Johnny Johnston and Felonius Smith
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver)
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: 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.

John McKay
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

Kelly Aspen and Branden Sipes
2026-05-16 18:00 - 20:30
Singer-songwriter duo:
www.kellyaspen.com
www.brandensipes.com

Wendy Woo
2026-05-10 17:00 - 19:30
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 vocal harmonies and shuddering grooves.
Wendy has performed at top venues across the country including the Fox Theater and Red Rocks in Colorado, the Bitter End and the Living Room in New York, the Hotel Cafe in Los Angles, the Bluebird Café in Nashville, Sweetwater in Mill Valley, and Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, Georgia. Anticipating the rise of the independent artist, Woo formed her own corporation, Woo Music. Through that she runs her own record label (13 projects to date), publishing company, booking agency, and management company. https://www.wendywoo.com

Sugar Britches
2026-05-09 18:00 - 20:30
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, amphitheaters and regular-ass theaters since 2017.
Recent highlights for the band include recognition on The Colorado Sound’s Top 20 List of Colorado Artists for 2021 and an opening slot at the legendary Mishawaka Amphitheatre for Wynonna Judd.
Sugar Britches also won Best New Band of 2018 and Best Country Band of 2019 from the Fort Collins Musicians Association and were nominated for Best Country Band of 2019 by the Denver Westword. They have opened up for many national touring artists, including Wynonna Judd & the Big Noise, Pokey LaFarge, Corb Lund, The Reverend Horton Heat and Jason Eady.
The band features a rotating cast of stellar roots musicians from the Front Range of Colorado, including Ben O’Connor, Ansel Foxley, Darren Radach, Lance Ruby and Tony Nascar.

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.

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/

Younger Than Dirt
2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:30
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.

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
12-1:30pm: tbd
2-4pm tbd
4:30-5:30pm tbd
6-8:30pm Greg tbd
Food Trucks
12-8pm: tbd
12-8pm: tbd
Commemorative Tees are available for purchase in taproom.
Sign-up for your Deputy Mug Club membership in the taproom.

Jay Roemer & Jarett Mason
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:30
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 some fancy guitar work, his songs continue to connect with all types of audiences.
http://www.jayroemer.com

Colorado Pint Day
2026-04-29 15:00 - 21:00 | city star brewing, 321 Mountain Avenue, Berthoud, CO, 80513, United States
Raise a pint in support of Colorado beer! $1 from each limited edition glass goes to Colorado Brewers Guild which is instrumental in keeping breweries operational.
Glass sales launch in the taproom 3pm of Colorado Pint Day, Wednesday 4/29. $10 glass + first beer.

Bayou Smokehouse
2026-04-25 12:00 - 20:00
Favorites such as Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, and Crawfish Étouffée. We have also expanded the menu to include smoked offerings like Pork Belly Bites, Smoked Chicken Wings, and Shrimp & Grits, blending Cajun comfort with Southern smoke.
We focus on efficient service, strong presentation, and a menu that pairs well with craft beer.

Orchard Creek Band
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:30
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, originals, and more. City Star boasts a bustling atmosphere, a full bar, and a food truck parked out front, making it the perfect spot for an evening of great music and good company.
https://www.orchardcreekband.com

Beer Release: Coco Loco
2026-04-24 15:00 - 21:00
IPA with flaked coconut.
Available on draft and in cans to-go.

Southern Soul
2026-04-21 16:00 - 20:00

Lloyd Drust
2026-04-19 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.

Derek Dames Ohl
2026-04-18 18:00 - 20:30
“Derek Dames Ohl is like warm butter on hot bread with blustering conduct. As a modern-day herald, Derek keeps his roots close with a six-string on his back, ping-ponging across the United States, sharing songs at every bar or dive that dares. His sounds eclipse and perfect everything from Country, Blues, and Honky-Tonk. His pride lies in keeping the American roots music tradition alive, with punchy guitar playing that’ll surely leave listeners stomping the floorboards. Derek has been compared to artists like John Prine and Guy Clark with his quirky one moment, and woeful the next, songwriting style.”
https://derekdamesohlmuzak.com

Mike Finders Duo
2026-04-17 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.

