Slay & Stinson is a dynamic, melody-driven band with deep roots and an original musical style. Their content draws inspiration from both real-life and fantastical experiences, all while paying homage to the rich traditions of bluegrass music and various other influences. Notably, Slay & Stinson earned the honor of winning the 2025 Rockygrass Bluegrass Band competition in Lyons, CO, a milestone that introduced their unique sound to a wide and appreciative audience of Colorado bluegrass enthusiasts.

As a founding member, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of the critically acclaimed americana/bluegrass outfit Wood Belly, Chris Weist, joined by Sam Patterson, Corey Clark and Scott Kwiatek, revisit the bluegrass wellspring from which Wood Belly first emerged.

With their tasteful musicianship and nuanced vocal harmonies, Matt and Madeline make a compelling duo. Their music is simultaneously familiar and unexpected—tuneful melodies give way to lush harmonic soundscapes, evocative jazz-folk ballads, and moments of sparse simplicity

Tonewood String Band

A New Tradition in Colorado Bluegrass

Tonewood String Band is reinventing what it means to be “Colorado Bluegrass.” Their performance embraces traditional bluegrass roots with soaring vocal harmonies, blistering instrumental fireworks, and ear-catching melodies. But they augment all this with Middle Eastern melodies, Cajun rhythms, and impressive group improvisations, giving a voice to each band member’s unique musical influences.

Having a looong drink of water each morning because it feels good.

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.

Hold on to yer hats ‘cause we’re riding that bluegrass time machine back to early days! Bound to liven up any room, we bring a high energy bluegrass experience that pays homage to likes of Bill Monroe, Del McCoury, Hot Rize & others while introducing new originals with that timeless sound. This veritable supergroup of local bluegrass veterans is here to put a spring in your step and a smile on your face.

Tribonacci is a Longmont based bluegrass band with a vintage newgrass edge, known for high-energy shows, tight harmonies, and undeniable onstage chemistry. Their performances are playful, powerful, and deeply engaging. Original music lands in 2026, and they’re just getting started.

Moonstone Quill is a high energy string band consisting of guitar, mandolin, pedal steel guitar, and bass guitar with 4 singers. Known for strong vocal harmonies and a bluegrass, folk, americana, rock sound that has been refined over hundreds of shows in Colorado in the last 4 years. Moonstone Quill was voted “Best of Summit” in the best band/musician category in both 2023 and 2024.

The Grass Hoppers came together in northern Colorado through a mutual love for Bluegrass Music with influences like Old Crow Medicine Show, Hot Rize, Del McCurry band, Infamous String Dusters, Left Over Salmon and more.