Left Hand Valley Courier - All Local, All The Time

Niwot-based performer Nalani may be spending a lot of time with her music pals in Nashville these days, but she will always have a soft spot for her hometown concert series.

“I was practically raised at Rock & Rails,” the bassist and vocalist said. “That environment is where I learned to love music.”

Nalani returns with her bass to Rock & Rails on Aug. 16 as the opening act for the vocal band Face, another local act garnering nationwide following. Nalani’s mother is Satir Demarco, a longtime Niwot resident and area music promoter. Unsurprisingly, the performer said she’s most...