BENEFIT CONCERT RAISES $7500 FOR PUBLIC RADIO

Crash Test Dummies entertain crowd at DMR

Durango, CO – Purgatory Village was alive with the sound of music on Saturday, July 11^th, as the Crash Test Dummies performed live in a benefit concert that raised $7500 for KSUT Public Radio. More than 500 fans of the band showed their support for local radio and enjoyed a live performance as the sun set at Durango Mountain Resort.

Southwest Sound in Durango and Durango Mountain Resort’s ticket office both sold out of the $15 tickets for the event. The audience, ranging in age from 1-60, was treated with old favorites including “Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm,” “Superman’s Song,” and “God Shuffled His Feet,” as well as new songs from the bands most recent release “Puss ‘N Boots.”

KSUT is thrilled with the outcome of the concert and said the money raised will be going to the continued success of local news production. “The (concert) was the easiest, best show we’ve ever done,” says KSUT event organizer Beth Warren. “Thank you DMR!”

Continuing the tradition of great music at Durango Mountain Resort, the 18^th annual Music in the Mountains begins this weekend. Twelve concerts will be held in the Purgatory Village Tent, at the base of Purgatory Mountain, including the fan-favorite Pops night on July 28^th. Music in the Mountains event details can be found at www.MITM.com. For information on Durango Mountain lodging packages for Music in the Mountains call 970-385-2100.

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