Photo: Pride Fest performer | COMBO member Amy Whitesell (A Music Company) writes: I’m excited about this years concerts and festivals at Gold Hill Mesa, 142 South Raven Mine Drive, Colorado Springs 80805. Gold Hill Mesa continues its tradition of the summer concert series, MUSIC ON THE MESA with a big announcement. In addition to the traditional free, late afternoon/evening concerts, there will also be two multi-act music festivals that are also free! As usual, there will be food trucks and adult beverages for purchase at all events. All concerts take place on Saturdays.
It is suggested that attendees bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
The schedule is an eclectic blend that’s sure to please all concert attendees. We encourage you to visit the artist’s web links to see what you’re in store for this year!
June 13 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Groove Goddess, a powerhouse All-Star All Female R&B, soul, funk, “super-group”. The band features nine seasoned female members from popular Colorado bands who play, sing, and groove to classic songs we all love.
July 18 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Funkology is the ultimate dance party and entertainment band consisting of professional, highly trained musicians with years of experience. Experience the Ultimate Funk and Soul Set at Funkology
Aug. 15 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Peak Big Band, Under the direction of Dan Bell, this 18 piece Peak Big Band blends classic swing with modern jazz energy with dynamic charts, tight grooves, and powerhouse performances. (1) Facebook
Sept. 5 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – SoapDish delivers an exciting and lively show of ceaseless, high energy dance music by melding the sounds of power-pop and rock music spanning the 80s to today.
Sept.12 – Noon to 6:30 p.m. – Boots on the Mesa is a music festival featuring three of the top Country Music bands from Colorado. (COMBO member) Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts – modern outlaw country band; Ashlee & The Longshot Revival; The Jason Wulf Band.
Sept.19 – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. – The Tony Luke Band delivers a soul-stirring, passion-driven musical sound stretching from gritty, classic blues, rhythm & blues, funk, rockabilly and jump!
Sept. 26 – Noon to 6:30 p.m. – Rock’n on the Mesa is the second three band music festival and final concert of the season. It features Steely Dead, Zeppelin Alive, and Grizzly Gopher!
Pride Fest Takes Place at the Adams County Fairgrounds on June 13th
Join the Pride Fest and support our friends, relatives, and those about to become our friends in celebrating ALL people in their lives. The Festival will be held on Saturday, June 13th at AC Fairgrounds, 9755 Riverdale Road, Brighton, Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Indoor Stage Schedule
Noon-1 p.m.: Hex Kitten
1-2 p.m.: Monica the Great
2-3 p.m.: Beyond Line Dance with Stephen Wike
3-4 p.m.: Dogtags
4-4:30 p.m.: Guest Speakers
4:30-6 p.m.: Drag Performance featuring Evelyn Evermoore, Coco Bardot, Lisa Frank 666, FUPA, Zimmorah, Saline Conjure 666, and Miss Jewdy
Gazebo Stage Schedule
Noon-1 p.m.: Drag Story Time with Ms. Shirley
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Pride Band
3-3:30 p.m.: Adams County Poet Laureate Aerik Francis
3:30-4 p.m.: Marriagepalooza
Learn more about Marriagepalooza, including how you can get married at Adams County Pride, here.
Rainbow Dome Schedule
Taking over the Waymire Dome for another year of joy-in-motion is Rainbow Dome, the roller-skating art attraction bringing art, music, and movement together in one space. Enjoy custom artwork, local DJs, live performances all afternoon, and free skate rentals (youth sizes through men’s size 14) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Be sure to catch the live roller dance performance at 3 p.m.! Connie Love of Love Art City has choreographed a roller dance performance featuring local skaters, and Coco Bardot will be on the mic emceeing the live performance!
Schedule of Events
Noon-2 p.m.: DJ MnM
2-4 p.m.: DJ Intern
3 p.m.: Live Roller Dance Performance
4-6 p.m.: IAMGRÜV
