Defiance Stringband

Rank #1 Glenwood Springs, CO Folk / Old Timey / Bluegrass

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Members: April Paine, Don Paine, John Sommers, Donald J. Kaufman, Esq.

Sounds Like: Allison Krauss, John Denver, Johhny Cash, Old Crow Medicine Show, Woody Guthrie

Label: Defiance Stringband, LLC

Manager: Defiance Stringband, LLC

Bio: The Defiance Stringband is an Acoustic/Eclectic/Americana ensemble featuring a variety of musical styles including Old Time, folk, bluegrass, country, Celtic, ethnic and original compositions. This inspiring group of local musicians has generated real buzz and excitement in the Colorado Rockies, ... See Full Bio

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Defiance Stringband has a show on 12/05/2012 at 03:00 PM @ The Inn at... in Aspen, CO http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/157290574 #concert

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“Christine Tatum See this QR code? If you haven't already discovered the Defiance Stringband, it'll help you find 'em. And you'll be very, very glad you did. Among the band's members are John Sommers, who wrote the Grammy-nominated "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and performed with John Denver during his golden years of the '70s, and my buddy, Donald J. Kaufman, a wildly talented guitarist and singer - and whip-smart lawyer."”

— Christine Tatum, Christine Tatum

"The hotel's festivities will start at 6 p.m. Friday in the hotel courtyard with a series of musical performances by the Defiance Stringband!"

— John Colson, Glenwood Post Independent

"John Sommers and the Defiance Stringband captivated the crowd with bluegrass and folk favorites the evening I came by, inspiring many to stomp and swing to the music, just like at some of our best known music festivals here in the mountains. Some chose to sing and dance to these heart-strumming tunes whereas others—like me—just sat back and reveled in music of the finest quality. John actually wrote many songs for John Denver, Aspen’s beloved son. Fortunately it didn’t take much coaxing to have him sing, Thank God I’m a Country Boy, the immensely uplifting song for which both of these Johns are well known."

— Maribeth Clemente, Bonjour Colorado From Paris to Telluride

"...............the Defiance Stringband, which plays Fridays throughout the season, beginning Friday." “We want to bring the Limelight back as its original idea — a place to gather, live music, our guests and the whole community sharing this experience,” Angele Dupre. "........the Limelight to help make après a vital part of the Aspen ski experience, calling the Limelight lobby “a beautiful place, the best spot for après-ski around.”

— Stewart Oksenhorn, Aspen Times

“ON TOP OF ASPEN MOUNTAIN FREE (with the purchase of a gondola ticket) June 20 - September 5 A favorite among locals, Bluegrass Sundays feature top bluegrass musicians from around Colorado and the country performing in this ideal Rocky Mountain setting. The FREE (with the purchase of a gondola ticket), open-air concerts are from noon to 3 p.m. outside the Sundeck on top of Aspen Mountain. Concerts are held on Sundays and Saturday, July 3 (no concert on Sunday, July 4).”

— Aspen Highlands Bluegrass Sundays

“Labor Day Weekend Art Show, featuring The Defiance Stringband, acoustic eclectic Americana; band includes April and Don Paine, Robert Rosenberg, Don Kaufman and John Sommers.”

— Violette Hardy, Glenwood Post Independent

“entertainment by the Defiance String Band”

— Aspen Times staff report, Aspen Times

“On Saturday, the festivities begin at 7 a.m. with music by the Defiance Stringband at the gazebo, while the Glenwood Springs Kiwanis cooks up some mighty fine pancakes for their pancake breakfast at the same time.”

— Kay Vasilakis, Glenwood Post Independent

"Thanks to our wonderful bands and dancers; Defiance Stringband"

— Silt Heyday Committee — Dave Bartlett, Levy Burris, Joan Nestor, Marilyn Nesto, Glenwood Post Independent

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Mar 22

Limelight Hotel Main St…
Aspen, CO, US | 10:00am
Limelight Hotel Main Stage
Aspen, CO, US
Fri Mar 22 10:00am
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Apres Ski with Defiance Stringband live at the World Famous Limelight Hotel Apres Ski with Defiance Stringband live at the World Famous Limelight Hotel Live Apres Ski Music with the Defiance Stringband Come Enjoy the Magical Musical Tradition in Aspen. www.defiancestringband.com The Limelight Hotel Main Stage 355 S. Monarch St. Aspen, Colorado 1-800-433-0832 or 1-970-925-3025 http://www.limelighthotel.com/en/Information/Calendar.aspx
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Mar 8

Limelight Hotel Main St…
Aspen, CO, US | 4:00am
Limelight Hotel Main Stage
Aspen, CO, US
Fri Mar 08 4:00am
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Apres Ski with Defiance Stringband live at the World Famous Limelight Hotel Apres Ski with Defiance Stringband live at the World Famous Limelight Hotel Live Apres Ski Music with the Defiance Stringband Come Enjoy the Magical Musical Tradition in Aspen. www.defiancestringband.com The Limelight Hotel Main Stage 355 S. Monarch St. Aspen, Colorado 1-800-433-0832 or 1-970-925-3025 http://www.limelighthotel.com/en/Information/Calendar.aspx
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Feb 22

Limelight Hotel Main St…
Aspen, CO, US | 4:00am
Limelight Hotel Main Stage
Aspen, CO, US
Fri Feb 22 4:00am
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Apres Ski with Defiance Stringband live at the World Famous Limelight Hotel Apres Ski with Defiance Stringband live at the World Famous Limelight Hotel Live Apres Ski Music with the Defiance Stringband Come Enjoy the Magical Musical Tradition in Aspen. www.defiancestringband.com The Limelight Hotel Main Stage 355 S. Monarch St. Aspen, Colorado 1-800-433-0832 or 1-970-925-3025 http://www.limelighthotel.com/en/Information/Calendar.aspx
Fri
Feb 8

Limelight Hotel Main St…
Aspen, CO, US | 4:00am
Limelight Hotel Main Stage
Aspen, CO, US
Fri Feb 08 4:00am
- Show Details
- Tickets
Details

Apres Ski with Defiance Stringband live at the World Famous Limelight Hotel Live Apres Ski Music with the Defiance Stringband Come Enjoy the Magical Musical Tradition in Aspen. www.defiancestringband.com The Limelight Hotel Main Stage 355 S. Monarch St. Aspen, Colorado 1-800-433-0832 or 1-970-925-3025 http://www.limelighthotel.com/en/Information/Calendar.aspx
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Jan 11

Limelight Hotel Main St…
Aspen, CO, US | 4:00am
Limelight Hotel Main Stage
Aspen, CO, US
Fri Jan 11 4:00am
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Apres Ski with Defiance Stringband live at the World Famous Limelight Hotel Live Apres Ski Music with the Defiance Stringband Come Enjoy the Magical Musical Tradition in Aspen. www.defiancestringband.com The Limelight Hotel Main Stage 355 S. Monarch St. Aspen, Colorado 1-800-433-0832 or 1-970-925-3025 http://www.limelighthotel.com/en/Information/Calendar.aspx

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Goddess Naive
came by 2show luv n support please dont forget to return some, n I would luv 2have u as a youtube friend here is my link below http://www.youtube.com/sonaiveone ~
Ben Aaron
Keep up the great work, and good luck to you on your upcoming shows! From a fellow folkie, -Ben Aaron