To save on confusion: that's the Grand Valley as in we are in it, near the town of Grand Junction, so named for the Colorado and Gunnison rivers which meet here and for the former name of the Colorado river, "Grand."):-) There used to be a small town named that, up the river (CO)in Debeque Canyon, but they renamed it "Parachute." Not sure why.:-)

From Boulder to Grand Junction is about a 4.5-5 hours drive depending on the traffic, time of the week, etc. as you have to go over the Rockies, through the tunnel. Might not be worth it, unless you could pick up gigs elsewhere along the way, such as Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Carbondale, Mesa, Rifle, and New Castle. I don't have any contacts, sorry. I have not been out in the community much for the past few years, just starting to get my feet wet again. Never was out there as a performer, strictly amateur, but do love it. We could certainly use a good Irish band around here, esp. near March 17th!

Best I could do, at the moment, is get you contact names, addys, and numbers, if that would help any. I know it takes a lot of work. I used to do some for my brother when he was performing his own classical works (now that is an even tougher one to break into!:-)

Have fun, anyway!

kat