CREEDE – Regardless of rain or shine, this year’s Headwaters Music Festival brought well over 100 people to Hargraves Park in Creede to dance the weekend away. Even though the clouds and rain dampened a few moments throughout the weekend, the festival was a smashing hit and everyone who attended had a great time.
The festival is in its eighth year and with that came the need to celebrate and thank all who helped bring this one-time dream to reality, including the festival’s co-founder Bob Holt. Holt has been a staple in Creede for many years, having come to vacation during the summer and staying to aid in several events including the Friends of Mineral County Emergency Services fundraiser and the festival. Holt’s dedication to Creede can be seen throughout his time in the area and many folks are happy to serve by his side.
“If anyone deserves a shoutout for their hard work and dedication it would be our Executive Director Nanci Beazley. Nancy has been in the area for over 20 years, and we wouldn’t be able to put this thing on without her. She does an amazing remarkable job. It takes a year to plan for this event and in the days leading up to it, we can always count on Nancy to guide us through. We are so lucky to have her,” said Holt.
Saturday morning the festival kicked off just before noon and as the sun chased the clouds away, a bright rainbow could be seen in the distance. The first act to hit the stage was Rally Round, a quick, upbeat reggae style band that had people up on their feet to dance in a matter of minutes. The park was packed with food vendors, local organizations like the Creede Arts Council and so much more. There was something for everyone to enjoy but it was the music that spoke the loudest.
According to Holt, and others throughout Creede have come to agree, Creede is the Live Music Capitol in Colorado based per capita. With the small number of full-time residents compared to the number of live musical talent that lives in the area, it makes for a wonderful combination and a stake to the claim.
The weekend flew by with exceptional talent like Lesli Wood and The Spiceboys, Anthony Garcia and Los Diablos Tejanos, Dan West Band, 2nd Chance, Caldera, Bo Depena Band, Rivertown Folk and The Rifters.
“These 10 bands were just wonderful. The rain kept threatening to pour down and as soon as a new band would hit the stage and strike that first cord, the sun would come out. This year exceeded our expectations and was the biggest year yet as well as the best year.”
Holt and his team would like to thank the many sponsors and volunteers that helped make this year’s Headwaters Music Festival such a rocking success. “After everything is said and done and the park is clean, we all look back and think of everyone who helped make the weekend so fantastic. We couldn’t be happier with how things turned out and we are already planning for next year.”
Next up for Creede is the Labor Day celebrations including the Mountain Run and Salsa Fiesta on Aug. 31. For more information or a full schedule of events, visit www.creede.com.
