MusicFest News July 27, 2024Cowboys at MusicFest 2025COWBOYS AT STEAMBOAT MUSIC FEST 2025… Folklorist and songwriter Hal Cannon, together with working cowboy and buckaroo poet Waddie Mitchell, […] read more July 27, 202435 Must-Do Things in Steamboat SpringsBy Lauren Danser Ellerbee YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO MUSICFEST ALL YEAR, EXCITED ABOUT THE CONSTANT EAR CANDY OF THE [...] read more July 24, 2024Charlie Robison will be The MusicFest artists tribute to a legend at the 2025 MusicFest at Steamboat.The late songwriter and artist whose career was crucial in raising the profile of Texas Music not just in Nashville […] read more June 23, 20247 Tips for Making the Most of Your MusicFest ExperienceGet ready for the most fun week! Load up on that Vitamin C and get yourself hydrated because you’re about […] read more June 19, 2024Ever Wonder Why Texas Has It’s Own Music Scene?A lot of places have local music, and many local scenes are widely celebrated. In no other state in America […] read more June 7, 2024Texas in the Rockiesby Lauren Danser Ellerbee Anyone who’s ever been involved with MusicFest, from the festival-goers and musicians to everyone in between, [...] read more August 2, 2023The 2024 Artists’ Tribute to a Legend Honors Reckless KellyReckless Kelly is led by brothers and founders Willy and Cody Braun — part of a wickedly talented musical family […] read more July 17, 2023Discover the New SteamboatSteamboat isn’t just a ski resort, it’s Ski Town, U.S.A®; where visitors become family when they gather by the fire […] read more March 17, 2022The Music Fest at Steamboat — the One-of-a-Kind Texas Red Dirt Music Festival and Big Ski Trip — Announces its 2023 DatesSTEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO (March 7, 2022) – The MusicFest will return to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, January 7-12, 2023 for its […] read more December 23, 2021The MusicFest 2022 Specialty ShowsOne of the best parts of The MusicFest at Steamboat are the specialty shows. These #OnlyAtTheMusicFest performances show off artists’ […] read more December 20, 2021MusicFest 2022 Souvenir ProgramView this year’s MusicFest 2022 Souvenir Program early. Click here to view the program online! read more August 19, 2021The MusicFest at Steamboat Returns January 5-10, 2022It’s The Epic Reunion we’ve all been waiting for. Pack your bags because The MusicFest at Steamboat is back on […] read more August 17, 2021What’s New In 2022 for The MusicFest at SteamboatBy Jeremy Burchard The MusicFest at Steamboat is ready to roar back in 2022. After taking a pause in 2021 […] read more July 27, 2020The MusicFest at Steamboat 2021 Cancellation AnnouncementAn announcement from John Dickson. read more October 15, 2019Breaking the Ice William BeckmannWho are you and where are you from? My full name is William Beckmann Hyslop and I’m from Del Rio, […] read more September 13, 2019Breaking The Ice Kolby Cooper1. Who are you and where are you from? My name is Kolby Cooper and I’m from Palestine, Texas. 2. […] read more August 7, 2019Coming to Terms with a LegacyBy Jeremy Ray Burchard FOR MANY Texas country and Americana artists, MusicFest in Steamboat Springs is a rite of passage. [...] read more July 28, 2019The MusicFest Magazine Summer/Fall 2019-2020 IssueThe new issue of the MusicFest Magazine will be hitting the streets this month! Look for it on magazine racks […] read more December 2, 2018Breaking the Ice with Read SouthallWho are you and where are you from? My name is Read Southall. I grew up in Humphreys, OK. My […] read more November 8, 2018Breaking the Ice with Kody WestWho are you and where are you from? Kody West, I’m from Denton, TX What is your favorite song you’ve ever […] read more October 3, 2018Breaking the Ice with Chris ColstonWho are you and where are you from? Chris Colston, from Lindale, TX. What is something you do before you […] read more September 4, 2018Breaking the Ice with Kaitlin ButtsQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: The name’s Kaitlin Butts. I’m originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Q: […] read more August 22, 2018The MusicFest Magazine Fall/Winter 2018-2019 IssueWant to know what chickens and Oklahoma have to do with the best advice Koe Wetzel has been given? Sign up to […] read more December 22, 2017Breaking the Ice with Mike & The MoonpiesQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: My name is Mike Harmeier, originally from Tomball, Texas, but now […] read more December 19, 2017The NEW Strings PavilionEXCLUSIVE TO MUSICFEST 2018 PARTICIPANTS: Pick up complimentary tickets for guaranteed seating at the Dickson Productions desk at 9:00am MST […] read more December 18, 2017Breaking the Ice with Jason EadyQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: My name is Jason Eady and I’m from Mississippi originally. […] read more November 3, 2017Breaking the Ice with Jamie Lin WilsonQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: My name is Jamie Lin Wilson and I live in […] read more October 20, 2017Breaking the Ice with Dalton DominoQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: Hi, my name is Dalton. I was born in Memphis, […] read more October 13, 2017Breaking the Ice with Zac WilkersonQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: I’m Zac Wilkerson and I was born in Buffalo, OK, […] read more October 6, 2017Breaking the Ice with Shane SmithQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: My name is Shane Smith, and I am originally from Terrell, […] read more September 22, 2017Breaking the Ice with Parker McCollumQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: My name is Parker McCollum and I am from Conroe, […] read more September 21, 2017StayTexasStrong.com – Texas-Red Dirt Music Community Launches Universal Site for All Texas and Red Dirt Music Relief EffortsPosted September 21st, 2017 As cleanup begins from the August 25 landfall of catastrophic Hurricane Harvey and its week-long stay, the Texas and […] read more September 8, 2017Breaking the Ice with William Clark GreenQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: William Clark Green and I’m from Tyler, College Station Lubbock […] read more September 1, 2017Breaking the Ice with John BaumannQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: Singer-songwriter based out of Austin. Also sometimes known as Josh […] read more August 25, 2017Breaking the Ice with Josh AbbottQ: Who are you and where are you from? A: Still figuring that out, but closer and closer every day…I’m […] read more August 3, 2017The Strings Pavilion – Our NEW VenueNo other festival offers so many stages with such a wide variety of musical experiences. Whether you want to kick […] read more August 3, 2017The MusicFest Magazine Winter 2017-2018 IssueGet all these answers and more in the upcoming issue of The MusicFest Magazine! Get the magazine delivered for free – CLICK HERE! […] read more December 20, 2016MusicFest CD ReleasesKimberly Dunn New Smoke Show CD Release Dung Beetle Saloon | January 7th Kimberly Dunn will be celebrating the release of […] read more December 9, 2016Breaking the Ice w/ Kimberly Dunn Kimberly Dunn has been all over the country touring this year and she’ll be back in Steamboat Springs […] read more December 6, 2016Breaking the Ice w/ Paul Thorn Paul Thorn has a lot going on from his lunch box collection to a new Gospel record. He will […] read more November 4, 2016Breaking the Ice with Kaitlin ButtsWho are you and where are you from? Kaitlin Butts – Tulsa, Oklahoma originally but based out of Ardmore, Oklahoma […] read more October 21, 2016Breaking the Ice with Sam RiggsSam Riggs has come a long way since his first year at The MusicFest. He released a new album, “Breathless,” […] read more October 14, 2016Breaking the Ice with Courtney PattonWho are you and where are you from? My name is Courtney Patton, and I’m a singer, songwriter, mom and […] read more October 7, 2016Breaking the Ice with Bri BagwellBri Bagwell has been staying busy touring all over the world with her band, “The Banned.” She just won Texas Regional […] read more September 30, 2016Breaking the Ice with Jonny BurkeWho are you and where are you from? Jonny Burke, born and raised in New Braunfels, TX. What’s new with […] read more September 14, 2016MusicFest Artists’ Tribute to a Legend 2017: Doug SahmDickson Productions and The Center for Texas Music History are excited to announce that The MusicFest Artists’ Tribute to a […] read more September 12, 2016“Sound of MusicFest 2017” Spotify PlaylistThere may not be snow on the ground yet, but we are