Shalom Feivel and Rocky Mountain Jewgrass w/Julie Geller @ Shady Grove

Are you ready for summer? The Shady Grove Picnic Series, presented in memory of Carol Gossard, is back at Four Mile Historic Park, every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., from June 3 to August 26, presenting the best folk and roots artists! Come with your family, a basket of yummy goodies, sit on the grass and enjoy the best relaxing time ever.

Tickets at the door only: $10/$7 members; $2 for children 12 & under. No glass or pets, please.

Shalom Feivel and Rocky Mountain Jewgrass, launched in 2007, has quickly become a Colorado favorite. The band provides an energetic and entertaining show, blending traditional bluegrass style playing with contemporary and classic Jewish themes and music. Great stage presence and a heavy dose of humor combine with beautiful harmonies and skilled musicianship that delights audiences of all ages. ith a little “picklin’ and grinning,” and a “high lonesome kvetch,” Rocky Mountain Jewgrass is foot-stompin’ fun. (But be careful you shouldn’t hurt yourself.)

Put a Huss & Dalton guitar in his hands and a microphone near his mouth and then watch public relations maven-by-day Saul Rosenthal turn into Shalom Feivel, the band’s “frumless” leader. Gail Devore taught herself to play the fiddle by ear, instead of her hands, as she approached yet another anniversary of her 29th birthday. She plays the fiddle her father played many years ago and even tunes it occasionally, to the relief of the rest of the band. Sandy Reay took up playing bass because she wanted to hang around with a tall blonde. She agreed to join Rocky Mountain Jewgrass on the one condition that we let her tell jokes. She brings comic relief (and "Blondie") to rehearsals and gigs. Ben Cohen plays every instrument he’s ever made, from upright basses to lutes and steel drums (which he insists we not call kettle drums). One of these days if we buy him a truck he’ll find a way to incorporate all of his instruments into our repertoire. Most of the time he plays banjo and mandolin.

Opening the show is Denver’s own Julie Geller, who has been praised for her insightful lyrics, gorgeous melodies and engaging stage presence.

rockymountainjewgrass.com | juliegeller.com

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