The Vintage Swingset

The Vintage Swingset is a Northern Colorado-based combo that plays a mix of early jazz, western swing, jump blues and hot club-style jazz standards. We infuse music from the golden era with the energy of the modern age. Come feel the rhythm and let your soul swing!

Jeanette//Streight

Explore the rich soundscape of Jeanette//Streight, a Jazz/R&B duo rooted in the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado. Comprising vocalist Elyse Midgyett and instrumentalist Dylan Streight, the duo embodies a harmonious blend of diverse musical influences and genuine passion. 

Zizania

Zizania brings high-energy vintage jazz, swing and samba to Northern Colorado. With an ever-evolving cadre of talented local players, Zizania's sound is always fresh, fun and danceable. 

The Jazz Section

The Jazz Section is a 6 piece jazz combo based in Northern Colorado. Our combo consists of piano, bass, drums, saxophone, guitar, as well as male and female vocalists. The Jazz Section performs tried and true Jazz Standards for corporate events, parties, dinners, holiday functions and more. We entertain audiences of all ages with our favorite jazz/Latin jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. We cover music from the late, great swing and Latin jazz composers: Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, The Gershwins, Antonio-Carlos Jabim, along with many others.

RACCA

RACCA is a free-jazz group formed in December 2020.  They have released five albums on Right Brain Records and Kreating SounD; two of which include guest artist, Hugh Ragin.  RACCA is Alex Nauman (electric guitar), Matt Smiley (bass), Ron Coulter (drums & percussion), and guest artist Vinny Golia (woodwinds).  The trio creates high energy jazz in real time, exploring and pushing forward the edges of the genre.

Salt Road Brewing

Venue Owner / Manager
Scott Ficarra
Venue Owner / Manager Phone Number
970-305-6460
Address

321 Old Firehouse Alley
Fort Collins, CO 80524
United States

Venue Age Limit
All Ages
Do you have a place we can store an a-frame sign overnight?
Yes
Can your venue provide a meal for the production team?
yes
Can your venue provide a table and 2 chairs for our volunteers checking wristbands?
Yes
We’ll be a dropping a FoCoMX banner on Thursday before the festival. How early on Friday can our FoCoMX team’s arrive to hang the banners and signs?
11:30am
Where should the artists load in and stage their gear?

Load in through Seckner Alley and stage gear in the barrel room.

Production Team Details

Blue Galaxy providing production

Otone Brass Band

The Otone Brass Band has been bringing the New Orleans brass band sound to the Rockies for almost 20 years.  Their unique blend of original music, high energy, and second line grooves has left audiences so full they have to let out their belt.  You may have seen them at the Vail Jazz Fest, Film on the Rocks, the 5 Points Jazz fest, the Estes Park Jazz Fest, the Peoples Fair, the Longmont Jazz Fest, or even at the Democratic National Convention or the Aspen Apres Ski Cocktail Classic.

Royal Street Ramblers

Inspired by the grit of New Orleans street music the Royal Street Ramblers combine traditional dixie swing tunes with down-home blues & Soulful originals. Classic Delta, jump blues, and Louis Armstrong favorites combine for a High-Octane blend full of energy. Don't miss the chance to catch the Ramblers in action.