Acoustic Events
Our Overall Mission
Helping connect Colorado musicians who play for the love of the music with appreciative audiences and each other.
Site, like us, is currently a work in progress.
North Fork Valley Guitar Club
Paul formed our club after being inspired and encouraged in 2025 by the White Horse Guitar Club of Cork, Ireland, the NFVGC consists of ten musicians from the region who gather and perform Acoustic Americana music. Our “mission statement” 'follows our purpose and intention of sharing our love and experience with folk and traditional music. Through our companionship camaraderie, we continue to enjoy in the spirit of sharing, learning, cooperation and fun, sharing songs that our listeners can join in.
Upcoming gigs:
Zach’s BBQ concert event/Hotchkiss 8/25/2026
House Concert at Steve Harpers: 9/13/2026
Redlands Grange Benefit Concert: 10/17/2026
Previous gigs:
Paonia United Brewing Pub/Paonia,
Hotchkiss Senior Center
Peace & Plenty Farms
About Us
Paul Frazier
Papa Rod Richmond
Papa Rod Richmond
Paul's bio is coming...
Papa Rod Richmond
Papa Rod Richmond
Papa Rod Richmond
Papa Rod Richmond – (aka Guitar Thumper) is an acoustic guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Papa Rod’s original songs and acoustic finger style compositions are personal journeys woven from love, lore, addiction, joys and struggles, and even death. Cover songs include a wide range of well-known artists and genres. Come. You too can achieve Rodness…
Rod is currently the host of the annual Rodney Palooza event in Arvada, CO
(303) 241-9083
George Gertz
George Gertz
George Gertz
Founder and talent coordinator for North Fork Bluegrass & Roots Festival, original Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival, band contest coordinator at Rocky Grass, KVNF & KDNK "Acoustic Stew" DJ, long time band member "Metamoocil Mountain Boys" (don't go there). Plays fingerstyle folk & country blues on his 1962 Martin.
970 250-2986
Jody Andrews
George Gertz
George Gertz
Co-founder and event coordinator for the Colorado "Inner Hillbilly" Music Camp, North Fork Bluegrass Festival, original Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Festival. "Acoustic Stew" DJ at KVNF & KDNK public radio stations. Jam host who will play with anyone who is willing to tolerate her unique banjo style. She also plays rhythm guitar and is a passable singer.
970 250-3001