Join two of the Front Range’s favorite songwriters for a special performance as they play new arrangements of their songs, accompanied by a quintet of world-class string players. Music arranged by Ilan Blanck.
Jayme Stone is a musician, producer and instigator. He has made seven albums and produced over 500 songs — from Gullah spirituals to Indie-pop songs, Trinidadian calypsos to Indian rāgas. “A consummate team player” (Downbeat), His cross-continental collaborators have included Margaret Glaspy, Julian Lage, Tim O’Brien, Bassekou Kouyate, Dom Flemons, and many more. Career highlights include winning two Juno Awards and three Canadian Folk Music Awards; being featured on NPR, BBC, and CBC; and performing thousands of concerts, including venues like Lincoln Center, the Library of Congress, Rockygrass, Celtic Connections, Vancouver Folk Festival, Chicago World Music Festival, Montréal Jazz Festival, and more.
Alexa Wildish is a storyteller with a voice that resonates deep in the bones. Based in Lyons, Colorado, she weaves together the rich traditions of Americana and folk with a rare honesty that captivates and moves. From her breakout moment on The Voice (2023) to the soul-stirring performances that have earned her a reputation as one of the genre’s most compelling new voices, Wildish transforms every song into an intimate and cathartic experience.
A portion of the proceeds from this concert will go to Our Center. Our Center is a community-based, non-sectarian Family Resource Center serving the St. Vrain Valley. With two Longmont locations, they connect families and individuals to coordinated services that address urgent needs while building long-term stability.