Free Concert at the Aztec Pioneer Village

The Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village is thrilled to welcome back The Badly Bent for a free concert on Friday, August 9th at 7:00pm in the Pioneer Village Event Shed.

The Badly Bent

The Badly Bent - Patrick Dressen, Robb Brophy, Bill Adams, Jeff Hibshman and Mark Epstein - bills itself as a "high energy" traditional bluegrass band. Based in Durango, Colorado, The Badly Bent has proven its musicianship through the winning of prestigious music competitions and receiving accolades from many of its peers in the bluegrass industry. These band members are not newcomers to either the bluegrass scene or performing in front of large audiences.

The Badly Bent does not present itself as one of the new bluegrass jam bands. Although their musical prowess allows them to explore the edges of traditional music, the listener will find that the music never strays far from the roots established by the fathers of the genre. Their love for the genuine bluegrass sound is so evident every time they take the stage. And, that emotion is totally contagious with the audience. Everyone has a good time. But, don’t be surprised when they pull a song out of the hat that everyone says, “Now, where have I heard that before?”

Winners of the coveted 2005 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition,The Badly Bent has performed in over 100 festivals across the US and has been acknowledged as one of the most entertaining ensembles at those festivals. This band has an infectious way about them that engages the audience both musically and emotionally. You get hauled into their musical world and you leave wanting more and more!

The west gate of the Aztec Pioneer Village by the Splash Pad opens at 6:30pm. Seating available for 150 or guests may bring their own chairs or seat cushions. Service animals only, please. Concerts are free; concessions available.  Music at the Museum is made possible by funding from the Connie Gotsch Arts Foundation and the museum’s 60th Anniversary Sponsors. For information, call 505-334-9829.