Levi Platero closed out the evening with his rendition of a Jimi Hendrix classic. Platero is the winner of the 2016 NAMA (Native American Music Award) for Best Blues.
Southern Ute Brave Alternate, Theoden Greany shows his footwork on the dance floor during Levi Platero's set.
Robert Ortiz, DJ of REZ-olution Radio Hour on KSUT Tribal Radio was the MC of the Father's Day Concert.
Billy Crawley II of Kayenta, Ariz., returned with acoustic songs between bands. Crawley II also plays in several other bands, notably Ethnic de Generation and Billy Crawley & The Good Ol’ Boys.
Escape the Badlands, Logan Gasdia, Clint Lewis, Greg Nolsom, Kyle Dalton and Todd Solecki (not pictured), played rock and metal covers from the 1980’s to 2000’s. The band returned to this year’s Father’s Day concert.
Southern Ute Royalty members, Shayne White Thunder – Little Miss Southern Ute, and Maleina Carel – Jr. Miss Southern Ute welcomed those in attendance to the Father’s Day Concert. Autumn Sage – Miss Southern Ute, and Theoden Greany – Southern Ute Brave Alt., also welcomed the attendees.
Volunteers, Terena Hight and Christen Heart hold the exclusive “My Dad Rocks” T-shirts given away by the Division of Social Services during the Father’s Day Concert.
Opening the Father’s Day Concert, Native Rhythm (left to right) Conrad Thompson, Tallias Cantsee, Calvin Richards and Kean Richards played classic blues & rock covers.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: SU Division of Social Services
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Father’s Day concert rocks in the MPF
The Father’s Day Concert in the Park was moved indoors due to rain showers, but that didn’t deter those set on enjoying an evening of rock and roll and blues music. Headlining the June 14th event, award winning blues guitarist Levi Platero and his band tore through a set of originals and blues classics. Angelina Whitehorse of the Division of Social Services brought the popular event back to the Multi-Purpose Facility for a second year. Food vendors, Mi Hitos, Jemez Foods, and Sweet Peas were also on hand. TnT Sound Production provided sound.
