Aspen Rocks
Our local ‘American Idol’ style Music Competition held at the historic Wheeler Opera House. We produce two competition events a year. During the school year is our first competition open to 6th to 12th grade students. Our second is held during the summer and is open to all musicians. Finalists are chosen to compete live for a chance to win recording time with a professional engineer at the legendary Mad Dog Ranch+Studios. Contestants will be judge by three local musicians. All you have to do to enter is submit a 1 minute video of your best performance.
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Student Competition
Six finalists are chosen to compete Live at the historic Wheeler Opera House for a chance to win prizes. A fun evening of our valleys amazing talent. Come cheer for them.
April 23, 2022 Finalists & Winners
Kendall Vivanco, 13, 1st Place, Gracie Feinberg, 14, 2nd Place, Dante Clark, 13, 3rd Place. Runners Up: Grace Miller & Lydia Dye, Fernanda Andrade, Lewis Brown
April 1, 2023 Finalists & Winners
The Lost Junction Band, 1st Place, Ava Toton, 13, 2nd Place, Fernando Mendoza, 18, 3rd Place, Joe Wren, 16, The Representatives, and S.A.L.T.
April 13, 2024 Finalists
Lanabella, 1st Place, Jacob Ramos, 2nd Place, Rock and Roll Academy Band, 3rd Place, Eleanor Carroll, Blackout, Eleanor Hibbard
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All Musician Competition
Anyone can submit for this competition to compete Live at the Wheeler. Finalists will be judged by working musicians and a winner will be chosen and awarded the opportunity to record and work with a professional producer and engineer. Come check out the talent and participate in our Silent Auction.
July 5, 2022 Finalists & Winners
Madeleine Miller, New Castle, 1st Place, Peach Street Revival, Grand Junction, 2nd Place, Kevin Danzig, Vail, 3rd Place. Runners Up: 8th St Collective, Aspen. Southside Highway, Grand Junction. Dylan Starrs, Carbondale.
