Justice Snow’s and The Woody Creek Community Center proudly announce the return of the Americana Music Series to Justice Snow’s Restaurant and Bar in downtown Aspen this February, extending into early March.

The band, Hot Eagle, will once again anchor the series. A talented mix of touring artists and local ace musicians, Hot Eagle will perform a different genre of American music every Sunday in February beginning at 9pm (except for one session on Saturday, February 21st). Blues, Jazz, Bluegrass, Old Time, Doo-Wop, Motown, Pop and more will be covered. Touring blues band, Toney Rocks, will perform at 9pm on Sunday Feb 22nd.

Hot Eagle features the following musicians:

Jackson Emmer (mandolin, guitars, banjos, harmonica, vocals)

Mike Facey (upright bass, guitar)

Ross Kribbs (violin, vocals)

Alison May (percussion, guitar, vocals)

Sam Moss (fiddle, guitar, banjo, vocals)

Chris Rose (trumpet, keyboards, vocals)

Trevor Wilson (guitar, keyboards, bass, vocals)

Americana Music Series Composer in Residence Trevor Wilson

lives in Red Hook in Brooklyn, New York and enjoys collaborating with the “unusually vibrant community of folk/rock/experimental musicians” residing there. It’s the type of “collaboration that can only come in cauldron of expression and existential angst that is life in Brooklyn (for now).” Wilson will spend four weeks in Aspen composing and recording pieces based on his experiences as a music pioneer exploring the Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado for the first time. The recordings will all be available as free downloads and the performances (both live and recorded) “promise to astound the listener,” according to Emmer. More info on Trevor is at (http://www.t-a-w.net).

The Songwriters in the Parlor events allow members of Hot Eagle to perform original works on select early evenings in the Parlor at Justice Snow’s. This series gives the audience the opportunity to hear new and original works by the artists including Sam Moss, Alison May, Trevor Wilson and Jackson Emmer in a beautiful, intimate, small-scale venue.

If that weren’t already enough, these talented musicians will perform different styles of live music for brunch most Sundays at noon and Saturdays, Feb. 14th and Feb. 21st. Post brunch workshops will cover topics including Jazz theory, Jazz history, and New Classical approaches to composition. Guests and students are encouraged to visit justicesnows.com/events for further details.

Calendar of events:

Feb 25. Alison May, Live in the Parlor. 5pm

Feb 26. Jackson Emmer & Sam Moss, lunch music. 12pm – 2

March 1. String Band Brunch. 12pm – 2

March 1. String Band Workshop 3pm – 4:30

March 1. Americana Music Series Final Night. 9pm – Anything goes

March 4. Songwriters in the Parlor. 5pm

March 8. Composer in Residence: Trevor Wilson’s final performance in the Parlor. 5pm

For more about "Check 1, 2" on Aspen Public Radio: aspenpublicradio.org/programs/check-1-2

Welcome to Valley Roundup, a review of the top news stories in the valley in the past week.

Business is booming this winter season. Occupancy is up in local hotels and so is the average room rate - surpassing $500 a night.

Carbondale saw its first murder in 12 years and the murderer confessed to killing his wife while being airlifted to a hospital in Grand Junction.

The Aspen community continues to debate constitutional rights and excessive force after a teenager was taken to the ground and arrested for suspected marijuana possession.

Meanwhile, a study shows that pot and alcohol use in Aspen High School are higher than the national average.

The idea of light rail has re-emerged, and so has how to handle the entrance to Aspen.

And can the Skiing Company pull off world ski championship finals in 2017 without a new chairlift on Aspen Mountain?

What kind of effect would President Obama’s immigration order have on the local workforce?

In Garfield County, fracking pits might need to be watched more closely.

Joining me this week are Curtis Wackerle, Managing Editor of the Aspen Daily News, Randy Essex, Editor of the Glenwood Post Independent, Brent Gardner Smith, executive director of Aspen Journalism and Andy Stone, former editor and columnist of the Aspen Times.

