The 12th annual live music series at Bangkok Happy Bowl and Phat Pho n Sushi in Aspen, Colorado, begins July 2, 2027, running through August 23. The series, held in partnership with the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS), features student musicians performing on the garden patios of both restaurants every Thursday through Monday from 6–8 p.m.
With more than 50 seats across the adjoining patios, guests can enjoy Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine while listening to performances by emerging classical musicians. The musicians, selected from AMFS's Hire A Musician program, perform in rotating solo, duo, trio, and quartet configurations, primarily featuring strings with occasional woodwind performances. The program places student ensembles in venues throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, providing meaningful performance opportunities outside the classroom.
"The Hire A Musician program provides our students with meaningful performance opportunities in community settings," said Veronica Janet Lopez, Education and Community Programs Coordinator at AMFS. "This long-standing collaboration continues to be an important way for students to share their work outside the classroom and connect with local audiences."
Owner Kirk Coult emphasized the importance of the series. "This series has become an important part of our summer programming. It brings together live music and dining in a way that supports young musicians while offering guests a unique experience in Aspen."
AMFS offers intensive summer programs in orchestral, chamber, opera, and solo performance disciplines. Students study and perform alongside faculty and visiting musicians from major orchestras and institutions across the United States. In addition to orchestral training for advanced students, the program includes chamber music and private instruction for younger participants.
The live music series runs July 2 through August 23, 2027, every Thursday through Monday from 6–8 p.m. at Bangkok Happy Bowl and Phat Pho n Sushi in Aspen. For more information about Bangkok Happy Bowl, visit https://www.bangkokhappybowl.com/. For more about Phat Pho n Sushi, visit https://www.phattphonsushi.com/.