Chaulkboard Express
2026-04-17 16:00 - 20:00
Chaulkboard Express is a locally owned and operated Food Truck. American Grill cuisine, Billy’s Way!

Beer Release: Proper Drop ESB
2026-04-17 15:00 - 22:00
Extra Special Bitter, an English style-pale ale with a balance of malt and hops. Available on tap and in cans to-go.

NOCO Pizza Company
2026-04-15 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!

Mountain Duo
2026-04-11 18:00 - 20:30
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.

Beer Release: Calamity Jane
2026-04-10 15:00 - 22:00
Orange Creamsicle Blonde Ale. This beer is named after Calamity Jane a woman of the Wild West known for her sharp shooting whiskey swilling and kindness toward others. “I figure if a girl wants to be a legend she should just go ahead and be one.” – Calamity Jane
This brew will be available on draft and in 16oz. cans to-go.

The High Road Home
2026-04-04 18:00 - 20:30
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 of wanderlust, generational resilience, and the pursuit of self-betterment, The High Road Home takes listeners on a journey through the complexities of life. Their music is a heartfelt celebration of breaking cycles and embracing a new vision of positive masculinity, anchored in vulnerability and self-awareness.
The band’s lineup features Dave on guitar and lead vocals, Adam Hines on banjo, Chase Marler on mandolin, and Lena Dow’s rich, grounding upright bass. Together, their sound is both timeless and contemporary, blending traditional bluegrass instrumentation with modern lyrical depth. Songs like “American Dream” and “Never Flown” speak to the restless spirit of a traveling man, while tracks such as “Lay My Burden Down” and “Gonna Make It” delve into the struggles of perseverance and redemption. Their music balances the tension between yearning for freedom and the pull of home, crafting a sonic landscape that resonates with authenticity and grit.
At its core, The High Road Home is about connection—between the past and present, between people, and between the open road and the comforting embrace of home. With evocative lyrics like “Take the next turn and try to get lost” and “Push on through to the other side,” their songs invite listeners to reflect on their own paths. Whether performing in a cozy mountain venue or under the expansive Colorado sky, The High Road Home captivates audiences with their emotive storytelling and intricate musicianship, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who hear them.
https://thehighroadhome.com/

Downright Ornery
2026-04-03 18:00 - 20:30
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.

Beer Release: Juicy Pale Ale
2026-04-03 15:00 - 22:00
Juicy pale ale brewed with Citra and Sabro hops. Available on tap and in cans to-go.

Jon Garson and Late For Supper
2026-03-27 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

Beer Release: Humdinger Helles
2026-03-27 15:00 - 22:00
Traditional German Pale Lager, bright, light and crisp. Brewed with Root Shoot’s Thunder Pilsner Malt.

RAFT Chili Cook Off
2026-03-26 17:00 - 20:00
RAFT (Rural Alternative for Transportation) is hosting the Annual Chili Cook-Off at City Star Brewing to establish the Best of Berthoud for 2026! Red, green and white chilies by local restaurants and individuals.

Best of Berthoud will be determined by People’s Choice (voting ends at 7:30pm with winners announced by 8pm)

$20 tickets for sampling all of the chili entries and voting on the Best of Berthoud can be purchased online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/chili-cookoff-8 and will be sold in the taproom the night of the contest.
City Star will also be contributing $1 to RAFT for each brew sold.

All proceeds will go to RAFT (Rural Alternative for Transportation) — a volunteer driver program serving older and disabled adults residing within the Berthoud Fire Protection District. In 2025, RAFT gave 4,131 rides for clients into Berthoud, Loveland, Longmont and adjacent areas! That’s over 75,500 miles driven and countless lives touched.
