MUSIC & MOONLIGHT

Music & Moonlight is a uniquely Colorado fundraiser hosted under the open sky at Cal-Wood Education Center. Nature sets the stage for a night of magical moments and mesmerizing music from Heavy Diamond Ring and Roma Ransom. Experience an unforgettable campfire concert, savor gourmet al fresco dining, and participate in a special paddle raiser, all while supporting our mission to connect people with nature.

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Hosted in the heart of nature, this event supports Cal-Wood's mission to provide unique outdoor experiences that inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world. Through immersive, hands-on learning opportunities, we aim to foster a deep, lasting connection between our participants and the environment. Your support enables us to expand these programs, benefiting all children and families, including those who are underrepresented and under-resourced. Together, we are cultivating and empowering the future stewards of our planet.

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This exclusive event is limited to 135 attendees, ensuring an intimate and memorable experience.​​

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS | HEAVY DIAMOND RING

Some things are just meant to last. When Sarah Anderson and Paul DeHaven met and began playing together in 2004, they had no idea just how deep the well of their musical partnership would prove to be. After the disbanding of indie-folk sweethearts Paper Bird, the duo founded Heavy Diamond Ring and never looked back. HDR is the culmination (thus far) of their signature sound, a fountain of open-hearted, folk-rock, steeped in vocal harmony and group synergy. Led by Anderson's smooth-as-honey vocals and DeHaven's rugged guitar chops, the band has been described as "open-road, long drive music", having "a little bit of twang, and a whole lot of beef”, and their live show as "infectious and contagious". The band is rounded out by veteran knockouts Blake Stepan (bass), Mike Lang (keys), and Orion Tate Ignelzi (drums). Their second full-length LP, "All Out of Angels", out this fall, was produced by Ben Wysocki (the Fray) and Mark Anderson and features a duet with Nathaniel Rateliff. Out now on Cowboy Cowabunga Recordings. 

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"Heavy Diamond Ring creates a sound that feels as classic as rolling down the windows in the summer - a super highway to a new frontier." -303 Magazine


 

"...a helping of contemporary indie-folk that goes down easy, augmented by some subtle, snaky guitar work, walls of harmony vocals and Anderson's attention-grabbing vocals." -CS Indy 

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS | ROMA RANSOM

Grace and Gordon create a truly special musical adventure. Her siren's voice pulls you in with its ethereal elegance and sincerity. Her masterful artistry of the violin is stunning, and the rich variety of tunes they bring to life transport you from your seat to what feels like an old world experience. His command of the many instruments he plucks from the stage during their show is nothing short of fantastic! From flute, guitar, and bass to Saxophone, it was wild! The way they evolve a song on stage exhibits their incredible chemistry and feels so raw and honest. These two beautiful humans come together and in the joining of talents and passion create a larger energy, like that of a much bigger band, and yet retain the clarity and allure of the dance of two instruments. I kept thinking of them as the Siren and the Storm. Forces of nature and myth.​