Dàimh
Formed around the turn of the century and taking the name from the Gaelic word for “kinship,” Dàimh (pronounced Dive), have taken their contemporary take of Highland and Gaelic music to over 20 countries. Members Angus Mackenzie (bagpipes), Gabe McVarish (fiddle), Ross Martin (guitar), Murdo “Yogi” Cameron (mandola, accordion), and Gaelic vocalist Ellen MacDonald delve into the rich tapestry of Scottish musical heritage. https://www.daimh.net/
Old Blind Dogs
As recent inductees to the BBC ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards ‘Trad Music Hall of Fame’ the ‘Dugs’ celebrated thirty years on the road in 2022 by launching their fourteenth studio album ‘Knucklehead Circus’ in Winter 2021. A joyous, uplifting and fun album full of compelling energy and intoxicating rhythm on which ‘OBD’ continue to innovate within their tradition while faithfully revealing its essence. Here’s to many more years of Old Blind Dogs! https://www.oldblinddogs.co.uk/
Heron Valley
Heron Valley captures the iconic sounds of the bothies, village halls and kitchen ceilidhs. With a mixture of traditional Scots and original songs they tell enchanting stories from the places they were born. From the rugged Atlantic islands of the Outer Hebrides, to the mystical hills of Argyll, these musicians are passionate about their heritage. Let Heron Valley transport you to the heartlands of Scotland, through their dynamic performance of the ancient sounds of their home! https://www.heronvalleyband.com/
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Concert Schedule
2025 Schedule TBA
Getting Here and Around
All concerts, workshops, sessions, and ceilidhs will take place at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Located at 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301. The Community Concert Hall offers a world class facility with stunning Colorado views. For more info: https://www.durangoconcerts.com/
DuranGO! MicroTransit:
DuranGO! microtransit is a curb-to-curb, on-demand, evening bus service for Durango. Booking a ride is easy and affordable. All rides must be booked through the DuranGO! app and the regular fare is $2.00 per ride. They will pick you up at your location and bring you to your destination, on demand beginning at 8 PM until Midnight, seven days a week! (DurangoGo! services the city limits of Durango)
For more information and to download the app, visit https://www.durangogov.org/1724/DuranGO-Microtransit
BY CAR OR AIR –
Durango is easy to reach by road on two major U.S. Highways. From the west or east, visitors can arrive in Durango on U.S. Highway 160, a road once known as the Old Spanish Trail. From the north or south, visitors can arrive on U.S. Highway 550.
Above Durango, U.S. 550 is part of the scenic San Juan Skyway. Parts of the road share the former railroad grade of the Silverton Railroad. The section of U.S. 550 above Durango is sometimes referred to as the “Million Dollar Highway” a nickname that some say alludes to the millions of dollars in Silver that once was hauled on the old roadbed.
Below Durango, U.S. 550 from Albuquerque, New Mexico offers a modern four-lane divided highway. This approach to Durango is preferred by many travelers who fly to the International Airport in Albuquerque and drive the final distance to Durango, a trip just over three and a half hours by car.
Durango has a regional airport with jet aircraft service, the Durango-La Plata County Airport. The airport is served by four airlines. Frontier Airlines and United Airlines both serve Durango through Denver Hubs and US Airways offers flights through Phoenix. The newest addition is American Eagle Airlines. The airport is situated to the southeast of Durango. It is accessible from Durango by taking U.S. 550 South and then taking U.S. 160 East approximately 5.5 miles to Highway 172. From Hwy. 172, the airport is located on Airport Road, also known as C.R. 309, a right turn off of Hwy. 172.