"Facknitz' songwriting style epitomizes the strength of such confessional greats as Jim Croce and Gordon Lightfoot, with an obvious wink to Michael Penn in the chord changes and an appreciation for melody and structure that might make Elvis Costello feel as though the torch had been passed."  - Alfred Watson, Green Room Diaries

Americana, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, Andy Sydow is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who's lyrics paint a picture of poetic realism. Touring consistently both solo and with his band (Andy Sydow & The Minor League), Sydow is known to sway an audience with acoustic guitar ballads, his surprising keyboard chops, and even sing a few numbers on his lap steel. He draws comparisons to voices like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne, mixed with a roots rock vibe reminiscent of Tom Petty or Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

The Wild Elderberries is a 5-piece band. The band formed in 2021. Each band member has at least 20 years experience performing in live bands, either as full-time musicians or part-timers; a couple spent some time earlier in our lives touring. The band plays in a wide range of styles, including all genres typically included in Americana. The band performs all original songs. The Wild Elderberries recently finished recording an album at Cinder Sound with John McVey in Longmont. The album, Common Ground, will be released January 22, 2025.

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A natural storyteller and educator, Mike is a two-time Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest Award-winning singer, guitarist, and frontman for FY5 (progressive bluegrass) and Spidercat (groove blues rock).  He performs songs from his vast catalogue of original songs, letting folks in on the stories that inspired them.  In recent months, Mike has been performing new songs around his home in Fort Collins, including showcases at Songwriters in the Round at the Magic Rat (hosted by Liz Barnez), and as an artist-in-residence at Wolverine Farms.

Chella & The Charm delivers an honest and fresh approach to their brand of Americana music. Highlighting Chella's soaring vocals, The Charm are leading Denver's Country Resurgence with inspiring songs and superior instrumentation. Careful to hone the roots of traditional Country and Western, Chella & The Charm update the sound by intertwining smart, modern lyricism and catchy indie singer/songwriter sensibility.

Bitterroot began as a Boulder-based trio comprised of songwriter/vocalist/guitarist Caroline Quine, bassist/vocalist Matt Cantor, and guitarist/vocalist Kevin Johnson. The project has welcomed additional local and national artists as they add studio recordings to their songcraft, including producers Julian Peterson and Max DeVincenzo.

Bitterroot's Americana/folk sound features original compositions, engaging vocals, and soulful instrumentation

Hunter Stone (Rolling Harvest, Famous Men) is a Colorado folk-rock artist with a Western spin on rock 'n' roll

David Lawrence, has called Colorado home for over a decade. Whether performing solo or with his full band, ‘The Spoonful,’ David brings a unique blend of finger-picking Delta blues, roots-Americana, soulful vocals, and his style of Gypsy-infused jazz guitar. In recent years, David has focused on his original sound & released a debut full length album produced by Banshee Tree frontman Thom LaFond. 'Lean In' received accolades on CPR, Westword Magazine, 303 Magazine, 5280, Rooster Magazine & plays on locals radio all over CO.

 Jim has been performing in NoCo venues for over 40 years, primarily as a solo artist. He describes his style as acoustic-eclectic, singing medleys and mash-ups of 20th and 21st century cover and original works with guitar and harmonica.