TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Need more metal in your Jackson Hole life? Then you need to be at the Fire in the Mountains fundraiser this Friday at the Mangy Moose featuring Wayfarer and George Cessna.
If you don’t know the history of Fire in the Mountains, it’s a long, challenging one. In short, the decade-long heavy music festival combined with a holistic experience that promotes environmental stewardship has moved its venue from Teton County to Red Eagle Campground in Blackfeet Nation, Montana. Its organizers and founders have local roots and thus, a fundraiser show to fulfill the mission of a new venture.
Denver’s Wayfarer is esteemed alumni of Fire In The Mountains, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the band performing at the inaugural event. Riding high off of touring the U.S. and Europe extensively on the acclaimed release of 2023’s “American Gothic,” the quartet snagged high honors from publications such as Rolling Stone and Decibel Magazine.
Presenting a solo performance, George Cessna represents the sound of Denver’s country and Western music scene. He performed at the 2022 festival with local favorites Snakes. Dusty, twangy, and with a touch a of rock ‘n roll sensibility, Cessna brings the sound of the West with high level songwriting and on-stage swagger.
All proceeds go to help Fire in the Mountains fulfill its new mission to reduce Blackfeet youth suicide rates.
Fire in the Mountains Fundraiser with Wayfarer and George Cessna, 9 p.m. on Friday May 30 at the Mangy Moose. Doors at 8 p.m. $24. MangyMoose.com.
