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 fifth annual Torrey Music Festival is coming August 1.2.3, 2008 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.

This year’s festival promises to be equally entertaining. On-stage will be a few old favorites, a few up-and-coming talents, and a few surprise guests. There will also be plenty of opportunities to jam, participate in an after-hours open mic sessions, or just relax and enjoy the area..

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.