2016 Santa Fe Bandstand Now Accepting Applications

Get crackin', bands.

Lumbre del Sol performs for the Santa Fe Bandstand (Coad Miller)

By Alex De Vore

Despite some weird and unfounded rumors that local non-profit Outside In would no longer be running the annual Santa Fe Bandstand series of musical events that takes place on the iconic Plaza, the show must and will go on in 2016.

With that knowledge in hand, be aware that the application process is open from now until Dec. 31 at midnight. The process can be started

here

, but as always there are some things you need to know. 

First

, perhaps the most important is that Outside In does not accept physical CD submissions. It's the online age, baby, and YouTube clips of live shows are the preferred method—so get out there and start filming! 

Second

, if you've played a bunch of times before, you can definitely still apply, but those who have never appeared are generally given preference. This is of particular importance to local and national youth bands or acts that represent styles that aren't generally included to know as they reportedly rarely apply, if ever. 

Lastly

, the whole shebang is generally live-streamed which, while cool, is still something of which to be aware. Further questions can be sent to info@santafebandstand.org. 

Next year is the 14th for the long-running series and the third year to be organized by Michael Dellheim. Founded in 1995, Outside In provides musical education and outreach to institutions like jails and nursing homes and provides a crucial service to the community in that free live music is about the coolest thing an organization and/or community can provide. Past performances have included Juice Newton, Fiddlin' Doc Gonzales, Venus and the Lion, Manzanares, Lumbre del Sol and so many more. 

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