Creede Headwaters Music Festival Features Local Bands, New Play

The Bard Music Festival in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, recently opened with a concert featuring the theremin, an unusual electronic instrument invented in 1920, as part of its tribute to the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu. Conducted by Leon Botstein, who is celebrating his 50th year as Bard College president, the festival spans two weekends of concerts, discussions, and scholarly essays focusing on a single composer each year, blending intellectual rigor with artistic freedom. Meanwhile, in Creede, Colorado, the annual Headwater’s Music Festival will take place on August 23-24, offering a diverse lineup including bands like Rally Round, Uncle Lucius, and Caldera, alongside local dining and vendors. The festival is set against Creede's scenic backdrop near the San Juans Mountain range and the Rio Grande's headwaters, with camping and various lodging options available. Tickets for the Headwater’s Music Festival are available online, with free admission for youth under 15 accompanied by an adult. Additionally, the Creede Repertory Theatre will present the Headwaters New Play Program commissions from August 29-31, adding a theatrical component to the area's vibrant late-summer cultural offerings.