940's, to becoming the first female to graduate from auctioneering school in the 1960's, her appearance on To Tell the Truth and ultimately being known as the "Queen of Auctioneering" by the time she was inducted into the Auctioneers Hall of Fame. Without a doubt, Cookie has experienced far more than a mere 30-minute conversation can capture, but we've tried our best!

WinterWonderGrass Folk in the Boat | The Fretliners

Just before the gates opened at WinterWonderGrass 2024 in Steamboat, Eli got the chance to chat with Dan Andree of  The Fretliners! Hear about their serendipitous (or carefully planned out) impromptu first gig together that led to forming the band that, for only the second time in history, won both Telluride Bluegrass and Rockygrass Competitions in the same year! Also, learn how the band prepares to play a unique Power Flow Yoga Set as part of this year's WinterWonderGrass additional experiences! WinterWonderGrass is here, and we couldn't be more excited!
Apologies in advance for the hot mics... It was a great conversation if you can listen through some hot mic clipped audio!!!

WinterWonderGrass Folk in the 'Boat | The Little Moon Travelers

In this episode, we were lucky enough to not only have a great conversation with The Little Moon Travelers prior to their two sets at WinterWonderGrass, but we also got a great preview of a few songs they'll be performing at the festival! The Little Moon Travelers are a local Steamboat Springs based band that blends folk, old time and roots Americana influences to produce a sound that harkens to times past. The band took shape in a local hideaway called Little Moon Trail in the hills of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. During the covid lockdown, these musicians gathered around the fire pit with their instruments. These unrehearsed get-togethers helped them and many others ward off the restlessness we all felt. The informal strumming sessions invited those listening to put aside their worries and connect more freely with each other in the present moment. They are thrilled to bring to the world their brand of live roots music.

WinterWonderGrass Folk in the 'Boat | Sam Grisman

Ahead of this weekend's WinterWonderGrass festival in Steamboat Springs, Eli is able to catch up with the Sam Grisman Project. Sam shares stories of growing up in a house where his dad, David Grisman, and Jerry Garcia created music that defined a generation. He also talks about what it means to him to have the opportunity to evolve the Dawg music style that was pioneered by his father. In doing so, Sam Grisman is building a platform to showcase our genuine passion and appreciation for the legacy of Dawg and Jerry’s music. He and his friends play their beloved repertoire and share the original music that their own collective has to offer.