It takes a village

On Sat., June 24, the regional music community gathered at Mancos Brewing to celebrate the songs of local songwriter/band leader/rock ‘n’ roll guy Erik Nordstrom. This celebration served as a fundraiser to help out Nordstrom with the financial burden of his cancer treatments, but above that, it was an event recognizing contributions to the local music scene Nordstrom has been making for more than 20 years.

Ten bands and more than 40 musicians came together to play songs Nordstrom has written, a full-blown tribute to a gifted songwriter that has been a great part of our regional music scene.

This event was a success because of an active musical community that Nordstrom has fostered and music-loving residents who support said community.

Huge thanks go out to Mancos Brewing, Ska Brewing, Fenceline Cider, sound engineer Brian Willyard, Jim Gillaspy of Jimmy’s Music & Supply, Bill Doherty and the bands The Snowy Plovers, The Dirty Chords, Horizon, Group Shower, Acid Wrench, The Nathan Schmidt Band, The Crags, Little Wilderness, Farmington Hill and Lawn Chair Kings.

We’d also like to thank everyone that attended in support of Nordstrom and his wife, Shanti. This event proved the Four Corners has a music scene brimming with creativity, talent and a load of love.

On behalf of the organizers of “Nordfest 2023,” thank you.

– Bryant Liggett, Durango