City Star Brewing

Hootenanny! Anniversary Celebration
2026-05-02
Join us Saturday, May 2nd for our 14th Year Anniversary Hootenanny! Beer releases, live music, food trucks, flash tattoos, deputy mug club sign up, and more!
Live Music
12-1pm Younger Than Dirt
1:30-3:30 Downright Ornery
4-5:30 Rachel Alena
6-8:30pm Constant Tourists
Food Trucks
12-8pm: Mixed N’ Mashed
12-8pm: Nacho Mama’s Tacos
Commemorative Tees are available for purchase in taproom.
Sign-up for your Deputy Mug Club membership in the taproom.

Younger Than Dirt
2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
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.

Rachel Alena
2026-05-02 16:00 - 17:30
Rachel Alena began making before she was talking. As a child, she listened to her mom and dad who were in a band together. Her father was a member of Phil Spector’s ‘Wrecking Crew’ who played guitar in his ‘Wall of Sound.’
After graduating from the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, Rachel became a session singer working with songwriters who were pitching material to well known artists. She’s toured as a musician across the country and has won awards for songwriting.
Rachel is also a voice actor whose voice has been heard on thousands of projects for well known companies such as Microsoft, Disney, Old Navy and many more.
Her music brings you an acoustic mix of well known classic rock and blues songs along with catchy singer/songwriter style originals.
“Rachel Alena is no rookie to the game as she’s opened up for Nashville legend, Jimmy Hall, and rocked the stage at Crestone Music Festival, Parker Days, Colorado State Fair, Adams County Fair and Arapahoe County Fair…..” ~ Jessica_Golich, tatoo.com
https://www.rachelalenamusic.com/

The Constant Tourists
2026-05-02 18:00 - 20:30
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/

Bill Huston
2026-05-03 17:00 - 19:30
“Huston is a storyteller.” (PopMatters)
With a songwriting style marked by vivid imagery and honest stories, Bill Huston has been performing throughout Colorado and beyond for many years. Along with Monica Marie Labonte, Bill was half of the powerhouse songwriting partnership (and lead guitarist) of Monocle Band during the 2010’s. Influenced by greats – from John Prine to Townes Van Zandt to Conor Oberst – Bill’s songs remain true to classic roots but find an original life through the unique poetic lens and voice of this contemporary troubadour.

www.billhuston.com

Beer Release: Strawberry Hibiscus Blonde
2026-05-08 15:00 - 22:00
Golden ale fermented with fresh pureed strawberries. Refreshing and approachable seasonal with a tasteful hint of strawberry, hibiscus and pink hue.
Available on draft and in 16oz. cans to-go.

Chicken Coop Willaye
2026-05-09 18:00 - 20:30
Chicken Coop Willaye hails from the Hills of North Carolina bringing an old fashioned back porch Hootenanny of early American roots music with songs of days gone by that revitalizes and invogorates the soul. The crossroads of rural and urban, low and high brow, Blues man and farm hand, Appalachian and Piedmont, Jugband and Old-time, Bluegrass and Razzmatazz.
Chicken Coop Willaye – Washboard. Transporter Chicken Coop Drum, Historian and Teller of Tall Tales
Jake Livingston – Vocals, Guitar, Tenor Banjo
Brian Hanesian – Vocals, Resonator, Fiddle, Mountain Style Banjo Pickin’, Harmonica
Alec Dalsin – Vocals, Mandolin, 5-String Banjo, Kazoo
https://chickencoopwillaye.com/

Beer Release: Sour Squeeze
2026-05-15 15:00 - 22:00
2025’s Squeeze Salted Lime Kölsch soured for 1 year in Deer Hammer Whiskey barrels. A lovely balance of tart, salty, and refreshing. Available on tap only.

