Folk-rock musician Rebecca Folsom and Friends are returning to the Seeley-Swan for a third encore performance in the 24-year history of 2 Valleys Stage, performing on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. at the Seeley-Swan High School. Tickets are available at the door.
Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, Rebecca's formative years were inspired by the alternative pulse that beats in a town nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. She grew up running trails and writing songs amongst the pines and aspens, capturing inspiration from the plethora of spiritual teachings along with the sanctuary of the natural world. These days, Rebecca is finding and sharing connection by turning towards listening, simply embracing what is, and taking practical, effective action from this moment. It's in this open spirit of being teachable that Rebecca has traversed the many bridges that have led to her latest album, Sanctuary. In the spirit of collaboration, Rebecca wrote the songs for Sanctuary with activists, Zen masters, NYT best selling authors, Forbes America's 100 Self-Made Women, social justice organizations and those impacted by compromised, disempowered situations.
Rebecca brought together a team of the highest caliber in the production of Sanctuary, each harmoniously sharing talent, aliveness and love. Album producer Tom Wasinger, a three-time Grammy winner, deepened the intimacy, added a grass roots foundation and entrained a magical resonance from a wizard's chamber of instruments from all over the world. Six-time Grammy winner, Shaun Martin, co-produced the title track. Grammy nominees Sally Barris and Mark Oblinger lent their voices and songwriting prowess. Nick Forster and James Tuttle of eTown brought their big hearts and production talents. The band members that have had Rebecca's back for more than 20 years were once again reliable pillars in the production. The involvement of many resulted in the sonically-rich, deeply touching gem of Sanctuary.
Rebecca has played on BBC television/radio for an audience of 1.5 million, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, The Bluebird and Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee, and numerous festivals nationwide. The song Sanctuary was a semi-finalist in the "2021 International Songwriting Competition." Her album Extraordinary Days debuted with the song Better Times hitting Number 1 on the National Folk Radio DJ Chart and spending five months on the Top 50 National Americana Country Radio Chart.
Rebecca laughs and says, "I tend to live in extremes. I decided a long time ago that I would channel my intensity into the positive power of creativity. I relish in the joy in living, and thrive in helping others become greater, truer, happier people. From my personal past history, I'm not afraid to walk with others through some dark places. Sometimes we have to face into the shadows of life to free ourselves into a brighter future."
This concert is followed by two days of in-school concerts and classroom workshops sponsored by 2 Valleys Stage in our four schools: Swan Valley ElementarySchool, Seeley Lake Elementary School, Seeley-Swan High School and Potomac Elementary School.
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