It sounds like story from two hundred years ago, yet next month the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars will have traveled over 6,000 miles since their flight from Sierra Leone to escape genocide, and come perform in Vail, Colorado. Many of the bands’ six members’ family and friends were murdered in violence during the brutal civil war from 1991-2002. While Spring Back to Vail is a celebration of a close to winter, and new beginning, I think that this year’s celebration can also be considered a reminder of how far we can come, and that we truly can make change if our hearts are in it. The Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars will be performing for Spring Back to Vail on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Vail Village at Checkpoint Charlie.

In addition to the Sierra Leone Rufugee All Stars, recording artist Wyclef Jean will be performing Saturday, April 17^th at Ford Park in Vail, Colorado. Travelers to Vail will experience a historically influential concert for free. Formerly a member of the Fugees, he has made great strides within the music industry and has become one of the greatest role model through his philanthropic work. In 2005, he created Yéle Haiti Foundation, and provides scholarships to children in Haiti. We welcome Wyclef, his musical talent, and his positive influence to Spring Back to Vail next month!

See you there!