Summer Kicks Concert Series - El Balcón

Kicking Horse Culture is proud to present the Summer Kicks 2025 season.

Every summer, people from all over gather in Golden to enjoy free Wednesday evening Summer Kicks concerts . The lineup includes both touring bands and local talent, providing a lively atmosphere with great music. The concerts take place at Keith King Park from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Attendees are advised to bring a chair or blanket as seating is limited but fun is guaranteed!

About The Event

This prolific group began by making creative arrangements of traditional tunes from Mexico, where lead singer Valeria Del Marre comes from. As each of the 6 individuals learned and grew as musicians, so did the band evolve from being one that arranges traditional tunes, to being one that composes innovative original music, whilst never losing the acoustic spirit of the traditional music that inspires them. Mexican folk instruments like the Jarana, Requinto and “La Tarima” (Polyrhythm foot board for traditional rhythmic dancing) blend with microtonal melodies of the east on the violin and oud. All grounded with the earthy touch of an upright bass and an array of masterful percussion including cajon, riqq, pandero, and Kijada del Burro (donkey jaw bone). Their heavily danceable yet unusual rhythms set the stage for the two voices of the lead singers that never sing a song twice the same. To see El Balcón live is to see a band of best friends who have all lived together at different points. This familial connection comes through on stage where their love of creating and playing together shows in their fiery performances.