Stay tuned for when the next one can be safely scheduled. If you would like to schedule one on one coaching, contact us.
Friday, Jan 31-Sunday, Feb 2, 2020 in Estes Park, Colorado
Clay Rose (Gasoline Lollipops) Daniel Rodriguez (Elephant Revival) Neyla Pekarek (Formerly of The Lumineers)
Tuition $275. Meals Included. Lodging not included in tuition.
$100 Deposit confirms your spot. It is 50% refundable until January 10th.
After January 10, it is 100% non-refundable. Balance due after deposit $175.
Double Queen Room per night for Upstream participants is $96.87 inc tax. Book Friday and Saturday at Murphy's. Call 970-480-2955 and say you are with the Upstream Retreat. Contact us HERE for assistance in finding a roommate to split the cost.
Upstream Mountain Songwriting Retreat
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Daniel Rodriguez
(Elephant Revival)
Colorado singer-songwriter, Daniel Rodriguez, turns to his acoustic guitar for memorable, melodic hooks to accompany his poetic and contemplative folk songs. Boulder Weekly refers to Rodriguez’s voice as “a timeless voice, deep and hearty, weathered but comforting.”
“a timeless voice, deep and hearty, weathered but comforting.”
-Boulder Weekly
Clay Rose
(Gasoline Lollipops)
Clay Rose is the lead singer and songwriter for Boulder-based bands, Gasoline Lollipops, and The Widow’s Bane. Although his career as a band leader has spanned a decade, his solo songwriting career began in 1997. He has written and released nine all-original albums to date.
“Clay Rose is a songwriter worth his salt.”-Dylan Owens, Denver Post
Neyla Pekarek
(formerly of The Lumineers)
Neyla Pekarek began playing cello at age 9 in her native city of Denver, Colorado. She studied Musical Theatre and earned a degree in Music Education at UNC in Greeley, CO. In 2010, she joined the Denver folk-rock group The Lumineers as a cellist and vocalist, and after 8 years, touring and recording with the band, Neyla parted ways to pursue her own musical endeavors.
WHAT SONGWRITERS HAVE TO SAY
Songwriting happens with inspiration and intention, along with time and space.
Join us for an Upstream Retreat where we will provide time and space, and coaching from seasoned songwriters.
Friday
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
Check in to Murphy's Resort
Meet up with songwriters from the retreat and enjoy live music at a nearby venue TBD
Saturday
9:00 am
10:00-12:00
12:00-1:00
1:00-3:00
3:00-5:00
7:00
Sunday
9:00 am
10:00-12:00
12:00-1:00
1:00-3:00
4:00
Continental Breakfast & orientation
WORKSHOPS
Clay Rose: Group 1
Neyla Pekarek: Group 2
Lunch
WORKSHOPS
Neyla Pekarek: Group 1
Clay Rose: Group 2
Song circle or personal work time
PERFORMANCE BY DANIEL RODRIGUEZ, CLAY ROSE, AND NEYLA PEKAREK
Continental Breakfast and OPEN MIC
WORKSHOPS
Clay Rose: Group 1
Daniel Rodriguez: Group 2
Lunch
WORKSHOPS
Daniel Rodriguez: Group 1
Clay Rose: Group 2
SONGWRITER SHOWCASE AT NEARBY VENUE TBD