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Scott & Davy’s Shakedown Throwdown concert shines a spotlight on mental health

Good Music for a Good Mynd aims to bring people together for mental health at free concerts this weekend in Vail

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Tricia Swenson

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The Hip Snacks will kick off Scott & Davy's Shakedown Throwdown on Saturday at p.m. and this Denver-based six-piece band will not disappoint. Their sounds are sure to set the tone for the entire weekend at the inaugural Good Music for a Good Mynd two-day concert event.
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Fall is in the air and the music will be as well this weekend at Scott & Davy’s Shakedown Throwdown – Good Music for a Good Mynd, a two-day outdoor concert that will deliver free music in support of mental health awareness. This inaugural event unites music lovers, families and advocates for a cause that’s been a hot topic in the valley: mental health.

“Scott and I have been wanting to do something fantastic in our town for a while now. I’ve been a longtime local and Scott’s very embedded here and we’re both business owners,” said Davy Gorsuch. “I have a passion for music and Scott’s an amazing musician who has done so much in his career, so we just wanted to really bring something to our community that’s meaningful.”

Gorsuch grew up in Vail and is part of the Gorsuch family’s retail stores. Scott Rednor is the owner and house musician at Shakedown Bar Vail. Together, they’ve joined forces to bring in some great bands and sponsors for this event. During COVID-19, Rednor was responsible for bringing music to the streets and parks of Vail during the days when there was limited entertainment. The people showed up, proving that music and community go hand in hand.

“It’s all about bringing people together with a greater purpose. During COVID, we did a couple hundred concerts for the town of Vail and helped activate different businesses around the villages. We were just talking about those shows the other night, remembering how fond those memories still are and there’s so many reasons to bring the community together and share that with people from outside of our town as well,” Rednor said.

“We’re trying to match those in need with the resources that are available. And this is a great way to do that and feel good about the event and share a beautiful space at Gondola One,” Gorsuch said.

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Some of the mental health sponsors include Vail Health, Elderverse powered by Mynd Immersive, Amazing Brains, Healthy Young Minds and Vail Mind Center. These mental health professionals help all ages and will have a presence at the event where you can find out more information.

“University of Denver is coming in. They’re going to have a music therapy booth set up, so that will be fun to check out,” Gorsuch said.

Davy Gorsuch of Gorsuch, left, and Scott Rednor, of Shakedown Bar Vail, right, are excited to offer Good Music for a Good Mynd, a free concert for the community to raise awareness about mental health.
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“I met a guy who is one of the founders of a company called Mynd Immersive, and they have the largest virtual reality goggle firm for people over the age of 50, and it’s the world’s only prescribable goggle for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. So, they’re going to bring a bunch of goggles up for people to try and they are trying to get that product into this community, all up and down the valley, for any elderly patients to create ways that they can get out of their space and experience some amazing things,” Rednor said. “And it was so cool that I just happened to meet him on a set break, it’s all about connection.”

“Good Music for a Good Mynd aims to create those mindful connections. Humans thrive on connections. So, we need to make sure that we continue to host events like this and share these experiences and build the connections,” Gorsuch said.

The New Orleans Suspects will bring a bit of the Low Country to the High Country of Colorado with its swamp rock, funk, R&B, blues, jazz and rock on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. at Good Music for a Good Mynd at Gondola One in Vail Village.
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The stage will be set at Mountain Plaza next to Gondola One. The musical lineup includes:  

Sat. – Day 1:

  • 1 p.m. – The Hip Snacks – vocal-driven soul
  • 2:15 p.m. – Toubab Krewe – African-inspired rock
  • 4:15 p.m. – Taylor Scott Band – roots rock
  • 6:15 p.m. – New Orleans Suspects- swamp rock and funk
Scott Rednor, owner of Shakedown Bar Vail and part of the Scott Rednor Band, is excited to play music from the band’s latest album. The Scott Rednor Band plays at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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Sunday- Day 2:

  • 1 p.m. – Scott Rednor Band – rock ‘n roll
  • 2:30 p.m. – Other Brothers –music of the Allman Brothers
  • 4:30 p.m. – Shakedown Family Band – music of the Grateful Dead

Beverages will be available from Mountain Beverage Company and look for food trucks like Rocky Mountain Taco on site. Or stop by one of the many restaurants nearby in Vail Village for a snack or get your food to-go and bring it to the venue.

Toubab Krewe is an instrumental powerhouse that ceases to be categorized. Get ready to listen to a band that blends rock, African tradition, folk music and jams into its act. Toubab Krewe performs at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday at Good Music for a Good Mynd in Vail.
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“We’re excited to have this be an all-ages show, and we welcome locals as well as people from the Front Range and other mountain communities to come here for this. Stay, listen, dance, shop, dine — October is such a special time to be here,” Gorsuch said. “I think mental health and how we stay healthy here is as important as anything else. So yes, it’s for awareness in our community, but really, it’s statewide.”

To see more about the bands, sponsors and the cause go to GoodMusicForAGoodMynd.org.

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