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Friendly Reminders is an indie-folkgrass string quartet, born in an Airstream in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. A blend of a multitude of genres, including folk, bluegrass, and jazz --they pick and groove their songs through the air and into the hearts of folks eager for insightful lyricism and beautiful harmonies. The band is made up of songwriter Ian Foster on acoustic guitar and vocal, M...

Looking for a party?  Look no further; Frogboat has you covered.  Weaving an eclectic mix of stylings from funk, rock, and jazz, the band ties their sonic landscape together with undeniably dancey grooves and explosive energy. Hailing from Northern Colorado, Frogboat is ready and waiting to hit the stage and bring their fans to the dance floor. 

From humble beginnings covering soul standards in their unlikely hometown of Greeley, Colorado, The Burroughs have traversed a decade of growth and reinvention to become a band that defies odds and transcends categorization. Since 2013, the 9-piece act has lit up stages around the country with their trademark brand of “sweaty soul music,” an invitation for audiences to dance, celebrate, and connec...

For Taylor Scott, nothing is black and white. He operates in the grey areas between genres, creating his own colorful hybrid of roots-rock, funk, soul, and troubadour-style Americana. It's a sound that's as diverse as its creator, whipped into sharp shape by a musician who's equal parts guitar hero and singer/songwriter craftsman.

Internationally acclaimed as a mesmerizing live performer, Cary Morin’s soul-stirring voice and jaw-dropping fingerstyle guitar playing have captivated audiences for decades.  Dial into Morin’s career catalog and discover a musical chameleon whose sonic landscapes fuse together the best of American roots music: blues, folk, soul, bluegrass and the timeless and distinctive sounds of the countryside...

Drawing from all corners of the country, Kind Hearted Strangers began in the foothills of Colorado -  where an impromptu open mic performance by songwriter Marc Townes quickly evolved into a dynamic touring band capable of bridging the gap between all out rock n’ roll and their harmony-driven roots. Since the release of the debut record “East // West” in 2021, the band has grown into a road-driven...

 soulful and soaring indie folk-pop collective based out of Provo, Utah, National Parks was formed in 2013 around the talents of Brady Parks, Sydney Macfarlane, Megan Taylor, John Hancock, and Cam Brannelly. Employing a stirring mix of classical, folk, rock, and pop with some electronic flourishes, the band issued their independent debut, Young, shortly after coming together. Their 2015 sophomore...

The Charlie Stevens Band aims to challenge the boundaries between genres while keeping a strong connection to the traditions of Bluegrass music. The Charlie Stevens Band draws from the hard-driving sounds of the Bluegrass world to create new, and exciting, acoustic music.  In addition to Bluegrass, they are influenced by various other styles rooted in the American tradition. Most notably, Rock and...

Recently relocated to Fort Collins from Las Vegas, NV, The Unwieldies are an alt-country, americana torch band featuring the married couple Danielle Bell on vocals and guitar and Robert Bell on upright bass and vocals. The band has featured a revolving group of musicians behind them, such as Jack Ball on violin, Eric Frommhold on banjo, Jason Edwards on piano,  Willy Farris on guitar and lap steel...

Funk and Afrobeat!

Hailing from the Great Plains and Desert Southwest, Kansas Dawson brings their high-energy storytelling to the Front Range.  Influenced by multiple generes, yet rooted in outlaw country, they continue to prove what Johnny Cash's longtime bass player once said of a stripped down three piece.."what's more punk rock than that"!

Gora Gora Orkestar brings the sounds of the Old World to the Rocky Mountains performing high-energy Balkan and Klezmer music. Formed in 2009, this 11-piece brass band is dedicated to making the audience dance with driving rhythms and innovative approaches to the traditional music of Eastern Europe. Since its formation, Gora Gora has focused on learning this music with attention and authenticity, a...

Live at The Magic Rat in Fort Collins for the monthly KRFC Happy Hour

Friendly Reminders is an indie-folkgrass string quartet, born in an airstream in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. A blend of a multitude of genres, including folk, bluegrass, and jazz.