Westward Bound Festival Weekend

June 27–29, 2025

Saddle up for a genre-defying celebration of the American West, where jazz, classical, opera, musical theatre, and American standards ride side by side.

CMAC’s Westward Bound weekend weaves frontier charm with unexpected musical adventures across three unforgettable days of performances, community, and creativity.

Three Mainstage Concerts

Westward Bound Listening Room Concert – Friday, June 27, 7-9pm, CMAC HQ
Happy Hour, Live @ the Creede Hotel – Saturday, June 28, 5:30-7:30pm, Creede Hotel Tent
Music in the Park – Sunday, 2-4pm at Basham Park

Featured Artists
Craig Verm, baritone
Karen Rothlisberger Verm, piano
Amy Owens, soprano
Dan Weisselberg Jazz Trio
Dan Weisselberg, double bass
Iftah Kary, piano
Aleksi Heinola, drums

Educational & Community Events

Voice Class – Friday, June 27, 12-1:30pm, CMAC HQ // open to singers of all levels, guest taught by husband-and-wife duo Craig Verm and Karen Roethlisberger Verm
Instrument Petting Zoo – Saturday, June 28, 3-3:45pm, Sunnyside Bar // a hands-on musical playground for kids, in collaboration with San Juan Sports
Sound Bath Cave Yoga – Sunday, June 29, 8-9:30am, Community Center Cave // immersive wellness meets music in Creede’s storied geology, featuring soprano Amy Owens and led by Jo Johnson

Whether you're a classical connoisseur, jazz junkie, or simply in search of something new, Westward Bound invites you to explore the wide-open possibilities of sound and story—where every note carries a little dust and a lot of heart.

Purchase tickets & RSVP to events HERE.