Jack Yoder
2026-05-15 18:00 - 20:30
ACOUSTIC + AMERICANA
The Music Blog 40wattgigolo.com labeled award winning Jack Yoder “an undiscovered American Treasure”. His Solo Shows work their way through Americana and finger-style Blues.
Over the past couple of years (as a member of both the Rough Cuts and Ol’ Hickory) he has opened up for such national acts as: Charlie Daniels, Dwight Yoakum, Jason Boland & the Stragglers, Shooter Jennings, Asleep At The Wheel, Whitey Morgan, Wayne Hancock, Deer Tick, American Aquarium, Uncle Lucius, Michale Graves (The Misfits), The SuperSuckers, Hellbound Glory, Tim Barry
Other recent releases include Western Abyss, Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts (2019), Scarecrow, Ol’ Hickory (2015), a solo EP Music Flows North, on 40 Watt Records (2015) and the award winning independent release, Songs We Don’t Know, Jack Yoder & The 2 Piece Suit (2012).
Jack is a seasoned singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist playing more than 100+ live shows a year (in normal times). His original material is heavily influenced by Americana acts such as Robert Earl Keen, John Prine, Guy Clark, Hayes Carll, Steve Earle, The Turnpike Troubadours and The Drive By Truckers. Red Dirt acts the likes of Reckless Kelly, Cross Canadian Ragweed and Stoney LaRue. And Blues artists such as Muddy Waters, Lightnin Hopkins and R.L Burnside.
In 2015 he started Georgetown Sound Recording Studio and followed that with the launch of Southbound Records in 2016 with the release of the first single (a cover of Hank Williams Six More Miles) by Jack Yoder & The Ramblin’ Shakes.

John McKay Duo
2026-05-17 17:00 - 19:30
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 in various bands. In 1996 John earned a B.A. in Classical guitar performance from the University of Colorado Boulder. His first band playing his original music is the Wiley Cotton Band which was named after his father- Wiley Cotton McKay. This band got together in Feb. 2014 for a show at the Dickens Opera House in Longmont which was quite a blast!
Guitarist/singer/songwriter John McKay blends the deeply personal insights of a man immersed in nature, places of the past along with political observations of a protest singer, and the broad musical traditionalism of a folk rock musician with the passion and commitment tot a rock and roller. A musicians musician, McKay has an element of distraction to his performance as it is difficult to ignore the guitar playing which is in competition with vivid mind-expanding lyrics.
The John McKay Band is rich with musical talent which runs the musical gamete from jam band to folk rock to world musics. JMB is a combination of the familiar things that exemplify retro rock and roll and folk music that we all are presently yearning for from the past with modern touch of contemporary times and life today.
Rock • Americana • Blues • Guitarist
http://www.johnmckaymusic.com

Beer Release: Squeeze Salted Lime Kölsch
2026-05-22 15:00 - 22:00
A regular favorite returns! Squeeze, City Star’s American Kölsch brewed with sea salt and finished with lime puree. Pairs well with sunshine, fish tacos, grass skirts, and beach balls. Available on tap and in cans to-go.

Boulder Grass
2026-05-22 18:00 - 20:30
BoulderGrass – where beautiful harmonies meet foot-stomping fiddle tunes!
Winners of the 2026 Ullrgrass Band Contest, BoulderGrass is a group of musician friends who have been performing in various bluegrass, Americana, and country bands in the Boulder area over the past 10 years. In this new configuration, they have created something truly special where each member isn’t just an accomplished musician but also a talented singer. Their harmonies are goosebump-worthy. It is evident that they have a blast playing together, and that positive energy transfers to the audience. Playing a mix of upbeat covers, soulful originals, and raging fiddle tunes, they have a huge repertoire they can easily adapt to the vibe of each venue. Members of the band have played local festivals such as the Palisade Bluegrass Bash, Durango Meltdown, Tico Time, and McAwesome Fest as well as venues up and down the front range.

Free Milk
2026-05-23 18:00 - 20:30
Indie trio Free Milk pours gutterglam alt-pop and moody folk-rock into a chilled martini glass and sips it down with a fresh coat of lipstick. Colorado musicians Dorrie Donovan (bass/guitar), Mikala Thompson (keys/uke), and Alyssa Cordova (drums) marry dreamlike melodies with menacing beats, serving confessional lyrics with just enough bite to leave a mark.
Fresh, frothy, and never spoiled, Free Milk sounds like the unruly love child of Lucius, the Cranberries, Florence + the Machine, the Bangles, and PJ Harvey.

Redd and The Paper Flowers
2026-05-24 17:00 - 19:30
On tour from Knoxville, Tennessee…
In the heart of Knoxville’s bustling music scene, Redd Daugherty’s story was a melody drifting through the city’s night air. By day, she molded young minds in the classrooms of L&N STEM Academy; by night, she painted her emotions with the strokes of her guitar strings. Starring on American Idol drove her passion even further, and the seeds of something wonderful began to grow. The stars aligned when she met Gavin Gregg, Katie Adams, and Colleen d’Alelio, kindred spirits in the realm of music. Together, they became the harmonious collective, Redd & the Paper Flowers, a band whose name evokes the delicate yet resilient nature of their songs. Each member brought a unique flavor to the mix, creating a sound that was as diverse as the city that inspired it. As the buzz around their new 2023 album grows, the anticipation mirrors the energy of their live performances— a spirited fusion of eclectic sound, warm melodies, and rhythmic mastery. Check out some tunes below!
https://www.reddandthepaperflowers.com/

