ROOT 40 MUSIC FEST / Save The Dates: APRIL 21 – 27

Tim Wenger | February 26, 2013 | 0 Comments

UPPER COLFAX ROOT 40 MUSICFEST

APRIL 21-27, 2013

7 Days of Music and the Business of Making Music

WHAT: An Upper Colfax music festival featuring artists from around the country and locally. In partnership with KBCO and 9News, this 7-day music event is designed to entertain, educate, and cultivate Colorado’s music and performance community.

WHERE: Along historic US Route 40, the 2013 Upper Colfax Root 40 MusicFest will be held in music venues, stages, bars, restaurants and shops along East Colfax Avenue. Upper Colfax is the epicenter of Denver’s live music scene with more than 40 bars, restaurants and concert venues offering regularly scheduled live music. Anchored by the historic Fillmore Auditorium and Ogden Theatre, you will find the best of national and local musical acts.

WHEN: April 21-27, 2013 This unique music event will kick off with a Sunday afternoon Music EXPO at the Fillmore Auditorium, followed by live performances throughout Upper Colfax venues each evening, with workshops during the week, an outdoor stage, and a Saturday grand finale concert.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO ROOT40.COM

Proceeds from the Root 40 MusicFest go toward supporting education about music and the business of music, and helping the homeless or under-employed. Beneficiaries are East High School, CU College of Arts & Media, Musicians In Action, and 9NEWS Cares Colorado Shares.