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Spring Creek
Bluegrass / Americana / Acoustic

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LYONS, Colorado
United States

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   Spring Creek: General Info
Member Since10/25/2007
Band Websitehttp://springcreekbluegrassband.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 )
Oct 16 2009 9:00P
Gold Hill Inn Boulder, Colorado
Oct 17 2009 7:00P
Altona Grange Hall - ’Grass at the Grange Longmont, Colorado
Oct 23 2009 9:00P
Fox Theatre w/ Head for the Hills Boulder, Colorado
Jan 15 2010 8:00P
Blythe Bluegrass Festival Blythe, California
Mar 27 2010 8:00P
Jefferson unitarian Church Golden, Colorado
May 22 2010 8:00P
Silver Dollar City Branson, Missouri
May 23 2010 8:00P
Silver Dollar City Branson, Missouri
May 28 2010 4:00P
Little John’s Festival Snow Camp, North Carolina
Jul 10 2010 3:00P
Dickenson College Bluegrass Festival Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Jul 11 2010 2:00P
Dickenson College Bluegrass Festival Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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   About Spring Creek

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Spring Creek from Lyons, Colorado, are 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 in June 2007, and won their second Planet Bluegrass title later that summer at the 35th annual Rocky Mountain Bluegrass Festival (RockyGrass) 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 2008 and their third disc,Way Up on a Mountain on Rebel Records in May 2009. 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!"

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The 2007 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition Champions!






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Ninure da Hippie

Ninure Da Hippie



Nov 6 2009 4:54 PM



Bob

Bob Gau



Nov 6 2009 4:53 PM

Stop Look & Listen A special weekend gretting for you
Jbo

Jason  Foster



Nov 6 2009 4:52 PM

Yall'd do great in Knoxville! Check out the blueplate special with wdvx and let me know when youre coming thru!
Bud

Bud



Nov 6 2009 4:52 PM

Hey spring creek stop by your profile and played your tunes great music as i said their is nothing better than good bluegrass music that is unless it is gospel bluegrass love gods music also god bless everyone of you.
Wayne Moore

Wayne Moore



Nov 6 2009 4:52 PM

Spring Creek,...I love your music,..good pickin and singing both. Thanks for keeping good music alive.
Sexfist

Sexfist



Nov 6 2009 4:52 PM

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the henry brothers

the henry brothers



Oct 30 2009 8:24 AM

howdy,
thank you kindly for bein' so neighbourly, mighty sweet of you, you's is good folks.
all the best
mark & graham
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Phil Triker

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Oct 30 2009 8:24 AM





Hi from south of France and Thanks for your friendship.
Great sound !!!
Have a good weekend,
Phil
Rick Shea

Rick Shea



Oct 29 2009 2:12 PM

Thanks for getting in touch, Great tunes, cheers and all the best for now, Rick Shea
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Sinner

Sinner



Oct 27 2009 4:41 AM

Thank you for finding me! GREAT MUSIC!!!!!!!!!
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Oct 26 2009 11:52 PM

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marcus aztor nilsson



Oct 26 2009 10:53 PM

Thanks for the request. Real nice music --you sound great!
hank

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Oct 26 2009 12:54 AM

Great sound going on, all the best fa your new friend Hank in bonny Scotland. Hope you can come over sometime!.
Montanaokie

Montanaokie



Oct 24 2009 7:10 PM

Hey Spring Creek. Thansk for the add. You sound awesome. I didn't know about your music until I checked out the friends request. Maybe I can catch you guys next Spring in Branson. Later, Gary
Amanda Penecale

Amanda Penecale



Oct 23 2009 9:29 PM

Thanks for your friendship :)  Gotta love a female upright player....enjoy the rest of fall
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Brigitte London

Brigitte London



Oct 22 2009 7:51 PM

Thank you for the friendship.  Lyons is a beautiful city.
Take Care,
Brigitte
Helen Andrews

Helen Andrews



Oct 21 2009 8:30 PM

Hi there Spring Creek,

Sorry for the delay in accepting your friend request. I'm really pleased to add you guys, so thanks for finding me!

Hope you're all having a great week.

Best wishes,
Helen x
Patrick Daniels

Patrick Daniels



Oct 21 2009 1:39 AM

Hey guys, great music! Thanks for adding me.
Wayne Johnston

Wayne Johnston



Oct 20 2009 4:47 PM

You sound great...I love that stuff!
Keep pickin'
all my best
Wayne
Jim King -103.7 WXCY

Jim King



Oct 20 2009 4:47 PM

Spring Creek: I love bluegrass music, great job!  Thanks for adding me!  Peace, Jim at WXCY
John Spangler

John Spangler



Oct 20 2009 1:15 AM

Thanks for the request. Great seeing you perform at IBMA. Best wishes, John
Sho Amami 天海翔

Sho Amami 天海翔



Oct 19 2009 3:49 PM

I am honored to be able to meet you
I pray for your happiness.
Eric Carlson

Eric Carlson



Oct 19 2009 1:16 AM

Thanks for befriending me folks. I've seen you a couple times around Colorado. Keep pickin' that "Rural & Cosmic" music of yours.
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