Jay Nash & Garrison Starr: Swamp Gospel & Heartfelt Storytelling

Schedule

Fri Apr 03 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Roots Music Project | Boulder, CO

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Two masterful singer-songwriters unite for an intimate evening of poignant melodies, rough-hewn vocals, and stories that heal the soul.
About this Event

Join us for a rare evening with two of Americana's most compelling voices. Jay Nash brings 25 years of road-tested songcraft and virtuosic guitar work, while Grammy-nominated producer and singer Garrison Starr shares her powerful "Swamp Gospel Hymns for Humans." Both artists have toured with legends like Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, and The Indigo Girls, and tonight they'll create an unforgettable night of intimate storytelling and soul-stirring music. This is the kind of show where every song feels like a conversation, and you leave feeling more connected to the world around you.



Doors 7:00pm. Show 8:80pm

Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly!



Jay Nash


“It’s a bit of a paradox.  I still feel like an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, with my most exciting days just in front of me.  It's funny because I have been writing songs and singing for my supper for almost 25 years...crazy how time flies when you are having fun.  Still, I am as excited as ever for the next song, the next record, and the next gig.” - JN
Over the span of his self-described, ‘under the radar' career, Jay Nash's rough-hewn voice, poignant melodies, and unique yet subtly virtuosic approach to the guitar have taken him across the United States and Europe more times than he can count.  He has released seven full-length solo albums, and four solo EPs along with another ten albums with his collaborative efforts with TFDI, The Contenders, Garrison Starr, and Caitlin Crosby..racking up 10s of millions of streams and selling over 70,000 records.  In his time off the road, where he’s racked up thousands of live performances, Nash has created the original motion picture score for three feature films, a Dutch television series, and dozens of nationally run commercial spots.

Variety is indeed the spice of life. Still, everything comes back to the man and his guitar.

https://www.jaynash.com/



Garrison Star

Garrison Starr is the quintessential musical triple-threat, singer, songwriter, Grammy-nominated record producer, and her soon-to-be-released latest full-length album, Garrison Starr and The Gospel Truth reveals her at the height of her powers. Starr calls the new collection of songs, “Swamp Gospel Hymns for Humans,” the next chapter in her story of recovery and healing from her Evangelical Christian upbringing. Her previous album, "Girl I Used To Be,” released during the pandemic in March 2021, launched her exploration of deconstruction on the path towards self-love and forgiveness. “Girl I Used To Be” is the story of saying goodbye to what was, and The Gospel Truth is the story of the journey over the bridge to freedom.

https://www.garrisonstarr.com/



Doors 7:00pm. Show 8:00pm

Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly!



About Roots Music Project Foundation

Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene.

4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80301 Search for "Roots Music Project" on Google Maps.

RootsMusicProject.org

Rootsmusicfest.org

https://www.facebook.com/RootsMusicProject.org

"See you at Roots!"



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2 new Premium Seating Pods: Reserved comfortable seating for a group of 6 people. (Each pod includes a couch and two comfortable lounge chairs for your group to relax and enjoy the show.)


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