Both bluegrass bands, and both during the summer.

Yonder Mountain String Band played two nights at the Mishawaka Amphitheater outside of Fort Collins in May. We went and camped out downstream from the venue (which rivals Red Rocks for shear atmosphere and beauty of surroundings). Was a cold night (snowed the night before the concert), but the foot stomping music kept us warm.

Then saw Nickel Creek play in downtown Denver. Huge disappointment. Sound was great, but their style of play in the live setting was too close to "pop" for my tastes. In fact, the guy that opened up for them blew them out of the water.

Definitely hope to make more shows this upcoming year.

T-