Copper Mountain, Colorado, is a beautiful little ski resort in Summit County. It sits next to Breckenridge and Vail. This is where Guitar Town is held each year - for FREE!!!
As you walk into the center of town, you can hear the guitars ripping through the valley.
The views from this little bridge will surprise you. Even of you're a Colorado-Boy, like me.
Passing the bridge, the stage will be in fill view.
And for 3 days, you will see and hear some of the best guitar players on the planet.
I like Lee Roy Parnell (live) a LOT. Came home and tried to find some of his studio stuff that was as raw as his live show -- especially his slide guitar! No luck.
I was so ensconced as Phil Keaggy worked his magic with a looper, I totally neglected to snap some pics. In fact, Ionly grabbed a few video clips. His cover of "Here Comes The Sun" will be with me and my daughter for a very long time. That's a special song between us. As Phil (a real gentlemen, by the way) began to play, little miss E-Matic came running over to me from the playground yelling "DADDY DADDY, he's playing Here Comes the Sun!
It was unforgettable.
This was a family event from finish to start. In fact, the playground and mini-golf course was just to the left of the stage so you could watch the acts AND keep a watchful eye on the munchkins.
There were even art activities and drum circles for the kids.
And if you tend to put the active in activity, you could mountain bike, rent a
Diggler Scooter, climb the rock tower in the center of town, or event do some high-flying gymnastics.