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We will not be producing a Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival in 2010. George will focus more on his own band - the MMB's, and river running. Jody will focus on her long postponed book & seminar project. We plan to continue the event newsletter. Who knows what 2011 may bring.....!

Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival, Palisade, Co: 2009
North Fork Bluegrass Festival, Hotchkiss, Colorado: 2004 - 2008
Colorado Pickin' Jam & Music Camps: 2003 - 2008
Old Blue Bluegrass Festival, Grand Junction, Colorado: 2003
Sunlight Bluegrass Festival, Glenwood Springs, Colorado: 2003
Crystal Meadows Bluegrass Festival, Paonia, Colorado: 2002

George Gertz & Jody Andrews

The festival itself was superbly organiized - Jody, George & Co. did their usual excellent job. Sound was by Old Blue...none better....Bangs Tapscott, Intermountain Acoustic Music Association, Salt Lake City, UT

Living in a town that depends upon the good will of visitors and therefore on the hospitality of the locals, I understand what it takes and why it is so important,  I want to congratulate you all on pulling off a great event.   SH - Steamboat Springs, CO

The ease of purchasing tickets & will call ticket pickup worked great. The vendors were diverse, knowledgeable & fun, even for our kids. We were amazed at how many sponsors you had & felt you did a great job thanking them. We felt you hit a home run for the first year & we will be back.  Targhee has taken a back seat to Palisade & that is pretty tough to do. SM - Steamboat Springs, CO

We have been to Telluride, Lyons & Targhee music festivals & have to let you know that you did a great job. The camping, fire rings w/ wood, port-o-potties w/ hand washing, drinking water, sunscreen, kids zone, shuttle – we used them all. The selection of performers, schedule w/ performers playing multiple times & the length of days, stage layout, sound/lights were also perfect.
The easy to use & informative website. The volunteers were all smiles & helpful even with our kids... one volunteer kindly stopped our 5 year old from leaving the grounds – Thank You!!

Absolutely beautiful weekend! Thanks for all you do...JR in Ohio

A very SPECIAL and professionally run event. I was so taken with the area that I'm going to try to get my mother to join me on a vacation there (Palisade) sometime. Brandi from the Dixie Beeliners

We had such a great time down in Palisade! Made some stops to stock up on some wine to take home on our way out of town! ... What a great festival! We have gotten so many nice comments about all of it! - Dakota Blonde

I feel so honored and lucky to be able to do this and to work with you was just an absolute pleasure. All of the staff were great and funny and very nice. I can't say enough.

Everyone had such wonderful things to say about the festival and the crowd. In fact, Cadillac Sky said it was the best artist/audience match they'd ever had! - Cadillac Sky

We think your move to Palisade worked really well.  It's closer to a big market and an airport.  The camping was slightly better and allowing beer throughout the venue was a nice touch.  Otherwise it was about the same, preserving all the unique parts of your festival.  We thought you did really well with that stroke of genius. 

We now look forward to the Festival every June. We like the small, intimate setting. You have turned us on to some great bands in the last two years. Keep up the good work. - Salt Lake city

Thanks so much to you and George and everybody else involved for putting on such a great festival. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute! And thanks to Hotchkiss for having the friendliest people in the world! Very best regards from England

Just wanted to say thank you for such a great time. A small town with a big sound. My husband and family always enjoy coming and hope to be able to come for many years to come. Great sound, good food, and great enjoyment for all.

I AM NOW HOME in Byron Bay ...THE HIGHLIGHT  of the stay was your festival and crusing around that gorgeous area during the summer....Wandered around your little town and wineries that I loved very much.  I was right there with all of you loving the environment, the weather the smallness of the festival that made it just ‘’as kevin said.. This is very pleasant..I cannot think of a thing to complain about”.I think we all had to feel that way. So thankyou for your festival..it is the loveliest I have been to... Om shanti Maggie Robertson.

That is one of the more delightful events I have ever been to. The kids loved it. I find it to be so incredibly relaxing.The trees, the folks, the music, the noncommercial easy going flavor. It was fabulous. You totally rock. I hope you feel as good as I do about doing it.

I had a wonderful time volunteering in the beer booth and met wonderful people. The two of you did an amazing job creating a wonderful festival and i don't think there was an unhappy person in the bunch- i certainly only met warm, welcoming, generous people.

Just want to congratulate you on another great festival. Looking out on it from our booth I am constantly amazed at all the relaxed, happy people of all ages. You don't see expressions of stress, rushing to get somewhere, crying children, or even many cell phones in use much. It's a happening that isn't replicated anywhere else and hope you'll continue it in the same way in years to come. Thanks for all your work.

I am an “old “ timer when it comes to bluegrass festivals in Colorado… but this year was my first time to the North Fork Valley Bluegrass and my whole family loved it!  Just wanted to say thanks!   Anyways… we will be back next year.  What a great venue, great people… fantastic.  Thanks again. Layfayette, CO

Thanks so much for the update!  I LOVED the pictures and it looks like everyone had a wonderful time (Shade!  You've got shade!).  Congratulations on the success of your efforts.  - Phoenix

It's a brilliant festival and I'm so grateful for your keeping it clean and small. And for the wonderful musicians. It's such a treat to hear favorites again and to be introduced to new music. You are wonderful and I'm already looking forward to Hotchkiss next year. My very best regards Marilyn from Taos

We enjoyed ourselves, our friends enjoyed themselves and the audience enjoyed themselves too! Mollie O'Brien

We had a wonderful time....  We went specifically to hear Kane, Welch & Kaplin, and they did not disappoint!  We also enjoyed the Kruger Brothers...especially after they cut loose halfway through their second set.  The other standout was Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain....Looking forward to 2009, J Z

Thanks for a great festival!  We enjoyed it very much!!  Our daughter and her boyfriend flew in from San Diego just for the event and were very impressed.  They are already making plans for next year and have convinced our other daughter and her family in Ft. Collins to join us.  We can hardly wait so keep us posted!

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