Join us for hot music in the cool, high desert for a weekend of relaxation, comaraderie, and great original music!

Read the article from TheSpectrum.com about 2006 fesitval

The sixth annual Torrey Music Festival is coming August 1, 2009 in beautiful Torrey, Utah. Torrey is located in the south-central part of the state, in the heart of the red-rock canyon country. Named for a colonel in the Spanish-American War, Torrey is in Wayne County, which covers approximately 2,500 square miles of glorious alpine and desert scenery, and only 2,500 inhabitants. Nonetheless, the county has a long history of supporting artists and the arts.


The Vapor Trails entertain under a Torrey sky.

For example, Buddy Merrill, a highly dexterous guitarist who rose to fame on the Lawrence Welk Show, grew up and played his first notes here. More recently, the county’s friendly people and inviting surroundings have attracted other musicians, including singer-songwriters, Celtic fiddlers and up-tempo bluegrass bands.

With such an array of talent, it was natural that a group of local musicians and music lovers came together in 2004 to launch the first annual Torrey Music Festival. Featuring a variety of performers, from British Invasion-style power trios to eclectic world music ensembles, the festival showcased the array of talent in the area and throughout the state.

On Saturday, July 31, rootsy music will be the order of the day as the Torrey Music Festival kicks off in the high desert environs of Wayne County with an excellent array of Utah musical talent. The event will feature Kate MacLeod, Kirkmount, Charley Simmons, Hillbilly Voodoo, Utah Slim & Jen Hajj, Jeremiah Maxey, as well as others special acts to be announced. Now in its sixth year, the Torrey Music Festival is sponsorsed by the non-profit Entrada Institute, and promises to provide a great afternoon and evening of memorable melody and harmony.
The Robber’s Roost Bookstore Stage in Torrey is the perfect venue, with the rugged outline of Boulder Mountain and gnarled redrock cliffs providing an inspirational backdrop. Ancient cottonwoods provide cooling shade on the festival grounds. Food, refreshments, handmade crafts and jewelry, and other festival goods, including a selection of vintage guitars and other instruments, will be on display from local and regional vendors. Camping and motels are available within walking distance and late-night jamming in nearby Teasdale will provide a satisfying finish to the event.

Tickets are a ridiculously low, recession-beating $20 and can be purchased at Local Music, Acoustic Music, and the Acoustic Musician in the Salt Lake Valley, at Robber’s Roost in Torrey, online and at the gate

At 7,000 feet elevation, August is a wonderful time to visit Torrey. The days are warm and sunny, and the evenings are pleasantly cool

The festival is only a stone’s throw away from Capitol Reef National Park. Torrey and the surrounding towns feature fine restaurants and accommodations (motels, B&Bs, campgrounds, cabins and RV parks).

So bring your cameras and hiking shoes. Come prepared to experience a weekend of exciting, original music in intimate outdoor settings.