Lynette Chilcoat

At the heart of Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest in Fort Collins lies the spirit of creativity and imagination. From the musicians I hear that it’s really wonderful to play at this event, but also that they can hear other musical talents, “kind of like a meeting of minds” added Hummell. That sentiment is echoed by Dr. Noize, who will be playing on the Kids Music Adventure stage, which Hummel believes is one of the best parts of the entire weekend because of the hands-on workshops and music education available for children and families alike. He plays upside-down music on keyboards, guitar, drums, saxophone and the kazoo, layering the instruments to build up in a loop, then adding vocals of the children and finally the adults in the audience. It’s not only about songwriting, but the creative process of making music.