Greg Schochet Little America Trio
2025-05-03 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver)
Greg Schochet is a full-time performer, teacher and producer in Boulder, Colorado. Equally adept on guitar and mandolin, he is fluent in number of acoustic and electric styles, including bluegrass, swing, and country.
A veteran of many touring and recording bands, his love of music and traveling has brought him to some of the most acclaimed venues in the country, including A Prairie Home Companion, Red Rocks, and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, as well as the Rainforest World Music Festival in Malaysia.
Born and raised in the suburbs of New York city, Greg’s musical youth was framed by his father’s record collection and FM radio of the 70s and 80s. Combined with a deep love for all things traditional, twangy and old-timey, Greg’s musical sensibilities are wide-ranging and versatile.
He is an integral part of Colorado’s thriving roots music scene, and is a sought after instructor, session player, producer and collaborator.
fiddle tunes • old Western swing • country
http://www.gregschochet.com

Beer Release: Strawberry Hibiscus Blonde
2025-05-09 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.

Dave Frediani
2025-05-10 18:00 - 20:30
Dave Frediani of Moves at Midnight is bringing funk and soul to City Star.
p.s. Dave is also a brewer!

Beer Release: Lil' Krush Witbier
2025-05-16 15:00 - 22:00
Belgian Witbier, a refreshing, pale-colored, unfiltered Belgian wheat beer brewed with coriander and orange peel. City Star brewers opted to dry hop this traditional style for a unique profile with Krush hops, bursting with citrus, tropical and stone fruit flavors.
Available on tap and in cans to-go.

Captain Steve Clark Acoustic
2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:30
It’s an Acoustic Rock-Singalong with Captain Steve and his many musical friends as they set sail at City Star Brewing. They’ll play decades of familiar classic rock, pop and country with lyrics up on a BIG SCREEN. Sing along from your table or up front with the band!
https://www.facebook.com/captainsteveandthesharkbites/

Denny Driscoll
2025-05-18 19:30
Denny Driscoll performs Tasteful Acoustic Music, Over 300 COVERS or ORIGINAL MUSIC, looping and intermittent harmonica😊Entertaining Americans with everything from Americana to Zydeco since 1978.

Beer Release: Squeeze Salted Lime Kölsch
2025-05-23 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.

Southern Soul
2025-05-25 00:00

Beer Release: Neon Dreams Cold IPA
2025-05-30 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!

Beer Release: Sour Amber
2025-06-06 15:00 - 22:00
The sour is a classic Amber Ale brewed specifically for souring. The beer was soured in Deer Hammer whisky barrels. Nice and sour while still being pleasantly clear and retaining some malty notes. 5% abv available on tap only.

Steepland String Band
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:30
‘Steepland String Band’ is a high altitude bluegrass act distilled deep in the mighty San Juan Mountain Range of southwestern Colorado. ‘Steepland’ is a fast driving, hard picking acoustic quartet that explores a vast multitude of musical genres, while managing to stay rooted in bluegrass tradition.
Forming around the love for and dedication to live music, ‘Steepland’ has created a unique style of their own, while managing to carve a niche in a genre of increasingly similar sounds. Drawing from an extensive library of covers, and a continually expanding catalogue of original material, each show successfully develops an experience for audiences that keeps them coming back for more.
From the slap-style upright bass, to the piercing mandolin solos, Scruggs-style banjo rolls, funk infused guitar leads, and lonesome three part vocal harmonies, ‘Steepland String Band’ is definitely right at home in Colorado’s community of progressive acoustic aficionados and dedicated show-goers.
http://www.steeplandstringband.com/

Berthoud Day Brunch
2025-06-07 09:30 - 12:00
Kick off Berthoud Day with brunch and a beer at City Star Brewing!
We will be serving Fizz Mimosas, hard seltzer and Real Dill bloody beers, Squeeze salted lime kolsch and Cowboys golden with bloody mix.

Jenna Greenwell
2025-06-07 18:00 - 20:30
Jenna Greenwell is a Berthoud grown, but currently Montana based award-winning songwriter known for capturing the nuanced details of life and bringing her audience to tears. Heavily influenced by Americana artists Lori McKenna, Brandi Carlile and Jason Isbell, her songs tell the sacred stories of humanity, always with a thread of hope, and her live performances showcase her talent as a storyteller with a hint of grit. When not singing her originals, she loves giving 90s era hits an energetic, feminine twist and performs primarily in the Rocky Mountain region, both solo and with her five-piece band, the Pioneers. Her debut album, Yellow Sweatshirt, released on all platforms in March 2024. Visit www.JennaGreenwell.com to learn more.

Maine Event
2025-06-11 16:00 - 20:00
The MAINE Event Food Truck menu is a sampling of chef Marc’s favorite eats from his years living, working, and raising his children in Maine.
Several of his offerings are original recipes and featured items on menus he created at the beautiful inns he served as Executive Chef in Maine. Now, he’s in business to bring these creations to you. With his personal touch and passion for creating a bit of happiness and smiles with food, he aims to bring fresh, locally sourced, and of course ‘imported’ Maine ingredients to Colorado! Enjoy!
https://www.themaineeventfoodtruck.com/

Beer Release: Tool Time Rye IPA
2025-06-13 15:00 - 21:00
Tool Time Rye IPA is 6.4 % and 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.

