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Rosebay is an indie surf rock group formed in 2022 based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. The band is made up of  unique artists with diverse musical roots that help create and deliver an energetic sound that anyone can enjoy. -FoCoMX

Meet Road Pony, the country band with more twang than a banjo at a family reunion. Fronted by Megan Burtt and Lauren Frihauf, whose harmonies could melt the coldest heart, they’ve got local legends backing them—Dave Devine, Eric Moon, Braxton Kahn keeping the groove, and Kramer Kelling on bass, making sure the boot scootin’ never stops. Paying homage to the greats like Hank Williams and Loretta Ly...

Drawing inspiration from classic dream-pop icons such as Cocteau Twins and The Sundays, and modern indie favorites Beach House and Alvvays, Circling Girl crafts glimmering harmonies and spaced-out guitars that walk the line between familiar and fresh. Their latest album Only My Veins Know, unfolds as a lush dreamscape and a medium for self-exploration. It’s a storyteller’s record, painting portrai...

Dusty-altcountry-americana is at the heart of Colorado born and raised singer-songwriter, Taylor Shae’s sound. Having rocked stages at festivals and venues across Colorado since 2016, Taylor brings stories of outlaws & dreamers to life in her songs, with velvety-toned, powerhouse vocals. Watch Taylor Shae and her band rock Live at Lunch.

DW  Doucet is a one man band that boasts a racing stripe kick drum, chains,  a railroad track anvil, an old rotary telephone mic, and an archtop  guitar that bellows a deep chord followed by howls, growls, falsettos,  and a voice that ranges from Andrew Bird to Tom Waits.  DW was  born in Canada and was raised in Los Angeles, CA. However,  DW considers  his spiritual home in Atlantic Canada where...

Anthony Arras writes great vocals, and his band adds exciting dynamics to his original songs. Anthony Arras is an American songwriter trying to achieve his dreams of making the world dance, cry, laugh, and find community with each other. His music is vibrant yet somber and full of hope. 

Volores — created by Colorado-based couple Shelby and Nathen Maxwell (bassist of Flogging Molly) — explores universal themes of life, love, and death through dark alternative rock, stylish post-punk motifs, and disarmingly frank lyricism. Their music channels the raw weight of the human condition — including mental health struggles they’ve experienced individually and together — into haunting, mel...

Mofie is Morgan Fields on drums and vocals, with Jack on lead guitar, Quinn on vocals and fiddle, Joey on rhythm guitar, Jake on bass. Mofie blends indie, dreampop, and shoegaze with a few country lead guitar licks thrown in to keep you on your toes. Learn more about the band, their songwriting and recording, and listen to their tunes!

Babaux and The Peacemakers have released their third album, Keep Both Hands on the Wheel, which has steered the band down a dynamic excursion across the breadth of the Roots-Rock spectrum. Led by singer/songwriter and resonator guitar player Cristian Basso (aka, Babaux), The Peacemakers are Eric Martinez on lead guitar, Mike Davidov on bass and Jake Herman on drums. Basso, whose history includes b...

illFRAME is a Fort Collins-based band pushing their way into Colorado’s heavier scenes with a raw, tightly wound sound. The band flirts with chaos that’s combining hardcore urgency, alternative grit, and the occasional punk detour. It’s a project that doesn’t waste time on pleasantries. Only two years in, the band is still early in its run, but their debut shows a clear sense of intent to throw el...

Mackenzie Rae & Buckshot Moon are an Americana band based in Boulder, Colorado. From tender ballads to raucous rockabilly, they tell stories through rich harmonies, nuanced instrumentals, and a unique balance of high energy andsensitivity.

The Russ Hopkins band plays a special blend of folk, blues, and rock music. Listen to Andy B on Bass, Jess Amadee on drums, and Russ Hopkins on guitar and vocals.

Hear the delightful music of Friendly Reminders on Live at Lunch. Friendly Reminders is an indie folk-grass string quartet comprised of songwriter Ian Foster on acoustic guitar and vocal, Meg Rice on upright bass, Their music is an artful blend of energetic bluegrass, soulful jazz, and dynamic folk music, and the duo is regularly joined by a rotating cast of talented pickers and singers alike.

Watch Drunken Hearts perform their music and talk about their craft on Live at Lunch. Drunken Hearts is the Alt-Country/Americana outfit led by Louisiana-born, Colorado-raised songwriter Andrew McConathy. Bottling outlaw country grit, poetic storytelling, and cosmic rock energy into a sound carrying Rocky Mountain starlight, Southern heat, and the ache of old souls — Drunken Hearts’ music feels li...

Antonio Lopez is a quiet man with something to say. His music is like an onion, each layer revealing more. His adept guitar work and composition skills are never used in a showy way but rather like the spices in a home-cooked meal. The result is a feast of emotions that delight the listener. His sound is modern folk rock with marimba swells and swooning fingerstyle guitar over a rock-solid rhythm...

Trouble’s Braids is a dynamic folk rock group with teeth from Boulder, Colorado. Trouble’s Braids combines poignant lyricism, rich female and male harmonies, and great hooks with an unflinching curiosity about the dark and hidden corners of the human experience, all with a wink and a nod that invites the audience to come play.

Winct brings hip hop from Cheyenne Wyoming. His beat selection, introspection, and effortless flows create an aura of melancholic self awareness shrouded in occasionally upbeat production. With energy and crowd interaction unlike many in his genre Winct’s spin on traditional hip hop makes his live performances a joy to be apart of and spectacle to observe.

Watch Fancy Bits perform their unique blend of indie, folk, and pop on KRFC's Live at Lunch. These four women can sing and play with the best of them. Learn about their song-writing process, as well as their thoughts on recording their latest album at the famous recording studio, The Blasting Room.

Lid Dixon, a Fort Collins based singer-songwriter, performs his original Americana with his full band, and discusses his musical journey with KRFC DJ and Live at Lunch host, Daniel Beveridge.

This five-piece, freshly squeezed out of Fort Collins, CO consists of gritty guitar riffs paired with heavy-hitting drums and lyrics. With an alternative rock, punk, and soulful grip on the music they write and perform, clementine offers something unique and diverse. Their energy is over-the-top intense, and their sharp in-your-face presentation is something you just have to see.

The alt-rock band, Midnight for Now, play their original songs. KRFC DJ and Live at Lunch host, Kay, interviews the band members, to find out what drives them to make the music they do. Catch the story and music on KRFC's Live at Lunch! Formed in 2022, Midnight for Now is an Alt-Rock band out of Fort Collins, CO that embraces their dark side. Confronting life’s challenges head-on, the band channel...

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A Live at Lunch performance of some of the songs on the KRFC NoCo Sings the Holidays Album.

Damn Tall Buildings is a celebrated folk-bluegrass band based in Brooklyn, known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. This seasoned trio—Max Capistran, Sasha Dubyk, and Avery Ballotta—has spent over a decade honing their craft through dedicated touring and recording, creating a distinctive sound that weaves heartfelt lyrics into thoughtful fiddle, guitar, and bass arrangements....

The Retake is an ensemble of Northern Colorado musicians heavily influenced by hip hop, next wave soul, Latin rhythms, and jazz.  All coming from larger Fort Collins-based bands/musical groups (Salsa Forte, Fort Collins Wind Symphony, Girls on Top!, Funky Business, 12 Cents for Marvin, and Choice City Seven among others), this group wanted to challenge themselves in different ways musically and ta...