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Spring Creek
Bluegrass / Americana / Acoustic

"Lonesome Way to Go available now!!"

LYONS, Colorado
United States

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Member Since10/25/2007
Band Websitespringcreekbluegrassband.com/
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Chris Elliott
banjo, vocals

Chris, from Huffman, TX, traces his lineage to a long line of rural musicians and is also the grandson of a prominent Kentucky fiddle builder. With a sharp ear for arranging harmonies, his original instrumentals give Spring Creek a dynamic and unique edge. Chris studied banjo with Alan Munde for three years and now passes on the tradition by teaching banjo at the Olde Town Pickin' Parlor in Arvada. Chris Elliott is the 2007 RockyGrass Banjo Champion. He plays an Alan Munde Signature Series Staghorn by Stelling.




Alex Johnstone
mandolin, fiddle, vocals

Alex brings passion and energy to Spring Creek with his charismatic stage presence and expert musicianship. Hailing from Illinois where he grew up playing electric guitar, he soon unplugged his guitar and found himself drawn to bluegrass mandolin and fiddle. His original songs--favorites among the fans--keep Spring Creek's repertoire fresh and exciting. Alex found his way into the Spring Creek family one day when Taylor picked him up hitchhiking near Crested Butte, CO, and he hasn't looked back since. Alex plays a custom San Juan Mandolin made by Bobby Wintringham.




Taylor Sims
guitar, vocals

Taylor started his career as a folk revivalist with a harmonica around his neck and a white "Elvis" guitar he bought at a pawn shop in Amarillo. He has studied under Joe Carr and Alan Munde at South Plains College where he received the Male Bluegrass Vocalist of the Year Award. Taylor's sentimental and poetic lyrics mixed with bluegrass instrumentation give Spring Creek their signature sound.




Jessica Smith
bass fiddle, vocals

Jessica was born and raised in the small West Texas farming community of Shallowater. Growing up in a family of traditional shape note singers, Jessica could sing before she could talk and attributes her keen ear for harmonies to many years of family gatherings. Jessica trained as a vocalist throughout her youth and later graduated from South Plains College with a degree in Commercial Music. She was voted Outstanding Female Instrumentalist in Country/Western Swing and was the two-time winner of the Female Bluegrass Vocalist of the Year.



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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 4 2008 4:00P
Gold Hill Inn Gold Hill, Colorado
Jul 5 2008 5:00P
The Swing Station Laporte, Colorado
Jul 6 2008 4:00P
Ouray Hot Springs Park Ouray, Colorado
Jul 6 2008 8:00P
Sherbino Theater Ridgway, Colorado
Jul 7 2008 8:00P
Creede Repertory Theater Creede, Colorado
Jul 9 2008 6:00P
Gettin’ Down Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jul 10 2008 8:00P
Lander Bar Lander, Wyoming
Jul 11 2008 2:00P
Big Horn Mountain Festival Buffalo, Wyoming
Jul 17 2008 8:00P
Crested Butte Music Festival Crested Butte, Colorado
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
Grand Junction Botanical Gardens Grand Junction, Colorado
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Gypsum Daze Gypsum, Colorado
Jul 20 2008 8:00P
The Charles Gold Hill, Colorado
Jul 25 2008 11:00A
RockyGrass Lyons, Colorado
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
Oskar Blues Lyons, Colorado
Aug 1 2008 8:00P
The Rock Inn Estes Park, Colorado
Aug 3 2008 8:00P
Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Fest Keystone, Colorado
Aug 7 2008 8:00P
TBA Big Sky, Montana
Aug 8 2008 6:00P
Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival Alta, Wyoming
Aug 9 2008 8:00P
Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival Spokane, Washington
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
Gypsum Music Series Gypsum, Colorado
Aug 23 2008 6:00P
Fiddles, Vittles & Vino Fest Colorado Springs, Colorado
Aug 29 2008 12:30P
Strawberry Music Fest Yosemite, California
Sep 12 2008 4:00P
Pickin’ in the Pines Flagstaff, Arizona
Sep 19 2008 8:00P
Shortgrass Cimarron, New Mexico

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   About Spring Creek

The 2007 RockyGrass Band Competition Champions!


The 2007 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition Champions!


"Planet Bluegrass is thrilled to have a local Lyons band be the first to win both [our] bluegrass band competitions in the same year. We can't wait to have these fine musicians back at RockyGrass in 2008."

Steve Szymanski
Vice President, Planet Bluegrass
Telluride Bluegrass and RockyGrass Festival Producers


Spring Creek Bluegrass Band from Lyons, Colorado, is quickly gaining a reputation as the hottest young band in the Rocky Mountains. The quartet play a mix of bluegrass standards and compelling originals, and all four musicians are also accomplished vocalists. Spring Creek is built on the fundamentals of bluegrass, yet they create their own classic contemporary style.

The young band, whose members met in music school in Texas, have studied and performed together for several years, creating a tight, polished sound. Counting such bands as Country Gazette and Hot Rize among their influences, Spring Creek's members have a deep respect for tradition, as well as an innate sense of musical innovation.

"We choose songs that suit our style," says guitarist Taylor Sims. "I enjoy the pilgrimage--learning songs the way they've been played for years and years, staying close to tradition. But a lot of different kinds of songs can fit into the traditional bluegrass style if they are done really well. We try hard to do each song justice, with real bluegrass-style harmonies and arrangements."