Beer Release: Lavender Saison
2025-06-20 15:00 - 22:00
A refreshing light farmhouse saison with lavender. A subtle floral character without overtaking the classic saison taste. Available on tap only.

Beer Release: Siesta Mexican Lager
2025-06-27 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.

10 Year Echo Duo
2025-06-27 18:00 - 20:30
10 Year Echo consists of 4 members whose ages echo through 4 decades. They play fan-favorites from variety of genres that any crowd will recognize, mixed with those that will become new favorites. Don’t be surprised to hear a kazoo solo as they add their own style. Their music is sure to please crowds of all ages.

Beer Release: Double American IPA
2025-07-04 12:00 - 22:00
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.

GPS - Garson, Pakele and Spanbauer
2025-07-05 18:00 - 20:30
We play Honky tonk, Blues and Americana. Front man and vocalist Tom Pakele, co-founder of local blues band Hotfoot, is on acoustic guitar and harmonica, Scott Spanbauer of Johnny Blueheart and Spearfish Junction, plays pedal steel and electric guitars, and Jon Garson of Late for Supper, on bass. We cover a variety of blues artists, also Tom Waits, Tom Petty, Hank Williams, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and more.

Tom Pakele and Stevieguitar Glotzer
2025-07-05 18:00 - 20:30
Tom Pakele and Stevieguitar Glotzer, a guitar, harmonica blues duo playing the timeless music of Howling Wolf, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williamson, John Mayall and so much more including tasty original music.

Waffle Lab
2025-07-09 16:00 - 20:00
Highly Evolved Waffles –> Waffle Lab
Founded in April 2012 in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado, The Waffle Lab specializes in gourmet Belgian-style Liège waffles. Using our signature “classic” waffle as the base, we create amazing sweet and savory waffle combinations. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, the hardest part of The Waffle Lab experience is choosing from our mouth-watering menu.
WHAT IS A LIEGE WAFFLE?
Originally developed in Belgium, the Liège (pronounced “lee-ayjh”) waffle is unlike any waffle you’ve ever had. Made from yeast-leavened dough (not a batter) and specially imported Belgian pearl sugar, this mouth-watering piece of heaven is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Baked at the perfect temperature, the sugar pearls melt on the inside and caramelize on the outside for a sweet, delicate crunch. Believe us, this waffle is sweet and moist enough on its own—no syrup necessary!

Mojito Fizz Hard Seltzer
2025-07-11 15:00 - 22:00
Hard seltzer, naturally gluten free flavored with lime, mint for the perfect summer cooler.

Mad Dog Blues Duo
2025-07-11 18:00 - 20:30
Changing the face of the “Colorado Sound,” Mad Dog Blues is a high-energy, acoustic blues jam band. We are Mad Dog Friedman on harmonica (founder of Papa Juke, Mojo Medicine Show, Blue Lightning & Harmonica Loowinski), Jeff Becker (Hippy Buckaroos) on mandolin, Clark Chanslor (White Water Ramble) on stand-up bass, Sean Bennight on acoustic guitar and Mark Kaczorowski (Blues on the Lamb) on acoustic guitar. Our original “Colorado Country Blues” sound is a unique fusion of delta blues, bluegrass, honky-tonk, hokum and acoustic jam music.
www.coloradocountryblues.com

Brightwire
2025-07-13 17:00 - 19:30
Houston-based Folk-Rock/Americana
https://brightwiremusic.com/

Beer Release: Easy Peasy Lemon Shandy
2025-07-18 15:00 - 22:00
Refreshing shandy style lager finished with lemon. Available on draft and in cans to-go.

Mike Finders Duo
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:30
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.

Beer Release: Road Trippin' Amber Lager
2025-07-25 15:00 - 22:00
American Amber Lager is easy drinking and lightly malty with toasty / caramel undertones. Crushable at 5.1 % and mild spicy notes from the Willamette hops. Root Shoot Malting’s Vienna and Munich 10 malt were used to achieve the malty flavors and add color. Available on tap and in cans to-go.

Pennies on the Track
2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:30
Pennies on the Track is a Colorado Front Range acoustic folk trio. Three singer/songwriters merge sweet vocal harmonies and versatile instrumentation into folk rock and blue grass barnburners, acoustic ballads and rock and roll. With original music and covers of some Americana’s greatest, the band brings something for everybody. The Pennies are Brian Good, Jack Keith and Neil Sperandeo, who met while playing in other groups, open mics and solo gigs. Now good friends as well as bandmates and collaborating songwriters, these guys play for the love of making music together, and that enjoyment reaches out to anyone listening.
https://www.facebook.com/PenniesOnTheTrack

Dugan Irby with Live Painting by Cecilia Samdahl
2025-07-26 18:00 - 20:30
Dugan Irby’s music is best described as Modern Americana that blends a variety of styles, creating a listening experience that all will enjoy. Come sit on the metaphorical front porch with Dugan Irby and make a memory that will bring a smile to your soul!
https://www.duganirbyband.com/
