Society Hall  "where community celebrates!"

Society Hall is excited to welcome the legendary Alamosa band Tumbleweed for a special reunion show on Saturday, January 17th! Tumbleweed first formed in the fall of 1973, and for many years (and through many member changes) was one of the most popular country-rock bands in the region, attracting legions of devoted fans. The concert will also stream live on the Society Hall Facebook page and You-Tube channel. Tickets are $20.00 and are available at the link below or at the Green Spot, at 711 State Ave in Alamosa.

Tumbleweed originally formed in the fall of 1973 to be the house band at the newly opened location of the Goalpost night club in Alamosa, Colorado. Although there were no plans for any sort of long-term endeavor, the band quickly started collecting legions of fans and realized there was something going on worth sharing and continuing. The band started branching out and over the years began touring extensively in their native region of Colorado and New Mexico. Tumbleweed always seemed to feel most at home in the mountain resort areas and became regulars at such well-known clubs as the Old Dillon Inn in Silverthorne, Colorado and many other high country clubs.

The band's music was always characterized by wide-ranging variety, eclectic selection, and intricate and challenging arrangements. Although usually thought of as a country band, Tumbleweed played (and plays) material from rock to blues to reggae to bluegrass to old hippie anthems and pretty much whatever they feel like. With several active songwriters in the band, there was always a mix or original and cover material happening. It was always an interesting night, and no one (least of all the band) was ever sure what was going to happen.

The band stopped playing regularly in 1990, but has continued to get together once or twice a year for special engagements, mainly because, as band member Don Richmond says, “It was just too much fun to stop!”

Tumbleweed is a 5-piece powerhouse of a band, with a wide range of instruments including acoustic and electric guitars (often 3 lead guitar players) bass, drums, pedal steels (2 onstage) mandolin, accordion, fiddle, banjo, harmonica, trumpet, and even a clarinet making an occasional appearance.

Numerous different musicians moved through the ranks of Tumbleweed over the years, with the current lineup being Don Richmond on guitars, fiddle, banjo, pedal steel, harmonica, trumpet and vocals, Rob “Robear” Bosdorf on guitar, pedal steel and vocals (and clarinet if he's feeling brave), Dale Smith on cajon and vocals, Roger Dawson on bass and vocals, and Scott Russell on guitar, mandolin, accordion and vocals.

And you still never quite know what's going to happen! But it will be fun!

Society Hall is excited to welcome the “acousti-clectic folk-grass” of the Texas-via-Westcliffe duo Smythe and Taylor to the stage on Saturday January 31st at 7:00 PM. Doors will open at 6:00 PM. The concert will also stream live on the Society Hall Facebook page and You-Tube channel. Tickets are $20.00 and are available at the link below or at the Green Spot, at 711 State Ave in Alamosa.

TC Smythe and Gary Taylor originally got together in the Houston, Texas area, but have both made their homes in the Westcliffe, Colorado area since the early 2000's, while still continuing to tour nationally and internationally. Says Society Hall board member and Alamosa music producer Don Richmond, “Gary and TC are amazing – they travel the world with their music, but live just over the hill in Westcliffe. We at Society Hall are thrilled to get them to hop over those Crestone Peaks and share their music over on this side of the mountains!”

Smythe & Taylor formed in 1999 when a friend asked TC if she could sub for him at a coffee shop gig. She only knew a handful of songs, but there was $85 to be had! A co-worker suggested she go up to the 28th floor of the office building where she worked to find a fellow named Gary Taylor. It was rumored that he knew how to play over 1000 songs! After getting acquainted, they scheduled a rehearsal to prepare for the one-off gig at Diedrich’s Coffee in the Montrose area of Houston. 20 years, 11 recordings, and 10 European tours later, ‘S&T’ have become well known for their symbiotic harmonies, comedic timing, excellent sound quality, and their unique “3D” style of guitar playing.

After Gary won the Woody Guthrie Songwriting Award, S&T were nominated in 5 categories of the Texas Music Awards. They won the “Popular Cover” and “Vocal Group of the Year” awards. Since 2009, S&T have hosted the High Peaks Music Festival in Westcliffe, Colorado, and have enjoyed a standing invitation to bookend the Sweet Home Fest in Guildford, England since 2017. S&T have played hundreds of venues but enjoy performing at listening rooms, festivals, and house concerts the best.