Learn more about Valley Roundup and Aspen Public Radio: www.aspenpublicradio.org/programs/valley-roundup

Justice Snow’s and The Woody Creek Community Center proudly announce the return of the Americana Music Series to Justice Snow’s Restaurant and Bar in downtown Aspen this February, extending into early March.

The band, Hot Eagle, will once again anchor the series. A talented mix of touring artists and local ace musicians, Hot Eagle will perform a different genre of American music every Sunday in February beginning at 9pm (except for one session on Saturday, February 21st). Blues, Jazz, Bluegrass, Old Time, Doo-Wop, Motown, Pop and more will be covered. Touring blues band, Toney Rocks, will perform at 9pm on Sunday Feb 22nd.

Hot Eagle features the following musicians:

Jackson Emmer (mandolin, guitars, banjos, harmonica, vocals)

Mike Facey (upright bass, guitar)

Ross Kribbs (violin, vocals)

Alison May (percussion, guitar, vocals)

Sam Moss (fiddle, guitar, banjo, vocals)

Chris Rose (trumpet, keyboards, vocals)

Trevor Wilson (guitar, keyboards, bass, vocals)

Americana Music Series Composer in Residence Trevor Wilson

lives in Red Hook in Brooklyn, New York and enjoys collaborating with the “unusually vibrant community of folk/rock/experimental musicians” residing there. It’s the type of “collaboration that can only come in cauldron of expression and existential angst that is life in Brooklyn (for now).” Wilson will spend four weeks in Aspen composing and recording pieces based on his experiences as a music pioneer exploring the Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado for the first time. The recordings will all be available as free downloads and the performances (both live and recorded) “promise to astound the listener,” according to Emmer. More info on Trevor is at (http://www.t-a-w.net).

The Songwriters in the Parlor events allow members of Hot Eagle to perform original works on select early evenings in the Parlor at Justice Snow’s. This series gives the audience the opportunity to hear new and original works by the artists including Sam Moss, Alison May, Trevor Wilson and Jackson Emmer in a beautiful, intimate, small-scale venue.

If that weren’t already enough, these talented musicians will perform different styles of live music for brunch most Sundays at noon and Saturdays, Feb. 14th and Feb. 21st. Post brunch workshops will cover topics including Jazz theory, Jazz history, and New Classical approaches to composition. Guests and students are encouraged to visit justicesnows.com/events for further details.

Calendar of events:

Feb 25. Alison May, Live in the Parlor. 5pm

Feb 26. Jackson Emmer & Sam Moss, lunch music. 12pm – 2

March 1. String Band Brunch. 12pm – 2

March 1. String Band Workshop 3pm – 4:30

March 1. Americana Music Series Final Night. 9pm – Anything goes

March 4. Songwriters in the Parlor. 5pm

March 8. Composer in Residence: Trevor Wilson’s final performance in the Parlor. 5pm

For more about "Check 1, 2" on Aspen Public Radio: aspenpublicradio.org/programs/check-1-2

Welcome to Valley Roundup, a review of the top news stories in the valley in the past week.

Business is booming this winter season. Occupancy is up in local hotels and so is the average room rate - surpassing $500 a night.

Carbondale saw its first murder in 12 years and the murderer confessed to killing his wife while being airlifted to a hospital in Grand Junction.

The Aspen community continues to debate constitutional rights and excessive force after a teenager was taken to the ground and arrested for suspected marijuana possession.

Meanwhile, a study shows that pot and alcohol use in Aspen High School are higher than the national average.

The idea of light rail has re-emerged, and so has how to handle the entrance to Aspen.

And can the Skiing Company pull off world ski championship finals in 2017 without a new chairlift on Aspen Mountain?

What kind of effect would President Obama’s immigration order have on the local workforce?

In Garfield County, fracking pits might need to be watched more closely.

