New Songs, New Stories is a night about beginnings—both for the artists and for the lives Foundation Music School touches every day.

This special event features artists from the Salt Lick Incubator, an extraordinary community of emerging songwriters who are stepping forward with music crafted just days earlier during an intensive creative retreat. These songs, performed live for the very first time, capture raw honesty, resilience, and the unfiltered beauty of human connection.

Why Salt Lick Incubator?
Salt Lick Incubator is where the next generation of authentic storytellers is nurtured—with a commitment to creativity, growth, and true artistic voice. Their values align seamlessly with Foundation Music School’s mission: empowering individuals to find healing, confidence, and community through music.

This night is not about polished perfection. It's about witnessing the messy, beautiful moment when music first finds its wings—and sharing in the collective hope that music, in all its forms, can change lives.

Here are some of the featured artists:

MELT - making their Red Rocks debut supporting My Morning Jacket later this summer

MARIS - covered by Rolling Stone, LADYGUNN, Ones To Watch, Under The Radar, and Wonderland as well as Spotify's Fresh Finds class of 2022 and 2023

CLAIRE ERNST- writer for Brad Paisley's publishing company Sea Gayle. Just toured the US with Molly Grace and released her debut album "Oh, Hello!"

JULIA PRATT - Philadelphia based artist whose recent tours include Mt Joy, Sammy Rae and the Friends, Mipso, Angie McMahon, Joy Oladokun

Event Details:
Sunset Lounge, The Elizabeth Hotel
May 10th
7:00 PM – Music begins

Suggested Donation: $30
All donations directly support Foundation Music School’s “Music for All” programs, making music education and therapy accessible to children, families, and seniors across Northern Colorado.

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