Santa Fe, NM

Music connected to Santa Fe

Looking for a high-altitude escape steeped in culture and sung about by your favorite artists? Then point your RoadyGoat towards Santa Fe, New Mexico! This "City of Holy Faith," nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, has inspired musicians across genres. From Halsey's evocative "Bells in Santa Fe" to Jeremy Jordan's heartfelt tribute, the city's unique charm resonates in countless tunes. Even Iron & Wine acknowledges the state with "New Mexico's No Breeze."

Beyond the music, Santa Fe is a feast for the senses. Founded in 1610, it's a place where the spirit of the Old West meets a vibrant arts scene. Follow the path of the historic Santa Fe Trail and imagine the bustling trade hub it once was. Discover the birthplace of New Mexican cuisine, explore the Palace of the Governors, and breathe in the crisp, clean air at nearly 7,200 feet. With mentions by artists like Adam Pascal and Better Than Ezra, Santa Fe clearly holds a special place in the hearts of musicians and travelers alike.

About Santa Fe

• Actress Ali MacGraw, known for "Love Story", was raised in Santa Fe.
• The unique New Mexico cuisine style was born in Santa Fe's kitchens.
• The Santa Fe Trail made it a vital trade hub, connecting East and West.
• A secret tunnel system runs beneath the city's historic downtown area.
• The Pueblo Revolt in 1680 forced Spanish settlers out for twelve years.
• Founded in 1610, its name means "Holy Faith" in Spanish.
• With 87,583 residents, it's smaller than Albuquerque, but much more famous.
• At 7,199 feet, the high altitude makes for crisp, clean air.
• Tourism and the arts drive Santa Fe's economy, attracting visitors worldwide.
• Santa Fe feels like stepping into a sun-drenched adobe dream, serene and inspiring.
• The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, part of the southern Rockies, dominate the skyline east of the city.
• The slot canyons of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument are nearby.
• The Santa Fe River is a seasonal tributary of the Rio Grande.
• Black bears are occasionally spotted in the foothills around Santa Fe.
• Piñon and juniper woodlands cover much of the surrounding landscape.
• The Palace of the Governors sits on land that was once the site of a pre-Pueblo village.
• In 1680, the Pueblo Revolt successfully drove the Spanish out of Santa Fe.
• The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi was built between 1869 and 1886.
• The Old Santa Fe Trail's terminus is in Santa Fe's historic plaza.

Artists From Santa Fe

Aaron Turner Area66 Aridus Beirut Blackhawk Christine Albert D Numbers Desert Dwellers Grady Gordon Jimmy Santiago Baca Jonah Freeman Jono Manson Mister Kali Old Man Gloom Ottmar Liebert Pictureplane Piki Chappell Ruben Romero Santos Montano Street Tombs Superstition Travis Egedy Upsetter Valac Zach Condon Zack Albetta Drastic Andrew Future Scars Jessie Deluxe Thieves and Gypsys Fox White Monkeyshines Pintsize Knowital Colossal Swan Dive The Floors The Battle's End Predatory Light Bill Hearne Jaime Michaels Eryn Bent Bard Edrington V HOTH Brothers Band David Kuncicky Dr Hall Christina Gomez Nacha Mendez Alex Maryol Gerry Carthy Susan Anders Grant Knoxlyn Tobias Rene Felix Gato Peralta John Rangel Cal Haines Feathericci Consuelo Luz Dmize Clown Strange Magic Big Dopes The Directory Blood Drained Cows Veil Of Blood Glitz Biarritz

Songs About Santa Fe

New Mexico's No Breeze by

Este Mundo by

White On The Ground by

Gone To Santa Fe by

Bells in Santa Fe by

Santa Fe by

Last Hobo by

Santa Fe by

Lose That Girl by

Santa Fe by

White On The Ground - Live from the Living Room by

Blue Bedroom by

Santa Fe / Beautiful Obsession - Remastered by

Cactus In a Coffee Can by

Think I’ll Go To Mexico by

Faleena (From El Paso) by

Drive By by

santa fe by

Tulsa’s Last Magician by

Banned from Santa Fe by

Hooked On an 8 Second Ride by

santa fe by

Strong Winds by

the worst thing by

C'mon Utah! by

The Lawman by

So Do I by

Neon by

Wild Horses by

ol' la posa plains by

matagorda by

jenny was a keeper by

tennessee rose by

Me and My Uncle - Live at Wembley Empire Pool, London, England 4/7/72 by

Vagabond Man by

C’mon Utah! by

Enough to Be on Your Way by

santa fe by

Santa Fe by

Midnight Train by

Me and My Uncle by

Carole With An E by

Me and My Uncle by

Over and Over Again by

Me and My Uncle by

Don’t Do It In Texas by

Four Wheel Cowboy by

Me and My Uncle - Live at Denver Collseum, Denver, CO 11/21/73 by

blame it on texas by

Amarillo by Morning by

River Washed Hair by

Coyote by

California Zephyr by

Georgia (1974) by

Public Domain by

I've Been Everywhere by

California by

Bread and Water by

New Mexico by

missin' you, mississippi by

blue water by

johnny my dear by

down the rio grande by

The Messenger by

Fuel by

C’mon Utah! by

Nearby Places

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