Santa Elena's
2026-05-25 14:00 - 20:00
Wood Smoked Mexican Provisions
WE MAY JUST BE A FOOD TRUCK , BUT OUR PROMISE IS to the land and those it serves.
We strive to work closely with those that work the land whether near or far, to bring to you the best possible food truck experience. We seek to work with those who are making products that are conscious of their environmental impact. We want to honor our culture and try to bring the authentic essence of where we came from and what it means to us. We want to share our sense of hospitality and nurture your spirt with our food.
Bienvenidos Amigos
Beautiful Bountiful Blue Corn: Our work couldn’t find ground until ground found us. Your authentic experience begins early in the morning when we make our own masa (corn dough) from the beautiful blue heirloom mushito corn from Michoacan. This corn and it’s people have long thrived through hardships, we think mainly cause it’s so freaking good. Our fresh masa goes on to make tortillas for quesadillas, enchiladas, tostadas etc. Come try for yourself!
https://www.santaelenas.com

Beer Release: Hazy IPA
2026-05-29 15:00 - 22:00
A New England style Hazy IPA. Available on tap and in cans to-go.

Johnny Johnston and Felonius Smith
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:30
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/

Beer Release: Neon Dreams Cold IPA
2026-06-05 15:00 - 22:00
A WHOLE LOTTA HOPS & CRISP FLAVOR…
Neon Dreams Cold IPA was brewed with pilsner malt & flaked rice, fermented with Inland Island Yeast Lab’s lager yeast, and then double dry hopped with Galaxy and Vista hops.
Tropical citrus flavor with a crisp finish. Some dreams do come true. ENJOY!

Angie Stevens and Gabe Lee
2026-06-06 18:00 - 20:30
“Go on: Just try to find a single soul who’s seen Angie Stevens live and not been completely entranced. Bolstered by songs that are often chillingly poignant … Stevens makes the icicles form on your spine the minute she takes the stage.” Westword, Best Singer/Songwriter of Denver Angie Stevens has made a name for herself over her 20 year long career. She was named Denver’s Best Singer/Songwriter by both the editors and fans of Westword (Denver) as well as Emerging Artist of the Year and Best Independent Artist of the Year (Hapiskratch Records). Stevens rapidly gained national attention with a national tour and sponsorships from Coors, Southwest Airlines and Cowgirl Punk Clothing. She also charted #5 on EuroAmerican radio chart and #6 on Roots Music Report with the release of Queen of this Mess, recorded in New York with Grammy award-winning producer Malcolm Burn (Emmylou Harris, Red Dirt Girl). Stevens put out Beautiful & True in 2016 with John Macy (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band). On the album, highly acclaimed singer/songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov joined her on her song “Sweet Emily.”

In 2021, Angie was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and spent a year doing surgery and treatments. As soon as the dust settled and she was in remission, Angie decided to go back into the studio and record the songs she wrote over some of the toughest years of her life. “There is so much to learn from hitting the proverbial bottom. I cannot wait to get back on stage and bare my soul,” says Stevens.
https://www.letlovebethelight.com

Mike Finders
2026-06-07 17:00 - 19:30
Mike Finders is a guitarist, bandleader, singer, entertainer, educator in his multi-decade career in story and song. For the last fifteen years he has toured Colorado and the West with his bluegrass band, FY5, as well as his blues band, Spidercat. He is a two-time winner of the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC, and his songs are regularly played not only on syndicated and public radio, but also at jams around campfires at bluegrass festivals across the west. In between his band endeavors, one of Mike’s favorite things to do is perform solo or duo.
Mike is focused on providing entertainment for crowds ranging from busy bar rooms to attentive folk enthusiasts. He has hundreds of songs in his repertoire and is able to pull ones to fit the occasion and room. His singing is authentic, familiar, and nuanced as one might expect a veteran folk performer to sing, while his guitar playing is suited to match the singer and song, with flourishes of blues and bluegrass licks to showcase his chops. Always ready to include stories with his songs, Mike is a gifted MC, and can bring the room together with an affable and humorous delivery.

NOCO Pizza Company
2026-06-10 16:00 - 20:00
NOCO Pizza Company is a wood fired pizza truck traveling around northern colorado serving up thin, crispy pizzas and our famous meatballs. Ask about weekly specials!

