the best way to immerse yourself in music is to go to places where it
is all around you and wher eyou are encouraged to join in and learn
more. Perhaps Lyons Folks Festival or Telluride would be such places.

These are the festivals i hear about from Colorado.
also four corners and The 3rd Annual Folk Festival
is a free music concert held at Hideaway Park in
downtown Winter Park Resort July 8-July 9, 2006...

http://www.northforkbluegrass.com/ june 9-11

often there is a lot of jamming and sharing of tunes
at bluegrass events...and it is not always restricted
to traditional bluegrass. Perhaps you can locate a
song circle or jam session that meets regularly or
check music stores and see if they sponsor any gatherings.

i think there are a couple of mud cats in colorado
Rex used to be on here...i think he is up in
evergreen or west of boulder. and Katlaughing is in
western colorado butg night have some ideas for you.

let us know what you find!