Aspen has some of the best music in Colorado, no matter what time of year you are up here. The Belly Up is guaranteed to have top talent performing almost any night of the week. The wheeler opera house has a theatre setting for seeing some of the world's best music. And of course, there are festivals throughout the year that provide outdoor venues for some great entertainment.

You can always stay at less expensive lodging down the valley and take the RFTA bus service from towns like Carbondale and Glenwood Springs.