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The Blue Canyon Boys

The Blue Canyon Boys are equal parts purists and innovators when it comes to Bluegrass: they stay true to the form’s roots while constantly reimagining their relationship to tradition. The result is a toe-tapping mix of haunting standards, genre-bending arrangements, and catchy original numbers—all built on the bedrock of their collective bluegrass mastery.

Ever since founding members Jason Hicks and Gary Dark launched the Blue Canyon Boys in 2006, the Blue Canyon Boys have raised the bar for bluegrass bands. They bring it all: seamless brother-duet style, crisp instrumentation, unvarnished lyrics and subversive humor. After winning first place 2008 Telluride Bluegrass festival band contest, the Blue Canyon Boys went off at full tilt, taking the bluegrass circuit by storm, performing in illustrious venues across the country as well as internationally.

Their distinctive sound, honed from over a decade of performing together, moves easily from instrumental wizardry to playful ribbing. Ultimately and repeatedly, they hit a high note—the rare confluence of harmony that leaves the soul ajar.

The seasoned quartet features Gary Dark on mandolin, Jason Hicks on guitar, Drew Garrett on bass, and Chris Roszell on banjo. Their acclaimed album, eponymously called The Blue Canyon Boys, was their most polished and poignant yet. Classic bluegrass, clean and raw, blends effortlessly with the band’s homegrown compositions, then peppered with a judicious cover or two, such as the band’s riveting take on Pink Floyd’s “Time.”

Now at long last you can listen to and download the latest from BCB at CDbaby’s Hear Now. 7 is the next level of High Octane Bluegrass from the Blue Canyon Boys.

Whether calling on their old timey musical roots or reconnoitering the future, the band’s musical prowess never wavers. This is high lonesome sound at its best: a driving pulse that weaves through harmonies and fierce rhythms, always with the reminder that as long as the music plays we are never quite alone.

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Visit our CDbaby page for samples from Next Go ‘Round and all the Blue Canyon Boys CDs

Booking: Jason Hicks 303-667-7495
jason@bluecanyonboys.com

General Information: Jason Hicks 303-667-7495
jason@bluecanyonboys.com

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1 week ago

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We’ll be heading up to the mountains this weekend for a couple super fun shows!Saturday we’ll be in Redstone Park (in Redstone) along the Crystal River for the Magical Moments Concert Series. We play 6-8pm. We were there last summer and it was an absolute gorgeous night!Sunday morning we head up Aspen Mtn for the Bluegrass Sundays concert series. Noon-3. Hike up the mountain and catch us or take the gondola if you’re feeling lazy 🙂At 11,212 feet this is probably the highest you’ll ever catch us performing (excepting on Southwest Airlines)Gonna be a fun weekend! ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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What a marvelous time we had this weekend at High Mountain Hay Fever AND Snowygrass! We got to see and hang out with so many friends while playing 6 full sets and a workshop. We performed at least 50 different songs this weekend. What a time. We hope to do it all again next year! We saw a bunch of folks taking pics and videos throughout the weekend. We’d love to see what was captured! Feel free to send them through fb, messages, or email if ya have some cool ones.Till next time! ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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THe most unexpected serious sentence from a Blue Canyon Boy this weekend came out of Gary’s mouth. “When I was in college I went through a big “Leave it to Beaver” phase. ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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It’s a Snowygrass Sunday!You know what they say, Never miss a Sunday.Hope to see ya there! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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We first played HMHF 21 years ago today. We were a trio of Gary, Jason, and Chris Goodspeed on bass. We hadnt yet recorded our debut album, though we had won a couple band competitions and only had a few original songs we were doing. Gary’s son Jackson was born the day before we played the fest! In a congratulatory conversation with Ron Thomason he chatted about the old days on the road and news of children being born was sent through the network of truckers and cb radio to let the dad know his child had been born. Boy times have changed!Hope to see ya’ll in Westcliffe this weekend! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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1 month ago

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We have a fun filled and action packed weekend ahead of us with our two favorite Colorado festivals!!Thurs, Fri, and Sat we’ll be heading to Westcliffe, CO for High Mountain Hay Fever. This year is special as Dry Branch Fire Squad (host band) is celebrating their 50th year as a band. Sunday we are heading back up the mountain to Estes Park for the 11th annual Snowygrass and our 8th appearance! We’ll be doing a vocal workshop at 11 am follows by a main stage afternoon set. We’ll be closing the festival out “front porch style” with an acoustic set in the Bluebird Shelter (aka the Helter Shelter). Wherever you are in CO, you’re within a few hours of great bluegrass festivals and we hope to see you there!! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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We’d like to wish the singing, smiling, guitar slinging, and fancy-shoe-tapping BCBerJason Hicks, the happiest of birthdays! If you’re in the Lyons area on Wednesday eve, come say hello and wish him a happy birthday too!We play the Lyons Sandstone Concert in the Park Wednesday June 24 630-830. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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We’ll be live on KGNU Community Radio sat morn at 11 am mst! Tune in to hear what kind of stories we make up as well as chatting about SnowyGrass, our new albums and WhI knows what else?!? ... See MoreSee Less
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3 months ago

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5 months ago

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Gonna be walking into Avogadro’s Number this evening with some fancy shoes and a bag full of bluegrass ready to be untied and released!It’s going to be a fun night!Blue Canyon Boys at Avogadro's Number Avogadro's Number FoCoMX - Fort Collins Music eXperiment ... See MoreSee Less
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5 months ago

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Saturday Night in Ft Collins at Avogadro's Number! ... See MoreSee Less
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