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Winter Park · Grand County · Est. 2002

Bringing Blues to the Mountains

Live music on high-country stages, instruments in classrooms and libraries, and Blue Star Connection for kids facing serious illness.

Who we are & what we do

Promoting blues and American roots music

The Grand County Blues Society brings world-class Blues and Roots music to the Colorado High Country through intimate live performances, a renowned three-day mountain blues festival, and year-round community programming. We support blues education in local schools, partner with libraries to expand access to music, and use our program Blue Star Connection to place musical instruments into the hands of children facing life threatening illness.

Live Blues Concerts

Intimate concerts and Blues From the Top in Winter Park. 300+ live performances.

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Blue Star Connection

Instruments for children facing serious life challenges, through hospitals and music therapists.

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Check Out the Music

Borrow instruments at Grand County libraries. School visits at no cost to the district.

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300+Live shows
24thFestival in 2026
1,400+Blue Stars helped
All volunteer501(c)(3) board

Our founder

John Wayne Catt
2002–2017

John Wayne Catt

John founded GCBS in 2002 and later created Blue Star Connection and Check Out the Music. He passed away in 2017. His vision still shapes this work.

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