Judges at two recent band competitions agree that Spring Creek have what it takes to deliver the high, lonesome sounds in the Appalachian tradition. The band won the Telluride Bluegrass Festival band contest back in June, and won their second Planet Bluegrass title on July 29th at the 35th annual Rocky Mountain Bluegrass Festival held in Lyons.

"We won Telluride pretty exclusively based on the strength of our original material," explains Alex Johnstone, who plays both mandolin and fiddle in Spring Creek. "People are learning our tunes now and that's so exciting."

Though they clearly appeal to traditional bluegrass fans, the Spring Creek musicians mix in a little something for everyone at their live shows. Expect to hear an Elton John or Gillian Welch cover squeezed in between a blazing fast Carter Stanley instrumental and a rip roarin' Bill Monroe tune. Band mates agree that they want to have a hand in initiating younger audiences into the bluegrass fold.

“I’m into the idea of playing for general audiences where people might be exposed to traditional bluegrass for the first time,” says Chris Elliott, who in addition to his band's win at RockyGrass, also celebrated earning top honors in the Festival's banjo instrument contest.

“When I first saw younger people playing bluegrass, I thought, 'Wow, this could be really cool,'” says Elliott. "If more young people are exposed to bluegrass at the right time, they'll like it too."

"We really want all generations to appreciate bluegrass," agrees bassist Jessica Smith. "Some kids think it's just sleepy music for older people. We show them that we have real energy and passion; we show them that it's something special."

Following up on 2006's Rural & Cosmic Bluegrass, Spring Creek released Lonesome Way to Go in March of this year. This 12-track album of kickin' Colorado bluegrass has charmed fans, critics, DJs and festival producers alike with its expert vocals, instrumental work and impressive writing.

"Spring Creek has redefined what can be accomplished on acoustic instruments," says Chris Kelly of the Crested Butte Weekly. "They are an act not to be missed, as their constant live performances have allowed them to become a tight-knit musical ensemble."

"On stage, the band has real chemistry," says Kelly. "Through mutual stimulation and stage-fed adrenaline and energy, the band can thrust itself into an acoustic frenzy!"

Click here to buy your very own copy of Lonesome Way to Go today!





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Jul 6 2008 3:07 PM

you guys rock.
SharBear





Jul 5 2008 7:53 AM

Hey Ya'll,

Thanks for adding me. I really enjoyed meeting you when you were in Austin. Have a great weekend.

Sharbear
Tom





Jul 4 2008 10:47 AM

Loved you guys at the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon. Going to try to catch you at the Swing Station. Keep doin' what you're doin'.
Rock & Rye





Jul 2 2008 3:42 PM

I'm about 98% sure I saw you all play at Las Mantanas on Friday night. My credit card bill confirms that I was there. If indeed this is true, I bet I really enjoyed your music!

Thanks for the good times,
David
Colorado Artist Network





Jul 2 2008 4:16 PM

Hey good to hear from you! Keep in touch. =)

Melissa & James
Kristin Andreassen





Jul 1 2008 5:32 PM

C-Bob. I know EXACTLY what you did with the Girls Gone Mild book. (I'm sure you read it cover to cover first). I love Spring Creek and I can't wait to see you all again.
Love, k
Matthew





Jul 1 2008 3:00 PM

Flagstaff for Pickin' in the Pines! Hurray! Sitting in Fort Collins right now after a 3 day slow trip to get here. Drove by Spring Creek and popped the album on. Listened to it again today.
I'll be seeing ya on the 12th of September!
gypsy





Jun 27 2008 9:18 AM

Great job at Telluride! i danced danced danced! so happy to see you guys getting some of the credit you deserve!:) :) ~blessings~
Grass It Up





Jun 27 2008 9:19 AM

What up! I see you are playing in C Springs on July 9th. Please stop by the FRBBQ for some dinner and picking! We will have special guest the Murder Ballads.
Everyone likes a good MURDER BALLAD It will be a great pre-Happy Ass Party! Dinner is on us! David Jeffrey
Mrs. RIEDEL





Jun 27 2008 9:00 AM

I wish I could make the show tonight but I'm taking the family camping.
Chris, I'm excited for my next lesson.
I'm rocking the clawhammer banjo, a kick drum and singing.
I am now officially a one man band
YEAH!
Blue Canyon Boys





Jun 26 2008 10:41 PM

Do you guys know that you have "assband" in your web address?
Blue Canyon Boys





Jun 25 2008 5:18 PM

i think you spelled tacos wrong
Paul Aziz





Jun 25 2008 11:49 AM

See you at rockyGrass!!
Shanti





Jun 24 2008 8:04 PM

You all rocked bluegrass this weekend oh my...peace and love always from the Tippetts see you real soon!! Shanti
The Jason Boone Band





Jun 24 2008 5:08 PM

Thanks for the add!!!
Don
www. jasonbooneband. com
*sutara*





Jun 24 2008 5:11 PM

thanks for the friendship! :)

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Jun 18 2008 12:19 PM

thank you for the add
i really enjoy your music
DJ - April Dawn





Jun 18 2008 2:50 PM

Stop-n by to say howdy from Kentucky!

Thanks for the friendship!

April