By Alliance Arts Council
A Colorado based bluegrass band, High Plains Tradition, will open the Alliance Arts Council’s 2025-2026 Season on Friday, Nov. 14.
Founded in 1987, High Plains Tradition is the longest running band from Colorado at this time. For 37 years they have brought their Traditional Bluegrass Music to fans from California to Kentucky and from Texas to Canada. They have done 6 successful tours of Ireland as well. Original members Kenny Pabst and Doug Elrick have seen High Plains Tradition begin as a bar act and graduate to major festivals and concerts throughout the Midwest and West.
With Steve Gilmore on guitar and vocals, Mark Leslie on banjo and vocals, and Bobbie Vickery on fiddle and vocals, they play mostly traditional bluegrass, but also have been known to throw in country, swing and a Gershwin tune or two. Audiences have said “WOW, we never expected that. They are so entertaining ….”. Come and enjoy their bright talent and personality for yourself!
Tickets are $15 for Adults, $10 for Seniors and $5 for Students. Tickets are available at Carnegie Arts Center, the Chamber office and at the door. The show is at 7 p.m. at the Alliance High School Performing Arts Center. Season tickets for all four events of the Alliance Arts Council season will also be sold at the door prior to the bluegrass concert.
Business co-presenters that help make this possible are Western Nebraska Real Estate, Harris Sales, FNIC, FNBO and KCOW/Double Q Country Radio.
The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported these programs through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Visit www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization.