Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon Return To The State Theatre With A Tribute To John Denver

John Denver was one of the top recording artists of an era. He also was an active and recognized humanitarian and environmentalist. Denver's songs such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Rocky Mountain High", "Annie's Song", "Back Home Again" and scores of other beloved melodies were an introspection of love, nature, family, and home. Chris Collins, an award-winning singer/songwriter, who leads the band of Boulder Canyon, carries on the musical legacy that John Denver gave to the world. Their tribute makes a return stop at the State Theatre on Saturday, March 3.

Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 & $25 and can be purchased by visiting the State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org.

Having played coast to coast to ever-growing audiences, including performing with some of John Denver's former band members, friends and family, Boulder Canyon continues to keep alive the music that not only defined a generation, but still resonates today.

Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon consist of the talents of:

Chris Collins, on guitar, banjo and lead vocals, is a singer-songwriter and recording engineer who also has been selected twice as a Top 10 regional finalist at Folk Festivals in Texas. Chris has also been nominated for two MTM awards for producer of the year and Album of the year, as well awarded for his work as a humanitarian and in volunteerism.

Paul Swanton, on guitar and vocals, is known for his hot guitar picking. He's spent 30 years perfecting most of the guitar licks in the John Denver canon. He completed a John Denver songbook for acoustic guitarists.

Kevin Delmolino, on bass and vocals, has spent more than 35 years as a talented singer and multi-instrumentalist. When he's not playing with Boulder Canyon, Kevin can be heard playing with numerous bands in the Mid-Atlantic region. Alex Mitchell, on fiddle, mandolin and vocals, has toured with the Missouri Repertory Theatre, appeared in the Ted Turner movie "Gettysburg" and played on the soundtrack, appeared on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, at the Lisner Auditorium and at the Birchmere. His styles traverse Appalachian music, bluegrass, Celtic, Klezmer, ballroom, hot swing and jazz. His first CD, "Chameleon," was released to critical acclaim.

Mark Nelson, on percussion, drums, synthesizer and vocals, recently expanded his musical pallet to include a more modern software-based percussion instrument, the Zendrum. Mark is an accomplished musician and vocalist who also can be found playing with various artists in the Frederick, Maryland area.

Bill Powell, on piano and keyboard, who holds his master in music and doctorate in organ performance from Shenandoah University. Dr. Powell is an adjunct instructor of piano at Hood College. He's immersed in Christian music as music director at several churches in Maryland.

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