Society Hall, the performance space, concert hall and community gathering place at 400 Ross Ave. in Alamosa, is thrilled to welcome back Irish guitarist and singer-songwriter Patsy O'Brien in concert Friday February 6th, at 7:00 PM. Doors will open at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and are available at the link below or at the Green Spot at 711 State Ave. in Alamosa. The concert will also stream live on the Society Hall Facebook page.

Patsy entranced the Society Hall crowd when he was here a couple of years ago with his phenomenal guitar wizardry and has been compared to an Irish Tommy Emmanuel. He has bridged the gap between traditional Celtic/Irish styles of guitar and more modern jazz, rock, and roots/Americana influences. He is also an accomplished singer-songwriter and vocalist. Plus, he's funny and engaging in concert, with that twinkle in his eye that reaches back to the Emerald Isle.

As well as supplying the driving guitar rhythms on Celtic/World Music diva Eileen Ivers' last European tour, and frequently treading the boards and collaborating with many giants of the Celtic/World music scene (Paddy Keenan. Cathie Ryan among them), Patsy's songwriting reflects a strong interest in roots Americana as well as Jazz influences.

With critically-acclaimed solo albums under his belt along with numerous live and studio collaborations, it's no surprise that Patsy's songwriting ability and guitar prowess are in demand (he hosts guitar workshops all over the country), and NPR saw fit to feature one of his song arrangements on the prestigious All Songs Considered.

Veteran Irish music critic Paul Dromey declares Patsy "Ireland's best-kept musical secret.", after attending his opening performance for Kinky Friedman some years back. Hard to believe that with all that behind him, Patsy's star is still rising!

Making moves and clearing paths for the future; pushing against borders and birthing space. Meadow Makers is a melodic and vocal driven folk duo from Northwest Arkansas, comprised of Dana Louise and Noah Richmond. Their diverse musical backgrounds and shared love of songwriting have brought them together to create a fresh and unique twist on the traditional folk sound. Through their songwriting, arrangements, and musicality, Meadow Makers strives to create a deeper connection with their listeners. Meadow Makers hopes their music gives the listener some time to think, reflect, and create positive change in themselves. They hope you walk away, into life, feeling refreshed and hopeful for the future.

Says Don Richmond, Society Hall board member and Alamosa musician and record producer, “Some of you may remember the wonderful band “Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds”, who played Alamosa a couple of times. It was a fabulous lineup, with Dana's dad Ezra Idlet and Keith Grimwood (aka Trout Fishing in America) serving as the rhythm section on drums and bass, joined by Adams Collins (Arkansauce) on banjo and vibes.” Richmond continues, “Great players all, but Dana brought the magic – that certain something that mesmerizes and captivates. I can't wait to see these folks!”

The Meadow Makers will actually be spending the week prior to their Society Hall show recording a new album in Richmond's Howlin' Dog Records recording studio. Joining them to help with the recording and production of the album, as well as the Society Hall performance, are a couple of other nationally known luminaries of the New Folk scene, David Moss of The Brother Brothers, and Fritz Hutchison and Fritz and Sons. Songwriter, Cellist, Composer, Producer and one half of The Brother Brothers, David Moss has been an internationally performing musician for over 20 years. He currently resides in Miami, FL. Fritz Hutchison is a multi-instrumentalist and leader of the group Fritz and Sons based in Kansas City. Fritz and Sons bring a rhythm-forward take on country music blending influences from Ozark old-time, Louisiana honky tonk, the gritty funk of Levon Helm and the cosmic tenderness of Micheal Hurley. Moss and Hutchison will play some songs on their own, as well as joining the Meadow Makers.

And who and what is High Horse, you might ask? Four friends, three bows, and one pick: High Horse is a progressive acoustic string band blending Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Celtic influences with the energy of alternative rock. The band is comprised of fiddler Carson McHaney, cellist Karl Henry, guitarist/banjoist G Rockwell, and bassist Noah Harrington.

The members each draw from their varied musical backgrounds to explore and perform original compositions and tunes from diverse folk traditions. Hailing from Boston, MA, High Horse delivers a rollicking romp of great vibes, virtuosic chops, and tight vocals. Their music is a captivating fusion of genres, showcasing their technical and compositional skill and their passion for pushing musical boundaries.

The members of High Horse have honed their skills and artistry through their education at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Oberlin Conservatory, and the New England Conservatory. Their training has equipped them with the technical proficiency and creative vision to craft captivating and innovative music.