“Three members of the Defiance String Band played under the lamplight at Centennial Park in Glenwood Springs during a recent impromptu jam session. Shown from left are April Paine, Don Paine and Don Kaufman. The group is locally known for their eclectic acoustic Americana style.”

“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."”

"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 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."

"...............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.”

“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).”

“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.”

“entertainment by the Defiance String Band”

“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.”

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