Kevin Burt: Beaver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival 2026

Fire up the grill, grab a craft brew, and get your groove on. The Blues Brews & BBQ Festival is back at Beaver Creek Memorial Day weekend! Start your summer with live blues music on the main stage. Feast on mouth-watering BBQ grilled, smoked, and sauced to perfection by the region’s best pit masters. Then wash it all down with craft beers. For the kids, we have games and activities for all ages, available on Saturday and Sunday. Welcome BBQ Pitmasters and Vendors from Colorado and beyond, they'll bring the savory flavors of all things BBQ to accompany live Blues and Craft Brews. Bring your friends, your family, and your appetites. It all happens in Beaver Creek Village May 22 - 24, 2026. The event is free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. MUSIC LINEUP Friday, May 22: Larry McCray 4:30-6:30 George Porter Jr 6:30-8:00 Saturday, May 23: Kara Grainger 11:30-:1:00 Buffalo Nichols 1:30-3:00 Jontavious Willis 3:30-5:00 Tommy Castro & The Painkillers 5:30-7:00 Sunday, May 24: Kent Burnside 11:00-12:30 Ghalia Volt 1:00-200 Kevin Burt & Big Medicine 2:30-4:00 Tab Benoit 4:30-6:00 Kevin Burt — Award-Winning Vocalist, Songwriter & Multi-Instrumentalist Blues Music Award nominee and International Blues Challenge winner Kevin Burt has earned a national and international reputation for his smooth, warm vocals, masterful harmonica and guitar work, and his natural ability to connect with audiences of all ages. Drawing inspiration from soul legends like Bill Withers and Aaron Neville, Kevin brings a heartfelt, story-driven style to every performance—one that blends authenticity, humor, and undeniable musical depth. Critics consistently praise both his songwriting and his stage presence. Living Blues writes: “Burt is a serious songwriter who knows how to craft music to fit his personality, and no one delivers this brand of music better than he does… one should have no problem seeing why he took all the top honors at the blues competition – this guy is a real winner.” Blues Blast Magazine adds: “In this day and age where celebrity status is often conveyed on people with little discernible skills or talent, it is refreshing when the spotlight finally lands on someone who has worked hard, paid their dues, and actually deserves recognition for their talent. Such is the case with Kevin Burt,” noting that he created “quite a buzz” on Beale Street during the 2018 International Blues Challenge, where he captured three top awards: 1st Place – Solo/Duo Category Cigar Box Guitar Award – Best Solo/Duo Guitarist Lee Oskar Award – Best Harmonica Player Across his career, Kevin has performed throughout the United States and around the world, gracing many of the blues community’s most storied venues and festivals. His extensive resume includes appearances at the Chicago Blues Festival, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Telluride Blues Festival, Victoria Jazz & Blues Festival in Canada, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, Heritage Blues Festival in West Virginia, Bayfront Blues Festival in Minnesota, Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, Reading Blues Festival, the International Blues Cruise in Marseille, France, and international stages including Huuhkajavori Blues Festival in Finland, Duvel Blues in Belgium, and Grolsch Blues Festival in Germany. With his soulful voice, compelling songwriting, and magnetic onstage presence, Kevin Burt continues to inspire, uplift, and bring audiences together—one unforgettable performance at a time.