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Suraya Mohamed | August 25, 2025
John Oates and percussionist John Michel are accustomed to Colorado’s intense sun and high altitude. “We’re two local boys. We just came down from the mountain to play for ya,” he told the Aspen Ideas Festival audience standing amongst the sage brushes that fill the meadow.

Oates and Michel have been playing together for more than 20 years, which is evident in this easygoing, yet steadfast performance. Though just a duo, their sound is full of harmonies and rhythms that enhance the songwriting.

But if you’re expecting to hear an old Hall & Oates hit, John Oates has some news for you: “Songwriters always want to play their new songs and the fans always want to hear the old songs. Well you’re out of luck.” Actually, it was a fortunate opportunity to hear some lovely songs from Oates’ solo projects, including one from a soon-to-be released album.

SET LIST
“Arkansas”
“A Ways Away”
“Reunion”
“Get Your Smile On”

MUSICIANS
John Oates: vocals, guitar
John Michel: percussion, background vocals

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Mito Habe-Evans
Video Editor: Nikki Birch
Videographers: Mito Habe-Evans, Nickolai Hammar, Ryan Lohr, Will Sardinsky
Audio Engineer: Neil Tevault
Color Correction: Joshua Bryant
Post-Production Coordinator: Tsering Bista
Senior Producer, Aspen Institute: Ava Hartmann
Program Associate, Aspen Institute: Jacqueline Olivas-Sison
Festival Director: Graham Veysey
Supervising Editor: Becky Lettenberger
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed

SPECIAL THANKS
Jaidyn Hurst
Ben James
Sylvie Labalme
Samuel Lasater
Matt Windholz
Keith Jenkins