Beer Release: Red Ryeder
2026-06-12 15:00 - 22:00
Irish-style red ale brewed with rye. Available on draft and in 16oz. cans to-go.

Something to Say
2026-06-13 18:00 - 20:30
Something To Say is a progressive acoustic/string band built on the belief that music creates community. We meet each other where we’re at — through tight harmonies, driving rhythms, and the rustic roots of acoustic instruments. Our mission is simple: speak up for the marginalized, say something when it matters most, and maintain the bonds that connect us all. Every performance is a reminder that showing up for each other is what it’s all about.
https://www.somethingtosaymusic.com/

Faith Crill
2026-06-14 17:00 - 19:30
Faith Crill is a rising singer-songwriter in the NOCO area! Music is the central focus and passion of her life, and has been since she was a child. She has experience singing a variety of styles and genres, including pop, rock, musical theatre, funk, jazz, classical, and country. She is currently pursuing a double-major in Music Business as well as Vocal Jazz performance, and works as a private voice teacher! You can follow Faith‘s journey on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube on @faithcrillmusic everywhere!

Beer Release: Tool Time Rye IPA
2026-06-19 15:00 - 22:00
Tool Time Rye IPA brewed with Root Shoot light Munich malt and root shoot malted rye. This beer was brewed with lots of West Coast style hops in the boil and then dry hopped with a fun newer hop called Talus. Talus is incredibly aromatic giving woody and citrus on the nose and a clean finish that gives some grapefruit/ pine. Available on tap and in cans to-go.

Jon Garson and Late For Supper
2026-06-20 18:00 - 20:30
Jon Garson and Late for Supper evolved out of a three year Friday night jam which took place at Jon’s Boulder home called POS (pickin on the strings) around 2014. Jon had the vision for LFS based on what he calls a “fluid band model,” a couple of core members joined by a changing blend of other musicians. Fronted by Jon Garson on upright bass, guitar, and vocals, Late for Supper draws from a who’s who of Colorado roots music bands. Members of The Railsplitters, Masontown, Monocle Band, Road West, Halden Wofford & the Hi-Beams, The Western Flyers, Flat Five, The Matt Flinner Trio, are frequent staples of LFS gigs.

LFS is unique. It combines high level musicianship and high degree of fun, with an uncomplicated and low stress dynamic. LFS plays local venues, with front man Jon Garson also handling the bookings, sound equipment and other details. Many of these folks have played multiple LFS shows over the years in addition to holding their primary musical commitments, teaching music, and touring with their bands nationally and internationally. But above all they are friends, some for many years. Some have been in bands together. When their schedules allow, these excellent folks may take a Late for Supper gig. They embrace the opportunity to perform with pals they haven’t gigged with for some time, to connect in the way they love, through music, on stage together and, of course, in front of a appreciative audience.

Late for Supper plays locally around the Front Range and Denver and can be called upon for all types of events. From 3 to 5 pieces, you’ll hear LFS’s great harmonies, smooth licks and see their heartfelt camaraderie always!
Bluegrass • Americana • Honky Tonk • Swing

Stardust Melodies with Clarke and Beth
2026-06-21 17:00 - 19:30
Clarke Wright is a well-known fiddler in Colorado and beyond. He has played in many bands during his long music career. Along with his wife of 34 years, Beth Wright, they perform as Stardust Melodies, a duo, playing music that they call Americlassic Heartstring Swing. With Beth on guitar and vocals and Clarke on (mostly) fiddle and vocals, they play music that makes you feel good. Some of their songs will be familiar and some brand new to you, even though they may be 100 years old. Come out and enjoy!
https://www.clarkewright.com
https://stardustmelodieswithclarkeandbeth.hearnow.com

Beer Release: Siesta Mexican Lager
2026-06-26 15:00 - 22:00
Brewed with Root Shoot Pilsner Malt and flaked maize giving it a light body with a crisp finish. Fermented with a classic Mexican Lager strain for a clean flavor profile. Hopped with Sterling hops for its herbal and floral notes found in classic German Noble hops but also a light citrus flavor for a bright aroma.
Crisp, clean, refreshing, low AVB, easy drinking, sessionable, perfect summer crusher. Available on draft and in cans to-go.

Lloyd Drust
2026-06-28 17:00 - 19:30
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.

Beer Release: Double American IPA
2026-07-03 12:00 - 20:00
Double American IPA is City Star mainstay, All American IPA cranked up a notch. With the addition of more Root Shoot Genie Pale Malt and Citra hops this brew is clear, crispy, bursting with hop flavor and 8% ABV. Available on tap and in cans to-go.
