The Beanstalk Music and Mountains Festival will take place later this week, from June 10-12 in Westcliffe, CO. Performers include The Magic Beans, who will anchor the event, as well as theNEWDEAL, Electron and many special sets including two from New Elastic Time featuring Michael Kang, Jason Hann and Michael Travis of String Cheese teaming with Jamie Shields of The New Deal. Todd Stoops, Allen Aucoin, Reed Mathis, Marcus Rezak and Hayley Jane will also come together as Without a Net, a tribute to the Grateful Dead. Mama Magnolia will also honor David Bowie with a special performance. Additionally, The Main Squeeze will play one set of Motown songs as well as one set of originals. CIA, featuring Clay Parnell, Allen Aucoin and Ian McGuire will also play a late night set.

Aron Magner, keyboard player for Electron and the Disco Biscuits and theNEWDEAL’s Jamie Shields recently sat down with Jambands.com founder/ Relix editor Dean Budnick to reflect on their personal relationship as well as their musical collaborations over the years, which may well continue this weekend at Beanstalk.

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