Obviously, a band named Birds of Play has a penchant for bending words as well as musical notes, which would explain why they call their music “Americawna.” Get it? (Cawm’on. Puns are supposed to make you groan a little … .) But on their fourth album, Birdsongs of the American West, they get down to the serious business of delivering immaculately crafted songs rooted in the finest folk-bluegrass traditions.
Pride Month celebrations are kicking off here in the Roaring Fork Valley. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, this is also a time to reflect on successes and challenges over the past year.