PHOTOS: Velveteers, Wildermiss highlight Basalt River Jams festival
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The town of Basalt hosted a day-long music festival dubbed Basalt River Jams on Saturday at Basalt River Park. The action began at noon with a boat parade, followed by a fly rod casting competition.
On top of activities for the kids and numerous food and drink vendors, the music literally took center stage. Wooden Rock, Blankslate, and Cruz Contreras and The Black Lillies were first to perform, with Wildermiss and The Velveteers closing the festival out in the evening.
Photos by Austin Colbert for the Aspen Times.
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Girls play during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Drummer Caleb Thoemke of Wildermiss performs as part of Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Demi Demitro of the Velveteers performs during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Baby Pottersmith of the Velveteers performs during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Demi Demitro of the Velveteers performs during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Demi Demitro of the Velveteers performs during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Demi Demitro of the Velveteers works the pedals as she performs during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Baby Pottersmith of the Velveteers performs during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Demi Demitro, right, of the Velveteers performs with help from the crowd during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Demi Demitro of the Velveteers performs during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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A woman dances as the Velveteers perform during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Demi Demitro of the Velveteers performs during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Demi Demitro of the Velveteers performs during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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A young girl enjoys the music as the Velveteers perform during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Demi Demitro of the Velveteers performs during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Demi Demitro of the Velveteers cracks a smile during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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The Velveteers perform during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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The Velveteers huddle together backstage before performing as part of Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Fans enjoy the music as the Velveteers perform during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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A kid stops to look up at a stilt walker during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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A young kid eyes a friendly dog during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Emma Cole of Wildermiss performs as part of Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Joshua Hester of Wildermiss performs as part of Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Emma Cole of Wildermiss performs as part of Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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A child has her face painted during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Kids play during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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Kids play with, and pop, bubbles during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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A stilt walker makes it through the crowd during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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A young girl gets a high-five from a stilt walker during Basalt River Jams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Basalt River Park.
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