Joining me this week are Curtis Wackerle, Managing Editor of the Aspen Daily News, Randy Essex, Editor of the Glenwood Post Independent, Brent Gardner Smith, executive director of Aspen Journalism and Andy Stone, former editor and columnist of the Aspen Times.

Learn more about Valley Roundup and Aspen Public Radio: www.aspenpublicradio.org/programs/valley-roundup

Welcome to Mountain Edition.

After a brutal car accident, a Carbondale man confesses to killing his wife. A homicide investigation is underway.

An Aspen teenager appears in court after a controversial arrest.

And that arrest sheds light on a radio communication problem for law enforcement around the Aspen schools.

Rafting companies praise the idea of a national monument along the popular Arkansas River.

The City of Aspen starts cutting down trees to fix a leaky parking garage.

More than half of public comments submitted to CDOT support replacing Glenwood’s Grand Avenue Bridge.

Snowmass Village throws its annual Mardi Gras party.

We talk with skiing icon Klaus Obermeyer about the growing on-mountain activity uphilling.

We take you on a tour at the Aspen Art Museum.

And catch up on a few issues being debated at the state capitol, in Denver.

For more about Mountain Edition: aspenpublicradio.org/programs/mountain-edition

Welcome to Mountain Edition.

After a brutal car accident, a Carbondale man confesses to killing his wife. A homicide investigation is underway.

An Aspen teenager appears in court after a controversial arrest.

And that arrest sheds light on a radio communication problem for law enforcement around the Aspen schools.

Rafting companies praise the idea of a national monument along the popular Arkansas River.

The City of Aspen starts cutting down trees to fix a leaky parking garage.

More than half of public comments submitted to CDOT support replacing Glenwood’s Grand Avenue Bridge.

Snowmass Village throws its annual Mardi Gras party.

We talk with skiing icon Klaus Obermeyer about the growing on-mountain activity uphilling.

We take you on a tour at the Aspen Art Museum.

And catch up on a few issues being debated at the state capitol, in Denver.

For more about Mountain Edition: aspenpublicradio.org/programs/mountain-edition

This week on CrossCurrents, Laura Thielen of Aspen Film and APR's Rob St. Mary with their picks on who will win at this year's Academy Awards.

Aspen Film continues with its “Hollywood’s Big Night” event this Sunday as a fundraiser for the non-profit’s programs in the Valley. You can find out more here: http://aspenfilm.org/index.php/events/special-events

To learn more about CrossCurrents: aspenpublicradio.org/programs/crosscurrents

This week on CrossCurrents, Laura Thielen of Aspen Film and APR's Rob St. Mary with their picks on who will win at this year's Academy Awards.

Aspen Film continues with its “Hollywood’s Big Night” event this Sunday as a fundraiser for the non-profit’s programs in the Valley. You can find out more here: http://aspenfilm.org/index.php/events/special-events

To learn more about CrossCurrents: aspenpublicradio.org/programs/crosscurrents

Antonya Nelson is the author of seven short story collections including Funny Once, Some Fun, and Female Trouble, and four novels including Bound and Living To Tell. She teaches creative writing at the University of Houston and in the Warren Wilson MFA Program. Her awards include the Rea Award for Short Fiction, Guggenheim and NEA Fellowships, and an American Artists Award. She lives in Telluride, Colorado, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Houston, Texas.

More about First Draft at

aspenpublicradio.org/programs/first-draft

Antonya Nelson is the author of seven short story collections including Funny Once, Some Fun, and Female Trouble, and four novels including Bound and Living To Tell. She teaches creative writing at the University of Houston and in the Warren Wilson MFA Program. Her awards include the Rea Award for Short Fiction, Guggenheim and NEA Fellowships, and an American Artists Award. She lives in Telluride, Colorado, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Houston, Texas.

More about First Draft at

aspenpublicradio.org/programs/first-draft