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“It’s the Intimacy and the Geography”: Why Vail’s Mountains of Music Belongs on Every Music Lover’s Festival List
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“I Love Out Loud. People Aren’t Used to That”: Tiger Lewis Roars Into His Own on “Too Easy,” a Blistering Love Song About Letting Your Guard Down
“Fun, Awkward, & Joyful”: Lottie McLeod Rides Love’s Highs and Heartaches on “Wednesdays at the Waterloo,” an Indie Pop Daydream
“Sometimes Healing Feels a Lot Like Dying Before It Starts to Feel Like Freedom”: Anna Moon & the Stars Roars Back to Life on “Oh my god! It’s a resurrection”
“The Hurt Is Softer Than We Know”: Where’s Beth Finds Beauty in the Mess of Being Alive on ‘Ache Is A Cricket In The Night’
Away From the Algorithm: Margaret Glaspy on Finding “Original Thought,” Trusting Her Instincts, and ‘I Am Both’
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“It’s the Intimacy and the Geography”: Why Vail’s Mountains of Music Belongs on Every Music Lover’s Festival List
byAt Vail’s GoPro Mountain Games, Mountains of Music turns four days of outdoor adventure into a breathtaking concert experience against a picturesque backdrop. 2026’s series saw acts like the Allman Betts Family Revival, Wilderado, Michael Marcagi, and more carry the weekend’s energy from sun-soaked days into unforgettable nights in the Colorado Rockies. A celebration of live music as the heartbeat of mountain culture, Mountains of Music belongs on every music lover’s festival list.
