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Tara Nevins w The Believers "Locket & Key"

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I know, I know, the Music Fog crew is starting to get excited about the upcoming adventure to the Great White North for MusicFest at Steamboat Springs. We wax poetic about frolicking in the snow, of 10 degree days or nights, of relentless champagne powder falling gently among the twinkling après Christmas lights still gracing the trees. But ya know, not everybody gets it. I remember talking to Jerry Jeff Walker one night at The Birchmere in Alexandria, and telling him that he needed to make the MusicFest scene one of these years, and he said, "Snow, I don't think so! You will find me in Belize." Which is a beautiful place, too, we hear.

Tara Nevins In keeping with the head south tradition, Donna The Buffalo ventures to western Palm Beach County in Florida for a January 2nd date at The WCHS Theater in Wellington. Palm Beach...now doesn't that sound delicious too? Easy breezes, sand between your toes, drinks with fruit juice, t-shirts and flip flops. May have to go there next! This song was on the most recent DTB CD Silverlined. Here is Tara collaborating with The Believers on "Locket and Key."

-Jessie

Donna the Buffalo - Silverlined - Locket and Key

Pass Me That Stoli Box

Firewater04 ...I need to write down this song! The Americana Music Association has a very cool online auction benefit running that features handwritten song lyrics up for bid. This afternoon is your last chance to take home any one of these amazing pieces of music history. A very cool recent addition is the handwritten lyrics to "Firewater" from Butch Hancock, written on the back side of a torn up Stolichnaya Vodka box! Others are on hotel letterhead, notebook paper, or anything handy. Some are written very neatly, and others include crossed out revisions---they're all as unique as the artists that have donated them to this AMA benefit. Firewater01  You can view all of them by clicking here. The auction ends this afternoon, so place your final bids!

-Music Fog

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Après Ski - Steamboat

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Skiing Pix The white stuff is finally falling but not nearly quick enough for me. Idaho gets a decent amount of snow but Steamboat is a gold mine. Every time I check the snow report, the resort is getting more snow. That sets us "MusicFesters" up for a great time in January. If you plan on hitting the mountain to do a little skiing, or boarding, there are a few things I feel you should know.
  • There is no such thing as a day off during MusicFest.  Don’t overdo it on the first day because you have been in "snow withdrawals." Play it smart, you've got five more days of music, snow and fun.
  • Even if you don’t feel like you are the most coordinated person out on the slopes, stick with it! I know a lot of people come from Texas where mountains and snow are limited, so while you are at one of the best resorts, take advantage of it. Especially when you get hooked up with lift tickets through MusicFest reservations. Paying full price for lift tickets in Colorado sucks!
  • Finally après ski (I use ski as a general term, not hatin’ on the boarders out there). The definition of après ski varies, but I’m giving you the official Music Fog definition. Après ski means you head to the bar directly off the slopes. Boots and all. You’ll be the badass of the crowd. Bear River is perfect for participating in this tradition, plus you get to soak up some great music.

Disclaimer: Don’t be that guy in a t-shirt when it’s 5 degrees outside. Bundle up everyone! I’m talking long johns, thermals, coats, REAL winter coats. You may think you can drink with your "beer jacket" on but don’t. Ladies, I know you have your cute PT’s (party tops) but you can still look cute with layers on.

You might see me out on the slopes, living it up! Maybe in a ridiculous outfit one day, maybe being a badass in Bear River, who knows! Like I say, go big or go home and MusicFest is the time to go big!

-Sheila