A Music Company Inc. announces the return of Blues on the Mesa for the fourth season
after an overwhelming amount of support from Colorado business sponsors and attendees in 2021,
2022 and 2023. Hosting the event since its inception is the title sponsor, Gold Hill Mesa who has
worked closely with A Music Company Inc. for over a decade in the production of its annual
summer concert series, Music on the Mesa, as well as special events.
The talent lineup features regional and national talent. Opening the festival is the Johnny O. Band
out of Boulder, Colorado. With funky grooves and high energy jams, their music is both captivating
and danceable. Johnny O has traveled to Memphis, Tennessee for the International Blues Challenge
on three separate occasions representing Colorado after winning the Colorado Blues Society IBC
solo duo competition in 2011 and as winners of the Colorado blue society band competition in 2009.
Other performers are Rex Peoples & X Factr; Eef and the Blues Express, Davina & The Vagabonds,
and headliner Tommy Castro.
Tommy Castro has always remained true to himself while exploring, growing and creating new
music, and he has taken his thousands of devoted fans right along with him. Since his solo debut in
1994, he’s made 16 albums—the last seven for Alligator Records – each its own unique chapter in
the book of Tommy Castro. Ranging from horn-fueled R&B to piping hot blues to fiery,
stripped-down rock ‘n’ roll, each release is solidly built upon Castro’s unshakable musical
foundation – a dynamic mix of 1960s-influenced guitar-fueled blues, testifying Memphis-soaked
blue-eyed soul and Latin-tinged East San Jose funk, all driven by Castro’s grab-you-by-the-collar
vocals and passionate guitar work. Blues Revue declared, “Tommy Castro can do no wrong.”
Blues on the Mesa takes place Saturday, September 28, 2024 with gates opening at 11:00 AM and
music from 11:15 AM to 6:30 PM. There will be a VIP Party inside the community room at Gold
Hill Mesa immediately following the festival (21+ only) where attendees will enjoy an intimate
experience meeting the artists, up close and personal! This is a wonderful time for autographs and
photo opportunities. Amazing local food will be catered complimentary! There will be a cash bar
and upbeat, live music provided by the Jelly Roll Bakers. General admission and limited VIP
Tickets (festival admission and VIP party) are available.
A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Children’s Literacy Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
organization founded and headquartered in Colorado Springs. The Children’s Literacy Center
provides free one to one tutoring to elementary school children reading below grade level.
Beginning as a Junior League project in 1991, it has since evolved into a state-wide effort that
receives support from a broad base of individual donors, businesses, corporations, schools, and
foundations. More information is available at: https://childrensliteracycenter.org
Out of town Blues on the Mesa attendees are entitled to a special discount rate at hotel festival
sponsor Hyatt Place Colorado Springs / Garden of the Gods, 503 W. Garden of the Gods Road.,
Colorado Springs, CO 80907. If you are booking a room please mention Blues on the Mesa for the
special rate. Phone: 719-265-9385
To purchase tickets or learn more about Blues on the Mesa visit http://www.bluesonthemesa.org
or contact A Music Company Inc. at 719-237-9953.
Have a wonderful day!
Amy Whitesell
A Music Company Inc.