channeling the colder days with our MusicFest Spotify […] read more September 9, 2016Breaking the Ice with Cleto Cordero of Flatland CavalryWe had the chance to catch up with Cleto Cordero of Flatland Cavalry. The West Texas band (made up of […] read more September 2, 2016Breaking the Ice with Randall KingWe have West Texas native, Randall King, at MusicFest for the first time this upcoming January. We got to catch […] read more August 26, 2016Breaking the Ice with BJ BarhamWe caught up with BJ Barham of American Aquarium to get down to the nitty gritty. Check out his answers […] read more July 14, 2016New Releases by MusicFest Favorites – Spring & Summer 2016Looking for some new music? Make sure to add these MusicFest artists’ to your playlist! Wade Bowen – Then Sings […] read more November 7, 2015MusicFest 2016 Honors First RespondersLast year, you helped us honor our troops by submitting photos of friends and family who have served in the […] read more October 10, 2015New Venues: The Chief Theater & The MusicFest Media Lounge “On Air” at the Sheraton presented by Dosey DoeThe Chief Theater This “NEW” MusicFest venue is almost 100 years old and will present some of MusicFest’s finest shows, […] read more October 10, 2015Travel to SteamboatPlanning your trip to Steamboat? Whether you fly, drive, or take a shuttle there are many great travel options available […] read more October 9, 2015New Releases This OctoberLooking for some new music? Make sure to add these MusicFest artists’ to your playlist! The Black Lillies – Hard […] read more October 9, 2015MusicFest 2016 Artists’ Tribute to a Legend: Joe ElyDickson Productions and the Center for Texas Music History are very excited to have Joe Ely as the 2016 MusicFest […] read more June 29, 2015New Releases – Cory Morrow’s The Good FightCory Morrow’s new album The Good Fight was released June 16th! Order your autographed copy of the album CoryMorrow.com! Over […] read more April 2, 2015Only at MusicFest! Hold My Beer and Watch This with Randy Rogers and Wade BowenRandy Rogers and Wade Bowen always put on an incredible show at MusicFest, as anyone who has attended one of […] read more April 2, 2015The MusicFest Magazine Spring/Summer 2015 IssueThe new issue of the MusicFest Magazine will be hitting the streets this month! Look for it on magazine racks […] read more December 1, 2014Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament 2015Get in on a “behind-the-scenes” tradition at MusicFest. Dickson Productions, Buda Texas Fire Department, musicians, sponsors and MusicFest attendees introduced […] read more December 1, 2014MusicFest 2015 Artists’ Tribute to a Legend: Radney FosterIt is with great pleasure that Dickson Productions announces Radney Foster as the 2015 MusicFest Tribute Artist! This tribute concert […] read more December 1, 2014The MusicFest at Steamboat 2015 Mobile App Now Available!Enjoy an electronic festival guide right in the palm of your hand, expand and manage your festival experience, create your […] read more October 24, 2014MusicFest Salutes The TroopsIn 2009, first lieutenant Jason Woody of the US Army wrote to Dickson Productions expressing his regret that he would […] read more September 30, 2014MusicFest Venues – The Sheraton BallroomMusicFest’s newest venue is another luxurious ballroom designed to offer an experience like no other MusicFest venue. Enjoy an exceptional […] read more August 4, 2014A History of Schroeder HallBy Stephen Dean Just shy of 20 miles west of Victoria, Texas lays the town of Schroeder, home to the […] read more August 4, 2014Let It Snow – With Bri BagwellThe MusicFest Magazine sat down with Bri Bagwell and asked her about her MusicFest experience, the Nashville scene, and her […] read more July 26, 2014Got Questions? We have Answers!Have a question about MusicFest that you can’t find the answer to? Check out these frequently asked questions: Q: When […] read more July 26, 2014Are You a MusicFest Newcomer?Dickson Productions is constantly looking for new ways to improve the MusicFest experience while remaining true to the basic principles […] read more July 24, 2014Writing a Hit Song – Or Not / MusicFest Magazine Fall/Winter issueBy Jon Grossman There’s something special about the radio. From FDR’s Fireside Chats and Orson Welles’ The War of the […] read more
