Maude Jellison Library Outdoor Concert Series

("Mondays at the Maude")

Monday August 17th, 2026

7 - 8 PM

Featuring: The McDaileys and the Whereabouts! 

For an extra special treat, the McDaileys are joined by the talented, all-girl duet known as the  "Whereabouts" consisting of stellar banjoist - Beth Mead from Philadelphia, and bass player extraordinaire - Anne Luna from Albuquerque...Come join us for a " Texas-swingin' bluegrass" time.

Free Concert Series for YMCA Guests and friends.  Some seating available or bring your own chairs and no reservation is required.

YMCA of the Rockies
2515 Tunnel Road
Estes Park, CO. 80511
Phone: (970) 586-3344 Library Extension: 1133

The "Stardust Files" Book Launch and Memorial Celebration

for the late, great singer/songwriter Jim Carstensen

Sunday September 27th, 2026

2 to 4 pm

The Apre’ Café

In the Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort

4695 Vail Racquet Club Dr,
East Vail, CO 81657

Phone: (970) 688-5437 Menu: aprescafevail.com

The McDailey Duet will be joining local Vail Valley musicians; guitarist - Nick Steingart, cellist - Ken Carpenter, as well as  Milwaukee - based, bassist/guitarist - Bob Swartz (and others).  The musicians in various configurations will be performing the works of the late Jim Carstensen, aka "Jimmy Stardust."  Jim passed away earlier this year, before his book was published, so this new book launch is also a memorial celebration for Jim, who was an apre'-ski musician for many years in the Vail Valley.  Special Edition copies of his new Book will be available for purchase, and this event is free and open to the public