City Star Brewing
Downright Ornery is a Southern trio blending bluegrass drive, classic country storytelling, and Red Dirt grit into a sound that feels both traditional and fresh. Their music features tight three-part vocal harmonies and strong picking, all with a wide-open Western feel.
The High Road Home is a progressive bluegrass band with a soulful Americana and folk twist, based in the heart of Colorado. Founded by songwriter David Allen Willis, the band crafts songs steeped in storytelling and raw emotion, drawing deeply from Dave’s roots in a family of railroaders and blue-collar workers. With lyrics that explore themes […]
Sugar Britches is a blend of mischievous high-brow honky-tonk with eclectic instrumental accompaniment and clever lyrics, written by Brian Johanson and performed by a cavalcade of characters. Combining good ‘ol country heartache along with snarky folksy wit, Sugar Britches has been playing non-stop throughout Colorado and Wyoming in bars, parking lots, weddings, bat mitzvahs, rodeos, […]
Hot guitars, high-energy grooves, crowd-pleasing tunes, and a surprising full-band sound -- at a volume you can chat about. It's "Guitar Music from the 20th Century" of every flavor. Enjoy.
The Marquee Magazine writes "Rarely has one singer songwriter caused such a stir". Danny Shafer with over 200 shows a year brings his acclaimed songwriting and fingerstyle guitar to every setting. "Shafer has kept the front range jumping and hollering for some time" - The Boulder Weekly. Both in a solo show or full Americana […]
We welcome one of our favorite regulars to the mic... Berthoud's own singer-songwriter Lloyd Drust. Songs from the Lost and Found: songs of new found love, lost love and everything in between.
Orchard Creek Collective will take the stage at City Star Brewing in Berthoud, CO, on Friday, March 21, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. The lineup features Keith Murdock (vocals & dobro) Jim Bertolin (vocals & banjo), Jon Sherman (mandolin & guitar), and Amy Glenney (vocals & bass). Expect a lively mix of classic bluegrass covers, […]
David Tilmon is a seasoned fingerstyle guitarist based in Colorado, with over a decade of experience performing regularly and captivating audiences through his intricate playing and heartfelt compositions. Known for his expressive fingerstyle technique, David’s performances resonate with both technical skill and emotional depth. His music, often drawing inspiration from Colorado’s natural landscapes, blends folk, […]
Jay Roemer is the face of original, acoustic Americana and Bluegrass in the Colorado mountain town of Steamboat Springs. He can be found traveling throughout the state he calls home performing his own material with just a guitar and harmonica, or with the highly acclaimed, Jay Roemer Band. Deeply focused on intriguing lyrics, along with […]
Younger Than Dirt is what happens when three regulars — Lloyd Drust, Dave Sampson, and Brendon Johnson — trade barstools for bar chords. Older bones, classic tunes, and a name that lies.
Rocky Mountain Battle of the Bands “Acoustic” winner, The Constant Tourists, play gypsy rock and mix Nate’s upbeat guitar lines and "smoky" vocals with Cassie’s old world influences vocally, on accordion, and trumpet lines. Their music will take you across the globe. https://www.theconstanttourists.com/
As Colorado’s music scene has exploded over the past few years, one of its mainstays has been Wendy Woo. Her energetic personality, musical skills, and spirited songwriting have made her a media and fan favorite. The Wendy Woo Band is a Colorado favorite. WWB is a poly-ethnic, power pop, song-rock, 6 piece band with sweet […]
Singer-songwriter duo: www.kellyaspen.com www.brandensipes.com
John McKay's first instrument was piano, which he started playing at the age of 10. He quickly realized by the age of 11 that the drums were his real interest. By the age of 15, John was learning guitar and bass. From then on the guitar became his main focus. Throughout the years he played […]
Felonius Smith and Johnny Johnston are kindred spirits of acoustic blues. Johnny entertains audiences with his hot fingerpickin’ slide guitar and down home vocals. Felonius dazzles audiences with his mastery of slide guitar, mandolin and Dobro. The interplay of these two masters is guaranteed to provide an evening of incredible acoustic music. https://johnnyjohnston.com/
A rabble-rousing, foot-stomping quartet that plays a variety of music - traditional old-time tunes, rock and roll, pop, speed metal - all with a bluegrass flair. We play at a lot of parties, fund raisers, farms, breweries, small bars and, if no one wants us, Jill’s front porch. We come up with a personalized band […]