Party, Clovis style: Music Festival attracts thousands to Eastern New Mexico
Michael Cuviello, Amarillo Globe-News
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Clovis, New Mexico hosted its annual Clovis Music Festival Saturday night, featuring Uncle Kracker and the Eli Young Band as the headliners at the Curry County Events Center.
Starting in 1987, Clovis Music Festival has brought acts from across the county over its 36 years to the well-attended festival. Uncle Kracker is known for its top 10 hits “Follow Me” and “Drift Away.” The Eli Young Band out of Denton has multiple number-one country songs to their credit, including Crazy Girl and “ Even if Your Heart Breaks.”
The Eli Young Band gets the crowd into it Friday night at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
Mike Eli of the Eli Young Band entertains the crowd Friday night at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
Uncle Kracker looks over the audience Friday night at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
Uncle Kracker rifts with his guitarist Saturday night at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
Guitarist for the Eli Young Band shows off his skills to the crowd Friday night at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
The Eli Young Band performs to the crowd Friday night at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
A crowd member sings along Friday night at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
A young girl awaits the start of the festivities Friday night at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
An attendee dances to the Eli Young Band Friday night in the sold-out VIP section at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
Uncle Kracker performs for the crowd Friday night at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
Fans enjoy the music of the Eli Young Band Saturday night at the Clovis Music Festival in Clovis, New Mexico.
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