Cari Minor's music takes on a many faces, she's a Contemporary folkie well versed in drop tunings and weaving together innovative melodies and lyrics. Cari's intimate connection with her audiences whether solo or with a full band draws and captivates crowds from coffeehouses, clubs, festivals and large concert halls.

An acclaimed singer/songwriter Cari has been a top ten finalist in the 1999 & 20002 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival "New Folks" competition, a top ten finalist at the 2004 Telluride Bluegrass "Troubadour" competition as well receiving an honorable mention at Telluride in 2007.

Along with her duo partner Ray Smith, Cari also fronts their band "Phat Chants Band" which plays folk to funk to solid rock and Cari & Ray originals. www.raysmithland.com

"Music with Kids", which she performs with Mary Sue Rogers is a big part of Cari's musical life, where along with Mary Sue they entertain, educate and enlighten little audiences all over the state and beyond...www.marysueandcari.com